Woolley Grange Hotel in Bradford on Avon is launching two new Wind in the Willows inspired Afternoon Teas for guests to enjoy this spring and summer.
As it reopens its doors on 17 May (in line with Government guidelines), the hotel will offer the teas – one especially designed for adults and the other tailored for children.
The Afternoon Tea theme for this summer has been inspired by Kenneth Grahame’s children’s classic, Wind in the Willows, and features some of the favourite food of the famous characters including Mr Toad, Badger, Ratty and Mole.
The Wind in the Willows adult menu includes a selection of finger sandwiches as well as delights including a truffled cheddar and ham scotch egg with pickles, freshly made savoury and sweet scones, and a number of desserts including Ratty’s lemonade posset and Badger’s chocolate and berry swiss roll.
The children’s tea includes a selection of sandwiches and crudités, ‘Toad in the Hall’ Sausage Tartlet, and a special creation to delight little guests – Mole’s boiled egg and soldiers… with a twist. Served in an eggshell, the ‘boiled egg’ has been culinary reimagined by the chef team. Instead of egg white, children will be served a mascarpone whipped mousse with the egg’s yolk being replaced by a mouth-watering mango gel!
No boiled eggs would be served without soldiers and for an indulgent twist, children will be able to enjoy a chocolate pastry finger which can be dipped in for a total sensory and taste sensation! Squeals of delight and laughter are expected all round!
Simon Maguire, Managing Director for Luxury Family Hotels, says, “Following the resounding success of our Beatrix Potter inspired Edible Garden Afternoon Tea last year, we decided to look closer to home for inspiration and we didn’t have to go far as we turned to the children’s classic Wind in the Willows. It was a natural fit given Fowey Hall, our hotel located in Cornwall, was thought to be the inspiration behind Toad’s majestic residence, Toad Hall.
“We know how popular Afternoon Tea is for guests of all ages and we’re looking forward to serving it to our hotel guests and non-residents this spring and summer as I’m sure they are ready to be treated after spending so much time cooking at home.”
The Wind in the Willows inspired Afternoon Tea for adults costs £27 per person (or £35 per person with a glass of the award-winning Hambledon English sparking wine). Children’s afternoon tea costs £15 per child.
Guests and visitors requested to book in advance to enjoy Afternoon Tea at the above hotels. For more information, please visit www.luxuryfamilyhotels.co.uk/afternoontea