Plan a Traditional Afternoon Tea Menu With Us
Make the most of the English summer with an at-home traditional afternoon tea menu! Read on for our full guide.
Afternoon tea week is upon us and what better way to catch up with friends and family than over a cup of English tea and quintessential British delicacies? Delicate, pillowy finger sandwiches, fresh buttery scones lathered in cream and jam and miniature patisserie delights – it’s no surprise an afternoon tea is the nation’s favourite pastime.
Why not get out in the sun and enjoy the remaining weeks of the English summer with the perfect afternoon tea menu in the comfort of your own garden? At The Artisan Food Company we have put together this foolproof guide to creating your very own afternoon tea menu!
Planning your afternoon tea menu
Drinks:
Let’s begin with the core of any afternoon tea: the tea itself. Classic English Breakfast and Earl Grey are common choices, but why not serve up some more unique offerings and perhaps discover your new favourite tea? Offer your guests a selection, from Oolong to fruit and even chocolate teas – the world is your oyster!
Celebrating an occasion? Pop open a bottle of champagne or one of our luxury sparkling wines for a fizzy treat.
Food:
A typical afternoon tea menu consists of 3 stages, ranging from sweet to savoury. Finger sandwiches filled with smoked salmon and cream cheese, coronation chicken, crab sandwiches and cheese and chutney are traditional favourites. For something a little quirky, try mini beef sliders, tarts, nachos and homemade sausage rolls.
Now for the all-important scones. Whether you eat your scones Devonshire or Cornwall style, our traditional English Tea Hamper is the perfect addition to any afternoon tea menu. Each hamper includes items from the finest producers in South-Western England. This includes luxury fruit scones from Hobbs House Bakery, Artisan Somerset clotted cream, Devon strawberry jam and English tea bags!
No afternoon tea menu is complete without an array of tantalising sweet treats. Mini cheesecakes, fruity Eton mess or classic eclairs, arrange a selection of desserts and allow your guests to choose their favourites!
Shop our afternoon tea hampers for more inspiration.
