Afternoon & cream teas

Afternoon & Cream Teas

Why not book an Afternoon Tea Party*** at The Lavender House for up to 14 people? Call 020 8313 9740 to check availability for your required date.
Our very popular Cream Teas and Afternoon Teas are a perfect treat for any occasion and are available 7 days a week. See below for details, menus and booking information (not available when our Valentine’s, Mother’s Day and Christmas Afternoon Teas are being served).
Ask a member of staff for an Afternoon Tea Gift Voucher for a special gift.

‘Enjoy at Home’ Cream Tea or Afternoon Tea Cake Boxes
Cream Teas or Afternoon Tea Cake Boxes for you to enjoy at home. Our ‘Enjoy at Home’ Cake Boxes are available to order in advance for collection from the cafe. We do not currently provide a delivery service. We require at least 48 hours notice & payment upfront. Please call the cafe to book or email clare@thelavenderhousecafe.co.uk if you have any questions.

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea £32.50 per person, advance bookings only**
Served Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th March. 12-2pm or 2.30-4.30pm sittings available.

A Glass of Champagne or Sparkling Fruit Presse
Selection of Finger Sandwiches (Cucumber & Cream Cheese, Egg Mayonnaise & Cress, Smoked Salmon, Honey Roast Ham & English Mustard)
Mini Quiche
Fruit Scones with Cornish Clotted Cream & Strawberry Preserve
Hand Made Cakes
French Macarons
Brownie Bites or Flapjack Bites
Fresh Strawberries or Raspberries
Chocolate Eclairs
Meringue Kisses
Shortbread Hearts
Chocolates
Bottomless Tea & Coffee – Unlimited Tea of your choice or our freshly ground Monmouth Organic Coffee

Mother’s Day Children’s Afternoon Tea £17.95 per child, advance bookings only**
Served Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th March. 12-2pm or 2.30-4.30pm sittings available.

Selection of Finger Sandwiches (Honey Roast Ham, Cheddar Cheese)
Hand Made Cakes
Giant Marshmallow Lollipop
French Macarons
Brownie Bites or Flapjack Bites
Fresh Fruit Kebab with a Hot Chocolate Dipping Pot
Chocolate Eclairs
Shortbread Hearts
Bottomless drinks – Unlimited Squash, Mini Tea, Babycino or Chococino

Traditional Cream Tea £6.00 per person*
Fruit Scone with Cornish Clotted Cream. Strawberry Preserve & Fresh Strawberries (when in season)
Pot of Tea of your choice or our freshly ground Monmouth Organic Coffee

Afternoon Tea £24.50 per person, advance bookings only** (not available when our Valentine’s, Mother’s Day and Christmas Afternoon Teas are being served)

Sparkling Fruit Presse
Selection of Finger Sandwiches (Cucumber & Cream Cheese, Egg Mayonnaise & Cress, Smoked Salmon, Honey Roast Ham & English Mustard)
Mini Quiche
Fruit Scones with Cornish Clotted Cream & Strawberry Preserve
Hand Made Cakes
French Macarons
Brownie Bites or Flapjack Bites
Fresh Strawberries or Raspberries
Chocolates
Bottomless Tea & Coffee – Unlimited Tea of your choice or our freshly ground Monmouth Organic Coffee

Children’s Afternoon Tea £16.50 per child, advance bookings only** (not available when our Valentine’s, Mother’s Day and Christmas Afternoon Teas are being served)

Selection of Finger Sandwiches (Honey Roast Ham, Cheddar Cheese)
Hand Made Cakes
Giant Marshmallow Lollipop
French Macarons
Brownie Bites or Flapjack Bites
Fresh Fruit Kebab with a Hot Chocolate Dipping Pot
Bottomless drinks – Unlimited Squash, Mini Tea, Babycino or Chococino

Alcohol:
We do not currently have a license to sell alcohol (except for special events) but your own sparkling wine may be brought to the cafe for over 18’s to enjoy with our Afternoon Tea only, by prior arrangement; £5 per bottle corkage will be charged.

Menu changes and substitutions:
Please note that all our Cream Tea and Afternoon Tea menus are subject to change and some items may be substituted for seasonal or other alternatives.

Booking information:
To book please call 020 8313 9740 during cafe opening hours or email clare@thelavenderhousecafe.co.uk

When booking in advance for our Afternoon Tea, Children’s Afternoon Tea, Christmas Afternoon Teas, Valentine’s and Mother’s Day Afternoon Teas or ‘Enjoy at Home’ options please note that a 50% deposit will be taken on booking. We can process a debit or credit card payment over the phone.

When booking to dine at the cafe please note that we will allocate a suitable duration for your booking and your table will be required back 2 hours after your booking time, or at closing time if that is sooner. If you wish to request more time please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate. We will keep your table for up to 20 minutes and if not advised of lateness we may not be able to honour the booking.

*Our Cream Teas are served daily at the cafe, subject to availability. However we are sometimes very busy and on such occasions may sell out of certain items.

**At least 24 hours notice is required for Afternoon Tea bookings of 6 people or less. 1 week’s notice is required for Afternoon Tea bookings of more than 6 people (maximum 14 people). This includes ‘Enjoy at Home’ bookings. Please call or email the cafe to enquire for ‘Enjoy at Home’ bookings over 14 people. All bookings are subject to availability at time of enquiry. Christmas Afternoon Tea will be served from 1st to 24th December. Valentine’s and Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea dates will be advertised ahead of the available dates.

***Private hire is not currently available at the cafe. Advance party bookings now being taken for Afternoon Tea Parties up to a maximum of 14 people during normal opening hours.

All bookings using gift vouchers must be booked in advance and declared at the time of booking and presented upon arrival. It is essential that we are notified of any specific dietary requirements at the time of your booking to ensure that we can cater for you appropriately. All deposits are taken off your final bill.

Cancellation Policy:
****In the event of a cancellation the following shall apply:

More than 48 hours notice = full refund of your deposit paid

48 hours or less = your deposit will not be refunded but we will reschedule your booking

24 hours or less = your deposit will not be refunded and the balance of the full booking is still payable

In the event of a reduction in the number of guests the following shall apply:

More than 48 hours notice = full refund for the reduced headcount or the balance taken off the final bill

24 hours or less = the deposits paid for guests not attending will not be refunded.

Please see Our food & drink page for dietary & allergy advice.