Champagne Afternoon Tea at sketch London – blush pink and fabulous!

well hello lovie!

I’ve been quietly stalking sketch for a couple of years now on Insta and I’ll admit….the blush pink decor and Alice in Wonderland feel sucked me in.  Then I started to drill down to the food and the overall concept and sketch quickly rose to the top of my foodie bucket list.  Well, today I got to experience a High Tea like no other and one I will never forget!

We start by entering the historic Mayfair building built in 1779 and the sketch team have certainly made use of the space, with 5 different themed food & beverage spaces including a Michelin star restaurant (next on the list).  Mum and I glided into the incredible David Shrigley designed room which immediately made you think of fairy floss, champagne and every sweet, delicious treat you’ve ever eaten.  It’s a feast for the eyes and the staff “uniforms” are so fun and frivolous your tastebuds are tingling before you even know what’s to come!

So we start with a Pommery Brut Royal bubbles which is quickly followed by an appetiser delivered by The Caviar Man, dressed in a fabulous pink suit.  Unfortunately we gobbled it down before I remembered to take a photo but it was basically like an egg and soldiers but the egg was actually a comte cheese mornay topped with French Caviar.  Delish!

We were also given an amazing tea menu and told we could try as many as we wanted during the whole experience -a tea degustation of sorts.  We navigated our way through 6 teas across several continents and matched perfectly to the food.  Speaking of which, the main stand came out and we worked our way from the savoury bites on the bottom to the sweet and refreshing treats on the mid and top levels.  The standout for me was the Gougere filled with egg mayonnaise and Black Truffle Mix, the Four Spices & Orange Battenberg slice and the Pear & Ginger Yule Log but seriously, it’s all a line toss!

As you know I’m a fan of design and hand on heart – the toilets here were the most unique, original experience I’ve ever had!  You walk up a beautifully lit staircase with candles lining the stairs, up to a series of what could best be described as “loo pods”.  Find a pod (looks like a giant egg wrapped in xmas paper) with the door open, pop inside and you’ve got your own private bathroom!  Sounds weird, and yes it was, but also kind of fabulous!

So, this brings me to the cost.  At roughly $150 Australian dollar per person it’s easily the most expensive afternoon tea I’ve had but it was seriously worth every pound to be in such a beautifully designed space, with exceptional service and innovative food.  Mum and I both agreed…….a once in a lifetime opportunity we were grateful to have experienced!

Be Fabulous xx