Afternoon tea classes are held on Tuesdays 10 am – 1.30/1.45
Email Giuliana to check availability and make a booking:giulianaorme@yahoo.co.uk
What your Afternoon Tea Class will include:
The afternoon tea class includes a ‘mini’ house tour of this detached Victorian 1860’s house. You will receive step-by-step instructions and recipes for making scones, shortbread and speciality sandwiches.
You will also receive a written reminder page of special ‘tips’ learned throughout the class.
After the baking and preparations we sit down and enjoy a full afternoon tea in the sitting room (or drawing room) – see menu below. This is an ideal opportunity to practice English etiquette and conversation in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
The fee is £65. Come with a good appetite! I will also provide a “doggy bag”* for you to take home. *(a popular expression for samples to take home).
The Afternoon Tea Class Menu
- Classic assorted tea and pinwheel sandwiches.
- Devonshire Scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam and/or/lemon curd.
- The Classic Victoria Sandwich Cake (Victoria Sponge Cake). Scottish Shortbread
- Speciality biscuits e.g. Florentines.
- Sweet tea bread e.g. Fruit tea loaf, Banana bread or Gingerbread.
- Choice of several teas.
How to Book Any of the Classes
As spaces are limited to a maximum of eight people, it is advisable to book as much in advance as possible. Please send £35.00 a non returnable deposit to secure your reservation – balance payable on attendance. Payments may be made by cheque, direct bank transfer, PayPal: giulianaorme@yahoo.co.uk, cash or postal order (postal orders are easily available from any Post Office). Please make cheques or postal orders payable to Giuliana Orme.
Incidentally, if you haven’t used Paypal before, it’s very easy – just log on to the Paypal website: www.paypal.com (account giulianaorme@yahoo.co.uk)
Contact Giuliana to reserve your booking by emailing: giulianaorme@yahoo.co.uk
My house is 2 minutes walk from St. John’s Wood tube station (Jubilee line). Full travel directions will be sent at time of booking.
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AFTERNOON TEA Parties are available for larger groups (e.g. Hen Parties, Birthday Celebrations, Tourists) on request.
“You are invited to enjoy a full English Afternoon Tea in a private English home.”
Enjoy this very special and convivial tradition in a typically English home in St. Johns Wood, London (close to Abbey Road Studio and the famous Lord’s Cricket Ground).
A house tour of this detached Victorian (1860’s) house is also part of the schedule. This is an ideal opportunity to enjoy this lovely old tradition in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. You will also learn some fascinating facts about English customs and traditions.
This can also include a scone-making demonstration or a visit to the Abbey Road Studios – or both!
Please apply directly to Giuliana to discuss – giulianaorme@yahoo.co.uk
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INTERACTIVE BAKING DEMONSTRATIONS
Many students who have attended my afternoon tea class have requested extra baking lessons and these classes are available on:
- Wednesdays 10am -1.30/1.45 pm
- Cost = £65-00 inclusive of light lunch. (Or bring a friend and save £5.00 each)
Maximum 6 persons.
These classes offer a further opportunity to learn more teatime treats and desserts in a relaxed and fun atmosphere in Giuliana’s Kitchen.
You will learn either:
BAKING CLASS A – 9th and 30th May, 20th June, 4th and 25th July and 15th August 2012
- 1. VICTORIA SANDWICH (SPONGE) Jam filled Sponge Cake named after Queen Victoria.
- 2. SHERRY TRIFLE A very traditional English dessert served on special occasions.
- 3. FLORENTINE BISCUITS Luxurious, chocolate coated, crispy biscuits made with candied citrus fruits, glace cherries and almonds.
BAKING CLASS B – 16th May, 6th and 27th June, 11th July and 29th August 2012
- 1. LEMON CURD – A delicious spread made from fresh lemons. Use with scones or as a filling for a sponge cake.
- 2. CHEESE SCONES – A lovely savoury version of the original recipe, which make a tasty and nutritious snack.
- 3. RITZ TORTE A nutty, chewy, meringue base which is topped with whipped cream and chocolate flakes. (My family’s favourite dessert!)
BAKING CLASS C – 2nd and 23rd May, 13th June, 18th July and 8th August 2012
‘PRETTY PRETTY CUP CAKES’ and ‘YUMMY’ CREAM- FILLED MERINGUES - This is a really fun class, where students learn to make, decorate and present these fashionable little cup cakes and also make delicious meringues. Light lunch served. Each student will take home six of their favourite cup-cake creations in a special presentation cup cake box.
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