Elegantly poised at the edge of Lake Geneva
Afternoon Tea
Sit back and indulge in a truly quintessential English tradition. Our delicious afternoon teas include a scrumptious selection of warmly baked plain and raisin scones, delicious cakes prepared by our patisserie chef, and freshly hand-cut sandwiches including egg and mayonnaise, smoked salmon, chicken, and cucumber and cream cheese.
We offer a wide selection of speciality teas and you can also order Champagne by the glass and freshly squeezed juice and hot chocolate for little ones. The Chesterfield Palm Beach’s traditional Afternoon Tea is highly regarded. We observe the noble tradition in the way it demands and were Lord Chesterfield still with us, he would heartily approve.
Served between 12pm and 4pm, you may choose to take your tea in the intimate setting of our classically wood-panelled library, in the extravagant Leopard Lounge Bar, or in the open air of our sun-dappled Courtyard for an English summertime experience.
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We kindly request that you book online. This is the easiest and most efficient way to reserve your table and it displays our most up-to-date offers and availability. We are also able to accommodate requests and make arrangements for special occasions through our online booking system.
Should you have any further queries, please contact us at diningrb@rchmail.com
Opening hours
Monday - Friday & Sunday: 12 noon - 5pm
Saturdays: 12 noon - 6pm
Dress code: Smart casual. We respectfully ask guests to refrain from wearing sportswear, flip-flops, and non-tailored shorts. Guest not adhering to the dress code policy will not be permitted entry into our restaurants and bars.
Our Afternoon Teas
Royal Afternoon Tea opposite Buckingham Palace
Our delicious Afternoon Tea features mouth-watering pastries that were heavily influenced by the House of Windsor, and especially inspired by Her Majesty the Queen.
Delicious vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free alternatives are available, as well as alcohol free, vegan and gluten free sparkling rosé, Wild Idol.
Royal Afternoon Tea: £60 per person | £78 with a glass of Champagne or non-alcoholic Wild Idol Sparkling Wine
Vegan Le Green Champagne Afternoon Tea: £84 per person
Halal Wild Idol Sparkling Afternoon Tea: £78 per person
Collection/delivery: Pre-order by 8pm for collection the next day. Collection is free of charge, deliveries will incur a fee (must be a London address).
Picnic in a Royal Park
Enjoy a special picnic feast in St James’s Park, served in traditional wicker baskets and filled with delicious treats. Allow us to take care of everything, from Afternoon Tea in the park to canapés and wine or our Royal Hamper with wine. The experience requires 48 hours notice.
We are also offering our limited edition Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea until the end of August.
Afternoon Tea: £120 for two people
Canapés and wine: £145 for two people
Royal Hamper and wine: £179 for two people
Children's Afternoon Tea
We believe everyone should enjoy Afternoon Tea, to suit every little prince and princess. Treats include freshly made bite-size sandwiches, freshly baked scones, selected pastries, and a choice of milkshake, hot chocolate, tea or soft drink. If you are staying with us, children can have their own Master Chef Experience in the art of pastry making.
Available for children under the age of 12 years.
FAQs
Afternoon Tea parties
We are pleased to welcome groups of 10 guests or more between 12 noon and 5pm for a Royal Afternoon Tea at £60 per person or for a Champagne Afternoon Tea at £78 per person.
We will allocate one of our private dining rooms to your group (room hire fees applicable). If you would like to enjoy Afternoon Tea in The Palace Lounge or The English Grill, you must be a smaller group, limited to 8/9 guests.
Golden Tips Tea
Enjoy our freshly baked scones, pastries and finger sandwiches alongside Ceylon Golden Tips, in partnership with specialist tea merchants PMD Tea.
With white-glove service, this delicate tea is weighed with precision at The Rubens using golden scales; each tip is placed into the silver teapot individually with golden tweezers. The tea, which is showcased in a mahogany box lined with velvet, is infused with still mineral water to produce an extraordinary liquor and a smooth, light and mellow texture, with hints of fruity notes.
Offer: Purchase our Golden Tips voucher for £500 for two people, which includes a bottle of Lanson Champagne (750ml) that will be sabred at your table.
The Golden Tips Experience
This truly unique experience includes a Royal Afternoon Tea stand for two and a bottle of Lanson Champagne, sabred at your table.
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