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The Chesterfield Mayfair

Smartly located in the heart of Mayfair, this hotel was once the home of the Earl of Chesterfield, and still retains the charm and character of a bygone era, with its wood panelling, oil paintings and leather armchairs. In these august surroundings, the more adventurous may go for;

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"CHARLIE & THE CHESTERFIELD AFTERNOON TEA" Monday 13th May - Sunday 1st September 2013

On Monday 13th May, The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel, will be deliciously launching a new afternoon tea inspired by Roald Dahl’s much loved book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory which opens as a new stage musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane Drury Lane on 11^th June.

This marvellous & fun Afternoon Tea will be taking guests on a journey through the sweet, colourful and of course chocolatey world of Charlie and friends!

Upon arrival at the hotel guests are welcomed with a shot of a Fizzy Lifting drink that sets the scene with a lingering sparkle on the tongue. Guest can then choose their tea from one of the hotel’s 18 loose teas which between May and September will include a special Willy Wonka tea.

The Menu of Treats!

A selection of delicious finger sandwiches will complement the treats including ham and cheese with tomato chutney; egg and watercress on basil; smoked salmon and cream cheese; chicken with grain mustard mayonnaise on white and the classic cucumber and cream cheese.

A Selection of Fruit Scones served with Clotted Cream & Jam

The Oompa Loompa Cupcake; A Golden Egg; A Blueberry Macaroon; The famous Wonka Bar; A Fizzy Lifting Cake; A Selection of Chocolate Chip Scones

All served up with yout choice of:

Wonderful loose leaf tea chosen from the superb tea menu and including a very special Willie Wonka Tea (a Ceylon black tea infused with the flavour of rich dark chocolate)

Flowering teas plus other beverages or chocolate / vanilla milk shakes are also available

To end this adventure each guest finishes off with an everlasting gobstopper, candy cane and lollipop, the ideal selection of sweets to eat your way home!

AND.....The magic continues as guests leave with a ‘Chesterfield Mayfair Golden Ticket’ just like Charlie does in the book. This golden ticket inside an envelope offers guests a chance to win a selection of fantastical treats at the hotel, with every ticket a guaranteed win. Prizes will vary from a two night weekend stay in a Junior Suite, an overnight stay in a Superior King room, magnum of Champagne, a discount on your next afternoon tea and a complimentary glass of Champagne on your next visit.

Coinciding with the mystery and curiosity that Charlie encounters along his feast – each golden ticket given to guests can only be revealed upon their next visit to the hotel at which point they can finally open their envelope and discover what treat they have won!

The new afternoon tea is available this summer from May to September & is available daily at Butlers Restaurant, a traditional and opulent setting which leads into the light and elegant Conservatory.

Astonish your taste buds this spring & summer and treat yourself to the world of Charlie or birthday treat for both children and adults.

We recommend early booking in order to reserve your table:
TEL: + 44 (0) 20 7491 2622
EMAIL: bookch@rchmail.com

The Chesterfield Mayfair Vegetarian Afternoon Tea

Selection of homemade vegetarian sandwiches
Together with freshly baked homemade fruit and chocolate chip scones and a selection of homemade pastries and cupcakes

The Chesterfield Mayfair Gluten-Free Afternoon Tea

Selection of homemade sandwiches on white gluten-free bread, a selection of gluten-free pastries and gluten-free scones

The Chesterfield Mayfair Champagne Tea

A glass of 125ml brut, rosé or blanc de blancs champagne which can be served by the glass or by the bottle

Little Oompa Loompa Afternoon Tea

Peanut butter and jam sandwiches
Fruit and chocolate chip scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam
Wonkatastic pastries and delights

Tea or milkshake

THE TEA SELECTION

Black Tea

Afternoon Blend
Speciality tea of the Chesterfield. Assam and Ceylon tea combined to give a brisk and flavourful taste

Willy Wonka ChocolateTea                                                                                                                                                                To celebrate Charlie and The Chesterfield Afternoon Tea, this is a Ceylon black tea infused with the flavour of rich, dark chocolate

Ceylon
The humidity, cool temperatures, and rainfall in Sri Lanka’s central highlands provide a climate that favours the production of high quality tea. Smooth, bright and delicately perfumed

Organic Bohea Lapsang Black Tea
From the Wuyi region of the Chinese province of Fujian. Richly and smoulderingly smoky yet with great harmony and wealth of aroma, leaving an impression of almost peaty warmth.

Signature Earl Grey
The Earl Grey blend is named after the, British Prime in the 1830s Minister, Earl Grey who reputedly received a gift of tea flavored with bergamot oil

Second Flush Assam
Grown in India at sea level and known for its body, briskness, malty flavour, and strong, bright color. Assam is the world's largest tea-growing region, along the Brahmaputra River and bordering Bangladesh and Burma. High precipitation and temperatures creates greenhouse-like conditions of extreme humidity and heat contributing to Assam's unique malty taste

First Flush Darjeeling
Grown at very high altitude in West Bengal, India. While brewing, it yields thin-bodied, light-colored infusion with a floral aroma. The flavour can include a tinge of astringent tannic characteristics, and a musky spiciness sometimes
described as "muscatel"

Oolong

Phoenix Honey Orchid Oolong Tea
A seductive shade of orange blossom, this gorgeous oolong from the Phoenix Mountain in China's Guangdong Province is one of the most complex in taste; orange, vanilla and honey.

Green Tea

Japanese Green Sencha Tea
The leaves are steamed for 15–20 seconds to prevent oxidization. They are then rolled, shaped, and dried to a light greenish-yellow colour with good body with a delicious flavour of rice

Osmanthus Tea
Sweet and soothing flowering green tea hand tied around sweet-tasting osmanthus blossoms and orange lily petals

Jasmine and Lily Tea
Light and smooth green tea, hand tied around flame orange lily petals and sweet jasmine flowers. A spectacular jasmine flower tea

Jasmine Pearl
Jasmine Pearl Tea is composed of the most perfectly balanced spring green tea, repeatedly hand scented with fresh jasmine flowers.

Morrocan Mint
From the Chinese region of Zhejiany this fragrant and refreshing tea is an outstanding organic and fair-trade gunpowder green tea

White Tea

White Peony
Picked between 5th April and 10th April 2011 from Tai Mu Mountain garden. A delicious introduction to Chinese white teas. Composed of two-leaf and bud sets

Moonlight white
Moonlight White is a delicious silver needle white tea from a small estate close to where the Buddha was born. Sweet with a light floral fragrance

Puerh Tea (vintage)

1990s Royal Cooked Puerh (Loose)
An extremely rare and beautifully aged loose leaf cooked puerh from the 1990s

Infusions & Herbal Teas are also available. 

• Awarded The Tea Guild's Award of Excellence 2007 - 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013

Opening Days and Hours:
Tea served every day: from 1.30pm-5.30pm.

PLEASE NOTE: From Monday 23rd February 2013 Afternoon Tea will be served from 1.00pm
Booking strongly recommended

Address:
35 Charles Street
Mayfair
London
W1J 5EB

Food & Beverage Manager: Antoine Depierre
Phone: 020 7491 2622
Web: www.chesterfieldmayfair.com
Email: bookch@rchmail.com

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