Royal Lancaster London has launched a new pollinator-inspired afternoon tea , along with a unique children’s tea, in collaboration with London’s Natural History Museum.
The celebrated quintessentially British tradition of Afternoon Tea has had a dramatic flora and fauna makeover this Autumn, thanks to the hugely talented Head Pastry Chef, Scott Villacora, and his team at Royal Lancaster London.
Inspired by the Natural History Museum’s work to protect the natural world, the team of chefs have created sweet and savoury delicacies, influenced by British flowers and pollinators, in this aptly named “Blooming British Afternoon Tea.”
Royal Lancaster London is not only renowned for its Hyde Park views, but also for their honey bees. The hotel was the first in central London to install rooftop bee hives back in 2009 – a project led by their very own Queen Bee Jo Hemesley, who still leads their beekeeping team to this day.
This unique collaboration, designed to help support a future where people and pollinators thrive, combines the extraordinary work of London’s renowned Natural History Museum, with the hospitality, luxury and warmth of a family-owned hotel brand.
Travelling from the Museum on a 30-minute nature walk through leafy Hyde Park – following a specially created map – visitors arrive at the hotel for a Blooming British Afternoon tea. Guests are welcomed and seated in the Hyde Café, before tucking into bespoke Camellia’s Tea House teas, a selection of delicately crafted sandwiches, warm baked scones and deliciously sweet treats named Daisy & the Bee and the Bee Hive among others.
Maxine Lister, Head of Licensing at the Natural History Museum, says ‘Here at the Natural History Museum, we are working to research pollinators, learn more about their essential services to our natural world and how we can better protect them.
“Not only is this incredible (and delicious) afternoon tea perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, but by supporting our new collaboration, you’re helping continue our work creating a world where both people and planet thrive.”
Royal Lancaster London’s Blooming British Afternoon Tea is available to book here
Check out the menu, here.
- There is also a vegan & allergen-free option available for those who would prefer, and special tea for children.
- Afternoon Tea & Vegan Afternoon Tea
- £55 Monday to Friday | £59 Saturday & Sunday
- Children’s Afternoon Tea (12 and under) £30
- Served between 1pm and 4pm