A few words of introduction
Good day to you all.
People often ask me
‘What is Aunt Martha’s all
about?
It is an easy question to ask
but a difficult one to answer
succinctly.
Is it the food, the gardens, the
tea-rooms, the staff?
In truth it is all of these, and perhaps more
as you, my guests, become part of the whole
experience.
Aunt Martha
Experience
Autumn 2016
As you can see recognition has come from many
quarters, but to me the most important of all is
yours
With kindest regards
Aunt Martha
For
Christenings, Birthdays,
Engagement, Weddings,
Anniversaries,
Directions to Aunt Martha’s
Despite having a Drybrook postal address you are looking to get
to the Steam Mills area of Cinderford, in particular look for
Steam Mills Primary School.
Having found the school,
you will find turning for
‘The Branch’ immediately
alongside.
Follow the road for
approximately 150 yards
and Aunt Martha’s can
be found on the right
hand side.
For Sat Nav use GL14 3JD
in fact for a cake for any occasion
just ask
Aunt Martha
Aunt Martha’s Victorian Restaurant
at Brook Cottage
The Branch, Drybrook
Gloucestershire
GL17 9DB
e-mail :- [email protected]
telephone:- 01594 824514
Office hours only please
www.heartseasecelebrationcakes.co.uk
www.auntmartha.co.uk
Taking Afternoon Tea
Taking refreshment at Aunt
Martha’s Victorian Restaurant
is already an experience as you
are transported to the year
1897, the Diamond Jubilee of
Her Majesty Queen Victoria.
The Grand Tour
Building upon this success,
I now wish to be able to
transport my guests not only
in time, but in place with the
creation of THREE intimate
and exclusive dining areas.
The first - the Oriental Tea Pagoda - is already in place
thanks to the generosity of Mrs Williams whose portrait
normally adorns the room.
In my own small way I hope
that I am providing you with
the opportunity experience
the delights of taking tea in a
convivial environment.
My dining room can hold upto 32, while for those wishing
to dine ‘al fresco’ I have a number of tables where, subject
to the weather, this is possible
For those wishing to
entertain in a grand
manner, the dining room
can be transformed
The second will transport you
back in time and place to another
glorious empire, that of Ancient
Egypt, as you take refreshment
within the recreation of the
reception room of a temple. This
room will be highly decorated and
Professor Cruickshank has loaned
me some of his precious artefacts
with which to create a display.
The third will transport you to the
Jewel in the Crown of our glorious
British Empire - India.
Here you will be able to dine within a
recreated palace anti-room decorated
with Rajput and other styles of Indian
art
Do not be afraid of not liking the food, I have instructed
the kitchen staff to embrace the atmosphere of the location
within the presentation of the food, and only reflect the
flavours where they will not upset the palates of gentle folk,
like yourselves
Aunt Martha’s
Emporium
I am pleased to say that in
addition to, what I hope you will
agree, is a fine menu I do have
an attractive range of handmade
items for sale in my shop.
These items range from cushions, cards & candies to
scarves, soaps & shawls. Then there are the table
centre pieces and ‘Second Life’ wooden bowls, mushrooms and boards
Every item on sale is unique, so
for the ideal gift for a birthday,
Christmas or just because, consider
the offerings to be found in the
Emporium
You may also be interested to know
that gift vouchers can also be
purchased which given a little notice can be personalised to make a
very special birthday gift
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Aunt Marth
Under the guidance of my cousin, Lady Atherton,
I am instigating, throughout the year, a series of soirees
Each evening will have a theme designed to both entertain
and inform. The evening also provides an opportunity to
dress in one’s finery
I do hope that you will be able to join me at one of these
very special occasions
With kindest regards
Martha Treherne
Places at these soirees are finite and
therefore if you are interested then you
are strongly recommended to make a
reservation - confirmed by payment of the deposit.
Seating will be allocated on a ‘first come, first
served’ basis with a ‘reserve’ short list being created.
What is on the Menu?
Life is just full of decisions and a visit to my establishment just adds a few more.
Creating the menu to be part of the Aunt Martha Experience was not easy
and so I have looked to provide a range of choices. If you are looking for meals,
like steak and chips, which would be found in the ‘Chop Houses’ in the towns
and cities then look elsewhere.
Here at Aunt Martha’s in ascending and unpretentious terms
we offer for your delectation:-
Just a cup of tea & a piece of
cake
Furthermore each week there
will be something new for you to
enjoy.
From delightful decadent cakes
Cream teas
Luncheons
Sunday Lunches
Light Afternoon Repasts
Formal Afternoon Teas
Soirees
Brigadier’s Savoury Tea
The Brigadier, like the Prince
of Wales, enjoyed savoury
food as much as the cakes and
so Aunt Martha created this
Afternoon Tea just for him.
It also reflects his military
time in India
This Afternoon Tea comprises:Four Classic sandwiches, cut with military
precision and which rely upon flavours, from the
selection of tasty fillings, rather than being too
fancy
A warm, freshly baked Cheese Scone & butter
served with our homemade Old Smokey’s Apple
& Raisin Chutney
2 further Savoury delights with that colonial
feel
For that touch of sweetness we have:2 decorated sweet treats or cakes
And to cleanse the palate a lemon pudding
is the recommended
beverage which you are welcome to try a sample,if you
wish, before committing yourselves, but naturally guests
are able to choose from our range of beverages
Darjeeling Autumnal Flush
Cost £20 per person includes initial beverage top ups
Her Ladyship’s Afternoon Tea
Created especially for Lady
Atherton is this pretty repast
which is a celebration of all things
fruity.
The Afternoon Tea comprises:Four tasty Queen’s sandwiches
having a selection of tasty fillings
and all suitably garnished.
a delicious warm, freshly baked, homemade fruit or
plain scone served with a pot of our homemade
Raspberry Jam & local clotted cream
a selection of at least FOUR mouth-wateringly
wicked sweet treats and cakes, made by ourselves,
reflecting the seasons
PLUS a delicious seasonal pudding.
The recommended beverage is the Geisha Girl, which you
are welcome to try a sample if you wish before committing
yourselves, but naturally guests are able to choose from our
range of beverages
Cost £20 per person
includes initial beverage top ups
N.B
If your passion is chocolate, then let me
know when booking and I will see what
Viscount’s Afternoon Tea
Rich and flamboyant and reflecting
his love of gambling this afternoon tea
epitomises the young Viscount
Designed to be enjoyed by 2 or
more to share and is therefore ideal for
celebrations this afternoon tea will appeal
especially to those who prefer the savoury.
This repast comprises:5 delicious sandwiches designed to
reflect the Viscount’s love of cards &
gambling.
Plus a Double Gloucester cheese scone served warm from the
oven with parsley butter and our homemade Downstairs’ Chutney
Plus a duo of other savoury delights
For a touch of sweetness a brace of wickedly sweet treats
The Grand Finale
Something which is fast becoming ‘all the rage’, a pudding
to share. A feast for the eyes as well as the palate, a lavishly
decorated moulded Jelly or Blancmange; you choose the flavour
and leave the rest to Chef.
The recommended beverage is the Viscount’s Tea which you
are welcome to try a sample if you wish before committing
yourselves, but naturally guests are able to choose from our
range of beverages
Cost £25 per person - minimum of TWO people
Includes initial beverage top ups
Not suitable if anyone in the party has an intollerance
to GLUTEN
Aristocratic Afternoon Tea
This Afternoon Tea, as its name
suggests, is the perfect way to
celebrate and is designed for two
or more to share.
Created for the Dowager Duchess
this repast celebrates her love of
flowers and all things fancy and
comprises:5 dainty and delicious Queen’s sandwiches ornately
decorated as befits the Duchess
A cinnamon flavoured scone fresh from the oven
served with our homemade Aristocratic Apricot and
Almond jam and local clotted cream.
Plus FIVE mouth-watering, delicious & decadent
sweet treats beautifully decorated with cream, sugar
craft & chocolate
Duchess Celebration Cake
The highlight of this tea is the Duchess cake. Perfect for
any celebration and appropriately sized for your guests
to share and designed to impress. Choose one feature
cake from the following:Victorian Fruit Stack - Classic Coffee & Walnut
Chocolate Indulgence - Resplendent Raspberry Delight
Luscious Lemon & Cream Fancy
The recommended beverage is the Lady Felicity,
which you are welcome to try a sample if you wish
before committing yourselves, but naturally guests
are able to choose from our range of beverages
Cost £25 per person - minimum of TWO people
Includes initial beverage top ups
You might also like to consider one of Aunt Martha’s
Celebration Cakes from the Heartsease Range (additional cost)
Aunt Martha’s Gardens
Reflecting different styles
and ideas, you are encouraged to wander through my
gardens and perhaps find
inspiration.
Weather permitting
you may be able to dine
outside or perhaps in my
Tea Pagoda
Booking Information
All of the High Teas require advance booking and
the
payment of deposits as follows:Her Ladyship’s Afternoon Tea
The Brigadier’s Savoury Afternoon Tea
Bookings should be made by close of business on
the
Tuesday before you plan to visit, although occasionally it is possible to accommodate later bookings.
A deposit of £5 per head is required with a minimum of £10.
Aristocratic Afternoon Tea
Viscount’s Afternoon Tea
Both require a minimum of 7 days notice. A
deposit of £5 per head is required with a minimum of £10.
Providing that we are informed beforehand we can
usually cater for vegetarians and those with allergies, like wheat, dairy & nuts.
In the event of cancellation / reduction in numbers
within 24 hours of planned arrival a charge of 50%
of the menu tariff will apply.
Just beware of the
outdoor servants!!
Our regular opening times are from
Wednesdays through to Sundays from 12 noon until 4.00 p.m
(5.00 p.m. on Saturday & Sundays) with last orders being
taken 45 minutes before closing.