History of Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840.
The Duchess would become hungry around four o'clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her
household was served fashionably late at eight o'clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch
and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter (some time earlier, the Earl of
Sandwich had the idea of putting a filling between two slices of bread) and cake be brought to her room
during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her. This
pause for tea became a fashionable social event. During the 1880's upper-class and society women
would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the
drawing room between four and five o'clock.
Monday – Saturday 12.30 - 4.00pm
Sandwiches
A selection of sandwiches includingCucumber, Watercress & Aioli
Keenan’s Irish Smoked Salmon & Chive Crème Fraiche
Corick Smoked Chicken, Vine Tomato & Feta Cheese
Iberico Ham & Fivemiletown Goats Cheese
Bakery
Tarlet of Asparagus & Gruyere
Tarte Fine of Iberico Ham & Heirloom Tomatoes
Banana & Cinnamon Bread
Freshly Baked Plain & Fruit Scones
Served with Seasonal Berry Preserve & Irish Clotted Cream
Patisseries
Assortment of House Baked Cakes & Pastries
Strawberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake Delice
Petite Espresso Crème Brulee
Selection of Seasonal Macaroons
Apple & Frangipane Tart
Tea
Traditional Tea
Earl Grey Tea
Green Tea
Forest Fruits Tea
Coffee
Americano
Café Latte
Cappuccino
Mocha
Package 1 - £15.00 per person
Package 2 – Afternoon Tea with a glass of Prosecco £20.00 per person
Afternoon Tea Terms and Conditions
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Afternoon Tea is available from 12.00pm – 4.00pm daily
Bookings can be made every hour on the hour or ½ hour- tables are booked for 2
hours
Package 1 Afternoon Tea is priced at £15.00 per person
Package 2 Afternoon Tea with Prosecco is priced at £20.00 per person
Bookings are only confirmed once full payment is received , this payment is nonrefundable and non-transferable
If you are no longer able to avail of the afternoon tea a 24 hours cancellation notice
is to be given to the hotel
Cancellations must be put in writing to [email protected], we
do not accept cancellations by telephone
We look forward to welcoming you and your guests to Corick House Hotel and Spa