This is the story of why the Royal Wedding has created a sudden craze for cucumber sandwiches, scones with jam and battenburg cake, aka afternoon tea.
The afternoon tea craze seems to have been around for the past year or two mostly connected with exclusive hotels such as the Dorchester offering some of the countries most expensive cucumber sarnies and pots of tea money can find.
However, with the royal wedding looming soon, it seems even more venues have decided to get in on the act including the one with possibly the best view of all – the London Eye. For a mere £460 you can enjoy a private capsule in which decked out in something akin to a Miss Marple novel, although there is the little extra £18 per head on top of that for the actual sandwiches & cakes.
One big advantage of this over virtually all other landmarks is that the London Eye can see Westminster Abbey, and if you book quickly, you can even have a booking on the big day itself. Just remember to think of Kate Middleton who has no doubt not been allowed to touch a battenburg since her dress was measured.
Booking details from 0871 781 3000, or on the London Eye web site.
If the London Eye doesn’t take your fancy, there are more traditional places for afternoon tea in Britain.
I also appologise to all Cockney’s for the title, but blame the Whoohoo Translator for any errors.
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Tips flat cap to the Daily Mail for the lowdown on this event
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