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Festive afternoon tea in Cornwall

Afternoon tea at The Alverton is a real treat and our festive version is no exception! Spoil yourself this Christmas with the best flavours of the season.

Our special festive afternoon tea

Something sweet is coming to town…

Please note, this is information is for 2024. Our 2025 information, rates and menus will be released soon.

Cosy up by the roaring fire this winter and try our scrummy afternoon tea with a festive twist. Enjoy seasonal sandwiches, Christmassy cakes, scones and other sweet delights, and a glass of piping hot mulled wine. £27 per person.

Celebrate the festive season

Spoil yourself this Christmas with the very best flavours of the season. Your festive afternoon tea includes tea or coffee and a glass of mulled wine each.

Or how about bringing the children along? With all the same yummy festive treats and a scrumptious hot chocolate to wash it down, the whole family can enjoy this special occasion throughout December and on New Year’s Day between 12pm and 5pm, and on Sundays between 3pm and 5pm.

 Please call us to book on 01872 276 633. Festive afternoon teas will not be available on 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th December, or New Year’s Eve.

*The monetary value of a gift voucher purchased for an afternoon tea may be used towards our festive afternoon tea offer but payment for the difference must be made.

Please see our sample festive afternoon tea menu below.

Savouries

Pigs in blankets, honey mustard glaze 

Turkey brioche slider 

Brie and cranberry finger sandwich 

Smoked salmon and fennel arancini  

Sweets and scones

Dark chocolate and orange delice, ganache, orange and ginger purée 

Lemon mascarpone crème brûlée tart 

Mini stollen N 

Mince pie, orange mascarpone

Homemade scone, Mrs Pascoe’s festive jam, clotted cream

Available throughout December

Book your festive tea online

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