purenarcotic
Conveniently Pocket Sized
Timothy! How cool, welcome!
Inside Claridges
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mrsfran
Well-Known Member
Yes, the last episode talked a lot about it. I hope the next episode shows us the kitchens a bit more.
What I'm interested in is how much Claridges pay their staff - the waiters and the cleaning staff. I wonder if it's any more than a cleaner at a Travelodge?
miss direct
misfungled
Thanks 
I only just watched part of the first episode on iplayer as a result of this thread.
I'm fond of a bit of luxury and afternoon tea is one of my favourite things to do when I visit the UK.
I only just watched part of the first episode on iplayer as a result of this thread. I'm fond of a bit of luxury and afternoon tea is one of my favourite things to do when I visit the UK.
timothylock
New Member
Here's the welcome...lol
neonwilderness
What would Badgers do?
Excellent 
danny la rouge
More like *fanny* la rouge!
Timothy, I'm delighted to welcome you here. I'd like to say what I said to the TV last night, though. You said "...if I can genderise Claridges as 'her'". You may, of course, call Claridges 'her' if you wish, but I'd really rather you didn't say "genderise", especially not in my living room. Thank you. 
Mrs Magpie
On a bit of break...
I spent the first night of our honeymoon in the Grosvenor. The bed was awful, the springs had gone in the middle leaving a saggy mattress and the champagne was warm and we wished we'd stayed in our own bed overnight and set off for France from Brixton rather than from the Grosvenor. Would have been a nicer breakfast and all
wiskey
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timothylock
New Member
it was a toss up between 'genderise' and 'tenderise' LolTimothy, I'm delighted to welcome you here. I'd like to say what I said to the TV last night, though. You said "...if I can genderise Claridges as 'her'". You may, of course, call Claridges 'her' if you wish, but I'd really rather you didn't say "genderise", especially not in my living room. Thank you.
timothylock
New Member
Custard Cream please! ;-)Pure genius. You can stay
Would you like a hob nob or a custard cream?
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
£50 for champagne afternoon tea is a bit steep though. You'd think they'd leave the crusts on your sarnies for that price 
Did that family get a discount as a family member used to work there?
Did that family get a discount as a family member used to work there?
spanglechick
High Empress of Dressing Up
that's not unusual for a champagne afternoon tea. top end, but not by far.£50 for champagne afternoon tea is a bit steep though. You'd think they'd leave the crusts on your sarnies for that price
Did that family get a discount as a family member used to work there?
and all the best places just keep bringing more little cakes and things until you explode, or discover the manners to say no...
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
Yeah, I know. Was only joking
Mind you, if they did bring me a load of cucumber sandwiches, I'd have to be having words as cucumber makes me gag
The cakes wouldn't be a problem though
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
I thought the sandwiches looked rather tasty! But so they should be at 50 quid a go
I didn't actually notice what was in them, but if it was salmon or cucumber, I'm not interested. They'll have to find something better to tempt me
You can get a cheaper afternoon tea if you leave out the champagne though
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
They only said no sportswear or baseball caps
I'm sure they also mentioned casual (and elegant), so I'm sure going naked wouldn't be a problem
quimcunx
imprimeo, lamino, distribuo
I look neither casual nor elegant naked.
danny la rouge
More like *fanny* la rouge!
That sounds like my kind of afternoon.
marty21
One on one? You're crazy.
it is fairly normal for a top end afternoon tea - best I've had so far is Browns in Mayfair - they keep bringing sarnies until you can't move - and then bring the cakes out£50 for champagne afternoon tea is a bit steep though. You'd think they'd leave the crusts on your sarnies for that price
Did that family get a discount as a family member used to work there?
tempted to try the Claridges one tbh
marty21
One on one? You're crazy.
yep - Have you tried Browns? it is a most excellent afternoon tea - no offence timothy
spanglechick
High Empress of Dressing Up
No, but have had a few others. I love afternoon tea. Tiny sandwiches and small cakes. Also, usually scones with jam and cream... And champagne! (I don't actually like tea so I neeeeeed champagne).yep - Have you tried Browns? it is a most excellent afternoon tea - no offence timothy
marty21
One on one? You're crazy.
I like tea! At Browns they give you a little bag of the loose tea you had when you leave, which is a nice touch.
