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Is there afternoon tea at Claridges?

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?
 
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.
 
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. :p
 
Interesting series, but personally I'd rather stay at the Grosvenor
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 :(
 
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. :p
it was a toss up between 'genderise' and 'tenderise' Lol
 
You can be our man on the inside.

I've watched episode 1 and 2 now. Quite interesting. I have not got the attention to detail required to work at Claridges.
 
£50 for champagne afternoon tea is a bit steep though. You'd think they'd leave the crusts on your sarnies for that price :mad:

Did that family get a discount as a family member used to work there?
 
£50 for champagne afternoon tea is a bit steep though. You'd think they'd leave the crusts on your sarnies for that price :mad:

Did that family get a discount as a family member used to work there?
that's not unusual for a champagne afternoon tea. top end, but not by far.

and all the best places just keep bringing more little cakes and things until you explode, or discover the manners to say no...
 
that's not unusual for a champagne afternoon tea. top end, but not by far.

and all the best places just keep bringing more little cakes and things until you explode, or discover the manners to say no...

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 :D

The cakes wouldn't be a problem though
 
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
 
I liked the way they sliced them in kind of layers, very pretty. The cakes looked good too. However I don't feel my wardrobe is up to Claridges' standards so it would be an even more expensive event.
 
I liked the way they sliced them in kind of layers, very pretty. The cakes looked good too. However I don't feel my wardrobe is up to Claridges' standards so it would be an even more expensive event.


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
 
£50 for champagne afternoon tea is a bit steep though. You'd think they'd leave the crusts on your sarnies for that price :mad:

Did that family get a discount as a family member used to work there?
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 :D tempted to try the Claridges one tbh
 
that's not unusual for a champagne afternoon tea. top end, but not by far.

and all the best places just keep bringing more little cakes and things until you explode, or discover the manners to say no...
yep - Have you tried Browns? it is a most excellent afternoon tea - no offence timothy :D
 
yep - Have you tried Browns? it is a most excellent afternoon tea - no offence timothy :D
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).
 
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).
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.
 
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