Top High Tea Etiquette Tips

We were minding more than our P’s and Q’s as we were seated at the most elegantly dressed table, complete with fine china, three tiered cake stands and more cutlery than we thought possible to use on afternoon tea. Not wanting to reveal ourselves as completely uncultured philistines, we took our cue from the resident…

ByAngela Galloway07/01/20210Comments

High Tea Etiquette: Five Do’s And Don’ts

Navigating the social minefield of High Tea is tricky business. With High Tea at Doltone House Hyde Park fast approaching, here’s 5 do’s and don’ts to keep you in check with the upper echelon. Some occasions we encounter prove the need for particular social protocols. It's a matter of fact that high tea is no…

ByThe Carousel11/03/20160Comments

Hotel Centennial High Tea

Warm lobster & brioche roll, cos & Marie rose sauce Serves 10 INGREDIENTS Lobster tail 2 x 300g raw Queensland lobster tails 1 cup rock salt 2 cloves garlic 2 star anise ¼ bunch thyme To serve 1 bunch chives – finely sliced Cocktail sauce – see separate recipe Seeded brioche roll ¼ head of Ice berg lettuce – shredded Lemon vinaigrette – see separate recipe METHOD To…

ByThe Carousel20/01/20160Comments