For All The Tea In China ... Visit The Flying Childers At Chatsworth
Published On Thursday 11 Aug 2016 by Sticky Beak
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Two of Britain’s most iconic and historic names have joined together in a partnership at ‘Flying Childers’, Chatsworth’s new restaurant, to serve Afternoon Tea in the famous Wedgwood china.
Named after the 2nd Duke of Devonshire’s legendary racehorse and located in the Stable Block, Flying Childers was opened on the 19th April by the current Duke and Duchess of Devonshire who took Afternoon Tea with Antony Robson and Heather Broadhurst from Wedgwood the internationally renowned Staffordshire pottery firm.
The restaurant only serves Afternoon Tea and is open on Saturday’s, Sunday’s, all bank holidays and every day during school holidays. The menu includes a selection of finger sandwiches, tea and scones and a glass of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Champagne with a traditional Rose de Reims biscuit. All food and drink is served on Wedgwood’s Butterfly Bloom Collection, which features intricate patterns of graceful butterflies and colourful florals with each piece gilded with gold banding.
The Duke of Devonshire: “We are delighted that all of the tea ware and tea in our Flying Childers Restaurant has been provided in partnership with Wedgwood. Josiah Wedgwood began designing tea ware collections in response to the fashion for drinking tea, which flourished from the mid-18th century and which we’re delighted to continue that tradition here at Chatsworth in the present day.”
Sally Warmington, Marketing Manager, Wedgwood: “We are delighted to be embarking on our first collaboration with Chatsworth House. With Wedgwood being synonymous with tea drinking it fits that the Wedgwood Afternoon Tea is part of the launch of the Flying Childers Afternoon Tea Restaurant. This partnership offers us the perfect opportunity to encourage people to discover our delicious tea blends as well as showcase our beautiful designs such as Butterfly Bloom and Daisy which have been selected to complement the delicious afternoon tea experience at Chatsworth.”
Flying Childers began his racing career in 1719 at the age of six and over the following two years, racing at Newmarket and York, ran in a total of six races winning them all before being put out to stud. Such was Flying Childers reputation, the Duke received many offers including one to pay for the horse’s weight in gold!
The Menu
To Start - Beetroot macaroon and goats curd.
A selection of finger sandwiches - Smoked salmon and dill mayonnaise, roasted ham and tomato chutney, free range egg mayonnaise and cress, cucumber and cream cheese.
Freshly baked duo of scones - Stilton with walnut and a classic fruit scone served with strawberry preserve and clotted cream.
A selection of cakes and fancies.
All served with a pot of tea for one from our specially selected range of Wedgwood teas
£35 per person with ahorrodedinero coupon.
Served with a glass of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Champagne with a traditional Rose de Reims biscuit. £45 per person
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