I had a very well timed win on a Facebook competition on the page of the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, the prize was for two people to have their Easter High Tea. My friend Liz and I had just been pondering over meeting up while she was down from Auckland over the Easter period. As Liz and I last did High Tea at The Langham, this win was perfect and we had another very lovely High Tea.
We were lucky enough to get a seat by the window, it is always lovely to look at roof tops and a harbour. We both really enjoyed the High Tea and the choices of tea that went with it. It was plentiful and we have to confess to bringing the Cadbury Creme Eggs and shortbread bunnies home for our families.
This was a very well balanced High Tea and each piece tasted different. I thought the savoury selection was particularly lovely and varied. I would certainly come back for High Tea here, there were a few large groups arriving as we left. They have plenty of room and it is a good spot for group catch up.
Easter High Tea Menu
Chocolate dipped strawberries
Hot cross bun with jam and cream
Easter bunny biscuits with chocolate ears
Cadbury Creme Eggs
Vanilla cheesecake with a green tea dusting
Chai cream brulée
French macaroon
Mini chocolate tart
Lemon ginger roast chicken sandwich
Vegetarian rice paper roll
Tea smoked Aoraki salmon wrap
Spinach and feta roll
Lamb & mint croquette
Thank you James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, I will be back.