Afternoon Tea

These savory scones—richly flavored with aged cheddar, chive, shallot, and garlic—are a sophisticated afternoon tea treat. These scones are filled with whipped cream cheese and smoked Scottish salmon - other delicious options include ham and cheddar or turkey and havarti.

Coronation chicken was invented in London for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, so Buckingham Palace could serve something new and delicious to mark the celebratory occasion. This recipe features a traditional coronation chicken salad recipe with notes of mango, almonds, and tarragon.

This recipe features a cinnamon quick bread loaf, topped with a sinfully decadent whisky butter. Enjoy a slice alongside a steaming cup of tea for the ultimate afternoon comfort.

It is believed that Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, invented the ritual of afternoon tea in the 1840s. Dear Anna had a  “mid-afternoon sinking feeling” in between lunch and dinner. To combat this, she called her friends to join her in the drawing room at 4 pm for a cup of tea and light fare, and thus the custom of afternoon tea was born. Enjoy these traditional English scones with mock Devonshire cream and jam at your next afternoon tea.

Queen Victoria hosted the first garden party at Buckingham Palace in June 1868. This posh event featured horse-drawn carriages, light treats to enjoy with other elites of British society in the garden, and countless pots of tea. Buckingham Palace has hosted a garden party every summer since. This garden party loaf features a delicate raspberry and thyme loaf with a lemon glaze, and a honey butter to drizzle on top.