The Kensington has elevated afternoon tea into a true art form with a new expressionist experience like no other. Inspired by some of the most renowned artists the world has ever seen, The Art of Afternoon Tea will indulge your inner aesthete with a collection of carefully curated cultural confections and innovative libations such as the ‘Girl with the Balloon’ cocktail, inspired by the evocative work of Banksy.
A mix of the contemporary and the abstract, The Kensington’s culinary creatives have sculpted a gallery of sensational sweets atop the traditional three-tiered silver stand that pays homage to influential artists Jackson Pollock, Yayoi Kusama and Alicja Kwade.
Marvel at the abstract expressionism of Pollock’s famed ‘drip technique’ adorning the dark chocolate mousse tart with passion fruit parfait. Take delight in Japanese artist Kusama’s playful polka-dot pumpkin made up of mango mousse surrounding coconut yoghurt cream. And bite into a delicious replica of contemporary visual artist Kwade’s natural spheres constructed from white chocolate vanilla mousse with pineapple compote center.
Ensconced in a corner of the capital surrounded by a concentration of art galleries featuring everything from the classic to the contemporary, The Kensington is the perfect spot for beginning or rounding off any cultural exploration of West London.
Settle into the elegant Drawing Room where the warm and friendly team have afternoon tea down to a fine art. Think delicate finger sandwiches filled with expertly sourced ingredients including smoked salmon with lemon cream cheese, cucumber with mint cream, and pastrami with gherkin & horseradish. Warm, fresh-baked plain and fruit scones are ready to be generously slathered from your vibrant palette of homemade strawberry jam & Cornish clotted cream while the selection of teas from The Rare Tea Company provides the perfect accompaniment.
Prepared and served fresh daily, The Art of Afternoon Tea is available everyday from 12pm-4.30pm for £58 per person or £70 per person including a glass of champagne.
The Kensington
109-113 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London, SW7 5LP
