Peter Pan Afternoon Tea at Aqua Shard

So today I tried the Peter Pan Afternoon Tea that’s currently advertised on Facebook…

As a self-diagnosed Disney and Afternoon Tea fanatic, it was an easy decision.

After making it through the security successfully, I travelled via elevator to the 32nd floor and within minutes, was directed to a little table in front of the clear glass giving me a full view of the London business district (LBD- not little black dress!). After perusing the menu and having all the T & C’s explained by Maya, I ordered the ‘Never Grow Up’ non alcoholic punch. The ‘Neverland Mist’ was sadly unavailable. Even the menu was decorated as a treasure map.

If you are a fan of grenadine, you will like the punch. I only realised my dislike for it today as it is not a common factor in my drink choices. I did choose the Adventure tea, followed later by the Darling tea. With a fruitier flavour, I much preferred the former.

Now for the food stuff… beef and pork sausage roll - heavy on the meat and light on the pastry, accompanied by a smoked salmon brioche with cream cheese and (possibly cod roe?), bbq chicken sandwich and egg and cress for good measure.

I’ve never been a fan of egg unless it’s blended in a cake mixture. However, tastebuds change and I wanted to give it a try. I still do not like egg.

The food was served on a cunning dish with the face of a clock on the base, surrounded by a semi silhouette of the animated London night scene where the children are seen flying off to Neverland.

The sweet stuff came on a beautifully crafted pirate ship, a clear replica from the film. Then, once assured I was camera ready, Maya added the final ingredient… a little pinch of magic with slow decorous outpouring of smoke from the base of the ship…

The desserts featured a shot glass glass of trifle with a Tinkerbelle cookie, a tiny trunk of treats, a bigger trunk with two scones, pots of jam (strawberry and apricot), a slice of chocolate log with cherry filling, a choux bun entitled ‘Pan’s hat’. They provided a box for the leftover scone and treats. Everything was well thought out and linked to JM Barrie’s original tale. The price reflected the quality ingredients, sleeveless of service and location. The drink’s price was to be expected. Overall a perfect homage, with a donation to the great ormond street hospital.