High Tea Experience (Family Friendly)

Our High Tea Experience is designed to provide an immersive and elegant afternoon rooted in old-world baking traditions and meaningful connection. This refined yet welcoming program invites families, friends, and guests of all ages to slow down and enjoy the art of hospitality together.

The experience begins with a brief heritage introduction, connecting Hamilton’s rich culinary and social history to the tradition of afternoon tea and classic baking customs.

Guests will enjoy a live demonstration of traditional shortbread prepared from scratch, learning timeless techniques that have made this staple a centerpiece of tea tables for generations.

Participants will then decorate their own elegant petit fours, receiving step-by-step guidance on piping, finishing, and artistic presentation.

The program is interactive and hands-on, while maintaining the grace and charm of a traditional tea ceremony.

The experience concludes at beautifully pre-set tea tables, where guests enjoy freshly baked scones served with house-made jam and butter, along with a curated selection of fine teas.

Held in a warm and inviting atmosphere, this experience encourages connection, conversation, and appreciation for heritage baking — while allowing guests to savour and celebrate their creations together.

• Welcome & Heritage Introduction
• Shortbread Baking Demonstration
• Hands-On Petit Four Decorating
• High Tea Etiquette Overview
• Traditional Tea Service
• Scones with Jam & Butter
• Curated Tea Selection
• Elegant Plating & Presentation

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