The Bingham in Richmond Upon Thames has announced that its Strawberry Afternoon Tea menu will raise funds for Breast Cancer Care.
The Bingham, the chic Georgian-built hotel in Richmond Upon Thames, has announced the launch of its special Strawberry Afternoon Tea, in aid of Breast Cancer Care. But this is no ordinary afternoon tea menu, featuring unusual and delicate flavours and a champagne option. So what is on the menu for this very special treat and how exactly does it raise money for charity?
The Strawberry Afternoon Tea at The Bingham
Executive Chef at The Bingham, Shay Cooper has devised a strawberry-themed menu with "quintessentially English" touches. And considering that Shay has worked in his fair share of Michelin-starred restaurants including Putney Bridge, Juniper at Altrincham and The Vineyard at Stockcross, the menu really does excite, pairing the traditional strawberry with some delicate flavours. The cakes and pastries include the Strawberry and Verbana Lemon Trifle, Strawberry and Black Pepper Brioche and of course the classic Strawberry Shortcake.
The sandwiches, which have been described as "quintessentially English" include free-range egg and cress, organic smoked salmon and honey roast ham with pommery mustard. Following on from the Award of Excellence bestowed on The Bingham by the UK Tea Council's Tea Guild, they will also offer a selection of fine and some unusual teas, including a strawberry-scented tea, in keeping with the theme. There is also an option for a glass of Demoiselle Vranken champagne to accompany the meal.
The Strawberry Afternoon Tea Will Raise Money for the Charity Breast Cancer Care
In order to raise funds for the charity Breast Cancer Care, The Bingham will donate £1 from each £25 menu to the charity. For the champagne afternoon tea option, £2 will be donated from the total price of £36.
Commenting on the specially-designed menu, one of the owners of The Bingham Samantha Trinder described strawberries as "the very essence of summer" and added "what better way to celebrate the strawberry season than to help raise funds for such an important cause". She added that The Bingham were "proud" to have won their Award of Excellence from the Tea Guild and called the menu "delicious".
Strawberries are often thought of as a seasonal, summer treat and they make the perfect ingredient to showcase on a menu that aims to raise money for a breast cancer charity. As well as offering traditional English sandwiches the menu also pairs strawberries with the more unusual flavours of verbana and black pepper. The option to add champagne gives it a more luxurious feel.
