The High Tea
The world portrayed in Jane Austen's books was one of elaborate banquets and sumptuous parties, but the author provided few details on just what was consumed at those events. Her novels left out what refreshments were enjoyed in England of 1800, and how Miss Austen indicated the nature of her characters by the things they chose to drink or serve.
The High Tea portion of the evening consists of the menu listed below.
Please see “A Guide to the JAE” on this website for more information about the High Tea.
High Tea
For the 2025 Jane Austen Evening, our caterer, Ellie Snyder of Sweet Heaven, will prepare and serve the following:
Tea Sandwiches
-English Cucumber and Mint V
-Chicken Tarragon
-Egg Salad and Chutney V
-Cream Cheese, Cranberry, Celery and Walnut V
Soup
-Lemon Thyme Squash Soup V-GF
Served with Farmhouse Savory Crisps V
Mains
-Cornish Shepherds Pie (Perfectly seasoned ground beef and turkey, peas, and carrots, nestled under fluffy, golden mashed potatoes)
-Wild Rice & Mushroom Medley V-GF
-Ginger Honey Carrots, Parsnip Medallions V-GF
Scones
-Orange Cranberry Scones with Devonshire Cream and Berry Jam V
Desserts
-Decadent Chocolate Cakelets V
-Citrus Cheesecake Petit Fours V
-Raspberry Cream Pavlovas V-GF
-Coconut Macaroon V-GF
Tea Selections
-House of Tudor Traditional English Breakfast; A full bodied black tea blend, delicious plain or with milk and sugar or a slice of lemon!
-Lady Earl Grey; A lovely, light black tea perfectly balanced with the citrus flavors of bergamot, orange and lemon to deliver a delightful tea with a refreshing taste and uplifting aroma!
-Peach Raspberry Tisane; A fragrant blend of ripe red raspberries and sweet, juicy peaches combine to delight in this fruity Tisane blend.
Although we are not able to cater to specific dietary needs, there will be some vegetarian (V) and gluten free (GF) items on the menu.
V=Vegetarian; GF=Gluten Free