Our Lady Mendl's Amuse Bouche, Selection Varies SeasonallySupplemental fee applicable if you wish to serve a salad course instead of the amuse bouche, page 4
Second Course
Tea Sandwiches
Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream Cheese on Pumpernickel
Cucumber with Mint Crème Fraiche on Brioche
Classic Egg Salad on Rye
Smoked Turkey and Cranberry on Seven Grain
Third Course
Scones with Devonshire Clotted Cream and Preserves
Dessert Course
Lady Mendl's Signature Cake with Raspberry CoulisIf you wish to provide an additional “occasion cake”, a supplemental gratuity of $3 per person is applicable
Fifth Course
Assorted Cookies and Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Tea Service Includes
Selection of Freshly Steeped Teas
Glass of Champagne Per Guest
Gluten Free Options (Supplemental Charge Not Applicable for Entire Party, Just Per Each Guest):
1 - Includes Gluten Free Bread for the Sandwich Course, Gluten Free Scones and a Fruit Plate for the Cake Course.12 Supplemental Charge Per Each Person + Tax and 20% Gratuity.
2 – Includes the Changes in Option #1 + a Mixed Green Salad for the 1St Course and Gluten Free Cookies for the 5Th Course. 18 Supplemental Charge Per Each Person + Tax and 20% Gratuity
Pricing
Also Available with Lady Mendl's Royal Tea Service
Private Seatings Are Available in One of Four (4) Tea Salons
Flexible Seating Times and the Minimum Guarantee Based on the Private Tea Room Being Reserved (See Above)
Seatings at Either and the Minimum Guarantee Based on the Private Tea Room Being Reserved (See Above)
Royal Tea - Service Options
French Service
Upon Arrival, There Is a Half Hour for Guests to Meet, Greet and Mingle, During Which Our Champagne Cocktail or Wine Service Can Be Included Upon Request.
Each Guest Is Then Seated as the Five Course Tea Service Begins.
Each Course Is Served by Our Wait-Staff in Orderly Succession. Note: The Sandwich Course Is Served to Your Guests Twice. (There Is a Choice of Four Sandwiches - Additional Sandwiches Can Be Added Per the Last Page.)
Four Teas Are Passed Throughout the Five Courses. They Include Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Egyptian Chamomile and Before the Rain Jasmine (Green Tea). Each Tea Pot Is Regularly Refilled by the Wait-Staff.
The Five Course French Service Lasts for Approximately One Hour and Fifteen Minutes.
The Remaining Hour and Fifteen Minutes Is Usually Reserved for Gifts, Presentations, and Other Activities
Tea Buffet
This Service Option Includes the Same Elegant Lady Mendl's Royal Tea Menu Presented at a Luxurious Buffet Serving Station.
The Serving Station Is Generously Replenished by Our Wait-Staff for Approximately 90 Minutes..
Champagne Cocktails and Additional Beverage Options Are Also Available for the Tea Buffet Upon Request.
With This Option, You Also Have Three Full Hours in an Elegant but More Casual Private Setting.
After the Buffet, the Remaining Hour and a Half Is Usually Reserved for Gifts, Presentations, and Other Activities.
In Addition, You May Choose to Serve the Amuse Bouche as a “Passed Hors D’Oeuvre” at the Beginning of the Party. For This Option, There Is a Supplemental Charge of $4 Per Person + Tax and Gratuity and Consists of 2 Pieces of the Amuse Bouche Per Person
Additional Course Options
Tea Sandwiches
7.00Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream Cheese on Pumpernickel*
7.00Cucumber with Mint Crème Fraiche on Brioche
7.00Classic Egg Salad on Rye
7.00Smoked Turkey and Cranberry on Seven Grain
7.00Brie with Cranberry Chutney and Granny Smith Apple on Seven Grain
7.00Sliced Pear with Goat Cheese and Fig Puree on Pumpernickel (2 Suppl. Fee Per Person)
7.00Smoked Duck Breast on Crostini with Olive Oil and Garlic (2 Suppl. Fee Per Person)
7.00Cinnamon Cream Cheese on Walnut Raisin Bread
7.00Duck Mousse Truffle Pate with Cornishons on Sliced Baguette (2 Suppl. Fee Per Person)
7.00Curry Chicken on Pumpernickel
7.00Smoked Ham and Spicy Mustard on Seven Grain Bread
7.00Goat Cheese and Sundried Tomato on Seven Grain (2 Suppl. Fee Per Person)
7.00Traditional Chicken Salad (Choice of Bread)
7.00Tuna Salad (Choice of Bread)
7.00Peanut Butter and Jelly on Brioche (Not Just for Kids)
Salad Course (Served Prior to the Tea Sandwiches)
Soup Course (Served Prior to the Tea Sandwiches)
9.00Butternut Squash Soup with Crème Fraiche and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
9.00Home-Style Gazpacho Soup Served Cold with Cucumber, Tomato, Mango, Red and Green Peppers and Cilantro
9.00Classic Split Pea Soup with Smoked Bacon (Served Hot or Cold)
9.00Carrot and Orange Puree with Spicy Croutons (Served Hot or Cold)
9.00Frothed Lobster Bisque with Toasted Croutons and Chive Mousse ($12.00 Addtl. Per Person)
9.00Tuscan White Bean Soup with Pancetta Crisps
Additional Beverage Options
55.00Champagne Cocktails – Created with Our House Processo, We Offer a Wonderful Mix of Fruit Nectars and Juices Per BottleChoices include: orange (mimosa), peach (belinni), pomegranate, mixed berry, mango, guava and goji berryOptions:
Veuve cliquot (+135.00)
, Nicolas fuiellate rose brut (+120.00)
, Veuve clicquot grande dame (+375.00)
48.00House Red and White Wines Starting at Per BottleChoices can include pinot grigio, chardonnay, cabernet, merlot, etcOptions:
Veuve cliquot (+135.00)
, Nicolas fuiellate rose brut (+120.00)
, Veuve clicquot grande dame (+375.00)
55.00House Champagne (Prosecco, Italian Sparkling Wine) Per BottleOptions:
Veuve cliquot (+135.00)
, Nicolas fuiellate rose brut (+120.00)
, Veuve clicquot grande dame (+375.00)
250.00Mixed Drinks and MartinisIn addition to basic mixed drinks such as a screw driver, gin and tonic and scotch on the rocks, other selections can include bloody marys and blackberry cosmos. $12 - $15 per drink (min charge of $50 per specialty cocktail). If you wish to offer a full bar, there is an additional bartender fee ofOptions:
Veuve cliquot (+135.00)
, Nicolas fuiellate rose brut (+120.00)
, Veuve clicquot grande dame (+375.00)
Hors D’Oeuvres
25.00Caramelized Apple and Onion TartletsMini potato latkes with apple sauce (or with salmon tartar, 5 suppl. )
25.00Truffled Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tartlets
25.00Coconut Shrimp with Lime Mayonnaise
25.00Jumbo Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce (No Tails)
25.00Beef or Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce
25.00Smoked Salmon and Chive Potato Crisp
25.00Mini Maryland Crab-Cakes with Avocado Cream (5 Suppl.)
25.00Ruby Beet Star Filo and Goat Cheese
25.00Chicken Quesadillas with Guacamole and Sour Cream
25.00Fresh Tomato or Asparagus Quiche Tartlets
25.00Filet of Beef on Crostini with Horseradish
25.00Vegetable Spring Rolls with a Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce
25.00Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Herbed Goat Cheese
25.00Sesame Seared Tuna on Wonton Crisp with Pickled GingerOptions:
Supplemnt (+5.00)
Lady Mendl's Tea Salon
TasseographyAn ancient practice of interpreting patterns made by tea leaves in the cup, otherwise known as tea leaf reading. Pricing tbd based on length of time
Tea Seminars with Ellen Easton
Ellen Is the Author of “Afternoon Tea…Tips, Terms and Traditions.” Past Seminar Topics at Lady Mendl's Have Included:
The History of Afternoon Tea – From 2700BC to Present
Holiday Entertaining with Afternoon Tea - Whether It Be Thanksgiving, Holiday Celebrations or New Year's Day, Learn How to Prepare Menus and Serve Afternoon Tea From 1 to 1,000 Guests.
The Fashions of Tea- Learn About the Accessories, Designers, Fabrics and Rituals of the Tea Gown From the La Belle époque, Tango Te Dansants to the Present Day. Ladies Are Encouraged to Wear Their Hats - Special Prizes for Most Whimsical and Traditional
0.50Personalized Menu for Each GuestLady mendl’s can create a personalized menu for each place setting marking this specific occasion and honoring the guest of honor. The menu includes the tea courses, a description of the four teas offered to your guests and a personalized cover page. Per person + tax
Lady Mendl's Tea Salon
Party Favor Ideas From Lady Mendl's
Lady Mendl's TeasYour guests can re-experience over and over their visit to lady mendl’s. We offer individually rolled loose tea (4 pots) in a black resealable glossy pouch. Lady mendl’s signature’s as well as traditional teas are available.
Lady Mendl's Signature ScentUpon entering the inn, the smell of beautiful flowers entices the senses. You can also enjoy this delicious floral mix in the comforts of your own home or office. We offer a 2oz votive (approx burn time 15 hours) or a 5oz poured – trapp no 13, bob’s flower shoppe
Pricing
Party FavorsEach glossy pouch of tea is wrapped in clear cello with a black ribbon
Lady Mendl's Signature Tea15 + tax (includes wrapping) or 20 + tax with a trapp votive candle
Lady Mendl's Traditional Tea11 + tax (includes wrapping) or 16 + tax with a trapp votive candle
Lady Mendl's Signature Tea12 + tax (4 pots in resealable pouch)
Lady Mendl's Traditional Tea8 + tax (4 pots in resealable pouch)
Lady Mendl's Signature Scent8 + tax (2oz votive)
Lady Mendl's Signature Scent18 tax (5oz poured)
5-Course Afternoon Tea
Appetizer Course
Lady Mendl's Amuse Bouche (Varies Seasonally)
Second Course
Tea Sandwiches (Sandwiches May Vary)
Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream Cheese on Pumpernickel
Cucumber with Mint Crème Fraiche on Brioche
Classic Egg Salad on Rye
Smoked Turkey and Cranberry on Seven Grain
Third Course
Scones with Devonshire Clotted Cream and Preserves
Dessert Course
Lady Mendl's Signature Cake
Fifth Course
Assorted Cookies with Chocolate Covered Strawberries
