The Peninsula Chicago Holiday Afternoon Tea

Indulge in Holiday Afternoon Tea at The Peninsula Chicago, an annual tradition for many guests. The 20-foot Christmas tree and lavish holiday décor enhance this special experience in The Lobby. Holiday Afternoon Tea features a traditional English tea menu including a variety of finger sandwiches, scones with homemade preserves and Devonshire clotted cream, and petite seasonal pastries. Vegan and gluten-free options are available.

Entertainment includes performances from a string duo daily, visits from Santa on Fridays through Sundays from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm until December 28.

Price with tax and fees $181.00 (meetup site fee is 3.5% + $1.25, total $188>

Menu
TEA PASTRIES

Candy Cane Gift Box
candy cane cheesecake, dark chocolate ganache, graham cracker crust

Chocolate Chestnut Poinsettia
chestnut mousse, chestnut cremeux, devil's food chocolate cake, dark chocolate ganache

Chocolate Cherry Battenberg Cake
Morello cherry jam, chocolate and almond sponge cake, marzipan

Cognac Gingerbread Santa Hat
ginger cake, gingerbread cremeux, Cognac mousse, gingersnap cookie

Hidden Rose Apple Mousse Candle Stick
Hidden Rose apple jam, cream cheese mousse, cinnamon sable

SCONES

Norohy Vanilla Bean Scones and Cranberry Citrus Scones

with clotted cream, lemon curd and homemade preserves

SAVORY

Classic Cucumber Sandwich
English cucumber, lemon mint aioli, brioche bread

Truffle Egg Salad Sandwich
egg salad, celery, mustard, truffle, white pullman bread

Roasted Beef Sandwich
roasted beef, Gruyere cheese, horseradish spread, caramelized onion, arugula, whole wheat bread

Smoked Salmon Sandwich
citrus cream cheese spread, arugula, pumpernickel bread

Kale and Sundried Tomato Quiche
green kale, sundried tomato, goat cheese

Includes a glass of Taittinger Brut Champagne, Fré Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Brut, or Blå Sparkling Tea