Esther's High Tea dessert Trolley

Why Esther’s High Tea is the utterly indulgent affair you don’t want to miss

Pinkies at attention, it’s tea time at Esther. Inspired by retro tea-taking traditions, with a Sean Connolly twist, at Esther’s High Tea you can expect to find all manner of tempting treats crafted to perfection with the Mediterranean in mind — all wrapped up in Esther’s quintessence.

Dishes left to right: Hand Pie, Crumbed Snapper Sandwich, Kataifi Prawn, Crumpet & Deviled Egg

From a curated collection of culinary curiosities with nostalgic nods to Esther’s own kitchen, deviled eggs, crisp spinach and ricotta hand pies, dainty medallion fish sammies brimming with homemade tartare, and glorious giant prawns with honey and chilli glaze all make an appearance, alongside a host of other delicious bite-sized bits, served on the shiniest of silverware.

Left: Esther’s dessert trolley. Right: Esther’s savoury delights

The star of the show, however, is Esther’s utterly indulgent French-inspired dessert trolley, piled high with delicious sweet treats crafted by the eatery’s clever pasty chef. The dessert trolley will be roaming and guests are encouraged to take what they fancy — from zesty lemon delicious cakes with lashings of cream, to deep dishes of tiramisu, Portuguese tarts, macaroons, delicate swan meringues and much, much more, ensuring everyone is entirely satisfied. As for the drinks, Champagne and cocktails will be aplenty, of course, with unlimited tea and coffee on high order too.

On the plate: Crumbed Snapper Sandwich, Gilda, Hand Pie, Deviled Egg & Kataifi Prawn

From bite-sized savoury delights to sweet morsels galore, plus boundless bubbles and lively libations in an entirely convivial locale, this is one lavish event worthy of your attention. Launching Saturday 13 April, Esther’s High Tea will be running on Saturdays from 12 – 4pm and is $79 per person.

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