I don't really 'do' posh as a rule. I'm happier with a pie & a pint rather than lots of small plates of nonsense, however Ella & Julian treated us to high tea at Priory House, which in itself is interesting as its the remains of the Priors house from Dunstable Priory which was pulled apart in the Reformation around 1540. The tearoom is situated under wonderful vaulted ceilings restored a few years ago and is now a Grade II Listed Building.
I'd been here a few years ago on an archaeology gig when the society I belonged to ran a roadshow type thing and asked people to bring things along for identification. It's something I'd arranged via the heritage centre ( a poor mans museum also in the same building), the society got paid about £200 if memory serves.
We were firstly given a menu that I thought had everything in but infact was only the teas and coffees. There was as much tea and coffee as you wanted and you could also try different flavours. Then sandwiches were brought out, little ones with the crusts cut off! Another great thing is that with forward notice they can cater for wheat intolerance so Tara had a nice selection as well. Polished this little lot off and then fresh (warm) scones, cream & jam came out, Ella couldn't manage her second scone so guess who had it! It didn't actually look very much food that was being presented to us but I must say it was filling. Finally cakes were brought over, a banana and caramel cup cake and a brownie each. All delicious, would do this again. In fact we thought about making a gathering here when Alec & Laura are over. A brilliant afternoon!
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| Priory Church looking splendid in the sunshine. |
We were firstly given a menu that I thought had everything in but infact was only the teas and coffees. There was as much tea and coffee as you wanted and you could also try different flavours. Then sandwiches were brought out, little ones with the crusts cut off! Another great thing is that with forward notice they can cater for wheat intolerance so Tara had a nice selection as well. Polished this little lot off and then fresh (warm) scones, cream & jam came out, Ella couldn't manage her second scone so guess who had it! It didn't actually look very much food that was being presented to us but I must say it was filling. Finally cakes were brought over, a banana and caramel cup cake and a brownie each. All delicious, would do this again. In fact we thought about making a gathering here when Alec & Laura are over. A brilliant afternoon!
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