AFTERNOON tea has always been a celebrated occasion at the Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel. But with the welcome return of pastry chef Vicky Gurovich, it has reached a new level of indulgence. Back at the helm of the hotel’s pastry department after an eight-year hiatus, Vicky is on a mission to elevate The Nellie’s legendary afternoon tea to new heights.
Late last year Vicky decided to return to the beautiful Cape and to the iconic Mount Nelson, just in time to prepare a deliciously light and vibrant afternoon tea menu for the summer. With the onset of colder weather, Vicky has collaborated with the hotel’s new executive chef George Jardine to punch up the flavour quotient in the sweet and savoury offerings of the hotel’s afternoon tea.
Many eyes will be drawn to Vicky’s table of seasonal cakes in the lounge, a beacon of heavenly baking: frangipane tart, vanilla bavarois with caramelised apple, carrot cake loaf, and baked cheesecake. The afternoon tea spread also includes delicious fluffy scones and seasonal surprises.
Guests with a savoury tooth will still find comforting classics such as cucumber fennel and cream cheese finger sandwiches. However, George Jardine has introduced newcomers such as soy-cured salmon on a charred aubergine rice roll and spinach tart with whipped feta. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options are available.
Coffee lovers are also superbly catered for. The barista, coupled with a fancy San Remo Racer coffee machine, guarantees an impeccable brew from the finest single-origin beans that have been sustainably sourced from Ethiopia and Rwanda.
Fancy something stronger? Ask about the menu offering premium whiskies, cognacs, and liqueurs, or begin your elegant afternoon with a glass of bubbles.
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