festive art afternoon tea As a Pastry Chef, I m always curious and try to find inspiration in things that surround me. London is a vibrant city with an incredibly energetic art scene. Rosewood London s quirky interiors reflect the British capital s history, culture and sensibilities, featuring the works of some of the world s most renowned artists, with contemporary pieces complemented by more traditional art throughout the hotel. Here are my latest creations inspired by five of the most iconic modern artists currently represented in London and the tradional colours of this festive season.
inspired by jeff koons Known for working with popular culture subjects and his reproductions of banal objects, Jeff Koons is one of the most commercially successful artists in the world. His amazing blue balls, also known as the Gazing Ball series features reflective spheres on small shelves in front of classic works from art history. Chestnut cream, cassis jelly, almond sponge, topped with white chocolate and a glazed sphere inspired by wassily kandinsky The Russian artist and theorist is credited with painting one of the first purely abstract works of art. A teacher at the Bauhaus School, Kandinsky frequently used geometric shapes in his work. Hearing music as he painted, he believed that colours and shapes evoked powerful emotions. Whipped jivara chocolate cream, mandarin jelly, praline feuilletine and a speculoos tart shell, topped with jivara chocolate ganache and a chocolate decoration
inspired by banksy Celebrated British street artist Banksy is recognised for his satire contemporary graffiti artwork, which is characterised by his exceptional stencil technique. We have taken our inspiration from his renowned Girl With a Balloon, representing hope, satisfaction and motivation to push through bleaker days. Chocolate cube filled with vanilla cream choux, salted caramel, chocolate cremeux inspired by jackson pollock A major figure in the abstract expressionist movement, Jackson Pollock was an American artist famous for his unique style of dripping or hurling paint onto a bare canvas. Pollock s drip paintings represent one of the most original bodies of work of the century. Cherry brownie, vanilla cream, macaron, cherry insert, and flick art chocolate inspired by hubert le gall Hubert Le Gall is a self-taught artist known for creating luminous works of colour and fantasy. Inspired by Ruinart s vineyards, he created The Glass Calendar as a bright and lively tribute to Chardonnay. Le Gall s talents are many and range from sculpture to scenography. Green apple Bavarois, lime mousse, puff rice chocolate disc topped with an ivoire glaze and chocolate mobile with chocolate pearls
menu Festive Art Afternoon Tea 55 selection of traditional sandwiches Roasted turkey breast, honey and cranberry sauce Soft bath cheese and truffle Smoked duck and orange Lobster, crayfish and fennel Smoked salmon with cream cheese and dill art inspired patries Jeff Koons, Kandinsky, Bansky, Jackson Pollock, Hubert Le Gall plain & raisin scones Freshly baked every day in our pastry kitchen. Served with Cornish clotted cream, lemon curd and homemade strawberry and elderflower jam R de Ruinart Festive Art Afternoon Tea 65 An additional glass of R de Ruinart 17 R de Ruinart Rosé Festive Art Afternoon Tea 67 An additional glass of Ruinart Rosé 21 This Christmas we re proud to be supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital Children s Charity. A voluntary 1 will be added to your bill to help seriously ill children across the UK. Please let us know if you would prefer not to donate on this occasion. Thank you.
tea cellar black english br e a k fast This full-bodied British blend is strong on colour and aroma. Please allow a brewing time of 3 minutes earl grey impérial A fragrant, light black tea with the exquisite flavours of bergamot. queen victoria The outstanding quality of this Darjeeling blend makes it a must. It is a refined, fragrant tea perfect for the morning. c h a Ï c h a n d e r n a g o r Mariage Frère s tribute to the renowned French trading post in India. Here black tea welcomes a plethora of imperial spices: cloves, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and pepper make for a warming, piquant brew. feu de thé A perfectly balanced blend of black teas with a delicately smoky taste. marco polo A marvellous fruity & flowery black tea, Mariage Frères overwhelming success is a mysterious blend that will take you to distant lands and unforeseen territories. ceylan déthéiné Delicate and flavorful whole leaf Ceylon tea 100% theine free.
tea cellar blue maori blue sup. 15.00 Harvested in the district of Waikato in New Zealand known for its ecological diversity, the dark green leaves have a pronounced aroma of clover, honey, sandal wood and a dash of vanilla. The shimmering gold liquor is a faraway grand cru, unique and magnificent. Please allow a brewing time of 3 minutes thé interdit Delighiting the senses, it materializes as an undiscovered composition of grand teas. The liquor, a brilliant golden yellow, captivates with its airy texture and round body while delighting the palate with light zesty notes of mandarin and white flowers topeed by lingering hints of tasty liquorice. oolong Perfect for late afternoon and evening, this oolong tea has a very aromatic and delicate flavour. Please allow a brewing time of 7 minutes green kirishima cha Harvested from a small discrete garden located on the slopes of the famous Mount Kirishima in Japan, this green tea has an intensly fruity heart note recalling white mango and candied pear. Please allow a brewing time of 3,30 minutes gozhang maojian Grown in the high mountains of Hunan Province, this is one of the most famous teas in China, notable for its long downy leaves, pure aroma and a delicate flavour with a delicious after taste. A subtle day time tea. Please allow a brewing time of 3 minutes matcha Sup. 7.00 This tea, recognized by its bright green colour produced using the finest Tencha leaves, is used in the famous Cha No Yu ceremony. Sweet and deep in flavour.
tea cellar pu-erh pu-erh Known in the Far East for its medicinal properties Pu-Erh has a completely unique taste. This deep red liquor fills the palate with a pleasantly earthy yet slightly sugary taste. white brume de jasmin To create this tea, Mariage Frères selects jasmine flowers with barely-opened buds, blended with a grand Pai Mu Tan Imperial from Fujian. The nose, heady with the fragrance of jasmine, is carried along by woody notes. Please allow a brewing time of 7 minutes thé de la longévité suprême Sup. 5.00 This extremely rare white tea comes from the Chinese province of Fujian. Its handsome long leaves give off a slightly flowery, verdant fragrance. Its young fresh taste is marked by hints of apricot, anisette, and precious vanilla. Please allow a brewing time of 7 minutes herbal rouge opéra This infusion blends the melodious fragrance of red fruits and precious spices crowned by vanilla and the soft, sweet nuances of Roiboos tea. Naturally theine free. chamomilla A fabulous chamomile yields a smooth liquor, exhaling pleasant long-lasting aromas enhanced by a lovely hint of white magnolia flower. verbena citrodora An elegant and vivid infusion with a fresh and powerful citrusy aroma. mentha piperita A stiking peppermint tea with a fresh minty flavour.
signature cocktails Jeu de Lumière 17 R de Ruinart, Cider Brandy, Apple and Cinnamon Homemade Shrub P Symmetry 17 Hennessy Cognac, Crystalized Sugar, R de Ruinart Forager Punch 17 Belvedere, Lingonberries Shrub, Kamm and Son, Citrus, Kombucha Espejo Rosa 17 Aperol, Jasmin Vermouth, English Rubarb, Apple, Cherry, Ruinart Brut Rose London Cup 17 Sipsmith London Cup, White Verjus, Ginger Honey, Earl Grey Tea, Sparkling mead Pints O Clock 17 Hendrick s, Cucumber & Lime, Elderflower Cordial, IPA Beer, Peppermint Tea Foam selected champagnes NV R de Ruinart Brut 84 NV Bollinger, Spécial Cuvée 110 NV Perrier-Jouët, Grand Brut 110 NV Pol Roger, Brut Réserve 105 NV Taittinger, Brut Réserve 98 NV Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs 140 NV Louis Roederer, Brut Premier 100 NV Krug, Grand Cuvée Brut 320 NV Ruinart Rosé 120 NV Krug, Brut Rosé 558