Close-up of a three-tier cake stand showing an afternoon tea; sandwiches/savoury pastries, scones with cream and jam, and a selection of cake.

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Why not treat you mum to a day out at RHS Garden Hyde Hall?  You can enjoy a delicious afternoon tea in the Thatched Barn or a wholesome carvery in the Hilltop Lodge.  Afterwards take time to enjoy the spring blooms in the garden. Booking essential via email to: mandymoore@rhs.org.uk

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Hyde Hall Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea 2025 in The Thatched Barn 

Finger Sandwiches
Smoked Salmon with Dill Mayonnaise
Egg Mayonnaise and Watercress
Cream Cheese and Cucumber
Sliced Ham and English Mustard

Savoury Bake
Shropshire Sausage Roll

Something Sweet
All Homemade from our Thatched Barn Bakery
Dark Chocolate and Pistachio Eclair
Carrot Cake Roulade
Lemon Posset Tart
Mini Fruit Pavlova

To Finish
Homemade Sweet and Fruit Scones with Clotted Cream and Selection of Tiptree Jams
Filter Coffee and Selection of Teas
  
Gluten free 

Sandwiches (gluten free bread)
Egg & Cress
Smoked salmon
Cream cheese & cucumber
Ham & mustard
 
Vegan gluten free sausage & mushroom tart
Gluten free fruit scone, clotted cream, Jam
 
Viennese whirl
Sea salt chocolate brownie (no nuts)
Mini fruit pavlova
Fruity flapjack (gluten free oats)
 
Vegan
Sandwiches (Vegan bread)
Hummus & spinach
Avocado & sun blush tomato
Vegan cream cheese & cucumber
Roasted red pepper & pesto (no dairy pesto)
 
Vegan sausage roll
Vegan fruit & plain mini scone, coconut cream, jam
 
Sea salt chocolate brownie
Viennese whirl
Lemon drizzle
Fruity flapjack

Gluten free Vegan
Sandwiches (Gluten free vegan bread)
Hummus & spinach
Avocado & sun blush tomato
Vegan cream cheese & cucumber
Roasted red pepper & pesto (no dairy pesto)
 
Vegan gluten free sausage & mushroom tart (vegan cream cheese)
Gluten free vegan scone, coconut cream, jam
 
Fruity flapjack (gluten free oats)
Sea salt chocolate brownie (no nuts)
Lemon and coconut petit four
Vegan chocolate fudge
 
Kids Menu
Sandwiches
Ham
Cheese
Strawberry Jam
 
Sweet and Fruit Scones with Clotted Cream and Jam
 
Sea salt chocolate brownie
Viennese whirl
Fruity flapjack

Hyde Hall Carvery 2025 in The Hilltop Lodge
 
The Roast
Roast Striploin of British Beef GF
Roast Chicken with Pig in Blanket
Honey and Mustard Glazed Gammon GF
Pumpkin, Courgette and Sage Fritter Ve

The Vegetables
Roast Potatoes
Cauliflower Cheese
Carrot and Swede Puree
Honey Roast Parsnips
Green Vegetable Panache

Served with
Yorkshire Puddings, Rich Gravy, Mustard and Horseradish

Something Sweet
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce
Raspberry and Mascapone Crème Brulee GF
Apple and Blackberry Crumble with Almond Crumb Topping CN Ve

All Served with Custard or Pouring Cream
Classic Ice-cream Sundae with Wafers, Mixed Nuts and Syrups



Please note: Gluten-free (GF), dairy-free (DF) and vegan (Ve) options are available to pre-order. Please specify and advise us of any allergies when making your booking.

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Mother's Day Treats

Type:Gardening Event

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET
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