Enjoy an Afternoon Tea at Scott’s of Southend

Afternoon Tea at Scott’s of Southend

If you are looking for a delicious afternoon tea in Essex, then Scotts in Southend is a great choice. Based within a Garden Centre in Southend. Scott’s of Southend Restaurant are making lots of exciting new changes and their restaurant is looking more beautiful than ever, its rustic, botanical feel is very cosy and makes the perfect spot to enjoy an afternoon tea in Essex. Renowned for their great food, especially their cakes, is why they feature on our list of the ‘Best Afternoon Teas in Essex‘.

Not only do they offer afternoon tea at Scott’s of Southend, but they also offer Breakfast, Lunch and Sunday Roasts at their Restaurant.

The Afternoon Tea

The afternoon tea at Scott’s at Southend changes seasonally, I recently visited to try out their Summer Afternoon Tea. Their Afternoon Tea is £26 you can also upgrade to include a glass of fizz. Scott’s of Southend can adapt their afternoon tea for most dietary requirements including, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, etc. They also offer a Children’s Afternoon Tea.

The Savouries

Our afternoon tea was presented on a traditional three tier cake stand, alongside a plate of savouries, they included:

• Cucumber & Cream Cheese Sandwich
• Chicken Caesar On A Brioche Bun
• Egg Mayonnaise Sandwhich
• Pork And Apple Sausage Roll
• Smoked Salmon Croissant

I do love the variety offered on their Savoury course at Scott’s. The Pork And Apple Sausage Roll‘s were simply delicious and I really enjoyed the mini croissant and brioche bun, makes a nice change from only finger sandwiches. There were all well filled and nice and fresh.

The Sweet Stuff

The sweet course at Scott’s of Southend Afternoon Tea includes:

• Strawberry Shortbread Cheesecake
• Passionfruit And Mango Meringue
• Lemon And Elderflower Cake
• Chocolate Raspberry Brownie
• Fruit Scone & Plain Scone with Tiptree Jam and Clotted Cream

Firstly the scones at Scott’s of Southend are always fabulous. Soft inside with a lovely flavour, perfectly compliments the clotted cream and jam. We received two home baked scones, one plain and one fruit. They came with lashings of clotted cream and jam and were absolute perfection!

The sweet course selection is really good, the rich and chocolatey brownie with the perfect brownie consistency! The lemon and elderflower cakes very really moist with a lovely refreshing flavour and the mini meringue was a delight, with a real zing of passionfruit and Mango!! I really enjoyed every element!

Alongside your afternoon tea, you can choose from a selection of 12 different teas, with some interesting flavoured teas including Rhubarb & custard, Cream Tea, Lemon Drizzle and Mint Humbug. You can also upgrade to a sparkling afternoon tea with a glass of fizz for an extra charge.

My thoughts

Scott’s of Southend is a delightful destination for afternoon tea in Essex. This charming Garden Centre hosts seasonal events, making it a wonderful place to visit and shop throughout the year. The restaurant offers a serene botanical ambiance, perfect for a relaxed afternoon tea. Every detail of the afternoon tea is meticulously crafted, featuring an exquisite selection of savouries, mouth-watering scones, and delectable desserts. It’s no surprise Scott’s of Southend have a well-deserved spot on the coveted list of The Best Afternoon Teas in Essex.

How to book

Visit Scott’s of Southend website to book online. Afternoon Tea at Scotts of Southend is £26 per person, a £10 deposit will be taken at time of booking, the rest will be paid on the day. They also cater for gluten free, dairy free, vegan and vegetarian afternoon teas.

Venue Address:

Scotts of Southend, Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex SS4 1LQ. Free Parking.

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I was invited to the launch of the new Scott’s of Southend Afternoon Tea but all comments and opinions are strictly my own.