Northern Belle Champagne Afternoon Tea Menus - Spring 2025

Indulge in a timeless tradition: Afternoon Tea aboard the Northern Belle. Their handcrafted menu features savoury treats, delectable cakes, and freshly baked scones, all served on exquisite hand-painted British Bespoke "Reed Design" crockery. The gentle clinking of fine china against the rhythm of the rails creates an unforgettable ambience for your journey.

CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION

Chilled, hand-poured champagne & Selection of Canapes

Teriyaki Duck - Choux pastry, spiced apple gel

English Goat’s Cheese - Beetroot glaze, pickled golden beetroot

ROYAL SIBERIAN BAERII CAVIAR

SELECTION OF SAVOURIES

Chorizo sausage rolls

Lancashire Bomber Cheese Quiche

FINGER SANDWICHES

Hertfordshire Honey Roast Ham & English mustard

Poulet Reine Elizabeth

^{Tender chicken, subtly spiced with curry and apricot}

Cucumber & Herbs

Scottish Smoked Salmon

HANDMADE SWEET TREATS

Chocolate Salted Caramel Opera

Blackcurrant & Lemon Fashion Éclair

Carrot Cake with Vanilla Mascarpone

FRESHLY BAKED SCONES

Warm, buttery raisin scones served with Devonshire clotted cream and a selection of seasonal jams

DIGESTIFS

Kopke White Port

or

Kopke Fine Tawny Port

TEA, COFFEE & PETITS FOURS

Fortnum & Mason Royal Blend Tea or Northern Belle Blend Coffee

An elegant medley of handmade petits fours—a final sweet treat to complete your journey

CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA: VEGETARIAN

CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION

Chilled, hand-poured champagne & Selection of Canapes

Savoury Doughnut - Parsnip purée, black garlic ketchup, pickled walnuts

English Goat’s Cheese - Beetroot glaze, pickled golden beetroot

SELECTION OF SAVOURIES

Lancashire Bomber Cheese Quiche

Sweet Potato Falafel

FINGER SANDWICHES

Clarence Court Cotswold Egg & Black Truffle Mayonnaise

Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables & Hummus

Sun-Kissed Tomato, Basil Pesto & Rocket

Cucumber & Garden Herbs

HANDMADE SWEET TREATS

Chocolate Salted Caramel Opera

Blackcurrant & Lemon Fashion Éclair

Carrot Cake with Vanilla Mascarpone

FRESHLY BAKED SCONES

Warm, buttery raisin scones served with Devonshire clotted cream and a selection of seasonal jams

DIGESTIFS

Kopke White Port

or

Kopke Fine Tawny Port

TEA, COFFEE & PETITS FOURS

Fortnum & Mason Royal Blend Tea or Northern Belle Blend Coffee

An elegant medley of handmade petits fours—a final sweet treat to complete your journey

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