mad hatters tea - sanderson london hotel

you would be mad!. i went for my birthday. very disappointing. in particular the finger sandwiches. they were dry and curled up. when i complained to the manager he did not apologies but offered the assurance that they had been made that morning, at £35 a head i think they should me made fresh to order! i suggested that they ought to invest in cling film or foil if they had to make them ahead of time. he thanked me and moved on. i'd given the perfect opportunity for them to reduce the bill, but no. the service is polite with stuck on smiles but they really couldn't give a hoot. i even emailed the hotel but received no reply. i've had tea in so many better places in central london. the mad hatters tea at the sanderson, give it a miss!

if you’re not a) a woman or b) planning a hen night you probably stopped reading this at the headline. the mad hatter’s afternoon tea at the sanderson is largely full of groups of ladies dressed up to the nines with silk sashes draped across their bodies, or wearing silly things on their heads. we did spot the odd regular couple scattered amongst them, in fact we sat next to one so ade and i weren’t alone. although being a keen people watcher and more in touch with his feminine side than the average man, ade was in his element. i think he wanted to swap me for a hen party instead, it wouldn’t be the first time.

for we love food's full review and more pictures go to... http://welovefood-itsallweeat.com/2014/05/05/madhatterstea/

...a number of savoury items such as vegetable quiche, sun dried tomato scones and some sushi-esque sandwiches. i say “sushi-esque” because the sandwiches were curled up and reminded us all of maki rolls. the scones and quiche were both delicious but none of us were particular keen on the sandwiches...

the mad hatters afternoon tea was great but there are definitely better themed-afternoon tea options in london. i feel they could have added more to the alice in wonderland/mad hatter theme in the dishes and decor. nonetheless the home blended teas were great! i had the mint chocolate chip and the strawberries and cream, both had a perfectly mild flavour. the desserts were great too! personally for me, the sandwiches lacked the 'fancy' feel. pretty basic variety of sandwiches.

looking for a sophisticated, quirky afternoon tea in central london? then i’ve got just the thing for you. set in the sun-filled atrium of the sanderson hotel, this alice-in-wonderland-theme afternoon tea was just what the doctor ordered for nine mildly hungover girls celebrating a friend’s engagement. to the soothing sound of the atrium fountain, we mulled over a choice of tea-infused cocktails or a glass of laurent perrier. the majority opted for the ‘vivid hour’, an earl-grey-infused vodka cocktail with raspberry liqueur and fresh raspberries, heavy on the vodka. then came the tiered vintage cakestands, laden with sweet treats such as mini medicine bottles filled with a passionfruit and coconut concoction, a layered chocolate cake masquerading as a clock, and ‘eat me’ hearts filled with strawberry mousse. for the traditionalists, there were mini scones (two a piece) with clotted cream and individual pots of strawberry jam, and an array of rainbow-hued finger sandwiches

there are plenty of options in london but one quite particular is in the sanderson hotel, the mad hatter's afternoon tea. attention to detail, fun, and great execution is what will you find in the mad hatter afternoon tea

amazing place in london. i love the food. can’t wait to come back here again. congratulations to the staff.

came here with my girls on saturday afternoon for a tea party. the atmosphere in the garden is lovely and the alice in wonderland theme for the food and tea also cute, but for the price of £45 per head, i think it’s quite overpriced.

i found the bread is a bit dry, the scone texture unpleasant and the chocolate cake also dry and stodgy. for the high price i was expecting a lot better. so, my overall experience : 3/5.

i've always wanted to try the mad hatter afternoon tea ever since i saw this. and although the experience was great, i wouldn't consider it to be the best afternoon tea i've ever had. the food was filling, really quaint and aesthetically pleasing. but some of the food was too sweet or generally they weren't too memorable. the cocktail was delicious though and the tea was delightful.

this place is super uber cute, the china, the table setting, tea mixes, food, desserts.. all have been carefully selected and match perfectly. suitable for all ages

i like to do lot but it is not love it just sitting and surrounding of the hotel is somewhat disappointing afternoon tea is very good and if you are having sweet tooth this place is for you tea scones cake and more cakes the best combo staff. service is good

my favourite afternoon tea spot in london.. i love everything alice in wonderland related :) the scones were warm and delicious. the cakes and chocolates were presented in such a cute way. tea was delicious and smelled heavenly (i had the queen of hearts one)

the sanderson has long been one of my favourite places for staying in their beautiful rooms and to sip on their delicious cocktails in the long bar, so i decided it was time to try out the 'afternoon tea' option as a dining experience.

seated outside in the courtyard, with the sounds of flowing water, starts off the experience as a relaxing and tranquil one, that being said, some music would be preferable as afterall it is a saturday evening. the decor itself, was light and airy, much like the rest of the hotel, with water features and wooden decking. perfectly fitting for a hot summers night.

our waitress was attentive, friendly, and helpful with explaining the menu, without being over bearing. she enquired about any food allergies and also asked if we would like to opt for the upgraded champagne option, which we agreed to.

first to come out was the mini cocktails on a tray, which our waitress went on to explain what they were. unfortunately the explanation sounded far more tempting than the taste of them. memories of childhood cough syrup came flooding back to me on each cocktail, which certainly isn't a pleasant one. i feel that there should possibly be an option for which mini cocktails you can have, as the ones as standard, were less than desirable and on reflection, a waste, as they were left unfinished.

next out, the tasty treats, all again explained and as an added bonus, refillable. in particular, the salmon scotch eggs were delicious, as were the white chocolate truffles. the mini carrot shaped macaron melted in your mouth and the mini, thick creamy cocktail was refreshing and moorish. so moorish in fact that the above mentioned were asked to be refilled, which was done quickly.

overall, and for the price, the experience was a good one. the mini cocktails and the lack of evening ambiance however, were the only notable points that let the tipsy tea evening down.

tea, scones, cake and more cake – the best combo for a girl that loves a good sweet treat! i have a big sweet tooth, but not so much for actual sweets. you won’t catch me eating strawberry laces or percy pigs, however i love lots of other sugary items, such as cake, chocolate, macaroons, pastries… this could go on for a while! i’m also watching the great british bake off whilst writing this trying to resist reaching for my snack cupboard.

afternoon tea with a twist and a trip back to the good old memories of watching alice in wonderland.

i liked it a lot but i didn't love it. the sitting and surrounding of the hotel is somewhat disappointing, as it is only standard hotel lounge.

croquet monsieur was yum, different to usual ones, presentation is cute and quirky. the ice cream plant pot was really good but at that point we were too full to fit them in but it was so nice!

they gave me an extra slice of cake as it was my birthday as well, which was very nice!

i'm slightly torn about the rating, between 3.5 and 4 as food was served late, some cakes were super average and the sitting wasn't that nice.

we paid £55 each incl service as we had an additional cocktail each to start with.

would i recommend? if you want an afternoon tea with a twist then yes but do it when the weather is nice so you can sit in the garden, which would have made my experience better but i went in december so, tough for me.