Heading 1: Four Delicious Father’s Day Afternoon Tea Menus to Spoil Dad
Heading 2: Introduction
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about how to make it special for the dad in your life. While there are many ways to spoil him, one surefire way to make his day is by treating him to a delicious afternoon tea. Whether he has a sweet tooth or prefers savoury snacks, we have four menu options that are sure to please. So, without further ado, let’s take a look.
Heading 2: Menu One – Classic Afternoon Tea
Our classic afternoon tea menu is perfect for the dad who loves the traditional British tea experience. This menu includes a selection of finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, and a variety of sweet treats. Here’s what you’ll need:
– Finger sandwiches: cucumber and cream cheese, smoked salmon and cream cheese, egg salad, roast beef and horseradish, chicken salad
– Scones with jam and clotted cream
– Lemon drizzle cake
– Chocolate eclairs
– Macarons
To make the finger sandwiches, simply spread your chosen fillings onto slices of white bread, trim off the crusts and cut into small rectangles or triangles. For the scones, you can make them from scratch or buy them ready-made. Serve with a dollop of jam and clotted cream. As for the sweet treats, you can order them from a local bakery or pastry shop, or make them yourself if you’re feeling ambitious.
Heading 2: Menu Two – Gluten-Free Afternoon Tea
If the dad in your life has a gluten intolerance or allergy, our gluten-free afternoon tea menu is the perfect way to spoil him without causing any discomfort. This menu includes a delicious selection of savoury and sweet treats that are all completely gluten-free. Here’s what you’ll need:
– Mini quiches (made with a gluten-free crust)
– Smoked salmon on gluten-free crackers
– Mini chicken skewers with a gluten-free marinade
– Gluten-free scones with jam and whipped coconut cream
– Berry and almond slice (made with almond meal instead of flour)
– Dark chocolate truffles (made with gluten-free ingredients)
To make the mini quiches, simply make a gluten-free pastry crust using a recipe like this one from BBC Good Food, fill with your chosen quiche ingredients (such as bacon and egg or spinach and feta), and bake until golden and set. For the chicken skewers, simply marinate diced chicken breast in a mixture of gluten-free soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic, then skewer and grill or bake until cooked through. The scones can be made using a gluten-free flour blend, and served with jam and whipped coconut cream.
Heading 2: Menu Three – Vegan Afternoon Tea
For the dad who follows a vegan diet, our vegan afternoon tea menu is a great way to indulge him without compromising his principles. This menu includes a selection of savoury and sweet plant-based treats that are sure to impress. Here’s what you’ll need:
– Vegan sausage rolls (made with puff pastry and a vegetable filling)
– Avocado and hummus on wholegrain bread
– Vegan BLT (made with tempeh bacon, lettuce, tomato, and vegan mayo)
– Vegan scones with vegan cream and strawberry jam
– Vegan chocolate cake
– Raw vegan cheesecake
To make the vegan sausage rolls, simply make a vegetable filling using ingredients like mushrooms, onion, garlic, and spinach, then wrap in puff pastry and bake until golden and crispy. The vegan BLT is made using tempeh bacon, which can be marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, and liquid smoke before being fried until crisp. The vegan scones can be made with a vegan butter and soy milk, and served with vegan cream and strawberry jam. For the sweet treats, you can order them from a vegan bakery or make them yourself using vegan ingredients.
Heading 2: Menu Four – High Tea
If you want to really spoil the dad in your life, why not treat him to a high tea? This menu includes a selection of savoury and sweet treats, along with a pot of his favourite tea. You can serve it on a tiered cake stand to make it feel extra special. Here’s what you’ll need:
– Mini quiches (made with puff pastry)
– Prawn cocktail on melba toast
– Cheese and onion tartlets
– Smoked salmon and cream cheese pinwheels
– Freshly baked mini sausage rolls
– Cucumber sandwiches
– Fruit scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam
– Lemon meringue tarts
– Chocolate truffles
To make the cheese and onion tartlets, simply fill mini pastry cases with a mixture of caramelised onions and grated cheese, then bake until golden and set. The smoked salmon and cream cheese pinwheels can be made by spreading cream cheese onto tortilla wraps, topping with smoked salmon and fresh dill, then rolling up and slicing into pinwheels. For the fruit scones, you can use a recipe like this one from BBC Good Food, then serve with clotted cream and strawberry jam. The sweet treats can be ordered from a bakery or made at home.
Heading 2: Conclusion
No matter which menu you choose, a Father’s Day afternoon tea is the perfect way to spoil the dad in your life. Whether he likes traditional British treats or plant-based delights, there’s something for everyone. So, get creative in the kitchen and treat the man who means the most to you to an unforgettable Father’s Day celebration.
