LUXURY AFTERNOON TEA at 300 Years Fortnum & Mason Luxury Department Store!

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hope you guys like some tea :D In the spirit of keeping us on our toes & improving our vlogs further here are our thoughts of this vlog from a technical perspective: We had some issues filming this vlog as there were rather rigid rules to filming at the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon. We couldn't lift our camera as the manager was worried it might capture the faces of other patrons. Hence the angle of the shots were rather limited. On top of that, the time limit did not help & we had to ensure we get everything before our time is up. Hence, this vlog might feel a tad rushed :( That said, sound recording was generally satisfactory & the vlog turned out way better than we anticipated :) There could've been more variety of close ups but we were short on time & for the amount of time we had...we felt we did a rather decent job hahaha! Hope you'll still enjoy this episode & we'll see you in the next one!

[@SparkzMxzXZ]

in fact the “limited” shots created a unique feel to the video haha i liked it

[@authorjewelallen]

Good to know. I wanted to vlog while there. Did you ask them ahead of time? Or how did you know about it?

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hey, we dropped by and asked them for permission a couple of days prior.

[@ornleifs]

My favourite store in the world and they have the best Afternoon Tea in London in my opinion and for me nothing's better than Afternoon Tea - I absolutely love going to Fortnums.

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hello Orn 👋, yes Fortnums is indeed an impressive store 😁! Good to know you love their Afternoon Tea! Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode & we’ll see you in the next one! ☺️

[@K1rst1e]

The afternoon tea looked beautiful, I hope you asked for second helpings. They will box up scones and cakes that are left over, for you to take home. Thank you for sharing!

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hi there 👋, we did get another serving of their sandwiches. Didn’t know we could box up the scones & cakes, thanks for sharing this info! 😊 Glad you’ve enjoyed this episode, hope to see you in our future vlogs!

[@SnowyCountryChicken]

I spent 70 pounds at Harrods on afternoon tea in September 2023 and loved it. You can have unlimited refills and there was no time limit servers came by frequently in made sure the water was full and hot.

[@TheGourmetPlate]

That sounds awesome! Definitely on our try list the next time we're in London!

[@BeeRich33]

“Horrids”

[@LondonEE16]

When I was a poor student in London in 1978, my friends and I would go to Harrods for an all you can eat afternoon tea buffet. It cost - wait for it - one pound fifty.

[@mkjackson55]

This was a lot of fun to watch. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

A good honest review. I agree about not keeping the the tea pot fresh and hot. I mean it's only hot water and a bit of tea leaves! For that k8nd of money, they should have at least asked.

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Glad you've enjoyed this video & we look forward to seeing you in our future food vlogs! 😁

[@jessbooth5495]

I liked your detailed description of each of the delicacies. I can imagine it would be difficult to film in the environment but thanks for taking us along 🌸✨☺️

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hi Jess, glad you enjoyed this vlog! 😊 Appreciate the kind words & see you in the next one! 🤤

[@lizkeith1356]

ha ha. the ring of life pastry looks like a pacemaker magnet.

[@TheGourmetPlate]

😂😂😂

[@stuartallen8310]

Well said and presented

[@cherylschenck9943]

Very intellectual descriptions!

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hi Cheryl, thanks for the kind comment ☺️. We’re glad you’ve enjoyed this episode! See you in the next one 😉

[@curlycurly004u]

thank you!

[@lauranglover521]

Going to London and enjoying your videos! What have you found to be the best tasting afternoon tea?

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hi Lauren, glad you've enjoyed our London food adventures! Due to time constraints we only tried the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon 😂

[@andreas4268]

Peggy Porschen in Belgravia on Ebury Street is a very lovely afternoon tea and phenomenal sandwiches! Enjoy your trip!

[@lauranglover521]

Thank you so much@@andreas4268 !! We ended up at the Ritz and had the absolute best time!! It was the highlight of our trip. They treat you like royalty (not like a conveyer belt like Ting). While not all their sandwiches were as tasty as Ting's...the service and sweets were far above!! They truly like to serve, and it shows. We enjoyed Ting and it was a neat experience...but for true elegance and people who are genuinely eager to serve you and provide their BEST (what "Ritz" is all about)...then DEFINITELY try the Ritz!

[@twong6531]

精彩的. Bagus sekali. I loved it. Tried once, luv it.

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Glad you enjoyed this vlog ☺️

[@Yvaia]

I’m really enjoying your food videos! And the way you describe the flavours and expectations - I also appreciate you noting on the price of this stuff, as often people don’t even mention it’s a hit to the wallet 😅 subscribed!

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hello Yvaia 👋, glad you enjoyed our videos & we’re extremely grateful for the kind comment ☺️! Hope you’ll continue to enjoy this food journey with us & we’ll see you in the next one! 😋

[@mojganjazayeri1862]

Great Food video. Thank you guys

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hey Mojgan, glad you enjoyed it! ☺️

[@cak813]

I love afternoon tea in London but it is crazy expensive especially at a place like Fortnum & Mason or one of the better hotels like the Ritz. Definitely not an everyday treat so it’s nice to splurge once in a while.

[@TheGourmetPlate]

It is indeed rather costly 😝

[@TheBebemom]

Thanks for sharing!!! You looked like Lawrence wong - singapore PM and definitely can sense that you are an intellectual

[@pennytilghman3003]

Great vlog!! Have you made a vid of any of the restaurants in the Shard? I love Ting and Hutong !!

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hi Penny 👋, glad you’ve enjoyed this one! We haven’t been to restaurants in the Shard, hope we’ll get the opportunity to one day ☺️

[@pennytilghman3003]

@@TheGourmetPlate highly recommend Ting and Hutong. Re: Hutong, the boneless lamb ribs are delicious 🙂

[@kennethwu115]

Wow beautiful meal. 😮

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hi Kenneth, it’s beautiful indeed! 🤤

[@christopliss9947]

I love to see you enjoying your food... life is good 😊

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hello Chris, glad you've enjoyed this vlog! Hope to see you in the next one! 😊

[@authorjewelallen]

We are visiting in Sept. and want to go to F&M. Do they have a dress code? Trying to find a nice tea place that wouldn’t require my hubby to wear a jacket or proper shoes.

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hi there, as far as we know it’s smart casual, sneakers & no jacket should be fine ☺️

[@authorjewelallen]

@@TheGourmetPlate thank you!

[@lollgdjhgrey5775]

hi im going to London in two weeks so I was wondering if when im asking for a refill do they refill everything or do I have to ask for a refill for a specific thing also I would like to know do you choose like a set from the menu or is it always the same?

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hello there, thanks for dropping by! When you ask for a refill you can tell them if you want everything or just a specific tier, or even that specific cake/sandwich. Some of the items are a main stay (eg: coronation chicken sandwich) & the rest might depends on what they made on that day 😊

[@lollgdjhgrey5775]

@@TheGourmetPlate thank you :)

[@TheGourmetPlate]

No worries! Enjoy your trip! 😉

[@99994139]

do I have reserve a table ??

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hello there, when we visited we had to make a reservation as it was quite packed haha😋

[@melmelexplores]

Nice video you guys! ❤

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Thank you! 😁

[@shelleydaly1726]

Love the vlog

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hi Shelley, glad you've enjoyed this vlog & hope to see you in the next one! 😉

[@Semarngiseng]

Forget about the afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason. Instead take away the food from their food hall Check out the hams, the hand sliced smoked salmon and the pies. Especially they pork pies and the scotch eggs you have tried.

[@TheGourmetPlate]

The food section on the basement did look enticing 😉

[@SparkzMxzXZ]

that scotch egg looks divine 🥹

[@TheGourmetPlate]

It does! Tastes pretty good too! 😋

[@frostyone1967]

corination chicken was created for queen victoriour

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hi Tom, our sources indicate that coronation chicken was created for the coronation lunch of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 ☺️. Thanks for dropping by & we hope you enjoyed this episode! 😊

[@LondonEE16]

Wealth inequality is such a problem in London. The reason Fortnum's can charge 70 GBP is that there are enough Londoners and even tourists who are willing to spend that to either say they've been there or to check that item off their bucket list. But it is NOT value for money, and while doing these sorts of things used to be a once in a while treat for many, now regular folk are priced out of the experience. That said, there are tons of places offering wonderful teas all over London, where you don't need to break the bank and I would suggest to anyone to try that route instead of giving Fortnum's their extortionate fee for the dubious pleasure.

[@rachellelewis8705]

So true

[@MichaelCorleone562]

$87 for that?! Sorry, not my cup of tea. Thanks for doing this for the benefit of your viewers.

[@TheGourmetPlate]

🤣

[@katrinlausch3078]

And careful there is a fight about how to eat scones properly. Well-known is the way you did it, so clotted cream first and jam on top. In Cornwall the jam comes first and then the clotted cream 🤭

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hahaha, we did our homework 😜. Thanks for sharing the interesting fact of scone eating in Cornwall!

[@katrinlausch3078]

Yes indeed you did. As long as people do not treat it like an American biscuit or make a sandwich it is fine 😂

[@cak813]

Jam first and then clotted cream. Makes much more sense.

[@beatricechan4716]

Dude, please slow down. You have 2 hours. And Do Not Slurp your tea

[@ngahuiroimatanutira-langda4153]

In some cultures slurping is a show of respect.

[@ngahuiroimatanutira-langda4153]

Slurping, often considered rude in certain cultures, has been found to improve the flavor of tea. While it may take some practice to master, the technique involves sipping a small amount of tea and drawing in air through pursed lips to aerate the liquid. This process not only cools the tea but also adds oxygen to it, releasing more flavor compounds.

[@beatricechan4716]

For noodles or soup, not for tea.

[@TheLeslieMichelle]

Exactly, he didn't take in the atmosphere or the experience. He just worfed down everything, and slurped his tea down like he was in a rush.

[@maggiewisdom9464]

@@ngahuiroimatanutira-langda4153But not in England,and certainly not in a British tea room. When in Rome.

[@josephcollins6033]

Do not SLURP tea!!!!

[@SparkzMxzXZ]

i truly love scones so much that i could taste the bite you took

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Nom nom nom~~ 😏

[@walkertb01]

Great review, but I agree don’t slurp your tea as it’s annoying as a viewer. It’s makes it seem like you shouldn’t be there. Also, please don’t just grab your food and shove it in your mouth. For a high end food review, it lessens the credibility of the reviewer. On the positive side, thanks for being honest that F&M did not meet your expectations to justify the price.😊

[@cd2659]

I am having a hard time understanding him while he is taking since his mouth is full.

[@EdenFlora-n3l]

I would rate the afternoon tea experience 3/10. The sandwiches and cakes were not fresh.

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hello Eden, that’s rather unfortunate 🥲. When we visited the sandwiches & cakes were fresh though, guess there’s a consistency issue 😖 Do share with us your favourite Afternoon Tea spot, we’ll definitely visit the next time we’re in London 😋

[@usercarefree44]

It is not customey for us to hear people eating...its spoiling your vlog.

[@biomanization]

Between the jumpy music and your hurried eating, this was not a very relaxed experience. Afternoon tea is supposed to be a relaxing time for social conviviality. You seemed rushed and talked very fast. Sorry you had to break the bank for this. Maybe, go back to Paris for a 1 Euro croissant 😂. Your Paris pastry experiences were so much more satisfying, based on taste and value. Ok, Paris for the win this time

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hi Paul, it's a pity you didn't enjoy this vlog as much as we would've liked you to. Perhaps our future vlogs will be better 😉.

[@durian5233]

We are in London now for hoilday. Yesterday we went to Fortnum and Mason Afternoon High Tea. It was a horrific experience. The service is absolutely bad. The staff of London food market served their customers way better than these ill trained staff.

[@authorjewelallen]

Is that the same as the Diamond Jubilee Salon afternoon tea?

[@katrinlausch3078]

I have a feeling you rushed it for the video and could not enjoy it, it looked very good and you did not even appreciate the ambience. Yes you are paying more for the venue, but it is nice nonetheless. The dish coronation chicken has an interesting history btw, the duck scotch egg looked on point and the tiers amazing. You were just pushing the nice pieces into your mouth like they are fries at McD. 😱Sorry 💕, thank you for the vlog

[@TheGourmetPlate]

Hello Katrin 👋, nice to see you again! Don't worry about giving constructive criticism, that's how we improve 😁! Yes you are right, due to the time limit we did rush a tad & did not get to fully take in the ambience 😢, perhaps this is the downside of being food vloggers 😂. The duck scotch egg is indeed executed very well & is the best we've had to date! As for the finger sandwiches & cakes even though it looked like we rushed the eating process rest assured we assessed the flavours thoroughly. The food is definitely of quality, however it felt steep at 70£ for the flavour we're getting. That said, with the ambience coming into play it is rather worth the experience 😁. Thanks for joining us on this adventure & we look forward to see you in our future adventures too!

[@katrinlausch3078]

I see thank you for your kind reply. Yes 70£ is a lot but I guess this is what you have to pay nowadays 😱

[@acbc3543]

Don’t slurp while drinking tea . It’s so tacky .

[@shadowguard3578]

Why do you care so much?

[@acbc3543]

@@shadowguard3578 it’s called etiquette. That’s it !Haven’t you heard about etiquette? I visited Fortnum and Mason during the coronation and I didn’t disappoint myself at all . That place deserves etiquette.

[@shadowguard3578]

@@acbc3543 it’s all in your head. I love F&M, it’s store that sells some nice food and fancy things. If you feel better for drinking your tea in near silence go ahead. I’m not bothered with how you drink your tea. At the end of the day it’s a shop and needs consumers to spend money. That’s all.

[@acbc3543]

@@shadowguard3578 Ask F&M employees if they like people who are loud and slurp at meals there . I’ve had good parents who taught me good manners and i recently visited F&M and I could see people eating with their mouths full and chatting . So classless but money doesn’t buy good manners

[@shadowguard3578]

@@acbc3543 there are some things that are considered good manners, for eg chewing with one’s mouth closed, and other food habits are neither here nor there. I’m indifferent. Many people are indifferent. You ask a F&M employee how they feel about customers eating, chewing, and slurping at the same time as talking.

[@KM-vn9mj]

All unhealthy food. White bread, with all items also made of white flour. Why are they promoting such high tea. Please promote places which offer organic breads and delicacies.

[@itsdebs]

Getting annoyed with the remakes about the price… you pay for the history, the glamour and the ambiance of the one and only Fortums!