The Goring Hotel named as London's Top Afternoon Tea Place 2013

10th April 2013

The Goring Hotel has been awarded The 2013 Top London Afternoon Tea Award by The Tea Guild.

Now in its 28th year, The UK Tea Council’s Tea Guild Awards are considered the Oscars of the tea world, with world-famous London hotels and tea rooms competing for this highly coveted honour.

Each year the judge’s task of choosing a winner gets more challenging as standards continue to reach new levels and this year’s London competition was no exception.  As a result, The Tea Guild has awarded 22 special Awards of Excellence to the following venues in recognition of outstanding quality and consistency:

Brown’s Hotel, Claridge’s, Corinthia Hotel London, Four Seasons Hotel Park Lane, Fortnum & Mason, Grosvenor House, Sofitel London St James, The Athenaeum, The Capital Hotel, The Chesterfield, The Connaught, The Dorchester, The InterContinental London Park Lane, The Lanesborough, The Langham, The Park Lane Hotel, The Montague on The Gardens, The Royal Garden Hotel, The Royal Horseguards Hotel, The Savoy, The Ritz, and The Wolseley.

The Tea Guild judges - who all dine anonymously and pay like regular clientele - follow strict guidelines and criteria that cover every aspect of the afternoon tea experience.

The décor, the appropriateness of the crockery, staff attitude and tea knowledge are all considered, as are efficiency of service, overall ambience and very importantly how the tea itself is served.

The Goring Hotel in Belgravia, Central London, received the top award for London tea destinations after gaining a near perfect score by the Tea Guild’s very impressed judges. Guests can enjoy an elegant afternoon tea by a roaring fire in the hotel’s lounge. In more clement weather The Goring boasts a delightful garden, offering one of the few al fresco afternoon teas in the capital. Its afternoon tea menu consists of dainty finger sandwiches, homemade buttery scones, and numerous hand-crafted patisseries, all served with an excellent selection of carefully selected and perfectly brewed teas.

Head of The Tea Guild Irene Gorman said: “Afternoon tea at The Goring Hotel is a truly special experience. The elegant surroundings and faultless presentation make it a memorable occasion aided by friendly, efficient and knowledgeable staff. It is easy to understand why this leading establishment attracts so many, of all ages, to take afternoon tea.”

Food and Beverage manager at The Goring Stuart Geddes said “As a proud member of The Tea Guild we are delighted and honoured to receive this prestigious award. All of the staff at The Goring Hotel are passionate about creating a memorable guest experience and when it comes to serving the perfect afternoon tea, we strive to get every detail just right.”

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Notes to editors:
The Tea Guild is part of The UK Tea Council Ltd (www.tea.co.uk), which is a non-profit making, independent organisation dedicated to raising the profile of tea in the UK.
 
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