Holiday Tea in the Garden Court

Celebrate the holiday season and ring in the new year by enjoying a special holiday tea service at The Huntington.

This one-of-a-kind dining experience will take place on Dec. 30, 31, and Jan. 1 under the beautiful dome of the Rose Hills Foundation Garden Court. Enjoy a variety of teas, a delicious assortment of traditional English tea sandwiches, delectable desserts, freshly made scones, and a complimentary glass of champagne or a holiday specialty cocktail. Experience the time-honored tradition of afternoon tea service, in advance of our Rose Garden Tea Room reopening in 2023. Two seatings are available each day.

Champagne, sparkling wine and holiday-themed cocktails are available for purchase.

A special children’s menu includes savory sandwiches, an assortment of petite desserts and sparkling apple cider and hot chocolate.

Menu

Tea Selections
Huntington Blend (Black Tea)
Gen Mai Cha (Green Tea)
Lavender Chamomile Rose (Herbal Tea)
Winter Chai (Seasonal Tea)

Savory Sandwiches
Cucumber Dill
Smoked Salmon with caviar
Cranberry Turkey
Curry Carrot
Deviled Egg

Sweets
Ginger Cake with poached caramel apple and cream cheese mousse
Chocolate Brown Butter Almond Cake with hazelnut crunch, milk chocolate chantilly, and candied
hazelnut nibs
Chocolate Mousse with cassis gelee, gingersnap, caramel glaze, and pear
Banoffee Tart with dulce de leche, banana jam, and caramel crunch
Bundt Cake

Scones*
Butterscotch Maple Scones
Cranberry Orange Scones
*Includes Devonshire cream, lemon curd, jam/marmalade

Children’s Menu

Beverages
Sparkling Apple Cider
Hot Chocolate

Sandwiches
Salami Roll
Turkey Cranberry Sandwich
Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich
Strawberry and Nutella on Hawaiian Bread

Sweets
Shortbread Cookie
Mini Apple Pie with crumble topping
Mini Pumpkin Cake with cream cheese frosting