Afternoon tea
Three tiers made that morning in our pastry kitchen, savouries with a little Calabar pepper and a pot of any tea from the wall. Served three times a day, Tuesday to Sunday.
Book a seatingThe sets
Every set comes with a pot of tea, refilled with hot water as often as you like. Change your tea halfway for ₦1,500.
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Our classic afternoon tea for one, with a pot of your choice.
₦18,500
A person. With a pot of any tea from the wall.
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Fully vegetarian, with as much flavour as the classic.
₦17,000
A person. With a pot of any tea from the wall.
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For guests under twelve, served on our smallest stand.
₦9,000
A person. With a pot of any tea from the wall.
Example prices for this demo.
From the bottom up
Savoury first, then scones while they are warm, then the sweets. Nobody will mind if you change the order.
Bottom tier
Fish rolls with Calabar pepper butter, finger sandwiches and something with plantain. Made from 9am for the noon seating.
Middle tier
Baked in batches through the day so they come to you warm. Clotted cream, butter and our pineapple and ginger jam.
Top tier
Coconut and lime sponge, a dark cocoa tart from Cross River beans and a little zobo jelly that wobbles.
Seatings
Quiet, bright and good for business lunches.
Our most popular seating. Book early at weekends.
The light through the plum shutters is something to see.
Booking
Choose a date, a seating and your sets. The total updates as you go.
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We will send our bank details on WhatsApp so you can pay the deposit; the table is held for 24 hours. Reference .
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Private celebrations
For thirteen to thirty guests we close the back room, dress the tables in plum and silver and build a menu with you. Sets from ₦16,000 a person, with a private room fee of ₦60,000 that is waived on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
We can add a celebration cake, sparkling hibiscus, a small speech corner and flowers from the market.
Ask about a date
Questions
Yes, 30 percent by bank transfer within 24 hours of booking. It comes off your bill on the day.
Tell us when you book. We can make most of the stand gluten free or nut free with two days notice, though our kitchen does handle both.
Yes, for a small plating charge of ₦3,000. We will bring it out with candles and a song if you like.
No. Come as you are, from office clothes to your best ankara.
Traffic on Marian Road is real. We hold your table for 30 minutes; after that please call us.
Marian Road, Calabar
Tables fill quickly at the weekend, especially during the December carnival. Book a few days ahead.