High Tea at Rippon Lea Estate

Indulge in our delightful High Tea menu at the stunning Rippon Lea Estate.

This high tea experience is set amidst the beautiful green gardens in the grand Ballroom. It includes an array of delicious small bites, fluffy finger sandwiches, croque monsieur, hot savoury items, including our famous margherita arancini with basil aioli, sweet desserts, and homemade lemonade scones matched with caramelised pineapple and lemon myrtle curd, strawberry gum jam and vanilla cream.

You can also enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling Mumm upon arrival, unlimited Tea Drop tea, and Allpress coffee in the grand Rippon Lea Estate Ballroom or by the Pool Terrace (weather dependent).

In case you’d like to continue with bubbles, wine, or cocktails, a bar is available. Please note that they accept eftpos only. You can also take a self-guided tour around the beautiful gardens as admission is included, making it a perfect day out. Additionally, a tour of the mansion can be arranged when you arrive at Rippon Lea Estate.

This is the perfect occasion to indulge in excellent food, wine, and quality time with your loved ones and friends.

Price

Adult‎ – $89pp + booking fee

Teen (13-17 years) – $69pp + booking fee

Child (2-12 years) – $39pp + booking fee

Menu

*includes teens between 13-17 years

Sandwich

• Heirloom tomato and cream cheese, balsamic, cucumber sandwich (V, NF)
• Poached free range chicken sandwich chive mayonnaise (NF, DF)

Savoury

• Prawn cocktail tart, marie rose, cucumber, cos (NF, DF, GF)
• Pea and feta tart with za’atar spiced honey (GF, NF, V)
• Beetroot arancini, goat cheese, fried sage (GF, NF, V)

Sweet

• Vanilla cheesecake, citrus gin salad (NF, V)
• Red velvet cake, guava gel, white chocolate shaving (NF, V)
• Chocolate and mint tart, white chocolate and mint soil (NF, V)

Scones

Homemade lemonade scones, lemon myrtle curd, strawberry gum jam, vanilla cream

Kids (12 and under)

• Smoked ham, swiss cheese sandwich, multigrain, mustard mayonnaise, oak lettuce (NF)
• Hot jam donut, cinnamon sugar, raspberry jam (V, NF)
• Red velvet cake, guava gel, white chocolate shaving (NF, V)
• Beef sausage roll, tomato relish (NF)
• Homemade lemonade scones, lemon myrtle curd, strawberry gum jam, vanilla cream

Vegetarian Menu

Sandwich

• Heirloom tomato and cream cheese, balsamic, cucumber sandwich (V, NF)
• Cucumber ribbon sandwich, lemon and dill cream cheese (NF, V)
• Mini falafel burger, tzatziki, onion, tomato, pickles (NF, V)

Savoury

• Curried egg tart, cucumber, cos, parsley (NF, V)
• Pea and feta tart with za’atar spiced honey (GF, NF, V)
• Beetroot arancini, goat cheese, fried sage (GF, NF, V)

Sweet

• Vanilla cheesecake, citrus gin salad (NF, V)
• Red velvet cake, guava gel, white chocolate shaving (NF, V)
• Chocolate and mint tart, white chocolate and mint soil (NF, V)

Scones

Homemade lemonade scones, lemon myrtle curd, strawberry gum jam, vanilla cream

*all menu items are subject to changes according to seasonality and availability.

Beverages

• Complementary glass of Penfolds Champagne on arrival
• Free-flowing Tea Drop tea and filtered coffee.
• Bar menu available on the day