Pinecone Cottage Tea House – A Celebration of Celtic Cooking Afternoon Tea

Charming as a whitewashed cottage, and cozy as tea and scones by the fire, this Celtic Afternoon Tea will draw you into the culture and character of the Irish, who traditionally lived close to the land and the changing of seasons. This menu is an interpretation of recipes I have collected from trips to Britain and Ireland which is by and large a wholesome cuisine based on the richness of the earth’s bounty. It is simple and tasty, reflecting the quality of its ingredients and wonderful, homemade breads and baked sweet treats. Taste the Tradition. Slainte!
Chef Pam

Afternoon Tea Served by Reservation Only
Age Requirement 13 yrs +
Three Course Prix Fixe Afternoon Tea | 57
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian or Vegan Options | 62
Price Includes 20% Gratuity
BYOB Wine or Beer

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Course One
Vegan Irish Stew Served with Ballymaloe Brown Bread

Course Two
Smoked Salmon-Dill-Caper Salad Tea Sandwich
Egg and Leek Salad Tea Sandwich
Welsh Bubble and Squeak Cake Served with Ballymaloe Sauce
Spinach Souffle-Blue Cheese Tartlet
Maura O’Byrne’s Almond and Currant PineScone with Orange Marmalade and Cherry Devon Crème

Course Three
Burnt Sugar Cake with Caramel Frosting
Teatime Spice Loaf
Chocolate-Pecan Ball

Pinecone Cottage Weekend Afternoon Tea and Event Policy
Pinecone Cottage is now taking reservations for Weekend Afternoon Tea and most Events on our website. For Weekend Afternoon Tea, using the reservations tab, make your date and time selection, and conveniently purchase your tickets through your PayPal account or as a guest. Please call 630.963.9130 for Weekday Afternoon Tea reservations.

In order to offer Events, a minimum of four guests is necessary (not four in your party). Please register and pay for the event early to help ensure it will be held as scheduled. Your registration is a commitment to attend. Fees are non-refundable. Cancellations must be made at least five days prior to the event to receive credit towards a future event, no exceptions. If you are unable to meet the cancellation deadline, you are welcome to send someone in your place. If Pinecone Cottage cancels the event, you will receive a full refund.