Treat Mum to an exclusive high tea experience in one of Melbourne’s most enchanting 19th-century ballrooms. Celebrate Mother’s Day at the stunning Rippon Lea Estate, where you’ll indulge in a carefully curated menu, live acoustic music, and lush heritage gardens—a perfect setting for making cherished family memories.
What to Expect
Historic Ballroom Setting:
Experience the grandeur of Rippon Lea’s Victorian-era ballroom with an opportunity to visit the gardens.
Live Music:
Enjoy an acoustic guitarist (Angus) performing from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Staggered Start Times:
Sessions begin every 30 minutes, so choose the slot that suits you best and spend up to 2 hours relaxing.
This event is run by Showtime Event Group.
High Tea Menu
Beverage
Complimentary glass of Penfolds Champagne on arrival
Free-flowing Tea Drop tea and filtered coffee
Bar menu available on the day
Savoury
Air dried wagyu bresaola tart, honey, parmesan custard, burnt rosemary salt (GF, NF)
Herring caviar and citrus crème fraiche tartlet (GF, NF)
Margherita arancini, basil aioli (GF, NF, V)
Mini croque monsieur, melted gruyere cheese, shaved leg ham, béchamel sauce (NF)
Poached chicken and pesto ribbon sandwich
Heirloom tomato and cream cheese, balsamic, cucumber sandwich (V, NF)
Sweet
Raspberry lamington, white chocolate ganache, freeze dried raspberries (V, NF)
Lemon cake, mango mousse, mint (V, NF)
Blackberry meringue tart (V, GF, NF)
Homemade lemonade scones, caramelised pineapple and lemon myrtle curd, strawberry gum jam, vanilla cream
Kids’ Menu
Ham & cheese finger sandwich
Dark chocolate & walnut brownie, chocolate ganache, candied walnuts, strawberry
Mini jam doughnuts, raspberry sugar
Lemonade scones, lemon myrtle curd, strawberry jam, vanilla cream
(Please advise us of any dietary requirements when booking. We will accommodate if notified in advance)
Rippon Lea House and Gardens