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.
High Tea Menu
*includes teens between 13-17 years
Savoury
- Mini croque monsieur, melted gruyere cheese, shaved leg ham, Bechamel sauce (NF)
- Poached chicken and pesto ribbon sandwich
- Heirloom tomato and cream cheese, balsamic, cucumber sandwich (V,NF)
- 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)
Sweet
- Homemade lemonade scones, caramelised pineapple and lemon myrtle curd, strawberry gum jam, vanilla cream (NF, V)
- Lemon cake, mango mousse, mint (V, NF)
- Blackberry meringue tart (V, GF, NF)
- Raspberry Lamington, white chocolate ganache, freeze dried raspberries (V, NF)
Children’s Menu (2-12 years)
Savoury
- Ham and cheese finger sandwich (NF)
- Margherita arancini, basil aioli (GF, NF, V)
Sweet
- Mini jam doughnuts, raspberry sugar (NF, V)
- Chocolate cupcake with strawberry buttercream
- Homemade lemonade scones, caramelised pineapple and lemon myrtle curd, strawberry gum jam, vanilla cream (NF, V)
Beverage
- Complementary glass of Mumm sparkling on arrival
- Free-flowing Tea Drop tea and All Press coffee
- Bar menu available on the day
*all menu items are subject to changes according to seasonality and availability.
Rippon Lea House and Gardens