Autumn Whimsy Afternoon Tea

7 September to 16 October, then returning for one final autumn flourish from 1 to 13 November

There is a particular kind of magic that arrives with autumn.

The light turns golden, the leaves begin to blush, the hedgerows give up their last blackberries and the orchards fill with apples. The evenings draw in, the air becomes crisp and suddenly a warm jumper and a very good cup of tea seem like exactly the right things to have planned.

Our Autumn Whimsy Afternoon Tea is our celebration of that glorious turning of the seasons, bringing together the cosy flavours, colours and little wonders of autumn with a generous helping of Assembly House whimsy.

Expect the taste of the orchard, the hedgerow and the forest floor, with Bramley apples, blackberries, cinnamon, buttery crumble and forest mushrooms appearing alongside our much-loved Afternoon Tea favourites.

It is a tea for that delicious moment when summer begins to fade and everything seems to become just a little more beautiful.

So come inside, settle into one of our beautiful Georgian dining rooms, wrap yourself in the warmth of The Assembly House and let us serve you a little taste of autumn, with plenty of whimsy on the side.

Autumn Whimsy Afternoon Tea

£37.50 per person

Or £45 per person including a glass of Flint Vineyard fizzy pink Charmat Rosé or fizzy white Charmat.

A smaller Children's Autumn Whimsy Afternoon Tea is also available for guests aged 12 and under, at £20.95 per person. Please see below for Classic, Children’s, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free and Gluten-free menus.

Classic Autumn Whimsy Afternoon Tea

£37.50 per person, £45 to include a glass of Flint Vineyard fizzy pink Charmat Rosé or fizzy white Charmat

  • Dainty Finger Sandwiches of;
  • Cheddar Cheese and Bramley apple chutney
  • Local ham and mild grain mustard
  • Egg mayonnaise and cress
  • A few Autumnal savouries;
  • The Assembly House Sausage Roll
  • Three-Cheese Toastie with tomato chutney
  • Mark Mitson’s Parmesan and Pistachio Biscuit
  • Sticky Pulled Pork and Bramley apple sauce Bridge Roll
  • Forest Mushroom Choux Pastry
  • Tomato and Mozzerella Arancini
  • Assembly House teatime scones;
  • Cheese, Colman’s Mustard and chive scone with butter
  • Fruit scone with strawberry jam and clotted cream
  • Cakes and pastries;
  • Alfie the Acorn Cinnamon Crunch Biscuit with Cinnamon Cream
  • Last of the Summer Raspberries Tartlet with raspberry curd, Italian meringue, gold leaf and a raspberry
  • Blackberry Gateau Opera, layers of sponge with bramble jam, blackberry buttercream, freeze-dried blackberries and a tuile leaf
  • Apple Betty Shot Glass with cinnamon apples, maple cheesecake filling and Mark Mitson’s granola
  • Bonfire Night Ginger Loaf Cake with whipped bonfire toffee cream and leaf sprinkles
  • Salted caramel chocolate flame on chocolate logs
  • Afternoon Tea is £37.50 per person. Children's Afternoon Tea is £20.95 for a smaller version of our classic tea and is available for guests aged 12 and under.
  • A discretionary 10% service charge is added to all bills and distributed between all members of our team.
  • Our Afternoon Tea can be adapted for vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free diets. Please advise us of any dietary requirements when booking and inform your server on arrival. Full details of dietary adaptations are available on our website. Please note that adapted teas may vary in appearance from the classic menu.
  • Our kitchen and front of house teams follow strict allergen procedures. However, as we operate a mixed kitchen, we cannot guarantee any dish is completely free from allergens due to the risk of airborne or microscopic cross-contact. While many coeliac guests dine with us safely and regularly, our Afternoon Tea may not be suitable for all coeliac diners.
  • If you have an allergy, please notify us at least 48 hours before your visit and speak to your server on arrival so we can provide information on the 14 legally defined allergens.
  • We are unable to adapt the cakes from this tea for nut-free diners.
  • The terms and conditions of Afternoon Tea are now longer than the menu itself, but we do like to be thorough...

Children’s Autumn Whimsy Afternoon Tea

£20.95, available for children who are aged 12 and under

  • Dainty Finger Sandwiches of;
  • Strawberry jam
  • Honey-roasted ham
  • Mature Cheddar cheese
  • A few Autumnal savouries;
  • The Assembly House Sausage Roll
  • Three-Cheese Toastie with tomato chutney
  • Tomato and Mozzerella Arancini
  • Assembly House teatime scones;
  • Cheese, Colman’s Mustard and chive scone with butter
  • Fruit scone with strawberry jam and clotted cream
  • Cakes and pastries;
  • Alfie the Acorn Cinnamon Crunch Biscuit with Cinnamon Cream
  • Last of the Summer Raspberries Tartlet with raspberry curd, Italian meringue, gold leaf and a raspberry
  • Bonfire Night Ginger Loaf Cake with whipped bonfire toffee cream and leaf sprinkles
  • Salted caramel chocolate flame on chocolate logs
  • Afternoon Tea is £37.50 per person. Children's Afternoon Tea is £20.95 for a smaller version of our classic tea and is available for guests aged 12 and under.
  • A discretionary 10% service charge is added to all bills and distributed between all members of our team.
  • Our Afternoon Tea can be adapted for vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free diets. Please advise us of any dietary requirements when booking and inform your server on arrival. Full details of dietary adaptations are available on our website. Please note that adapted teas may vary in appearance from the classic menu.
  • Our kitchen and front of house teams follow strict allergen procedures. However, as we operate a mixed kitchen, we cannot guarantee any dish is completely free from allergens due to the risk of airborne or microscopic cross-contact. While many coeliac guests dine with us safely and regularly, our Afternoon Tea may not be suitable for all coeliac diners.
  • If you have an allergy, please notify us at least 48 hours before your visit and speak to your server on arrival so we can provide information on the 14 legally defined allergens.
  • We are unable to adapt the cakes from this tea for nut-free diners.
  • The terms and conditions of Afternoon Tea are now longer than the menu itself, but we do like to be thorough...

Vegetarian Autumn Whimsy Afternoon Tea

£37.50 per person, £45 to include a glass of Flint Vineyard fizzy pink Charmat Rosé or fizzy white Charmat

  • Dainty Finger Sandwiches of;
  • Cheddar Cheese and Bramley apple chutney
  • Cucumber, whipped cream cheese and chive
  • Egg mayonnaise and cress
  • A few Autumnal savouries;
  • Assembly House Squashage Roll
  • Three-Cheese Toastie with tomato chutney
  • Mark Mitson’s Parmesan and Pistachio Biscuit
  • Sweetcorn and chickpea pate with crispy onions bridge roll
  • Forest Mushroom Choux Pastry
  • Tomato and Mozzerella Arancini
  • Assembly House teatime scones;
  • Cheese, Colman’s Mustard and chive scone with butter
  • Fruit scone with strawberry jam and clotted cream
  • Cakes and pastries;
  • Alfie the Acorn Cinnamon Crunch Biscuit with Cinnamon Cream
  • Last of the Summer Raspberries Tartlet with raspberry curd, Italian meringue, gold leaf and a raspberry
  • Blackberry Gateau Opera, layers of sponge with bramble jam, blackberry buttercream, freeze-dried blackberries and a tuile leaf
  • Apple Betty Shot Glass with cinnamon apples, maple cheesecake filling and Mark Mitson’s granola
  • Bonfire Night Ginger Loaf Cake with whipped bonfire toffee cream and leaf sprinkles
  • Salted caramel chocolate flame on chocolate logs
  • Afternoon Tea is £37.50 per person. Children's Afternoon Tea is £20.95 for a smaller version of our classic tea and is available for guests aged 12 and under.
  • A discretionary 10% service charge is added to all bills and distributed between all members of our team.
  • Our Afternoon Tea can be adapted for vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free diets. Please advise us of any dietary requirements when booking and inform your server on arrival. Full details of dietary adaptations are available on our website. Please note that adapted teas may vary in appearance from the classic menu.
  • Our kitchen and front of house teams follow strict allergen procedures. However, as we operate a mixed kitchen, we cannot guarantee any dish is completely free from allergens due to the risk of airborne or microscopic cross-contact. While many coeliac guests dine with us safely and regularly, our Afternoon Tea may not be suitable for all coeliac diners.
  • If you have an allergy, please notify us at least 48 hours before your visit and speak to your server on arrival so we can provide information on the 14 legally defined allergens.
  • We are unable to adapt the cakes from this tea for nut-free diners.

Vegan Autumn Whimsy Afternoon Tea

£37.50 per person, £45 to include a glass of Flint Vineyard fizzy pink Charmat Rosé or fizzy white Charmat

  • Dainty vegan finger sandwiches of;
  • Vegan cheese and Bramley apple chutney
  • Cucumber, basil, black pepper and lemon
  • Roasted red pepper pâté
  • A few vegan Autumnal savouries;
  • Assembly House Squashage Roll
  • Vegan Cheese Toastie with tomato chutney
  • Sweetcorn and chickpea pate with crispy onions bridge roll
  • Roasted squash and smoked paprika with pea shoots tart
  • Vegan cheese and pistachio shortbread
  • Garlic and vegan cheese puff pastry straw
  • Assembly House vegan teatime scones;
  • Fruit scone with Norfolk strawberry jam, whipped vanilla ‘cream’ and Flora
  • Vegan cheese, Colman’s Mustard and chive scone with Flora
  • Cakes and pastries;
  • Alfie the Acorn Cinnamon Crunch Biscuit with vegan cinnamon frosting
  • Last of the Summer Raspberries Tartlet with vegan raspberry curd, gold leaf and a raspberry
  • Blackberry Gateau Opera, layers of sponge with bramble jam, blackberry vegan frosting, freeze-dried blackberries and a tuile leaf
  • Apple Betty Shot Glass with cinnamon apples, maple vegan frosting and Mark Mitson’s granola
  • Bonfire Night Ginger Loaf Cake with whipped bonfire toffee vegan frosting and leaf sprinkles
  • Dark chocolate salted caramel flame on dark chocolate logs
  • Afternoon Tea is £37.50 per person. Children's Afternoon Tea is £20.95 for a smaller version of our classic tea and is available for guests aged 12 and under.
  • A discretionary 10% service charge is added to all bills and distributed between all members of our team.
  • Our Afternoon Tea can be adapted for vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free diets. Please advise us of any dietary requirements when booking and inform your server on arrival. Full details of dietary adaptations are available on our website. Please note that adapted teas may vary in appearance from the classic menu.
  • Our kitchen and front of house teams follow strict allergen procedures. However, as we operate a mixed kitchen, we cannot guarantee any dish is completely free from allergens due to the risk of airborne or microscopic cross-contact. While many coeliac guests dine with us safely and regularly, our Afternoon Tea may not be suitable for all coeliac diners.
  • If you have an allergy, please notify us at least 48 hours before your visit and speak to your server on arrival so we can provide information on the 14 legally defined allergens.
  • We are unable to adapt the cakes from this tea for nut-free diners.
  • The terms and conditions of Afternoon Tea are now longer than the menu itself, but we do like to be thorough...

Dairy-free Autumn Whimsy Afternoon Tea

£37.50 per person, £45 to include a glass of Flint Vineyard fizzy pink Charmat Rosé or fizzy white Charmat

  • Dainty Finger Sandwiches of;
  • Dairy-free Cheese and Bramley apple chutney
  • Local ham and mild grain mustard
  • Cucumber, basil, black pepper and lemon
  • A few Autumnal savouries;
  • The Assembly House Sausage Roll
  • Dairy-free cheese toastie with tomato chutney
  • Sticky Pulled Pork and Bramley Apple Chutney Bridge Roll
  • Roasted squash and smoked paprika with pea shoots tart
  • Dairy-free cheese and pistachio shortbread
  • Garlic and dairy-free cheese puff pastry straw
  • Roasted squash and smoked paprika with pea shoots tart
  • Assembly House dairy-free teatime scones;
  • Dairy-free fruit scone with Norfolk strawberry jam whipped vanilla ‘cream’ and Flora
  • Dairy-free cheese, Colman’s Mustard and chive scone with Flora
  • Dairy-free cakes and pastries;
  • Alfie the Acorn Cinnamon Crunch Biscuit with Cinnamon dairy-free frosting
  • Blackberry Gateau Opera, layers of sponge with bramble jam, blackberry buttercream, freeze-dried blackberries and a tuile leaf
  • Apple Betty Shot Glass with cinnamon apples, maple dairy-free frosting and Mark Mitson’s granola
  • Bonfire Night Ginger Loaf Cake with whipped bonfire toffee vegan frosting and leaf sprinkles
  • Dark chocolate salted caramel flame on dark chocolate logs
  • Last of the Summer Raspberries Tartlet with raspberry curd, Italian meringue, gold leaf and a raspberry
  • Afternoon Tea is £37.50 per person. Children's Afternoon Tea is £20.95 for a smaller version of our classic tea and is available for guests aged 12 and under.
  • A discretionary 10% service charge is added to all bills and distributed between all members of our team.
  • Our Afternoon Tea can be adapted for vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free diets. Please advise us of any dietary requirements when booking and inform your server on arrival. Full details of dietary adaptations are available on our website. Please note that adapted teas may vary in appearance from the classic menu.
  • Our kitchen and front of house teams follow strict allergen procedures. However, as we operate a mixed kitchen, we cannot guarantee any dish is completely free from allergens due to the risk of airborne or microscopic cross-contact. While many coeliac guests dine with us safely and regularly, our Afternoon Tea may not be suitable for all coeliac diners.
  • If you have an allergy, please notify us at least 48 hours before your visit and speak to your server on arrival so we can provide information on the 14 legally defined allergens.
  • We are unable to adapt the cakes from this tea for nut-free diners.
  • The terms and conditions of Afternoon Tea are now longer than the menu itself, but we do like to be thorough...

Gluten-free Autumn Whimsy Afternoon Tea

£37.50 per person, £45 to include a glass of Flint Vineyard fizzy pink Charmat Rosé or fizzy white Charmat

  • Gluten-free dainty Finger Sandwiches of;
  • Cheddar Cheese and Bramley apple chutney
  • Local ham and mild grain mustard
  • Egg mayonnaise and cress
  • A few gluten-free Autumnal savouries;
  • The Assembly House Sausage Roll
  • Three-Cheese Toastie with tomato chutney
  • Mark Mitson’s Parmesan and Pistachio Biscuit
  • Sticky Pulled Pork and Bramley apple sauce sandwich
  • Vegan cheese and pistachio shortbread
  • Garlic and vegan cheese puff pastry straw
  • Assembly House gluten-free teatime scones;
  • Cheese, Colman’s Mustard and chive scone with butter
  • Fruit scone with strawberry jam and clotted cream
  • Gluten-free cakes and pastries;
  • Alfie the Acorn Cinnamon Crunch Biscuit with Cinnamon Cream
  • Last of the Summer Raspberries Tartlet with raspberry curd, Italian meringue, gold leaf and a raspberry
  • Blackberry Gateau Opera, layers of sponge with bramble jam, blackberry buttercream, freeze-dried blackberries and a tuile leaf
  • Apple Betty Shot Glass with cinnamon apples, maple cheesecake filling and Mark Mitson’s granola
  • Bonfire Night Ginger Loaf Cake with whipped bonfire toffee cream and leaf sprinkles
  • Salted caramel chocolate flame on chocolate logs
  • Afternoon Tea is £37.50 per person. Children's Afternoon Tea is £20.95 for a smaller version of our classic tea and is available for guests aged 12 and under.
  • A discretionary 10% service charge is added to all bills and distributed between all members of our team.
  • Our Afternoon Tea can be adapted for vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free diets. Please advise us of any dietary requirements when booking and inform your server on arrival. Full details of dietary adaptations are available on our website. Please note that adapted teas may vary in appearance from the classic menu.
  • Our kitchen and front of house teams follow strict allergen procedures. However, as we operate a mixed kitchen, we cannot guarantee any dish is completely free from allergens due to the risk of airborne or microscopic cross-contact. While many coeliac guests dine with us safely and regularly, our Afternoon Tea may not be suitable for all coeliac diners.
  • If you have an allergy, please notify us at least 48 hours before your visit and speak to your server on arrival so we can provide information on the 14 legally defined allergens.
  • We are unable to adapt the cakes from this tea for nut-free diners.
  • The terms and conditions of Afternoon Tea are now longer than the menu itself, but we do like to be thorough...

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