100th Birthday – High Tea at The Queens
Friday 3rd March 2006
The Queens Hotel Relaunches Traditional Afternoon Tea with Centenary Celebration Gladys Jay, of Castleford, celebrated her 100th birthday with a butler-serviced Afternoon Tea party at the Queens Hotel, on Friday 3rd March.
Friends and family enjoyed an exquisite array of tea, sandwiches, cakes and scones in the Lord Mayor’s Suite, followed by an intimate dinner to celebrate Gladys’ 100th birthday.
Gladys said: “I have always loved afternoon tea and today’s extravagant spread has made me feel really special. It is great to be 100 and still be able to enjoy my favourite tradition with all of my family and friends”
The party was organised as a surprise by her granddaughter, Debbie Jackson who works for the QHotels group. This birthday celebration marks the return of the World-renowned English tradition of afternoon tea, 60 years after the first cup of tea and jammy scone were enjoyed at the hotel.
When the Queens Hotel in Leeds officially opened, in 1937, the Queens’ Palm Court was renowned for its superior quality afternoon teas, as well as being the place to see and be seen in.
Mark Platt, General Manager at the Queens, said: “High Tea at The Queens is set to become an institution again, it is already proving popular with new and old patronage from both locals and visitors to the region".
The traditional and largely unchanged menu remains as popular as ever. For just £10.95 an array of delicious traditional English treats can be enjoyed:
• A variety of cocktail and open sandwiches
• Fresh scone with clotted cream and strawberry preserve
• A selection of delicate pastries
• Strawberries and cream
• Your choice of the finest selection of teas or freshly brewed coffee OR
• Cream Tea
• Fresh scones with preserve and clotted cream Served with our finest English tea & coffee
• Selection of homemade tea breads freshly prepared.
If you require further information about afternoon tea at the Queens please contact the hotel directly on 0113 243 1323.
