With the summer drawing to a close, afternoon tea sounds more appealing than ever. Wardrobes are no longer centred around ‘poolside’ and have been restocked with cosy camel coats and forgiving high-waisted trousers, so it’s time to bring on the cake and indulge!
Harvey Nichols have collaborated with celebrated pastry chef Claire Clark on a limited edition ‘pop up’ pâtisserie on the Fifth Floor.
Inspired by childhood treats, Claire adds a luxury twist to old favourites, with such creations as Jaffa Cake Macaroons, Mini Battenburgs, Peanut Butter S’Mores (if you grew up Stateside) and Bubblegum Marshmallow Pavlovas.
For the grown ups among us, there are some utterly refined delicacies like a Sesame Opera, Pistachio and Passionfruit Pain de Gene (French Genoa cake), Praline Roulard, Rose and Raspberry Éclair and more…
A bespoke tea blend, with an Earl Grey base and fragrant lavender note has been created to complete the selection of cakes and is available to buy from the Foodmarket at £3.95 for 125g.
This is the first time that Claire’s cakes will be available outside of the exclusive restaurants and h0tels that she has worked with: The French Laundry in California, Sandy Lanes in Barbados, Claridges, The Wolseley, The Ritz and the House of Commons.
The pop-up installation has been specially created by renowned designer and art director, Fiona Leahy, who has worked with the likes of Louis Vuitton, Garrard, Christian Louboutin and of course, Harvey Nichols.
Claire Clark is also launching a limited edition afternoon tea at the Fifth Floor Restaurant, inspired by the fashion week style capitals: New York, London, Paris and Milan. There will be delicious sandwiches, freshly made scones with a selection of jams and of course an array of exquisite cakes.
The Claire Clark Afternoon Tea will be available at the Fifth Floor Restaurant for a limited period between 13th September and 26th September and is priced at £35, or £45 with a glass of Harvey Nichols Champagne. To book a table, contact 020 7235 5250
The Claire Clark Pâtisserie will be open in the Fifth Floor Foodmarket from 13th September – 18th November.