We all, no doubt, have those childhood books that mean a lot to us. Books that we were read night after night before we went to sleep, or books that we treasured as children, that have never lost their magic. One such book for many people is the childhood classic, Guess How Much I Love You. And one charming Mayfair restaurant is bringing the book to life with a special Guess How Much I Love You afternoon tea.
The lovely new offering will run at Lanes of London from March 13 – April 19. It’s sure to be a hit with youngsters and the young at heart alike. And it’s perfectly timed for a charming Mother’s Day celebration, or just a sweet excuse for a nostalgic afternoon outing.
Telling the story of Little and Big Nutbrown Hare, Guess How Much I Love You has sold over 61.5 million copies worldwide and is available in 57 languages. The book, which was written by Sam McBratney and illustrated by Anita Jeram, has “touched the hearts of children and adults alike with its timeless expression of unconditional love”. It’s particularly remembered for its iconic line, “I love you right up to the moon – and back.”
Guess How Much I Love You afternoon tea
The highlight of the afternoon tea is an assortment of sweet treats, which brings the book to life. Guests can expect everything from “a whisker tip hare biscuit that is almost too cute to eat” to a miniature wildflower meadow and a chocolate orange tree stump. The book’s most famous lines and characters are brought to life across the delectable food items.
As well as the sweet treats, there is also an array of savoury delights. These include pastries and sandwiches with flavours such as duck terrine and prawn cocktail. And of course, there are freshly baked scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam. It simply wouldn’t be afternoon tea without the scones!
For the kids, there’s hot chocolate, fresh fruit juices, and specially-prepared dainty sandwiches.
The afternoon tea is priced at £65 per adult, which includes a glass of bubbles. Children can enjoy the afternoon tea offering for £45. Each child also gets a gift bag, with their own Nutbrown Hare soft toy and a copy of Guess How Much I Love You. They’ll be able to keep the magic of the story and the special afternoon tea alive long after they leave.
🕰️ Available Friday to Sunday, between 12-4pm. March 13 – April 19.
📍 Lanes of London, 140 Park Lane, W1K 7AA. The nearest station is Marble Arch.
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