With Brits looking for ways to cut costs this festive season, Lidl has revealed its very own take on The Ritz’s iconic Christmas Afternoon Tea - so shoppers can experience the renowned hotel’s type of luxury for less than a tenth of the cost.
Made using Lidl’s affordable products, the replica costs just £6 per person to create at home (or £8.40 including a glass of Champagne), compared to The Ritz’s £102 per person price tag. From delicious Smoked Salmon and Lemon Butter mini sandwiches, to Deluxe Sicilian Lemon Tart, and Deluxe All Butter Plain and Sultana Scones – all washed down with a glass of Montaudon Champagne.
LIDL CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA MENU - £6 / PERSON
Sandwiches
Ham with Mustard Mayonnaise on Brioche Roll
Cucumber with Soft Cheese and Mint on Multigrain Bread
Breast of Chicken with Mayonnaise on Malt Bread
Cheddar Cheese with Chutney on Multigrain Bread
Smoked Salmon with Lemon Butter on Malt Bread
Egg Mayonnaise on Brioche Roll
Scones and Pastries
Deluxe All Butter Plain and Sultana Scones with Deluxe Clotted Cream and Strawberry Preserve
Assortment of Festive Afternoon Tea Pastries and Cakes including Deluxe Macarons, Deluxe Sicilian Lemon Tart, Deluxe All Butter Mini Mince Pies, Deluxe Milk, Dark, and White Chocolate Florentine Selection
Including selection of Deluxe tea
With Bubbles
Including a glass of Montaudon Champagne, £8.40 per person
Lidl has also revealed its top tips for how to plate up like a polished pro and get the full experience from the comfort of your own home.
FESTIVE FEASTING: LIDL’S TOP TIPS TO PLATING UP AFTERNOON TEA LIKE A PRO
Cut your crusts: Make sure you trim the crusts off your sandwiches to get them looking as neat and uniform as possible – you can always keep the crusts and roast them with some olive oil to make croutons at a later stage!
To each their scone: To avoid controversy and scandal on your polished platter, serve your jam and cream in ramekins to afford your diners the choice of which to slather on first.
Bake It ‘Til You Make It: Serve your scones fresh from warming in the oven to treat your guests (or yourself) to the appealing aroma! Five minutes will do the trick.
The proof is in the pudding!: Provide a good mix of sweet treats – incorporate products like Lidl’s Deluxe Macarons that add a splash of colour to the plate, and include mini mince pies and Deluxe Florentines for a true taste of Christmas.
Festive flair: Use things like icing sugar, mini berries, and sprigs of holly to add some extra magic to your desserts – a little goes a long way!
A perfect pour: The perfect festive finishing touch to your Ritz Replica spread – your champagne. Ensure you tilt your champagne flute 45 degrees when pouring to minimise the foamy head, and pour slowly for a perfect glass.
