Sensory afternoon tea
Firmdale Hotels are offering guests a special Ruinart and Miller Harris Sensory Afternoon Tea from June. Available at the Soho Hotel, Haymarket Hotel, Charlotte St Hotel and Covent Garden Hotel, the afternoon tea will feature a glass of Ruinart Blancs de Blancs Champagne, plus a pot of Miller Harris tea, both of which have been chosen to complement each other in taste and fragrance.
YO! Sushi collagen drink
YO! Sushi has taken influence from a Japanese trend for collagen-enhanced products and introduced a new collagen drink at its restaurants. Containing added vitamin B and C plus a dose of fish collagen, the citrusy 50ml drink has been imported especially from Japan and is only available while stocks last.
Rooftop picnics
The National Theatre’s rooftop terrace The Deck will be transformed into a garden complete with grass and trees during August, where guests can order a picnic before heading down to watch a play. Picnic boxes include Potted Ham and Homemade Piccalilli; a Scotch Egg; Smoked Salmon and Fennel Salad with Dill and Chardonnay Dressing; a Salad of Asparagus, Broad Bean, Summer Squash and Goat’s Cheese; Westcombe Cheddar with Pecan and Raisin Bread and Homemade Chutney; and a Summer Berry Trifle for £55 per head.
Banqueting moments
Barcelo UK has launched a new banqueting brand, Barcelo Moments, to offer branded catering packages designed especially for intimate corporate and social events across its 21 hotels. Five packages have been created: Private Dining functions, Charity & Fundraising Dinners, Ladies Festival Weekends, Student Balls & Prom Nights, Family Occasions and Sports Club & Society Dinners. Each package includes room hire and individual touches such as a red carpet on arrival, a drinks reception, decorations and a photographer to capture the moment.