Mad Hatter's High Tea

Overview

Whether through Lewis Carroll's words, via Disney's original animated movie or thanks to the recent, colourful live-action flicks, Alice in Wonderland has long earned a place in audiences' hearts and minds. At The Stamford Plaza's next themed event, the classic tale will also secure a place in fans' stomachs. A decadent Mad Hatter's High Tea will do that.

Across four weekend dates that no one will want to be late for, the CBD venue is putting on eight wondrous sessions, taking place from 10am–12pm and 2–4pm on April 13–14 and 20–21. The appropriate decorations will transport attendees down the rabbit hole (aka into the hotel's Grand Ballroom), with a balloonologist and caricature artist on hand to help. But, given that the celebrated story is filled with snacks that scream 'eat me' and drinks adorned with 'drink me', the food and beverage spread is the main attraction.

Each two-hour sitting starts with a lolly and marshmallow buffet decked out with popping candy, a chocolate fountain, jelly and an edible garden (and yes, the latter is of the dessert, not salad, variety). Next, you'll tuck into sweet and savoury bites that include treacle and white chocolate scones, Cheshire Cat-themed cookies, jam tarts, carrot cupcakes, egg and chives-stuffed mini brioches, and mushroom and lamb parcels. Drinks-wise, expect appropriately labelled beverages asking you to drink them, of course, plus tea and coffee.

Dietary requirements can be accommodated by notifying the Stamford when booking, with attendance costing $69.50. Given the theme, and the fact that this is open to all ages, it's best to make like the white rabbit when it comes to securing your spot, as this will sell out.