Once in a while something random, something very removed from your normal life comes along, takes you out of your normal everyday experience and knocks your socks off. Such was the case when a PR agency contacted me having found my blog to invite me to an event on behalf of one of their clients. Interesting, I thought. How random (but very cool) cyberspace is that they found me. When they sent through the details and I found out that not only it was Afternoon Tea at Claridges hotel (one of my favourite London hotels) and that it was organised by none other than Genius Bread. Well, I was beyond excited!
All photos copyright David Munns photography
She explained the driver behind her search to develop a bread was her gluten intolerant son for whom she wanted to make a ‘normal’ gluten free loaf. One which her son could take to school in sandwiches and be just like his friends.
With advance notice, Claridges are able to serve gluten free afternoon tea as part of their regular afternoon tea service. Prepare yourselves for some seriously, deliciously knock out gluten free eye candy, people!
The selection included the following sandwiches all on Genius gluten free bread:
– Smoked salmon with horseradish and dill
– Egg and cress
– Organic chicken with lemon remoulade
The delicious sweet treats included:
– Freshly baked raisin and apple scones with Devonshire clotted cream and strawberry preserve
– Raspberry and rosewater macaroon (which a fellow table mate dubbed “dessert burgers”!!)
– Chocolate Ondulay cake (one serious chocolate overload)
More gorgeous sweet treats:
It was a complete pleasure to attend the Genius gluten free Afternoon Tea at Claridges. Based on the passion and positive energy in the room, Genius are surely a brand going places. They have plans to expand both their product lines and also into mainland Europe and the US. Great news for anyone with a gluten intolerance, and not just those based in the UK.
Next blog post: The Genius Goody Bag!
Oh you were there too! Shame we didn't get to meet!
Yes, that's a real shame! For once it would've been good to have name tags.
I’m salivating, just looking at the pictures.
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Thanks for stopping by my blog! Afternoon Tea at Claridges really was fantastic. I have to say, what an amazing time you must be having, 50 Afternoon Teas in 24 months, all over the world. That is just fabulous – I’m very envious but I do think you should include Claridges in your Top 50!
WOW you lucky ladies xx
Am I the only one who is not keen on Genius products? I find their bread and cakes taste a little artificial. I believe they contain too much raising agents and doesn’t taste like great homemade baked goods.