In February 2022, Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. How extraordinary is that?
To celebrate the queen and her unprecedented anniversary, all our Classic Afternoon Tea Bus Tours running from 1st May to 31st July 2022 will become royal tours embellished with flags, crowns, and platinum jubilee decorations. If you've been on one of our tours before, you'll know we love a party. And our Platinum Jubilee Celebration Tours are going to be no exception. So join us expecting class and fun!
There will be Official London Tour Guides on our Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea Bus Tours. They'll tell us everything we need to know about Her Majesty The Queen. That's right - if you want to find out more about her achievements, her life, her upbringing, this is the time to do it. Our Guides will also share fun facts about royalty, the royal locations on our tours, and even tell us how the royals drink their tea!
Capture the heart of the city’s culture, landmarks and history on our London routemaster bus, whilst sipping on a lovely cup of tea and enjoying an exquisite afternoon tea. Your London bus driver will take you round Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St James’s Park, the back of Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, The Royal Albert Hall, Marble Arch, Nelson’s Column, Downing Street and more. The Jubilee Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes (depending on traffic).
As we always do for special occasions, we partnered with Debrett's. They are the authority on modern British etiquette and often work with us to entertain royal enthusiasts and fans of all things British that join us onboard our bus tours.
Whether you join us on our Platinum Jubilee Bus Tour or come and visit us at Brigit's Bakery in Covent Garden, we'll be offering a celebratory Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea Menu. That's right - for a limited period of time, you'll be able to indulge in this delicious menu we put together just to celebrate the queen's Platinum Jubilee.
We'll be serving this sumptuous afternoon tea menu on-board all our classic bus tours and at our Covent Garden bakery from 1 May to 31 July.
Scrumptious Smoked Salmon Pretzel with Cream Cheese, Chives & Cucumber Slices
Lush Cucumber Finger Sandwich with Basil Bread & Mint Cream Cheese
Grand Egg-Mayo Finger Sandwich with Delicious Granary Bread & Watercress
Magnificent Mini Pie with Homemade Puff Pastry & Flavoursome Meat Filling
Succulent Wholemeal Bun with Homemade Coronation Chicken
The Jubilee Award Pudding – Lemon & Orange Amaretti Queen of Puddings Trifle with bitter Orange Jelly, Mandarin Coulis, Lemon Diplomat, whipped Chantilly Cream topped with Amaretti Biscuit & Candied Orange Chocolate Shard
A Royal Treat Bakewell Tart – our Sweet & Buttery Almond Tart filled with a Sweet & Crisp Cherry Compote and a Delicately Fragrant Frangipani, finished with Chantilly Cream & Fresh Raspberry
The Royal Victoria Sponge – our Light & Fluffy Vanilla Sponge filled with a Delicately Fragranced Cream & Strawberry Compote, finished with Sugar Paste Topping & Edible Silver Flakes
Diamond Jubilee Truffle – our melt-in-your-mouth Blackberry Truffle & Earl Grey Truffle
The Queen’s Chocolate Cupcake – a Light & Fluffy Chocolate Cupcake Frosted with a Rich & Decadent Chocolate Buttercream
Freshly baked, Plain Scone with Clotted Cream & Jam
Water
Coffee & Hot Chocolate
Americano | Cappuccino | Latte Macchiato | Hot Chocolate
Tea Selection
English Breakfast | Earl Grey | Earl Grey Decaf | Rooibush Jardin Rouge | Peppermint | Lemon & Ginger | Berry & Elderflower | Darjeeling | Jasmine Tea | Green Tea
Our Queen's Jubilee Menu is seasonal and may vary. Please check with us, at time of booking, for any changes.
PROSECCO BRUT SUGAR-FREE
VILLA MARCELLO
Bottle £35
PROSECCO ROSE
VILLA MARCELLO
Glass £9 | Bottle £32
PROSECCO ZIA
Glass £8 | Bottle £28
NYETIMBER CLASSIC CUVEE
Half Bottle £35 | Bottle £65
NYETIMBER ROSE
Bottle £78
CASTELNAU BRUT
Half Bottle £28 | Bottle £48
CASTELNAU ROSE
Bottle £55
CASTELNAU BLANC DE BLANC
Bottle £85
CASTELNAU HORS SERIE
Bottle £125
ROSE LOUIS ROEDERER
Bottle £95
CRISTAL LOUIS ROEDERER
Bottle £275
Please pre-order your fizz or wine when booking your seat.
Unfortunately, we are unable to cater for: nut-free, peanut-free, combination of dairy & gluten-free, combination of vegan & gluten-free and Coeliacs. Gluten-free menu may contain traces. Vegan and gluten free teas are £3 extra. Please specify requirements upon reservation. All allergies must be emailed and confirmed by management at info@b-bakery.com. Thank you for your understanding.
We offer the following alternative Afternoon Tea menus:
Debrett’s was founded in 1769 during the reign of George III, the Queen's third great-grandfather, when John Debrett published the first edition of The New Peerage. Today they share their expertise in modern manners and interpersonal skills online via their subscription etiquette library. They also deliver group and private coaching sessions in confidence and interpersonal skills to teams, schools and individuals.
Debrett's continue to publish a range of popular etiquette books, including Debrett’s Handbook, the Guide for the Modern Gentleman, the A – Z of Modern Manners, the Guide to Business Etiquette and our Wedding Handbook. To subscribe to their etiquette library or for more information on their courses or publications, please visit www.debretts.com.
There is a recorded guide commentary on our buses and friendly servers to answer any questions! Children under the age of 5 are not permitted due to health and safety regulations.
T: 020 3026 1188
E: info@b-bakery.com
The great thing about our bus tours is you don't have to be members of the royal family to enjoy. But we're still hopeful for a royal visit (you never know right?) from a duke or duchess, earl or countess or even the Prince of Wales! Is that too much to ask? We don't think so :)
