Chefs at the Metropole Hotel in Cork City have teamed up with local producers to create a new summer-themed afternoon tea.
Head Chef Mark Cronin and Pastry Chef Alicja have curated an exciting menu incorporating a range of locally grown berries. The chefs have teamed up with Irish strawberry growers from around county Cork.
The sweet and savoury selection includes West Cork Strawberries Pavlova & Chantilly Cream, Raspberry & Plum Clafoutis, White Chocolate Blondie with Blueberry Gel, and Cucumber, Mint & Crème Fraiche on Granary Bread.
Diners will also be treated to a summer berries welcome cocktail made from Moineir Irish black berry wine from Wicklow along with gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup.
The new afternoon tea will be served seven days a week throughout the summer from 12.30pm to 4.00pm and is priced at €40 per person and €25 per child.
Alex Petit, Group Executive Chef, Trigon Hotels said; “It is important for the team at the Metropole Hotel to work with the freshest ingredients sourced from local producers and this is a central focus of our new summer-themed afternoon tea. Berries are the essence of summer and our chefs have gone the extra mile to ensure each treat is designed to bring out the unique flavours of what Cork has to offer. We hope this delightful afternoon tea will be enjoyed by young and old alike in the beautiful Tearoom at the Metropole Hotel which is located in the heart of the VQ in Cork City.”
On the menu is:
PATISSERIE
Raspberry and Lime Delice on Crushed Hazelnuts
West Cork Strawberries Pavlova and Chantilly Cream
Chocolate Marquise with Marinated Raspberries
Strawberry tartlet with Lemon Curd
BAKERY
Freshly Baked Scones Strawberry Preserve, with Irish Salted Butter and Fresh Cream
Raspberry and Plum Clafoutis
White Chocolate Blondie, Blueberry Gel
SAVOURY
Egg Mayonnaise in a Brioche Bun
Poached Chicken and Gubbeen Chorizo with Roasted Red Pepper Romesco
Poached Prawn in a Lemon Mayonnaise on Edward Buckley Soda Bread
Cucumber, Mint and Crème Fraiche on Granary Bread
Pre-booking is essential and reservations can be made online www.themetropolehotel.ie
