Chelsea Flower Show receives afternoon tea from Yarnton duo

Yarnton Garden Centre is offering a Chelsea Flower Show-themed afternoon tea experience, featuring botanical treats, delicate sandwiches, and freshly baked scones.

Rebecca Gurnett, group events manager at Blue Diamond Group, said: “RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the cherished highlights of our year and we’re delighted to celebrate the event with our customers.

“Our limited-edition afternoon tea captures the magic of Chelsea and the flavours of spring. We can’t to share it with you.”

The sweet selection includes a mini fruit meringue nest, a carrot and vanilla mascarpone cupcake, a raspberry crème brûlée toadstool tart, and a chocolate marquise plant pot topped with chocolate ‘soil’.

Sandwiches include classic options such as tuna and cucumber, Coronation chicken, ham and mustard, egg mayonnaise, and cheese and pickle.

The afternoon tea is priced at £25.95 per person. It will be available from Monday, May 18, to Sunday, May 24. It is available to book online now at https://events.bluediamond.gg/branches.

The Chelsea Flower Show returns this year from May 19 to 23 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London.

Last year, the Blue Diamond Group won its first gold medal at the show, along with the prestigious Tree of Show accolade.