Light streams through the windows of the Dome Promenade of the Royal Exhibition Building to illuminate the intricate frescoes and painted walls of the building's interior.

Mother’s Day High Tea at Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building

What
SPECIAL EVENT
When
General information
90 minutes
Tickets
Adult $139
Children $69

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an indulgent High Tea experience at the iconic UNESCO World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens.

Give the gift of an indulgent experience this Mother’s Day with an elegant High Tea at the Royal Exhibition Building. Celebrating mothers and mother figures alike, enjoy an assortment of High Tea delicacies while admiring the opulent Dome and rich murals of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed site.

Mother's Day High Tea includes

  • A delectable High Tea menu of gourmet sweets and savoury delights.
  • A complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival.
  • Classical musical compositions performed live on the harp.
  • Admire the grand architecture and exquisite interior of one of the oldest remaining exhibition pavillions.
  • Exclusive access to stroll the mezzanine promenade within the Royal Exhibition Building, after your High Tea experience.

Please note

  • Menus are subject to change by the event organiser.
  • Please be advised that places are strictly limited. We encourage you to secure your ticket now so that you don’t miss out.
  • Please note that High Tea session times are fixed and that all guests must leave at the specified session end times. Table reservations allow for up to 10 people per table. Should a table not reach full capacity, it may be shared with other guests.

Menu

  • Savouries

    • Poached chicken brioche, celery, parsley, mayonnaise
    • Smoked salmon finger sandwich, cream cheese, dill
    • Mini quiche Florentine, caramelised onion marmalade
    • Pork and fennel sausage roll, apple chutney

    Sweets

    • Passionfruit tartlet, white chocolate, raspberry
    • Strawberry and rose scented macaron
    • Chocolate fudge tea cake, hazelnut crème
    • Buttermilk scones, forest berry preserve, clotted cream
  • Savouries

    • Avocado and cucumber finger sandwich (vgn, df, gf)
    • Roast capsicum and eggplant slider (vgn, df, gf)
    • Petite sweet potato and butternut pie, apple chutney (vgn, df, gf)
    • Forest mushroom tartlet, caramelised onion marmalade (vgn, df, gf)

    Sweets

    • Bitter chocolate and raspberry truffles (vgn, gf, df)
    • Lemon tartlet, meringue kisses (vgn, gf, df)
    • Orange and poppyseed tea cake (vgn, gf, df)
    • Scones, forest berry preserve, coconut crème chantilly (vgn, gf, df)

    Important notice regarding food allergies: While our catering outlets endeavour to accommodate guests with food allergies or intolerances, we cannot guarantee completely allergy free meals. This is due to the potential for trace allergens in the working environment and supplied ingredients.

  • Savouries

    • Ham and cheddar finger sandwich
    • Poached chicken brioche, celery, parsley, mayonnaise
    • Mini sausage roll, tomato ketchup
    • Cheese and spinach quiche

    Sweets

    • Chocolate fudge brownie, vanilla buttercream
    • Mini vanilla cupcake
    • Buttermilk scone, forest berry preserve, clotted cream

Good to know

  • Please arrive five minutes early to allow for seating.
  • Parking is available at Melbourne Museum. Accessible entry to the Royal Exhibition Building is also available.
  • High chairs are available. Please request one as an add on to your booking.
  • Menus are subject to change by the event organiser.
  • Places are strictly limited. We encourage you to secure your ticket now so that you don’t miss out.
  • High Tea session times are fixed and that all guests must leave at the specified session end times. Table reservations allow for up to 10 people per table. Should a table not reach full capacity, it may be shared with other guests.
  • Tickets are non-refundable.

Elevate your experience

Add on a guided 60-minute tour of the Royal Exhibition Building’s spectacular Dome Promenade. This behind-the-scenes experience provides a unique insight into the Royal Exhibition Building's remarkable history along with unique views of the Melbourne skyline unseen for 100 years. Places are strictly limited.

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