The ambience is enhanced by musical notes filtering across the salon provided by perennial pianist Ian Gomes, a string quartet and soprano, or the resident harpist, depending on the time and day of the visit.
At Christmas, The Ritz is decked out in the prettiest verdant greens and vivid reds. The centerpiece in the salon, a decorated tree, is framed with elegant drapes and swags, and the columns are wrapped in gold foil interspersed with chubby cherubs, then topped with golden stags. Look closely—there are cups and saucers and tassels woven into the design.
Given the grand cuisine and the highest standards The Ritz and its legendary afternoon tea in the Palm Court exemplify, it is good to learn that hard work has not escaped the attention of those in place to acknowledge it. In 2002, HRH Charles, Prince of Wales, bestowed his royal warrant for banquet and catering. The Ritz is the first and only hotel in the world to have been honoured with this prestigious award. And in October 2016, The Ritz Restaurant earned a Michelin star—the icing on their cake!
Award-winning cake designer Kerry Vincent is a television host and a global traveler who seeks out interesting places for tea wherever she goes.
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