TV Times

As part of its bicentenary celebrations, Mount Lavinia Hotel will commence the traditionally British high tea which is now a trendy affair in most leading hotels across the world. Served on the picturesque terrace, overlooking the Indian ocean, the afternoon tea at the Mount Lavinia Hotel will be an experience by itself and a perfect prelude to a relaxed evening. The best of Sri Lankan tea will be served accompanied by the finest selection of freshly cut sandwiches, afternoon pastries and fruit cakes all served in tiered salvers.

High tea first originated in Britain as a working class tradition. "High" referred to the way it was taken, sitting atop stools in a tea shop or standing at a counter or buffer table. It was a cross between afternoon tea and supper and for many it was the main meal of the day. Today it has become an elegant affair, less of a working class meal and more of an event. In some cities across the world, high tea is a 'power' business event. Having high tea with a client is preferred to the more traditional 'night out' and offers a much better atmosphere for discussing business.

The Mount Lavinia Hotel's high tea will have on its menu, traditional high tea delicacies such as scones with home made jam and Devonshire cream, fruit cakes, asparagus sandwiches and typical high tea tit bits from a bygone era. Complementing the high tea will be fashion shows, though not every day. Whether taking a break after shopping or substituting lunch or just meeting friends, Director Kitchens, Mount Lavinia Hotel Group, Ralf Vogt and Food and Beverage Manager, Gladstone Mathiasz will spare no pains in making the high tea at Mount Lavinia Hotel a fashionable experience, not to be missed.

Located on stunning promontory, overlooking the Indian Ocean, south of Colombo is the Mount Lavinia Hotel with its own Paradise beach. The Mount Lavinia Hotel which is one of Sri Lanka's leading hotels with its imperial elegance of yesteryear combined with the most upto date facilities of a modern hotel offers guests 275 rooms, 8 suites, specialty restaurants, conference facilities, spa, night club, gymnasium, business centre etc. etc.

The restoration of the Governor's House gets underway to include a classically inspired terrace and restaurant and work begins to recreate the original banqueting hall and a fine first floor reception room in preparation for the bicentenary celebration of this former Governor's residence.