The Stafford Unveils a Floral Afternoon Tea for Chelsea Flower Show Season

To mark the return of the Chelsea Flower Show in suitably elegant fashion, Michael Caines at The Stafford has unveiled a limited-edition Afternoon Tea inspired by Jo Malone London. Running for just two days, this refined seasonal experience brings together Michelin-starred culinary craft with one of Britain’s most iconic luxury fragrance houses, creating a floral afternoon tea designed to extend the spirit of Chelsea beyond the showgrounds themselves.


Available on May 21 and 22 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm, the experience offers guests The Stafford’s signature afternoon tea with a distinctly botanical twist. Priced at £78 per person, it is more than simply a beautifully presented menu. Guests will also receive a complimentary Jo Malone London gift, enjoy a hand and arm massage, and have the opportunity to explore a curated edit of fragrances and home pieces, with an additional gift available with any purchase. It is the sort of polished partnership that feels perfectly at home in London during one of the capital’s most stylish spring events.



At the heart of the experience is a seasonal menu crafted by pastry chefs Aubin Farges and Avneet Kaur, who have created a collection of cakes designed to complement the scents of the Jo Malone London collection. The result is an afternoon tea that leans fully into floral inspiration without losing the elegance and restraint that make the format such a lasting British luxury. Alongside the traditional finger sandwiches and freshly baked scones, guests can expect a series of delicately styled sweet creations that feel especially fitting for Chelsea season.

Among the standout pâtisserie highlights are the Strawberry and Orange Blossom Petit Gâteau, the Apricot and Lavender Mousse Cake, and the Rose, Raspberry and Pistachio Choux, each one drawing on the soft, aromatic notes associated with both spring gardens and Jo Malone London’s fragrance world. Rounding out the menu is Bergamot Citrus and Earl Grey Tea, a detail that neatly ties the concept together and reinforces the sense that this is an experience built around scent, flavor and atmosphere working in harmony.



To drink, guests can choose from a selection of fine teas from Camellia’s Tea House, or elevate the occasion further with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne or Hambledon Classic Cuvée NV. That added sense of occasion matters, particularly at a time when London is filled with Chelsea Flower Show-themed events, and The Stafford’s offering feels smartly positioned as one of the more luxurious and thoughtfully executed experiences on the calendar.

For those looking to continue the floral celebrations away from the show itself, this limited-edition Afternoon Tea feels like a natural choice. Combining the culinary pedigree of Michael Caines, the heritage elegance of The Stafford, and the timeless appeal of Jo Malone London, it offers a beautifully composed way to spend an afternoon in May.


For any Chelsea Flower Show round-up or what’s on guide, this is exactly the sort of exclusive, experience-led event that deserves a place on the list.

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