Easter has crept up super quickly this year and if you’re scrambling for things to do over the bumper four-day weekend, we’ve got you covered with our edit of the best Easter menus in London. From traditional roasted lamb joints to a chocolate take on ‘egg and chips’ (just you wait), these are the ones to tuck into this April.
Hithe + Seek
A traditional Champagne afternoon tea with views overlooking the Thames – need we say more?
Hithe + Seek’s talented kitchen team have created a seasonal afternoon tea to remember, featuring a selection of finger sandwiches, pastries and freshly baked scones with clotted cream and preserves. To make the experience even more special, each guest will be treated to half a bottle of Taittinger Champagne, a perfect complement to the sweet and savoury treats on offer.
60 UPPER THAMES ST., EC4V 3AD
BOOK HERE
The Chelsea Pig
Go traditional this Easter and head to neighborhood pub The Chelsea Pig for their special seasonal dish.
Designed to be shared, they will be serving up a roasted leg of lamb packed out with all the trimmings. Or, opt for something from their spring menu like the terrine of rabbit and duck with morel pickled walnut. Save space for their violet crème brûlee served with blackcurrant sorbet.
35 OLD CHURCH STREET, SW3 5BS
WWW.THECHELSEAPIG.CO.UK
Seed Library
Swaying from tradition this Easter, East London’s speakeasy Seed Library will be serving up a limited-edition ‘egg and chips’ and cocktail pairing in honour of critically acclaimed Mr Lyan’s, aka Ryan Chetiyawardana, favourite chocolate: the creme egg.
Ryan and the team have put their own twist on an egg and soldiers combo with a dish that’s bound to bring a smile to your face. Look forward to tucking into a warm and gooey creme egg served with French fries to dip in.
It’s paired with a cocktail to go alongside, featuring a mix of vodka, Empirical Symphony 6, creme de egg, lemon and cream. Available from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 9th April.
100 SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET, E1 6JQ
WWW.SEEDLIBRARYSHOREDITCH.COM
Benares
Don’t fancy a traditional roast? Michelin-starred Indian restaurant Benares will be bringing the whole family together through their spiced-up feast.
Their Easter specials include slow-cooked spiced lamb leg; seafood xec xec (a traditional Goan crab curry); and Nargisi kofta ( a twist on a Scotch egg with mutton). Finish it off with a hot chocolate bombe.
AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON SUNDAY 9TH APRIL
12A BERKELEY SQUARE, LONDON W1J 6BS
WWW.BENARESRESTAURANT.COM
Barnett Hill
Make memories this Easter and book in for afternoon tea in the countryside courtesy of Barnett Hill. Hidden in the Surrey Hills just south of Guildford, the hotel will be celebrating with everything from afternoon tea to traditional Sunday lunch.
Their afternoon tea has been given an Easter spruce up. Think smoked salmon and cream cheese on lemon bread; mini egg cheesecake; Champagne and lemon posset; and chocolate cream éclair with white and dark chocolate.
BLACKHEATH LANE, GUILDFORD, GU5 0RF
WWW.ALEXANDERHOTELS.CO.UK
Bun House
If there’s one themed treat you have this Easter, make it Bun House’s adorable limited-edition steamed bun range.
Founded by husband and wise duo Z He and Alex Peffly, this Cantonese spot is a firm favourite amongst steamed bun lovers, and their Easter chicken buns are just too cute to miss. Filled with homemade coconut kaya custard filling, a sweet Malaysian jam made with coconut and caramel.
26-27 LISLE STREET, WC2H 7BA
WWW.BUN.HOUSE
Eataly
Home to London’s largest Italian marketplace, Eataly is going all out this Easter holidays. Shop until you drop, scouring through all of their hamper selections, Italian chocolate eggs and traditional colomba (a spring take on the classic panettone) before heading upstairs to sample dishes from their on-site restaurants.
Over at Pasta e Pizza, bring the kids along and enjoy dishes from their themed menu – expect everything from gnocchi with moreish ragu to the Easter-themed egg and asparagus pizza. Save room for dessert and share the ice cream sundae filled with scoops of ice cream of your choice, cream and mini eggs.
Try something a little different at Terra restaurant, with special dishes available only for the bank holiday. Highlights include the white and green asparagus topped with poached egg and parmesan fondue; grilled stone bass with a charcoal cauliflower puree; and the indulgent sorpresa pasquale alle arachidi, a peanut parfait egg filled with a banana and chocolate ganache cream, served with chocolate sauce and gold leaf.
There are endless options across all of their restaurants and bars, featuring themed cocktails, Easter pizzas and more. This is Easter done the Italian way.
135 BISHOPSGATE, EC2M 3YD
WWW.EATALY.CO.UK
Great Fosters
For a special bank holiday weekend, head out of the city and to the countryside to soak up the grounds and atmosphere at Great Fosters. The charming Tudor estate is steeped in history and will be celebrating in full force, with everything from themed afternoon teas to Sunday lunches in the hotel’s Estate Grill.
STROUDE ROAD, EGHAM, SURREY, TW20 9UR
WWW.ALEXANDERHOTELS.CO.UK
Claridge’s
If there’s one place that does afternoon tea right, it’s Claridge’s. This bank holiday they will be celebrating with a seasonally themed afternoon tea complete with quintessential Easter nods. Priced at £100pp, this is on the pricier side but it’ll be worth it for the quality and adorable delicacies.
BROOK STREET, W1K 4HR
WWW.CLARIDGES.CO.UK
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Hithe + Seek
The Chelsea Pig
Seed Library
Benares
Barnett Hill
Bun House
Eataly
Great Fosters
Claridge’s
