just another reason the Brits love Bermuda - Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel... in the Sunshine

This week caterBuzz had a unique opportunity for a quick and exciting visit to the lovely and friendly island of Bermuda.  Our first stop after the flight was for a cup of tea and a few nibbles in the form the lovely afternoon tea offerings at the enchantingly Pink dockside, Fairmont Princess Hotel, a short drive from the airport.



Entering the Heritage Court, where afternoon tea is served daily in the British tradition from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. daily, you are immediately struck by the elegant lobbyside space, designed to reflect the elegance of British colonial times, and overlooking lavishly appointed gardens and fountains.

what else would a brit want after a plane ride?  a cup of tea, of course!!
these high back leather and upholstery chairs were so comfy we stayed most of the afternoon enjoying the tea, nibbles and ambiance. We even got to meet with the hotels wedding coordinator and exchange catering notes.

how to pour a proper cup of tea

dueling afternoon tea offerings

love the descriptions such as

"mustard painted rolled lavosh"

(that's a wrap to us yanks)

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Today caterBuzz is coming to you from Hamilton, Bermuda - the oldest and most populous,  former British Colony in the North Atlantic Ocean.  


Located off the east coast of the United States 

less than 700 miles from North Carolina 

but a world apart.  

atlantic shrimp and cress 

- vodka cocktail sauce in petit croissant

this was my favorite with a perfect flaky 

croissant, delicious plump fresh shrimp

and tangy sweet and hot cocktail sauce.

look at how flaky the croissant was

and by jove, it was impeccably fresh...

hamilton po'boy -  

tender lobster and shrimp with rum splashed marie rose whole wheat slider

(seemed more like a bouchee to me but it was multigrain and lovely)

dueling shooters 

- dark rum bloody mary shooter

 vs. 

minted cucumber and yogurt shooter 

- both delicious but my side won...

can you tell there was an over the pond competition going on?

princess beef wellington 

 horseradish + herb cream

mustard painted rolled lavosh

very british with a twist, literally

truffled hens egg

scallion confetti  

foccacia gateaux

what's that asks the yank?

why madame that is

egg salad of course...

oriental duck and vegetable wrap 
with dark and stormy aioli
a tad bland but great description

rotisserie chicken and caramelized local bermuda onion crumbled blue cheese goslings rum butter shallot bun

balsamic splashed roma tomato 

and mozzarella 

crisp basil bruschetta 

toasted pignoli

raisins cherries and ginger nutty streusel scone 

clotted creme and fantastic 

tomato lemon apple jam

with a surprise offering of coconut meringue

all quite fresh and delicious

oat cranberry and black rum scone 

key lime jam 

and passionfruit meringue

- the passionfruit was a subtle and delicious touch

the seasonal tea dessert plate


raspberry cheesecake square

strawberry kiwi slice 

- with lemon curd and chocolate cup in the background

mimicking the colors of bermuda houses

mango and lime rum mousse cup 
from the speciality rum tea offerings

bacardi razz almond rum ball
was a boozie delight
but the Bermuda dark rum cake
was lily white and quite the "virgin" version

not the peach or banana rum swizzle sorbet the menus promised
but refreshing mango taste never the less