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Afternoon Tea - how can anyone eat it all?

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wasntlikethisinthegoodolddays · 05/06/2024 12:43

I've been looking at things to do next weekend. Looked on Wowcher, Groupon etc. A regular offer is Afternoon Tea for two. Whilst it looks lovely, they regularly feature about 6 sandwich corners each, a few savoury items and FOUR cakes each. I love my food, and I like cake, but there's no way I could eat all of that in one sitting. Can anyone eat four cakes in a row? Are we meant to take a doggy bag?

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Caffeineislife · 05/06/2024 12:47

As @Whyhaveibeencutoutofmamsnot says, don't eat the meal before. Go very hungry. The sandwiches and cakes are usually small as well. Most places let you have a box to take home any bits as well.

MereDintofPandiculation · 05/06/2024 12:47

I’d have no trouble (but would skip the evening meal). But I've never seen an afternoon tea that generous. Usually it’s one round of sandwich (ie 4 corners), a scone,and a small cake.

Kikisweb · 05/06/2024 12:47

It's a late lunch essentially.

sprigatito · 05/06/2024 12:46

Take a Tupperware if you're worried. But yes, there do exist people - women, even! who can eat some sandwiches and a few small bits of cake without rupturing themselves.

But enjoy your thread full of phrases like "hoover up", "polish off" and "couldn't possibly manage". It's been at least an hour since we had one.

SouthLondonMum22 · 05/06/2024 12:45

The cakes are tiny.

DappledThings · 05/06/2024 12:45

The cakes are tiny. I've never had trouble finishing it. Plus scone.

Whyhaveibeencutoutofmamsnot · 05/06/2024 12:45

Don't have breakfast or lunch and don't plan to eat anything in the evening

LaurieFairyCake · 05/06/2024 12:44

They always give you a box to take home Grin