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QUINTESSENTIALLY BRITISH

AFTERNOON TEA

EMBRACING TRADITION

Indulge in every moment

Awarded ‘Best Afternoon Tea 2026’ by Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence, there’s nowhere quite like The Grand when it comes to afternoon tea in York. Presented on an elegant stand, our elaborate tower of savoury and a truly special treat.

Take in stunning views as over the city walls from The Rise as you indulge in the best contemporary take on Afternoon Tea in York, with optional Champagne and English Sparkling upgrades perfect for special occasions. Our afternoon tea can also be enjoyed by the meetings and conferences we host at The Grand. Enjoy our new hotel packages which can include afternoon tea as part of the booking too!

Open times:  12:30 – 16:00

Meet the team

HEAD PASTRY CHEF

Devin Jones

Head Pastry Chef Devin Jones brings extensive experience of working within a range of five-star properties across South Africa. Starting out as Commis Chef in 2010 before progressing to Senior Chef De Partie and then Head Chef before joining The Grand as Head Pastry Chef. 

 Devin is passionate about using exciting flavour combinations and playful techniques to create showstopping pastries and desserts which elevate our guests’ experiences and help them make memories to treasure. Indulge in Devin’s carefully curated patisserie selection in our award-winning afternoon tea or enjoy one of his truly special masterpieces from our dessert menu in The Rise. 

VICTORIAN EXPERIENCE

Inspiration

With each seasonal change, our Grand Afternoon Tea retains its elegance and remains rooted in tradition with contemporary twist. With influences from around the world, The Grand’s afternoon tea promises to be an experience like no other; from delicate finger sandwiches to freshly baked scones with preserve and clotted cream to a picture-perfect sculptural patisserie selection.

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