Dearest readers, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to a guide that promises to make your social season the talk of the ton. Prepare yourselves to be the diamond of the first season as we unveil the secrets to hosting a Bridgerton-themed soirée that will undoubtedly garner praise from even the most discerning of the peerage. Whether you are inspired by Daphne’s debut or channeling your inner Lady Whistledown, this guide shall equip you with all the necessary accommodations to throw a fête of the highest order.
Picture this: your guests, attired in the finest Regency-era fashions, gliding through an opulent garden adorned with cascading florals of wisteria that would make even the Bridgertons envious. The air is filled with the dulcet tones of a string quartet, playing modern melodies with a classical twist. Indeed, one might say it is a scene that could make even the Duke of Hastings pause in admiration.
When it comes to refreshments, why settle for the ordinary when you can offer your guests a veritable feast fit for royalty? Imagine tiny tea sandwiches and scones that would be the envy of any London tea room, accompanied by drinks that could rival the finest establishments. From pomegranate royal champagne cocktails to elderflower spritzers, each sip will transport your guests straight into the heart of Grosvenor Square
Of course, no Bridgerton affair would be complete without a touch of drama. Perhaps a game of Pall Mall (monopoly) in the garden, or a dance card filled with waltzes and quadrilles. As the evening draws to a close, your guests will leave not only with full hearts and bellies but also with memories as splendid as a night at Vauxhall.
So, dear reader, let us embark on this journey together, ensuring that your Bridgerton-themed party is the pinnacle of Regency elegance. Prepare to step into a world where every detail is as meticulously crafted as one of Lady Danbury’s bon mots, and every guest leaves feeling as cherished as a Featherington at a debutante ball. With our guide, your event will be the most anticipated of the season, a veritable triumph in every sense.
I have to admit I did get a little carried away with finding amazing ideas, so I ended up creating a full buying guide over on Amazon which you can skip directly to here.
Here are some of my favorite web finds and if you scroll down to the bottom you will see my list of Free Bridgerton party recipes for the perfect tea cakes and dainty sandwiches.
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TeaTime at Grosvenor Square has some pretty recipes that are sure to delight your guests.
The Official Bridgerton Guide to Entertaining: How to Cook, Host, and Toast Like a Member of the Ton.
I recreated Foods from Bridgerton (Season 1 + 2)
Clothing
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High Tea Party Recipes for a Bridgerton Tea Party
Welcome, dear reader, to an exquisite collection of recipes designed to transport you to the elegant world of Bridgerton. This e-book is your guide to hosting a high tea party that will leave your guests feeling like they have stepped into the Regency era. With a selection of savory and sweet delights, your Bridgerton-themed tea party will be the talk of the ton.
Classic Cucumber Sandwiches
Smoked Salmon and Dill Sandwiches
Traditional Scones with Clotted Cream and Jam
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes
Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Raspberry Tartlets
Earl Grey Tea Macarons
Pomegranate Royal Champagne Cocktail
Elderflower Spritzers
1. Classic Cucumber Sandwiches
Ingredients:
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
8 slices of white bread
4 tablespoons cream cheese
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Mix cream cheese with dill, salt, and pepper.
Spread the mixture on the bread slices.
Layer cucumber slices on half of the bread slices.
Top with the remaining bread, cut off the crusts, and slice into quarters.
2. Smoked Salmon and Dill Sandwiches
Ingredients:
8 slices of brown bread
200g smoked salmon
4 tablespoons cream cheese
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Lemon juice
Instructions:
Combine cream cheese with dill and a dash of lemon juice.
Spread the mixture on the bread slices.
Layer with smoked salmon.
Top with the remaining bread, cut off the crusts, and slice into quarters.
3. Traditional Scones with Clotted Cream and Jam
Ingredients:
350g self-raising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
85g butter, cubed
3 tablespoons caster sugar
175ml milk
Clotted cream
Strawberry jam
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
Rub butter into the flour and baking powder.
Add sugar and milk to form a dough.
Roll out and cut into rounds.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
Serve warm with clotted cream and jam.
4. Lemon Drizzle Cake
Ingredients:
225g unsalted butter, softened
225g caster sugar
4 eggs
225g self-raising flour
Zest of 2 lemons
Juice of 1 lemon
85g icing sugar
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Cream butter and sugar, then beat in eggs one at a time.
Fold in flour and lemon zest.
Pour into a loaf tin and bake for 45-50 minutes.
Mix lemon juice with icing sugar and drizzle over the hot cake.
5. Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes
Ingredients:
200g unsalted butter, softened
200g caster sugar
4 eggs
200g self-raising flour
100g strawberry jam
100ml double cream, whipped
Icing sugar for dusting
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Cream butter and sugar, then beat in eggs.
Fold in flour and spoon into cupcake tins.
Bake for 15-20 minutes.
Once cooled, slice in half and fill with jam and cream. Dust with icing sugar.
6. Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients:
225g unsalted butter, softened
100g caster sugar
300g plain flour
2 tablespoons dried lavender
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).
Cream butter and sugar, then fold in flour and lavender.
Roll out dough and cut into shapes.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until pale golden.
7. Raspberry Tartlets
Ingredients:
1 package of shortcrust pastry
200g fresh raspberries
100g raspberry jam
50g icing sugar
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Roll out pastry and cut into rounds to fit tartlet tins.
Fill with raspberry jam and top with raspberries.
Bake for 15-20 minutes and dust with icing sugar.
8. Earl Grey Tea Macarons
Ingredients:
125g icing sugar
125g ground almonds
3 large egg whites
110g caster sugar
2 Earl Grey tea bags
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).
Sift icing sugar and almonds.
Whisk egg whites and caster sugar to stiff peaks, then fold in dry ingredients and tea leaves.
Pipe onto baking trays and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Sandwich with buttercream or ganache.
9. Pomegranate Royal Champagne Cocktail
Ingredients:
30ml pomegranate juice
1 sugar cube
Champagne
Pomegranate seeds for garnish
Instructions:
Place a sugar cube in the bottom of a champagne flute.
Add pomegranate juice and top with champagne.
Garnish with pomegranate seeds.
10. Elderflower Spritzers
Ingredients:
30ml elderflower cordial
Sparkling water
Fresh mint leaves
Lemon slices
Instructions:
Fill a glass with ice and add elderflower cordial.
Top with sparkling water.
Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices.
Here is a link to my Bridgerton Rose Cupcake recipe.
Hi, there! I’m loving this post. Thank you so much for including my Bridgerton inspired vanilla & raspberry cake recipe! 🙂
Hi there! I’m loving this post. Thank you so much for featuring my Bridgerton inspired vanilla & raspberry cake! 🙂