The Peninsula London's Classic Car Afternoon Tea combines the quintessentially British tradition of taking tea with the golden age of motor racing and design. For just two weeks, from 4 September until 15 September, automotive aficionados and petrol heads are invited to book a limited-edition Afternoon Tea which celebrates past and present winners of The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award. With sweet and savoury delicacies inspired by the past winners and finalists of this most elite of classic car Concours, this creative and impeccably-glamorous menu will be served in the presence of this year's winning vehicle, which will be on display in The Lobby of The Peninsula London for all to see.

Start your engines with stylish savouries followed by classic sandwiches
Delectable savouries are inspired by the design of the 1935 Duesenberg SJ Gurney Nutting, winner of The Peninsula Classics 2023 Best of the Best Award, including tomato gazpacho with burrata mousse, crab thermidor with Oscietra caviar, lobster salad with tarragon mayonnaise, and duck 'sausage roll' studded with dried fruits. Elegant, tricolour sandwiches are filled with smoked salmon and courgette, beef carpaccio with rocket, parmesan egg mayonnaise and dill-flecked cucumber and mint.

On your marques: dynamically-designed sweets
Alongside plain and raisin classic scones accompanied by clotted cream and a choice of strawberry and mint jam or lemon curd, are an array of delightfully-styled sweets. From zesty orange and chocolate 'Battenberg', which reflects the burnt orange and black glossiness of the winning Duesenberg, to the perfectly polished perfection an Earl-Grey infused blueberry and blackberry cake enrobed in sleek, white chocolate to commemorate the 1954 Ferrari 750Monza. A 1938 Delage Type D8-120 S Cabriolet is transformed as a caramel and banana eclair, and the sophisticated sweetness of peach and almond is crafted with vintage flair, in homage to the 1956 Jaguar D-Type Sports Racer. Make a final pit stop with a cooling ice cream bonbon, topped with its own micro-car.

Get set go: limited edition tea available until 15 September
• The Peninsula London's limited-edition Classic Car Afternoon Tea will speed off in two weeks.
• Available to book in The Lobby from 1.30pm to 7pm daily, from 4 to 15 September, £85 per person.
• Enhance the experience with a choice of British sparkling wines and Champagne from £10.
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• To book www.peninsula.com/london

Your onward journey: share The Peninsula's passion for automotive
Just off The Peninsula London Lobby, spy a rotating exhibit of original, vintage automobiles from the birthplace of British racing: Brooklands Motoring Museum. Take a 'hot air balloon ride' in a wicker-lined lift, to The Peninsula London's eighth-floor restaurant and bar, Brooklands by Claude Bosi, home to a fascinating collection of memorabilia and artefacts from the classic eras of British aviation and motorsport.

Notes to Editors

About The Peninsula London
Ideally situated in the heart of Belgravia, with views over Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London occupies one of the city's most prestigious addresses. The newly built hotel, impeccably designed to harmonise with surrounding heritage buildings is just moments away from the city's most iconic attractions, including Three Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, and Big Ben. Its 190 light-filled guest rooms and suites have been exquisitely designed by Peter Marino; its gathering spaces include several world-class restaurants and bars, including the two-Michelin-starred Brooklands by Claude Bosi and Cantonese fine-dining restaurant Canton Blue; the idyllic Peninsula Spa, and a luxury retail Arcade. The Peninsula, whose global brand has epitomised glamour and luxury for generations, has announced the eight finalists that will vie for its prestigious automotive honour, The Peninsula Classics 2023 Best of the Best Award. Hosted this year on 3 September 2024 at The Peninsula London, the awards programme celebrates the world's most exceptional classic cars. Co-founded in 2015, the exclusive accolade selects a winner from an elite group of vehicles that have won significant awards at the previous year's major concours events. The winning car will be displayed to the public in the Lobby for two weeks.

About The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best
The Best of the Best Award was co-founded in 2015 by The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie, Chairman of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (owner and operator of The Peninsula Hotels), along with William E. (Chip) Connor, Bruce Meyer and Christian Philippsen. The Award celebrates the fine engineering and design of classic cars built by internationally renowned manufacturers, selected from an exceptional short list of winners from the most exclusive concours. Judges for The Peninsula Classics 2023 Best of the Best Award include numerous automotive design luminaries, such as former Design Director for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars the late Ian Cameron, Ferrari Chief Design Director Flavio Manzoni, Mercedes-Benz Design Director Gorden Wagener, previous Chief of Design at BMW Chris Bangle, and venerable designers Fabio Filippini and Peter Brock. The judge panel also includes royal and celebrity motorsport enthusiasts such as HRH Prince Michael of Kent, His Highness Rana Manvendra Singh of Barwani, fashion icon Ralph Lauren, renowned architect Peter Marino, and acclaimed television host Jay Leno.

About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)
Incorporated in 1866 and listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (00045), HSH is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development and management of prestigious hotel, commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Peninsula London, The Peninsula Paris, The Peninsula Istanbul, The Peninsula Bangkok and The Peninsula Manila. The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John's Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.

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