sketch is one of the most notorious and well-known afternoon tea establishments here in London, and the beautiful Gallery space makes the perfect location for tea and cakes. Sketch is the brain child of Mourad Mozouz and Pierre Gagnaire. As a destination for food, music and art over two expansive floors, sketch is a must-visit for any Londoner.
From start to finish sketch is an all encompassing event. The subtle sign, polite doorman and upside-down dog on the outside give very little away about the delights inside. sketch has a variety of spaces that serve food throughout the day including The Gallery, which is decked out in the style of a 1930s tea room. Pink walls, pink chairs and delicate rose gold detailing give an air of luxury without feeling forced. In opposition the staff run around in boiler suits and Converse, which helps keep things relaxed.
We kicked off with a glass of English Sparkling Wine and a Raspberry Bellini. Only problem (depending on your point of view) was that the price of the wine wasn't detailed on the Afternoon Tea page and it turns out one glass was £21! The shock when I got the bill was REAL. The wine was lovely and my Mum's stunning Raspberry Bellini was very sweet but with a sour finish. The rest of the afternoon we enjoyed Silver Needle tea, which has a delicate, soft flavour that can be a little bland but I love it!
Once again, sketch were really accommodating to my needs. They offer a nut-free menu which ensures that I could enjoy everything on my plate without avoiding particular sweet treats. For sandwiches, I enjoyed double servings of salmon with cream cheese and salmon roe; grilled aubergine with cucumber and ricotta; and the warmed mozzarella with nut-free pesto. I wasn't much of a fan of the egg with caviar sandwich, and Mum really enjoyed the Coronation chicken filling.
For sweets, I absolutely LOVED the white peach mousse with fresh peach topping which was served in a mini shot glass. I found my roasted pear cake warming and comforting with plenty of cinnamon, but the soya chocolate cake with chocolate mousse was actually quite dry which was sad. My Mum enjoyed s beautifully light cheesecake with a mousse and meringue topping, a croque with a vanilla cream and a plum tart with her favourite being the marshmallow twist on the top of the tower.
My scones were also absolutely delicious. Served warm with plenty of cream and jam, I managed to eat one before submitting to my fullness. I don't think I could have eaten another tiny piece so I enjoyed my scones for breakfast the next day - try it, it's a must! My blueberry doughnut with its vibrant purple topping was also lovely and not too sweet, which was surprising for a doughnut.
Thank you sketch for hosting this review.
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