‘Flower Fairies’ Afternoon Tea Launches in Penguin Ventures Collab

The “Flower Fairies” are set to come to life through a botanically inspired afternoon tea at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London.

The Afternoon Tea is developed under license from Penguin Ventures, on behalf of Frederick Warne & Co. (publisher and brand owner of the “Flower Fairies”). Taking inspiration from the Penguin Ventures archive of 170 original illustrations by Cicely Mary Barker for her “Flower Fairies” books, the magic of the Flower Fairies will unfold through five pastries and an amuse bouche created by Anthony Hurst, head pastry chef, W Marriott Grosvenor House London.

“We are thrilled to be partnering once again with Grosvenor House London with a brand-new afternoon tea offering inspired by the ‘Flower Fairies,’” says Thomas Merrington, creative director, Penguin Ventures. “The Grosvenor team have really excelled themselves in creating something truly spectacular by transforming the works of Cicely Mary Barker into three-dimensional form with these delicious and intricate pastries.”

“We are delighted to continue our partnership with Penguin Ventures and bring the ‘Flower Fairies’ to life at Grosvenor House through an Afternoon Tea, which is inspired by the collection of 170 original drawings by Cicely Mary Barker and pays homage to the enchanting world of fairies and folklore she created over 100 years ago,” says Stuart Bowery, general manager, JW Marriott Grosvenor House London.