On Saturday, May 6, the coronation of Charles III and his wife Camilla will take place at Westminster Abbey in London. The Anvil Pub & Grill is getting in on the festivities with a King’s Coronation Day High Tea that afternoon from 1-3 p.m. Chef and director of culinary Sedesh Boodram is preparing a menu filled with traditional English bites that are often associated with high tea, such as delectable sandwiches and scones.
“King Charles’ coronation is the first that many will have experienced in their lifetimes,” says Boodram. “I’m excited to offer an authentic English tea experience for our guests and hope they feel like they are a part of the festivities in London for a few hours.”
Menu highlights include:
Smoked salmon with cucumbers, cream cheese and dill on rye
English pea hummus and radish crostini
Ham and cheese with onions on biscuit
Coronation chicken salad on white bread
Fried fish on brioche buns
Among the dessert highlights are:
Scones and muffins with jam
Macaroons and assorted tartlets
Victoria cake, cookies and truffles
The Anvil’s King Coronation Day High Tea costs $60 per person, and seating is limited. Please call 205-637-7100 or email info@theanvilpub.com for reservations.
About The Anvil Pub & Grill
The Anvil Pub & Grill, located at The Village at Lee Branch in Birmingham, Alabama, is an upscale modern pub with a British soul serving seasonal fare with a global twist. The kitchen is helmed by director of culinary Sedesh Boodram and chef de cuisine Trenton Tisdale. They use ingredients from local farms to bring a big-city spin and refined approach to traditional pub fare. The Anvil is open Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed on Monday. For more information, please visit theanvilpub.com.