Independent charity Historic Royal Palaces has undertaken an extensive period of restoration at The Orangery, which has a rich history dating back to the 18th century. Initially commissioned by Queen Anne as an elaborate greenhouse for her orange trees, this building has been used as a party venue since her reign.

Situated in the grounds of Kensington Palace, The Orangery offers elegant lunch and indulgent afternoon tea menus, with signature dishes set to include Queen Victoria's renowned Victoria sponge and ‘The Orange’ with orange sorbet, citrus salad and chocolate soil.

The lunch menu showcases modern, seasonal British fare, featuring starters such as Wye Valley asparagus with pink grapefruit, pomegranate and London smoked salmon paired with capers and pickled shallot rings.

The main courses include Seared ChalkStream trout with cauliflower cream, samphire, mussels, & lemon thyme dressing and Palace pie a hearty blend of braised lamb shoulder and beef rib served with Somerset cheddar mash.

Karen Poynter, group chef at Company of Cooks, said: "Our commitment to sustainability is ingrained in every aspect of our operations at The Orangery. From reducing farm surplus with local growers to refusing airfreight for fresh produce, we prioritise our planet and our communities. With an exclusive reliance on only British meats and cheeses and adherence to the Good Fish Guide for responsible seafood sourcing, we are dedicated to making environmentally conscious choices.

"We take pride in sourcing ingredients from some of London's finest local artisan suppliers. By supporting local growers and producers, we not only ensure the highest quality ingredients for our dishes but also contribute to the sustainability of our local food ecosystem."

The Royal Afternoon Tea is a truly ‘regal indulgence’, with a selection of treats including Castle Farm lavender éclair; traditional scones served with Cornish clotted cream and blackcurrant preserve and pea, broad bean and tarragon quiche. Young guests will be offered the Children's Afternoon Tea featuring a variety of cakes, scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry preserve.