Treat Mum To One Of Auckland’s Best High Teas This Mother’s Day

We already know Ostro for its spectacular harbor views and sleek modern feel so it’s not surprising high tea gets a makeover here. Running every Sunday from 12pm to 3pm, reservations are essential to get a taste of Josh Emmett’s high tea reimagined. But don’t worry, you’ll still get a delicious array of savoury and sweet delicacies you know high tea for. The current menu boasts a mix of seasonal and local cuisine repackaged in traditional high tea format. Caviar, brioche, cured salmon, vanilla scones and strawberry tarts, creating the perfect balance between traditional and uniquely Kiwi.

They additionally have vegetarian and glutenf-free menus on offer. It’s $65 per person with Nobel Savage tea or really make it a Mother’s Day to remember and splash out to enjoy your High Tea with a glass of Veuve Cliquot.

While you may primarily know the Cordis as a 5-star hotel, we can promise you that the high tea here is of similar star quality. Undoubtedly one of the more special occasion spots on this list, high tea is served in The Chandelier Lounge, with glittering lights, beautiful flowers, and attentive service to set the scene. This Mother’s Day, Cordis is showcasing their Autumn menu with delights such as carrot panna cotta with goat cheese crumble, classic salmon gravlax, truffle brie tartlet, delicate finger sandwiches, brûlée mousse cacao nib sponge, and their famous scones.

This Mother’s Day weekend, the Saturday sitting includes a glass of sparkling wine, and the Sunday session includes a champagne cocktail, a flower and a bar of chocolate per mum. Cordis also happily provides an all vegan high tea to match their original high tea menu, arriving just as delicious and beautifully presented. Mother’s Day weekend High Teas range from $48 to $135.

A true step back in time –The Hotel DeBrett high tea brings a little glamour of the 1920s to your high tea experience. A little bit sophisticated, and a whole lot of fun – the dress code here is Flappers and Dappers – perfect for the mums who like to get a little wild. But don’t stress if you don’t have anything on hand, for just $15 on arrival you’ll be decked out with just the accessories you need. Begin your experience with a “Bees Knees” cocktail, a mouth-watering blend of gin and honey to get you started. Devilled eggs, prawn cocktails, and cucumber & cream cheese sandwiches have you covered on the savoury side, while the naughty gin & tonic cupcakes, lemonade scones, and lamingtons will make even the sweetest tooth sing with joy.

Making it boozy with Debretts’ cocktail list, or stick to their wide range of herbal teas for $55 each. PS. Each high tea is prepared to order, so Hotel DeBrett is more than happy to cater to your dietary requirements.

Great views, great food, and great company is all mum wants this Mother’s Day – let Harbourside take care of all the details. Harbourside’s Deluxe High Tea is made with the girls in mind; think catching up on life over Cured Salmon & Avocado Tarts, Truffle, Beef & Cheddar Pithivier, Blue Cheese & Fig Tartine, Raspberry Macaron, Yuzu Cake, and two types of scones. You’ll also be treated to a flute of GH Mumm, as well as coffee and tea throughout your seating. All in all, it’s the perfect package with the perfect setting to make mum feel extra appreciated this May.

Bookings are essential, especially on the busiest dining day of the year, with seats going for $70pp.