AFTERNOON DELIGHT

As life in quarantine continues, we started looking for reasons to celebrate anything and everything. We found a sweet deal at EllaMia and decided we could definitely use this for a virtual date with our friends.

After a few months of staying inside, our interactions with others have had to become more creative and now with EllaMia we found a way to have a virtual tea-party with friends! Collectively, we decided to order our afternoon tea packages from EllaMia, at the Mondrian Doha, so we could enjoy the same delicious treats simultaneously over zoom, to give the feeling of being together.

Ever since EllaMia launched, it has been a firm favourite for beautiful afternoon teas and sweet treats, making it the obvious choice for our virtual event. The Taste to Go initiative has been a blessing for many, as we are not missing out on the wonderful food Mondrian has to offer. EllaMia delivery service was flawless, arriving exactly at 3pm for us to receive the order from the lobby. The lovely lady who delivered to us was taking all the precautions needed, with her gloves and mask, and greeted us with warmth and friendliness, showing that EllaMia’s hospitality extends much further than Mondrian’s doors.

Three of the iconic black and white EllaMia boxes held all the goods perfectly, no crushed cakes or flattened sandwiches, which can always be a fear with delivery! The bonus box contained a cookie and cupcake decorating kit that came with four cookies, four cupcakes, three different coloured buttercreams and a selection of toppings that can only be described as heavenly. It was a brilliant addition to the package, perfect for any occasion - be it on zoom with the girls or indeed something to enjoy with the kids!

The tea selection itself was extensive with the perfect amount of food for two. A handwritten note was a lovely addition to create a personalised feeling, as though you were dining in the hotel. Laying the table for our virtual tea party looked like a scene from Alice in Wonderland with creative colours and food styling from the chef. The selection of their carefully curated menu included; the classic egg & mayo burger in a black bun; simple yet mouthwatering. The twist to the standard cheese sandwich, where the cloudy soft green and orange bread was wrapped in cheese. The zesty salmon on the buttered crunchy bruschetta bread was beautifully prepared. It goes without saying; there was nothing left on the plate once we had finished.

The pastries, which are always a highlight of EllaMia, were a mix of sumptuous desserts we couldn’t keep away from. One-bite crusty strawberry tarts, decadently rich chocolate brownie and fresh lemon tarts added a whole new dimension to the experience, leaving you feeling perfectly satisfied.

When you speak about a complete package, EllaMia’s afternoon tea brings home the cake (or, in this instance, brings it home for us!). Mondrian Doha promises to deliver the same quality you would get at the hotel and we could not ask for more.

Afternoon Tea Box

TIMINGS: 12PM - 6 PM

PRICE: QR 150 (CAN BE SHARED BY 2 GUESTS)

COOKIE & CUPCAKE DECORATING KIT

TIMINGS: 12PM - 6 PM

PRICE: QR50 EACH

-FREE DELIVERYFor deliveries and further information, please call 4045 5999.

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