Choc your socks off at this Wonka-inspired High Tea by Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast.
Choc your socks off at this Wonka-inspired High Tea by Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast.
Congratulations, you’ve found the Golden Ticket! Yep! Your childhood dreams have come true. You’ve been granted access to a chocolatey world of Wonka. And the wait was more than worth it. The Chocolate Factory High Tea at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast is every bit as indulgent as the tale you remember, but dare we say, takes things up a notch. Sorry, Willy. Here’s the tea.
Your door into the delicious and whimsical world of Wonka is open from 12 – 4pm daily until Saturday November 30, at the ever-so-elegant, Pearls Bar. The Chocolate Factory High Tea, in partnership with Koko Black (an Australian-made handcrafted premium chocolate), invites you into a realm of wonder and sweet adventures. Think three-tiered towers of delectable desserts, savoury goodies and refreshing beverages to perfectly complement each bite. Everything on the menu is as pleasing to your eyes as they are to your taste buds.
The beauty of Pearls Bar is that your first-class teatime with a side of sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and tropical palms. Prepare your pinkies for unlimited herbal teas and coffee, or a Plum Passion cocktail on arrival featuring Wolf Lane Davidson Plum Gin for that sweet taste of plum jam and stewed rhubarb. Wonka did put it so eloquently when he said candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker. Giggle juice aside, this heavenly high tea is made for adults and children alike, with kids ages 5-12 welcome!
Now for the nibbles and nosh! We may be joining our beloved antagonist, Augustus Gloop, for this part as we too lack self-control. And by the sound of these luxurious treats, now is not the time to start practising self-discipline. The sweets include Violet Blueberry Choux, Chocolate Cherry Popping Candy Dome, Koko Black Leatherwood Honeycomb Cheesecake with rose floss and white chocolate truffle, Candy Wonderland Macaron and a Golden Ticket Jam Wagon.
For the savoury bites, they’re serving up Smoked Salmon & Dill Cream Cheese Roll that is as smooth as it is satisfying and a Spring Vegetable & Goat Cheese Tart with dukkah spice. Then, there’s a Triple Cream Brie Cheese & Preserved Fig Chutney, because why settle for anything less than triple cream?
But wait, there’s more to nibble! Delight in the always faithful Chicken & Spiced Mayonnaise Sandwich and a Brioche topped with avocado, spiced green tomato chutney & watercress. Tea may be in the name, but these sandwiches sound like a headliner in our books.
Head to Pearls Bar for an unforgettable experience where imagination meets indulgence. Bookings are essential. The Chocolate Factory High Tea is $78 per adult and includes a Plum Passion cocktail and unlimited tea and coffee. Tickets are $38 per child (aged 5 – 12 years).
Where: Pearls Bar, 71 Sea World Drive, Main Beach
When: 12– 4pm daily from 1 September – 30 November, 2024.
Words by Chelsea Ipsen
STORY SPONSORED BY SHERATON GRAND MIRAGE RESORT GOLD COAST