The Staff Canteen Christmas giveaway 2015 - day 1

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For the festive season, The Staff Canteen has rounded up a number of prizes to give away from big gifts to small. You name it we've got it. festiveWith the holiday season drawing near, The Langham, London has announced its Festive Afternoon Tea, inspired by the Nutcracker fable, for what many consider to be the most wonderful time of the year. Inspired by the dream like state of the Nutcracker protagonist, visitors to the Palm Court will be greeted by two ‘soldiers’ at the entrance, before embarking on a journey of indulgence within the heart of The Langham, London The Festive Tea celebrates elements of Christmas fables past, including the legendary story of the Nutcracker, with a Nutcracker Victoria sponge with cranberry and white balsamic pâte de fruit encapsulating the childlike wonder and celebratory spirit we all share during the festive period. Each accompanying pastry illustrates an additional facet of the Christmas story with a Cinnamon Christmas tree shortbread, a Mango and Passionfruit white chocolate Chantilly adorned with mini Christmas trees and a Pistachio and raspberry dome, sablé biscuit, decorated with mushrooms from a faraway kingdom.IMG_0232-Edit low res During the season of sharing and togetherness, the tradition of Afternoon Tea is the perfect setting to come together and mark the start of the holiday period. With five sittings and in the heart of London’s shopping centre, families and friends can embark on the much anticipated Christmas shopping preceded or followed by Afternoon Tea. The Festive Afternoon Tea is priced at £49 per person, £59 per person including a glass of N.V Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne and £64 per person including a glass of N.V Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne Rosé. Available throughout the day at 12.00, 13.30, 14.30, 16.00 and 17.30. We have a Festive Afternoon Tea for two up for grabs, the prize is available during the week except Friday, Saturday and Sunday and is ‘subject to availability’ – there are five available sittings: 12.00, 13.30, 14.30, 16.00 and 17.30 To be in with a chance of winning send your answer to the question below along with your name and contact details to [email protected] and include Christmas giveaway 2015 in the subject title. Question: What is the Festive Afternoon Tea inspired by? This competition will close at 4pm today and any entries after this time will not be counted. Winners will be notified the same day and the prize will be sent direct from suppliers. *Full terms and conditions here
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Editor 1st December 2015

The Staff Canteen Christmas giveaway 2015 - day 1