Upon entering our brownstone, guests are transported to an era of sublime elegance, reminiscent of the Halcyon days of old New York.
Five Course Royal Tea Service
Appetizer Course:
Our Lady Mendl’s Amuse Bouche, Selection Varies Seasonally
Second Course:
Tea Sandwiches
Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream Cheese on Pumpernickel
Cucumber with Mint Crème Fraiche on Brioche
Classic Egg Salad on Rye
Smoked Turkey & Cranberry on Seven Grain
Third Course:
Scones with Devonshire Clotted Cream & Preserves
Dessert Course:
Lady Mendl’s signature Cake with Raspberry Coulis
Fifth Course:
Assorted Cookies & Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Tea Service Includes:
Selection of Freshly Steeped Teas
Glass of Champagne per Guest
Pricing Begins at…
$55 per Person + 20% Service + 8.875% tax
Each private room seating is for three hours in length
Additional course options are available (see below)
Wine, Champagne and Champagne Cocktail Service is also available (see below)
Please call Shawn for further information, date and salon availability, to schedule
an appointment to see the Tea Salons and to reserve a seating
at 212-533-4466 or e-mail – InnatIrving@aol.com
We look forward to hosting your upcoming event.
Location
Nestled within a boutique hotel, The Inn at Irving Place, Lady Mendl’s is in the heart of Gramercy Park. Located between 17th and 18th streets at 56 Irving Place, only a small bronze plaque stating “Lady Mendl’s” marks our entrance.
Private Seatings are available in one of four (4) Tea Salons
Within The Inn at Irving Place, Lady Mendl’s encompasses four tea salons & all are available for private parties. In addition, each salon includes the use of our tea flowers, candles and other decorative elements.
The Marbury Salon – 10 person minimum, holds up to 16 guests
The Evelyn Nesbitt Salon – 15 person minimum, holds up to 24 guests
The Elsie de Wolfe Salon – 18 person minimum, holds up to 24 guests
Lady Mendl’s Salon – 30 person minimum, holds up to 50+ guests
Cibar Tea Lounge – 30 person minimum, holds up to 50+ guests (Buffet only) Monday thru Friday – Flexible seating times and the minimum guarantee based
on the private tea room being reserved (see above). Saturday and Sunday – Seatings at either 12:00pm or 4:30pm and the minimum
guarantee based on the private tea room being reserved (see above).
Lady Mendl’s Tea Salon
Royal Tea - Service Options
Lady Mendl's would like to inform guests of two distinct service options available for private parties. Lady Mendl's famous French style service is the more traditional and formal choice of the two, while the Tea Buffet option offers a more casual setting similar to a cocktail party. No matter which service you choose, your private party sitting is for three (3) full hours. For your benefit, the following outlines in detail the differences of the two service options.
French Service
• Upon arrival, there is a half hour for guests to meet, greet & mingle, during which our Champagne cocktail or wine service can be included upon request.
• Each guest is then seated as the five course tea service begins.
• Each course is served by our Wait-staff in orderly succession. Note: The Sandwich Course is served to your guests twice. (There is a choice of four sandwiches - Additional sandwiches can be added per the last page.)
• Four teas are passed throughout the five courses. They include Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Egyptian Chamomile and Before the Rain Jasmine (Green Tea). Each tea pot is regularly refilled by the Wait-staff.
• The five course French service lasts for approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.
• The remaining hour and fifteen minutes is usually reserved for gifts, presentations, and other activities.
Tea Buffet
• This service option includes the same elegant Lady Mendl's Royal Tea menu presented at a luxurious Buffet Serving Station.
• The Serving Station is generously replenished by our Wait-staff for approximately 90 minutes..
• Champagne Cocktails and additional beverage options are also available for the Tea Buffet upon request.
• With this option, you also have three full hours in an elegant but more casual private setting.
• After the Buffet, the remaining hour and a half is usually reserved for gifts, presentations, and other activities.
Additional Course Options
Tea Sandwiches:
$7.00 per person + tax and gratuity for each additional sandwich
*Indicates the 4 sandwiches normally served
- Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream Cheese on Pumpernickel*
- Cucumber with Mint Crème Fraiche on Brioche*
- Classic Egg Salad on Rye*
- Smoked Turkey and Cranberry on Seven Grain*
- Brie with Cranberry Chutney and Granny Smith Apple on Seven Grain
- Smoked Duck Breast on Crostini with Olive Oil and Garlic ($2 suppl. fee per person)
- Cinnamon Cream Cheese on Walnut Raisin Bread
- Duck Mousse Truffle Pate with Cornishons on sliced Baguette
- Curry Chicken on Pumpernickel
- Smoked Ham and Spicy Mustard on Seven Grain Bread
- Goat Cheese and Sundried Tomato on Seven Grain ($2 suppl. fee per person)
- Traditional Chicken Salad (choice of bread)
- Tuna Salad (choice of bread)
- Peanut Butter and Jelly on Brioche (not just for kids)
Salad Course (Served Prior to the Tea sandwiches)
$8.00 per person + tax and gratuity (Selection varies seasonally and options sent separately)
Soup Course (Served prior to the Tea Sandwiches)
$9.00 per person + tax and gratuity - (Pending the number of guests, an additional 30 minutes may be added to the tea seating with a soup course.)
- Butternut Squash Soup with Crème Fraiche and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Home-style Gazpacho Soup served cold with Cucumber, Tomato,
Mango, Red & Green Peppers and Cilantro
- Classic Split Pea Soup with Smoked Bacon (served hot or cold)
- Carrot and Orange Puree with Spicy Croutons (served hot or cold)
- Green Pea Puree with Fresh Mint and Crème Fraiche (served hot or Cold)
- Frothed Lobster Bisque with Toasted Croutons and Chive Mousse
($12.00 addtl. per person)
- Tuscan White Bean Soup with Pancetta Crisps
Beverage Options Also Available with Lady Mendl’s Royal Tea Service:
1. Champagne Cocktails – Created with our house Processo, we offer a wonderful mix of fruit
nectars and juices. $55 per bottle
They include: Orange (Mimosa), Peach (Belinni), Pomegranate, Mixed Berry, Mango, Guava and Goji Berry
2. House Red and White Wines starting at $40 per Bottle
Choices can include Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot, etc.
3. House Champagne (Prosecco, Italian Sparkling Wine) - $55 per Bottle
Additional Champagne choices such as Veuve Cliquot ($110), Nicolas Fuiellate ($90) and Vanzini Rosato Sparkling ($65) are also available and will result in a supplemental fee
4. Mixed Drinks and Martinis – In addition to basic mixed drinks such as a Screw
driver, Gin & Tonic and Scotch on the Rocks, other selections can include Bloody
Marys and Blackberry Cosmos. $12 - $14 per drink. If you wish to offer a full bar,
there is an additional bartender fee of $300.
(This service must be arranged in advance of your party.)
Passed Hors d’oeuvres options also available with Lady Mendl’s Royal Tea Service in the Cibar Tea Lounge and Garden: Samples listed below Hors d’oeuvres: $25.00 per person + tax + 20% gratuity (Choice of four, served for 30 min)
Caramelized Apple and Onion Tartlets
Mini Potato Latkes with Apple Sauce (or with Salmon Tartar, $5 suppl.)
Truffled Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tartlets
Coconut Shrimp with Lime Mayonnaise
Jumbo Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce (no tails)
Beef or Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Smoked Salmon & Chive Potato Crisp
Mini Maryland Crab-cakes with Avocado Cream ($5 suppl.)
Ruby Beet Star Filo & Goat Cheese
Chicken Quesadillas with Guacamole & Sour Cream
Fresh Tomato or Asparagus Quiche Tartlets
Filet of Beef on Crostini with Horseradish
Vegetable Spring Rolls with a Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce
Cherry Tomatoes stuffed with Herbed Goat Cheese
Sesame Seared Tuna on Wonton Crisp with Pickled Ginger ($5 suppl.)
Parking Options:
Local streets are metered (no meters on Sundays)
In addition, the following garages are in the neighborhood:
- 18th and 3rd (212) 473 9869
- 16th between Irving Place and Park Ave South (212) 473 9056
- Zeckendorf Garage - 15th between Irving Place and Park Ave South
(212) 677 2026
