The sausage roll is just one of Tudor House's selection of warm pies, which they advertise as their speciality. The ladyfinger sandwiches, those silly one-bite wonders on white bread, leave more than a little to be desired. When done well, these aristocratic, grandma sandwiches combine an essentially frivolous filling with processed bread, creating a unique taste reeking of English refinery. The overuse of butter and droopy cucumbers cloud the crisp flavor that ladyfingers can possess. The salmon tastes a little too much like tuna and the tuna tastes suspiciously more like chicken.
Patrons also get a fine salad, but the fresh greens seem out of place with afternoon tea.
A dessert pastry is brought out after this plate is cleared. The almond tart, a pastry case filled with almond sponge and raspberry jam and topped with fondant icing, is saccharinely sweet and overly dry. The chocolate caramel shortbread, however, rewards the tastebuds with a buttery richness. All of the items can be ordered a la carte as well. This may be the best way to go when dining at Tudor House in order to create the most satisfying afternoon tea experience.