A delicious afternoon tea, prepared and served by Level 1 Catering and Hospitality students from New City College Hackney Campus, was enjoyed by guests from the Hackney Circle residents group.
Hosted in the college’s stylish training restaurant, OKN1, the afternoon tea showcased the students’ skills and received glowing praise from guests.
There was a spread of various sandwiches, pastries, cakes and salads as well as teas, coffees and soft drinks – all created and served by the students as part of their practical assessment. The event was complimentary for the invited guests and gave the students real-life restaurant experience.
One guest, Rowena Altheer, who attended with her husband David, said it was a five-star afternoon.
She said: “We had a very dainty but filling, well cooked and professionally presented afternoon tea at OKN1.
“The savoury and sweet pastry cases could not have been more perfect melt-in-the-mouth, the ‘vegetarian sausage roll’ veggie filling was delicious and the classic choice of dainty sandwiches and rolls were all generously filled.
“The young staff were efficient, polite and caring. We so enjoyed the experience and the surroundings, we will be back for lunch or dinner very soon!”