Amy Bennett 
Vintage China, tiny sandwiches, delicious cakes, and lashing of tea, what is not to love about a traditional Afternoon Tea? Here at Virginia Hayward, we love the quintessential tradition. It’s so easy to host the perfect Afternoon Tea party at home, with a little preparation and some key accessories, you’ll soon be recreating the famous … Read more
Beer and food pairing You may be used to seeing wine and food guides, but pairing beer with food is becoming increasingly popular, and is much simpler than wine pairing, in part due to there being fewer rules. Beers have a vast range of flavours, so they are very versatile. The popularity of movements such … Read more
It’s National Wine and Cheese Day on 25th July, but we don’t need an excuse to celebrate. We adore fine wines and delicious cheeses all year round, and our experts select the finest pairings for our luxury hampers. There is nothing quite like settling down for an evening with friends, to enjoy a cheese board, … Read more
Cocktails come and go but the classic flavours never go out of style and rhubarb gin is one of those drinks that is just perfect for long summer nights, but equally enjoyable at Christmas parties with some ginger thrown in for added spice. It’s not a tricky recipe and once you have your basic homemade … Read more
Why not serve up the perfect summer get-together and host a Wimbledon-themed picnic gathering to watch the big matches at home with friends and family. We have put together some tennis picnic ideas for you to recreate Murray Mound at home, or if the weather doesn’t hold, you can simply set up centre court inside. … Read more
