Afternoon Tea at Maison Francois
Enjoy a stroll through St James's Food Fair followed by a French-inspired afternoon tea at Maison Francois.
A classic British ritual reimagined à la Maison François, Mayfair’s best destination for Afternoon Tea. Experience timeless British tradition combined with French finesse.
Begin your afternoon at St James's Food Fair hosted at St James's Market; a one day only food fair. Stroll through the market at your leisure, discover brands at the vanguard of sustainability, interactive workshops and much more.
Then settle in at Maison Francois, a short 5 minute walk up the road. Indulge in towers of handcrafted gâteaux from master pâtissiers, inspired by the famous Maison François dessert trolley. Enjoy specially curated for this event only pull-apart babkas with cream, jam, and chocolate, delicate finger sandwiches, designed by Chef Partner Matthew Ryle, served alongside a refined selection of artisanal teas from Good & Proper Tea.
Afternoon Tea begins with a welcome drink, a selection of Postcard teas, including Taiwanese Green Oolong and Summer Darjeeling, or coffee from Origin. Then to follow, arriving at the table on bespoke metal stands, will be layers of house-made sandwiches, cakes, pastries and more, all served with our signature French elegance, style and hospitality.
Ticket price: £35 per person
Ticket price includes: Welcome drink, selection of specially created babkas with cream, jam, and chocolate, delicate finger sandwiches, cakes, served alongside a refined selection of artisanal teas from Good & Proper Tea.
Location: Maison Francois, 34 Duke Street St James's, London SW1Y 6DF
Date: Saturday 16 May 2026
Time: Afternoon tea will be served at 3pm. St James's Food Fair will be open from 12pm.
Please note: Maison Francois, can cater for gluten free and vegetarian diets. However, they are currently not able to cater for dairy free, nut free or vegan diets.
About Maison Francois
Maison François serves refined French brasserie cuisine rooted in classic technique and seasonal produce. The kitchen is led by executive chef Matthew Ryle and culinary director François O’Neill, whose menus celebrate traditional dishes, executed with precision, elegance, and a modern London sensibility.
