Last Autumn we pledged to raise £10,000 to help the new Macmillan Cancer Unit at Lister Hospital, Stevenage. Through a combination of events, raffles, our coffee morning and gratuities, we were able to donate the first £5,000 at the end of November. With only three and a half months of 2014 to raise the remaining £5,000, we had a challenge on our hands. Through your wonderful generosity and your continued support on our recent cycling event, we reached our goal with just days to spare. Last week Sarah and Nigel were privileged to attend a preview of the new unit, and see the unveiling of the plaques dedicated to fundraisers (see the picture above). Head chemotherapy nurse, Mark Jones, gave a humbling speech thanking everyone from the bottom of his heart for making their dreams into a reality. We want to pass his heartfelt thanks on to you all, you cannot imagine how proud we are to have been involved in this project, and how proud we are of you all for making it happen.

Together, we’ve proved that a small business can make such a positive contribution to the local community. We’re already dreaming up our next fundraising challenge…

Warmest wishes from Sarah and all at Brewery Tea Room

The whole team here at Brewery Tea Room is bubbling over with excitement. This week we received the fantastic news that we have been shortlisted for the prestigious “My Country Business” awards 2014, presented by Country Homes & Interiors magazine. We are honoured and humbled to have been selected from more than a hundred high quality entries. The final stage of judging will take place on Tuesday 3rd June and with just four other businesses in the running, we are in with a real chance of winning the award. Whatever the result we are so happy to have got this far and hope you will follow our progress in these final stages. We would like to thank all of you, who support and make the Tea Room the fantastic success that it is today.

As you know we took part in a charity cycle ride on Sunday to raise money for the Macmillan Cancer Centre at Lister hospital. The sun was shining all day and Team Brewery were in high spirits. The ride took us from Knebworth house through Watton-at-stone then looped up through Ardely bringing us back past the Tea Room (if only we’d been able to stop for tea!). Thanks to your support and very generous donations, we’re really pleased to announce that the event helped us raise a further £790 towards our £10,000 target and we hope that very soon we will have a very exciting announcement. Thank you very much to all our lovely customers and friends for supporting us in our charity commitments.

As our 12 month fundraising challenge draws to a close , we have just a few weeks left to reach £10,000 for the Macmillan Cancer Centre at Lister Hospital, Stevenage. Team Brewery Tea Room are participating in one big final push to help us reach our target, tomorrow’s charity bike ride starting at Knebworth House.  With thanks to all our generous customers and friends who are supporting us in this challenge. It’s not too late to sponsor us on http://www.justgiving.com/Brewery-Tea-Room-Hertfordshire-50-25  We will keep you posted with pictures from the day  🚲 keep up to date on our Facebook page. We hope to have a big Macmillan Charity announcement very soon. Wish us luck!

We will be closed on Good Friday and Saturday for the Easter weekend. Wishing you all the best for the holiday and look forward to welcoming you again soon!

This year, for the first time, we will be opening for Valentine’s Day. To celebrate this we will be offering Champagne High Tea from Tuesday 11th until Friday 14th February. Why not come and let us spoil you and your loved one with freshly-made finger sandwiches, miniature cakes, warm home-made scones with jam and clotted cream and, of course, your choice of loose leaf tea served with a pretty china teacup, all accompanied by a sparkling glass of champagne.

Valentine’s Champagne High Tea is by reservation and we are already taking bookings so call us on 01438 861930 to treat your loved one to a delightfully English Valentine’s experience. We will be offering Champagne High Tea all week. We also cater for special diets, so please call us with any enquiries.

We are re-opening on Tuesday 11th February after our winter break and are really looking forward to welcoming you to Brewery Tea Room.

We’re welcoming the new season with fresh springtime recipes being perfected in the kitchen as we speak. The delicious favourites will be back, of course; our towering Victoria sponges, the warm fruit scones and our array of tasty tray-bakes. We are also working on our lunch menu to bring to you new tastes for the new season, don’t worry though, the super seeded paninis are here to stay and there will be an even more tasty selection of hearty home-made soups.

The gift shop is brimming with beautiful new goodies to wash away the winter blues, and as we will be opening over Valentines Day for the first time, why not come and treat your special someone to something special? Check back soon for our exciting Valentines announcement…

We re-open on Tuesday 11th February and can’t wait to welcome you once again.

Dear Friends,

We are now closed for our annual winter break. We would like to thank you all for your amazing support, we have really enjoyed welcoming all our customers and friends into the Tea Room this year and we are so proud to announce that you have helped us to raise an fantastic £7,416.50 towards our £10,000 target for the new Macmillan Cancer Unit at Lister Hospital. This was achieved through your unbelievable generosity and kindness at our charity events and throughout the year, we are so proud and grateful to all of you – thank you!

We will be closed throughout January and will re-open on Tuesday 11th February ready for the new season.

We wish you all a very merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you again in the new season.

With love from Sarah and all at Brewery Tea Room x

Dear Friends,

Saturday 21st December will be our final day before the winter break. The Tea Room is looking very festive and cosy and we have a whole range of Winter treats on the menu, from Christmas Picnic Pie to Yule Log; Brie and Cranberry Panini to the most delicious mince pies we have ever tasted. We would love you to visit us before the winter break and advise you to telephone if you would like us to reserve a table for you. We will be open as normal on Saturday 21st December then will close our doors for the winter break, re-opening on Tuesday 11th February (weather permitting) for the new season.

2013 has been a fantastic year at Brewery Tea Room, we have met brand new customers and friends as well as welcoming our regular faces. You have all been so generous in helping us support our chosen charities and together we have raised well over £5,000 towards our £10,000 target for the new Cancer Unit at Lister Hospital. There will be an exciting charity announcement during the winter break, so watch this space!

Warmest wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy new year,

Sarah and all at Brewery Tea Room x

Many of you have asked us to host a repeat late night shopping evening, so we are inviting you to join us for a glass of festive cheer, on Wednesday 4th December from 9.30 am until 9pm.

We are constantly replenishing our winter grotto with gorgeous Christmas gifts, seasonal home ware and beautiful decorations. Candlelight, carols and complimentary spiced mulled wine will welcome you into the evening.

There will also be an opportunity to support our on-going charity work by purchasing Christmas Raffle Tickets, helping to raise funds for the new Macmillan Cancer Unit at The Lister Hospital, Stevenage. The first £5.000.00 has already been raised and presented to Macmillan Cancer Support, thanks to your kindness

We look forward to welcoming you into our Christmas Wonderland.

Festive wishes,
Sarah and all at Brewery Tea Room x