Afternoon tea at The Waiting Room has always been a decadent affair; so High Tea Society could not resist the invitation to attend the launch of their new afternoon tea menu, which has been meticulously designed by Executive Pastry Chef, Roberto Molleman.

So what makes the Stamford Plaza Hotel stand out from the crowd? The way chef Ketan Seth crafts the multi-cultural demographics of Melbourne into his signature recipes.

Kerrie Hess best known for her illustrations for Kate Spade, Chanel and Vogue – was behind the art which inspired the three tiered offerings of fluffy scones, delicate ribbon sandwiches and bespoke petit fours.