History of Afternoon Tea
From the drawing rooms of Victorian society to the beautiful settings of our hotels, uncover the history of Afternoon Tea ahead of Afternoon Tea Week.
South African winter warmer recipes
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate winter comfort food with these recipes as the weather turns colder in South Africa.
Introducing PaulaPastry: Pâtissier & chocolate
Discover more about Ashford Castle’s exciting new pâtissier & chocolate counter concept, PaulaPastry, located at Mrs Tea's Boutique & Bakery.
What’s growing in our Kitchen Gardens
With the new lease of life brought forth by spring, our Head Gardener, Robin, unveils what’s growing in our Kitchen Gardens this year.
Introducing our partnership with Maison Margaux
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership at The Milestone Hotel & Residences with the luxury tableware brand, Maison Margaux.
Unveiling Ashford Castle’s 2023 Easter egg
Paula Stakelum, Global Director of Chocolate & Patisserie for Red Carnation Hotels, pays homage to the rare red squirrel her 2023 Easter egg design.
Bea Tollman's broccoli coleslaw
Recreate this classic yet delicious side from the comfort of your own home.
Winter warming recipes: Chicken Noodle Soup
As the colder months dawn upon us, indulge in a delicious, comforting classic - chicken noodle soup.
An interview with Executive Chef, Ben Kelliher
Uncover the inspiration behind the classic yet innovative dishes at The English Grill with Executive Chef, Ben Kelliher.
The famous Egerton Martini
Renowned as one of the best martini bars in London, Head Barman Sahbi Zguider spills the secrets on the exquisite Egerton martini.
The story of the Red Carnation Red Velvet Cake
Our Director of Chocolate and Pâtisserie, Paula Stakelum, uncovers the beautiful story behind our beloved Red Velvet Cake.
Our sommeliers' favourite wines for 4th July
Discover our sommeliers' top wine recommendations to share with friends and loved ones this 4th of July.