Queen of Tarts joins Whitespace

Recent Whitespace recruit, Angela Dolan, is not only an Online PR Specialist but she’s also on a mission to bring afternoon tea back to Edinburgh – with her own unique twist, of course.

Angela has pioneered the Queen of Tarts venture as a pop-up concept, allowing her to create a unique afternoon tea experience anywhere in the city. This time the venue was her own front room, beautifully decorated with hand-sewn tablecloths and heirloom crockery. The event was publicised on Facebook, Twitter and via word of mouth allowing members of the public to buy a ticket and enjoy tea, cake and sandwiches expertly served by Angela and her family.
The first event was held as part of a charity fundraiser for the Westerlea Centre and raised £180 for the Capability Scotland service.

Bookings have already been snapped up for the next pop-up tea on 26 June. "We might hold that one in Libby's garden," Angela says, "it's a good, accessible space and it's also where the chickens that laid the eggs used in our cakes and biscuits live."

Afternoon tea doesn’t get much better than that!

Read the Queen of Tarts feature in the Scotsman online and don’t forget to join the Queen of Tarts Facebook page or Twitter feed to find out about the next event.