Roots of Chef Hiranya
Hilton Auckland’s Bellini Bar invites you to indulge in the Roots of Chef Hiranya Afternoon Tea, an exclusive experience curated by our talented Pastry Chef, Hiranya Ratnayake.
This afternoon tea beautifully blends the rich culinary traditions of Sri Lanka with the fresh, local flavours of New Zealand. Highlights include Mango Lamingtons, Date Fudge Slice with Dilmah Ceylon Breakfast Tea Cream—crafted with tea leaves from the exclusive Dilmah Jubilee Collection, available only at Hilton Auckland in all of New Zealand—Scones with Sweeten Cream and Pineapple Marmalade, Sri Lankan Black Pork Curry Bun, Coconut Roti with Spicy Prawns and Caramelised Onion, Sri Lankan-Style Jackfruit Crostini, and Lamb Roll with Mint Chutney, among many others.
Each handcrafted item tells a story, combining nostalgia and innovation, making every bite a journey of flavour.
Relax in the elegance of our Bellini Bar, sip on artisanal teas, and take in stunning sea views while enjoying this unique afternoon tea experience.
Thursday – Sunday
11.00am – 4.00pm
$70.00 per person
* Elevate your afternoon tea experience with a glass of Pommery Champagne for just an additional $15 per person
This afternoon tea has some spicy elements. Kindly advise if you prefer no spice or a vegetarian menu at the time of booking. Please note that due to the nature of our menu, we are unable to accommodate GF, DF, and vegan dietary restrictions. Thank you for your understanding.
Roots of Hiranya Ratnayake is available from 6 March to 1 June 2025.
Terms & Conditions
A credit card is required at time of booking, please note we do not otherwise charge anything to your card at the time of booking, only at the conclusion of your afternoon tea experience. Bookings must be made 24 hours in advance. If for some reason you are unable to make your high tea booking a charge of $50 per person applies for any cancellation, non arrival or partial attendance within 24 hours of the reservation.
Please note that we will hold your table for 15 minutes from the time of your booking. If you are running more than 15 minutes late on the day, please give us a call and we will do everything we can to accommodate you. Special pricing may apply during event days, surcharge applies for public holidays.