Why did we create The Ideal Pastry™ to bring Afternoon Tea to people at home?
As a professional pastry chef I was responsible for producing Afternoon Tea at a five star Scottsdale resort. It was fun and challenging to create and serve the delicious pastries which make up the meal of Afternoon Tea. Our Scottsdale guests delighted in celebrating birthdays, gathering with friends or just using Afternoon Tea as an enjoyable experience to share with visiting friends and family.
I traveled to London, Paris and the French Riviera tasting and testing Afternoon Tea at the world’s finest hotels: The Ritz, Le Meurice, Four Seasons Hotel George V, Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo and many more, all to learn about creating the absolute best luxury Afternoon Tea experience. The inspiration was intoxicating. However, I realized that to truly provide an elevated Afternoon Tea experience in Scottsdale, I couldn’t be constrained by the limitations of a corporate kitchen or workforce.
Living in the Troon North area of Scottsdale I saw both locals and “snowbirds” with beautiful homes struggle to find ways to host their families and friends. People love Afternoon Tea! I created The Ideal Pastry so I can bring a luxurious Afternoon Tea and private chef experience to people at home in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley.
Get together with friends and family
Birthdays
Bridesmaid’s Luncheon
After Golf
Meet the Parents/Families
Multi-generational occasions
Just because you want a special treat
What type of event is perfect for Afternoon Tea?
Obsessed might be a better description. We love a reason to get out the fancy plates and Afternoon Tea is just the occasion. We love it so much, we are bringing the fine porcelain, Rosenthal fine china, in a perfect white pattern to match every decor. If you want to use your own china, know we appreciate fine dishware and will treat it as our own.
Afternoon Tea at home is a fine dining experience, regular everyday dishes will not do. Michelin Star restaurants use fine china, so do we. You can expect the best for our luxury tea service at home.
We love fine china!
Your Afternoon Tea from The Ideal Pastry will include an enjoyable range of high-end fine pastries served on fine porcelain prepared by a private chef. You’ll have freshly baked scones, accompanied by clotted cream and appropriate preserves, plus a selection of delicious finger sandwiches and savory bites. The experience concludes with a yummy selection of decadent bite-sized desserts and five-star pastries. We pair a hand-picked selection of teas and coffee to accommodate your menu. The children’s menu (ages 6 - 12) includes fantastically rich homemade hot chocolate with chef designed marshmallows. Currently we are offering our fall tea menu through November 21, 2025.
The holiday menu is coming soon and will be available November 22 - December 31, 2025!
Beginning in January we will have three menus to choose from: London, Paris and the Sonoran Desert.
What can I expect from an Afternoon Tea at Home with a private chef?
Custom bonbons are available for an additional charge!
Custom bonbons are available for an additional charge!