- Index
- Cheesy Afternoon Tea
Cheesy Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea, Wensleydale style - this savoury afternoon tea puts cheese up front and centre, and gives a novel twist on the classic afternoon tea.
About Cheesy Afternoon Tea
If you love cheese, this is an afternoon tea with a difference for you. Served daily from 11am in Calvert’s Restaurant at Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre, the Cheesy Afternoon Tea is a must-try experience for food lovers visiting North Yorkshire.
Discover delicious ways to enjoy Wensleydale Creamery’s cheeses, served at £19 per person
Priced at £19 per person, this indulgent savoury‑led afternoon tea celebrates cheese in creative and comforting ways. Enjoy a generous spread including Wensleydale Creamery’s three‑cheese quiche, baked Yorkshire Wensleydale nestled in a lightly spiced tomato ragout with a drizzle of hot honey, and a toasted Wensleydale and Red Leicester cheese scone topped with their rich, signature rarebit. Everything is served with fresh salad garnish, chunky chips and Raydale Preserves tomato and chilli chutney for the perfect balance of flavours.
A selection of Yorkshire-style classic desserts included
Sweet treats follow, Yorkshire‑style of course. Look forward to Cockett’s Bakery fruit cake served with classic Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese, alongside a Yorkshire Wensleydale & Ginger Cheese cheesecake – a fitting finale that showcases the versatility of this much‑loved local cheese. Your afternoon tea is completed with Yorkshire tea or filter coffee, served with Wensleydale milk for an authentic finishing touch.
You can arrive on the day, but pre-book if you can
Whether you’re exploring the Yorkshire Dales, planning a relaxed lunch stop, or looking for a unique foodie experience, Calvert’s Cheesy Afternoon Tea offers a true taste of North Yorkshire. Pre‑booking is recommended, as this popular experience fills up quickly – the perfect reason to plan your visit to Wensleydale Creamery today.
Opening hours
-
Monday
11:00 - 16:00
-
Tuesday
11:00 - 16:00
-
Wednesday
11:00 - 16:00
-
Thursday
11:00 - 16:00
-
Friday
11:00 - 16:00
-
Saturday
11:00 - 16:00
-
Sunday
11:00 - 16:00
Sustainability Criteria
Nearby businesses
Wensleydale Creamery
Set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales you’ll find our Wensleydale… Set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales you’ll find our Wensleydale Creamery, home of our famous creamy, crumbly Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese and our…
Chapel Gallery
Contemporary art gallery in a converted chapel at the heart of… Contemporary art gallery in a converted chapel at the heart of Wensleydale. Offering originals & prints from local artists, beautiful crafts,…
Chapel Gallery Bunkhouse
Set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park right on the path of… Set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park right on the path of the Pennine Way & the Herriot Way, and in close proximity to the Dales Way…
Fells View Barn
Escape to an cosy retreat in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Escape to an cosy retreat in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.