About
Before Midnight – A Cinderella Tea Experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago at The Ritz-Carlton.
This experience gives families a Cinderella-themed occasion rather than a standard hotel tea, surrounding the food with storybook details and whimsical surprises. It particularly suits a parent-child celebration or fairytale fan, with a dedicated menu for children 12 and under and Palais des Thés tea, pastries, savory bites, scones, and Champagne for adults.
What to expect
Choose a seating between 11am and the final 3pm seating based on whether you want the tea to serve as lunch or an afternoon treat. Once at Torali, make the Cinderella details and surprises the focus while working through tea sandwiches, savory bites, pastries, and freshly baked scones. Families should reserve the $70 children’s menu for guests 12 and under, while adults receive Palais des Thés tea and a flute of Champagne with the $125 tea. If your party has seven or more guests, arrange the reservation through the Torali host stand.
Good to know
- Seatings are offered Saturdays and Sundays through Saturday, November 14, beginning at 11am, with the final seating at 3pm.
- Adult afternoon tea costs $125 per guest, excluding tax, gratuity, and fees.
- The children’s menu costs $70 for guests ages 12 and under, excluding tax, gratuity, and fees.
- Parties of seven or more must reserve through the Torali host stand.
Common questions
When are seatings available?
Seatings begin at 11am and continue through the final seating at 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays through November 14.
How much does the experience cost?
Adult tea costs $125, and the children’s menu costs $70; tax, gratuity, and fees are additional.
What is included with the adult tea?
The menu includes pastries, tea sandwiches, savory bites, freshly baked scones, Palais des Thés tea, and a flute of Champagne.
Is there a menu for children?
Yes. Guests ages 12 and under can order the $70 children’s afternoon tea menu.
Can a large group make a reservation?
Yes. Parties of seven or more must arrange their reservation through the Torali host stand.