There was great excitement for the staff at the Essex Rose Tea House in Dedham when Their Majesties The King and Queen visited to meet the staff on Thursday 5th February. The event marked 25 years of Wilkin & Sons being at The Essex Rose and 140 years of jam making at Tiptree.
The King and Queen spoke to the staff from Dedham and Tiptree about life in the village, conservation on the farm and business challenges. A plaque commemorating the visit was unveiled by Their Majesties and can now be seen inside the Essex Rose.
A magnificent cake in the style of an antique history book, created by Tiptree Patisserie, was cut by The King and Queen.
"It was a true privilege for the bakers at Tiptree Patisserie to create this very special anniversary cake for Their Majesties. Inspired by the classic Victoria Sponge, the cake is made with generous layers of vanilla sponge, buttercream and Tiptree's signature Little Scarlet Strawberry Conserve, and is decorated with fondant icing, hand piping and edible flowers sourced from a farm in Norfolk," said Tyler Bennett, Business Development Manager.
