Cauldrons and clotted cream at The Esplanade in Newquay

There’s a cauldron of lime jelly waiting at The Esplanade in Newquay. And a view of Fistral Beach to go with it.

The hotel is serving a Spook-tacular Afternoon Tea by the Sea through the Halloween season, pairing seasonal sweet treats with the afternoon tea classics. That means freshly made finger sandwiches, warm scones with Cornish clotted cream and jam, and unlimited tea or coffee, all served overlooking Fistral.

Children get a dedicated menu of their own, with Halloween-themed cakes and sweet surprises, so it’s pitched as a half-term treat for families, friends and grandparents alike.

What’s on the adult menu

The adult afternoon tea is £22.50 a head. Here’s what arrives on the stand:

• Lime jelly cauldron
• Dark chocolate “wicked” macaron
• Pecan and spiced pumpkin cheesecake
• Homemade scone with clotted cream and strawberry jam
• Cheese and chive, ham and mustard mayonnaise, and cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches
• Game sausage and onion marmalade roll

A menu for little monsters

The children’s version comes in at £12.50 and keeps the cauldron, then heads somewhere sweeter:

• Lime jelly cauldron
• Spooky lemon meringue tart
• White chocolate and pineapple ghoul
• Homemade scone with clotted cream and strawberry jam
• Ham, cheese and jam sandwiches

How long it’s on

The Spook-tacular Afternoon Tea is available until Monday 2 November, which takes it through the October half term (26 to 30 October for most Cornwall schools).

Prices are £22.50 for adults and £12.50 for children. More details are on The Esplanade’s website.