Full High Tea Experience

Name: Full High Tea Experience
Rating: 4.95 (22 reviews)

$65.00

Searching for the most unique Christchurch high tea? Escape the ordinary with a lunch experience that blends world-class pastry techniques with a vibrant global heritage.

At Dhi Ferrari, we have reimagined the traditional afternoon tea. We have moved away from standard scone and jam services to offer a sophisticated fusion of French artistry, Italian elegance, and Brazilian soul. Every element of this experience is hand-crafted on-site by our expert pastry chefs, ensuring a level of quality that is unmatched in the city.

A Three-Part Culinary Journey

The Savoury Selection

Your Christchurch high tea begins with a range of sophisticated savoury bites. We take inspiration from the bold flavours of Brazil and the refined traditions of Europe. Expect items such as authentic Pão de Queijo with a gourmet twist and technical French-inspired tarts, all prepared fresh for your arrival.

The Signature Patisserie

As the centerpiece of the afternoon, you will be served a collection of our most celebrated desserts reimagined for our high tea seating, including many unique items we don't offer anywhere else. These are the same high-aesthetic creations that have made our patisserie a Christchurch favorite. We use premium real chocolate and seasonal local fruits to create petit-fours that represent the pinnacle of our craft.

Specialty Beverages

Enjoy bottomless tea from our premium Zealong tea range throughout your sitting (included), or order from our luxury drink menu (add-on). Whether you prefer a specialty-grade coffee, a fragrant tea, or one of our signature Brazilian-inspired cold drinks, each beverage is prepared with the same relentless attention to detail as our cakes.

Experience Details

Price: $65.00 per person.
Location: Our boutique patisserie and cafe in Christchurch.
Duration: Designed for a relaxed 90 to 120-minute lunch.
Booking Policy: Because every menu item is prepared strictly to order, bookings are essential and must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
Allergens: Soy, Almonds, Nuts, Eggs, Dairy. When booking you can select gluten free, but please note our kitchen produces shared items so we cannot accommodate anyone with a severe gluten allergy.
Dietary Preference: When booking you can select Vegetarian, though note we use gelatine in our desserts derived from bovine (pork-free).

Why Choose Dhi Ferrari?

We believe a Christchurch high tea should be more than just a meal; it should be a story. Our fusion approach allows you to travel the world through flavour while enjoying the intimate, boutique atmosphere of our local shop. It is the perfect choice for birthday celebrations, baby showers, or a sophisticated afternoon catch-up with friends.

Secure your table now and experience the art of the modern high tea.

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Every High Tea includes

Savoury Bites

A selection of mini-savoury items with a South American & French Twist

Sweet Petit Four

Miniature versions of some of our most popular desserts as well as specially made items.

Premium Zealong Tea

Bottomless tea from the only tea grown in New Zealand - Premium, Organic & Delicious.

A relaxed atmosphere

No stuffy waiters or fancy dress required, though you're welcome to dress up.

High Tea, Reimagined for the Adventurous

Most high teas are traditional; ours is an adventure. Join Chef Dhi Ferrari for a Hand-Crafted fusion of global flavours you won't find anywhere else. Our Fusion High Tea is the only experience in Christchurch that blends the technical precision of French pastry, the bold heart of Brazilian flavours, and the timeless tradition of Italian sweets.

Bottomless Premium Zealong Tea

Enjoy bottomless tea from our premium organic loose leaf tea range from Zealong. The only tea plantation in New Zealand, real tea and botanicals, no flavourings.

A Symphony of Savouries

Signature Brazilian cheese bread with an assortment of savoury items ever changing.

The Grand Finale

A curated selection of world-class desserts, made with real chocolate and seasonal flavours - unique to our High Tea.

High Tea Menu

To ensure the highest quality and showcase the freshest seasonal ingredients, our pastry chefs frequently evolve our offerings. The menu below is a sample of our current High Tea experience, with specific items subject to refined seasonal changes.

While we can omit items for dietary requirements, we unfortunately cannot create bespoke items for diners based on dietary preferences or requirements.

Zealong Tea

Pure Tea

Green
A silky liquor with rich floral notes, a hint of toasted chestnuts, and a subtle sweet finish.

Aromatic Oolong
Smooth and highly floral with a naturally sweet, lingering aroma.

Black
A full-bodied deep-amber liquor with a sweet honeyed undertone and a silky smooth finish.

Tea Blends

Chai (black)
A warming and traditional spiced blend with black tea featuring rich cinnamon, cardamom, and clove.

Zealong's Own Grey (black)
A fragrant, floral take on a classic, delicately layered with black tea, rose, lavender, jasmine, lemon, and mint.

Lady Gatsby (green)
An elegant, vibrant Zealong green tea blend with rose petal, manuka and the sweetness of cinnamon.

Fire & Ice (black)
Zealong black tea, ginger and manuka bring warmth and spice while spearmint and peppermint offer fresh complexities.

Green Heart (oolong)
Zealong aromatic oolong infused with zesty lemongrass and mellow jasmine buds.

Caffeine Free

Lemon Ginger Rooibos
An uplifting and soothing blend of earthy rooibos, spicy ginger, and bright lemon myrtle.

Chamomile & Lavender
A deeply calming and aromatic infusion of whole chamomile flowers and sweet lavender.

Savoury

Warm Brazilian Cheese Bread, naturally gluten free made with cassava flour, accompanied by butter and sweet guava jam

Traditional Brazilian Croquettes in two distinct flavours: savoury chicken and rich cheese. For vegetarian diners cheese only

Caldo Verde: Brazilian potato soup with kale and bacon crumble

Savoury Gateau: Sundried tomato, basil, whipped cream cheese and pesto

Croissant: Prosciutto, gruyere and fig jam

Sweet

Tronco: Spiced dark chocolate panna cotta with hazelnut crumble and edible moss

Emerald: Pistachio ganache, orange and pistachio cake and dulce de leche sauce

S'more: Chocolate biscuit, dark chocolate ganache and our famous marshmallow

The Pear: Frangipane tart with spiced poached pear

Mocha: Chocolate shortcrust, chocolate and coffee ganache, coffee, chantilly

Traditional Brigadeiro: A rich Brazilian chocolate caramel truffle

Customers praised this exceptional experience as "outstanding and out of this world" with beautiful presentation and unique Brazilian-inspired cuisine. Reviews highlighted excellent service, generous portions, and attention to detail. The NZ-grown teas received special mention. Diners recommend arriving hungry and noted takeaway boxes available.

The food was simply outstanding and out of this world.
Beautiful food, amazing flavours. Very generous amount of food.
The food was incredible, the staff were lovely!

5 stars: 21 (95%)
4 stars: 1 (5%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

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Vegetarian Diners

What a fantastic high tea, the service, food and attention to detail were all excellent. We will definitely be coming back!

Diners

I took my mum here for an early mothers day. It did not disappoint. Both service and food was amazing. A unique but casual experience. Tea variety and presentation was beautiful. Go with an empty stomach. Take away boxes are available which was handy.

Diners

My favourite Mother’s Day high tea experience in Christchurch ever, lovely vibe and elegant selection on the menu. Both savoury and sweet items were delicious, the dessert with the white flower was so beautiful, me and my mum had a perfect time. Amazing customer service.

The high tea experience at Dhi Ferrari is out of the box. This is not a traditional high tea but a personal interpretation with a Brazilian touch (who would have thought South American context with a high tea). The food was simply outstanding and out of this world. We have done high teas around the globe and could be high tea snobs, and we put this in the shared top spot (the other being Raffles in Singapore - as a traditional favourite) but reckon the food at Dhi Ferrari topped it. Well done.

Had a wonderful high tea at DHI Ferrari. Wonderful food and service and a lovely atmosphere. Would highly recommend and definitely go again!

Amazing! All the food was delicious (shout out to the cheese bread) and great value for the price! Will book again!

Once again excellent service and the food is exquisite

We had a wonderful time and delicious high tea. The people at DHI were wonderful- helpful and attentive and the good was amazing. Every single savoury and cake was beautifully presented and the flavours were so good. So much work goes into every piece and it showed. Relaxed atmosphere added to the enjoyment. Whether you are a high tea novice or someone who has had high tea elsewhere you can be sure of a great high tea here.

Diners

Everything was delicious and thoughtfully curated!

Vegetarian Diners

The vegetarian high tea was really good! Thank-you :)

Diners

Had a lovely High Tea, was very yummy. Thank-you!

Diners

Loved it!

Diners

Beautiful food, amazing flavours. Very generous amount of food. Lovely attentive service and attention to detail. I highly recommend the experience.

Gluten-Free Diners

Everything was perfect… the food, the setting, the finer details and the staff were so welcoming. Would do this again in a heartbeat!

Such a fantastic afternoon! The food was incredible, the staff were lovely, and it was really fun to try a couple of new teas. I love that they’re New Zealand grown too. I’ve been recommending this experience to all my friends and will absolutely be back. 😊

Diners

The whole experience was absolutely wonderful and would recommend to others in the future

Diners

Loved every dish. Food was delicious. Very impressed.

Vegetarian Diners

Exceptional. Best high tea we’ve had.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are you accessible/suitable for mobility issues?

Yes the Welder has a disability park outside, and is all one level, with specific bathrooms available and seating suitable for people with mobility requirements.

Can you accommodate Gluten Free?

Yes, when making your booking please select gluten free, though note that our kitchen produces shared items so we cannot accommodate anyone with a severe gluten allergy.

Can you accommodate Dairy Free?

Our apologies but we don't currently offer a dairy free option.

Can you accommodate Vegetarian or Vegan?

We can accomodate for Vegetarian, please select this when making your booking.

Apologies we currently can't accomodate for Vegan options.

Can I have a glass of Bubbly/alcohol?

We are an alcohol free space, and don't offer any beverages containing Alcohol - We do have a wide range of complex non-alcoholic drinks both crafted and bottled available.

This differs when we run special events in the Welder Events space, like our mothers day high tea.

Can we book a group?

Yes, you can book up to 10 people at a time using our website, and we can fit you in our space.

Contact us if you're looking for a group larger than this, where we may need to accommodate you in the larger Welder events space (at an increased cost)

Can some of our group attend without being part of the high tea?

Yes, you will see in the booking form the option to select non-high tea guests, so we know how many people are coming and can make seating accommodations.

Everyone from your group is welcome to purchase ala carte from our patisserie if they don't want to book the high tea menu.

What if I need to cancel or reschedule?

You can use links in your confirmation email to cancel or reschedule yourself, until 48 hours before the tea is scheduled.

This may differ for special event high teas where we may have a fixed date you cannot reschedule and/or a longer duration for cancellations (due to space bookings).

High Tea / Afternoon Tea

Upcoming High Tea Experiences

These are the different High Tea and Afternoon Tea experiences that we offer, we regularly add special occasion specific menus, with differing dates available.

Full High Tea Experience

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