William Fortnum worked in the royal household of Queen Anne. Every night he replaced the candles used by the royal family with new ones. The used candles were then sold for a tidy profit. Fortnum convinced his landlord, Hugh Mason, to go into the grocery business with him in 1707, and the rest, as they say, is grocery.
Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
Lobster Omelette Victoria
The tradition of taking tea and that little bit of something between lunch and dinner had long been a feature of smart households since 1784, and in the Roaring Twenties at Fortnum’s it was defined by a menu featuring the finest teas, delicate sandwiches and exquisite cakes.
We wanted that experience.
And the damage was £103-50!
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