The Moat Tea Rooms

22/10/2026

This week's cake in the Spotlight is The Rocky Road -

There is a slight disagreement in history of whether the Americans invented this cake or the Australian's

The Australian Tail - The Gold Rush (1850s): Legend says confectioners during the Australian Gold Rush mixed damaged or spoiled sweets and chocolates—which had survived long boat trips from Europe and rough tracks to the goldfields—with local nuts and cheap chocolate.

The American Tale - They named it Rocky Road after the Wall Street Crash of 1929 to give people a cheap, cheerful treat during hard economic times. (Fentons Creamery in Oakland also claims a local confectioner named George Farren inspired the mix).

In Britain, rocky road evolved into a no-bake fridge cake or traybake made with melted chocolate, crushed biscuits (like digestives), and marshmallows, sharing close ties with traditional British tiffin.

All we know is it's delicious and in our cake window today 😘

21/10/2026

TODAYS SOUP OF THE DAY - Carried Parsnip served with fresh bread this is selling out fast so hurry before there's none left 😊

20/10/2026

18/10/2026

Who sad you can't have Chocolate Cake for Breakfast, this is probably the Gooeyest, Chocolatey Chocolate Cake in the whole of Canterbury, and selling fast so hurry whilst we still have some left!

14/10/2026

Marie's been in the kitchen again cooking up this delicious butternut squash soup with crème fraîche and toasted butternut seeds.

13/10/2026

TEA OF THE WEEK - Moroccan Mint

This is a traditional tea blend from Morocco in North Africa where green gunpowder tea from China is traditionally mixed with fresh picked mint. We substitute the fresh mint for dried peppermint herb to create this wonderful authentic tasting tea.

In Moroccan culture serving mint tea is a symbol of hospitality and is traditionally prepared by the head of the household. It is poured from a high distance above the glass to create a delicate layer of foam at the top known as the crown, which helps's aerate the tea and enhance its aroma.

We simply brew ours with a water just off the boiling point and leave it to infuse for 2 to 4 minutes.

09/10/2026

Marie's been baking again. These are an order for a customer however don't worry she's made extras for the Tea Room - Chocolate cupcakes with blackberry Jam, vanilla frosting and fresh blackberries and vanilla sponge with strawberry jam center chocolate icing and fresh strawberries.

08/10/2026

HOMEMADE SOUP OF THE DAY - with the chilly Autumn weather upon us, why not warm yourself up with this delicious Roasted Red Pepper Soup served with croutons and you choice of fresh bread

07/10/2026

TEA OF THE WEEK - Camomile

This bright yellow tea is a member of the Daisy Family, Camomile flowers have been used for centuries as a traditional remedy for gastronomical pains and complaints. The Chamomile Tea is a soothing tea for the end of the day as it has active relaxing ingredients and is caffeine free!