The Tea Room at Abella Garden Inn
210 Oak Street
Arroyo Grande, CA
805-543-9075
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RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF EVENT!
RENT THE PROPERTY FOR YOUR PRIVATE PARTY!
The Tea Room at the Abella Garden Inn is now A PARTY VENUE that can be rented for Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Private Gatherings, Bridal or Baby Showers, Birthday Parties, Meetings, or any other event you may need a venue for. Rental includes the use of the spacious sitting room, use of the kitchen, and the gardens.
If you prefer that I cater your event with a luncheon tea, please contact me at 805-543-9075 to discuss the details of what I can do for you.
Because I was born and raised in Italy, everything I make has a little "Italian twist"---a little touch of my Italian cooking style that makes everything that much tastier and uniquely different!
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: 7 or more days in advance
Capacity in Tea Room: 30
Outdoor Capacity: 50
About My Food
Because I care about Your Good Health, I use only locally grown fresh produce from the farm (Rutiz Farm in Arroyo Grande) and all natural or organic products. All my food is homemade from scratch and I do not use anything that is processed and in plastic bags, cans, or boxes. I use real butter, whole milk, extra-virgin olive oil, and heavy whipping cream. I wash each individual leaf of lettuce one by one. Because what the food is cooked in is as important as how it's grown, I avoid baking my food in anything that is plastic coated or aluminum and use instead only cast iron, glass, or stainless steel.
CHOICE OF TEA SANDWICHES
1. Egg Salad
2. Chicken Salad
3. Cucumber
4. Olive Tapenada
5. Cream Cheese and Avocado
6. Cream Cheese and Sun Dried Tomato
7. Melted Mozzarella with Tomato and Avocado
8. Roasted Red Pepper
9. Stilton Cheese with Pear
10. Boursin Cheese on Raisin Bread with Apples
11. Salami and Tomato (salami has no preservatives)
12. Gazpacho (mozzarella & veggies in balsamic vinegar dressing)
Additional Sandwiches for Kids
1. Peanut Butter, Banana, and Preserves (add or delete to your taste)
2. Peanut Butter and Nutella (Hazelnut & chocolate Italian spread)
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Food: The Abella Garden Inn is a beautiful and unexpected spot in Arroyo Grande! The gardens are enchanting and the room we had tea in was lovely. Gina is absolutely charming and such a sweet hostess! The food was a little different from the typical English tea due to her Italian influence but it was excellent!! The scones were wonderful and by the time dessert got there I was totally full!! The five of us girls had a lovely, relaxing time enjoying tea and tasty foods!! |
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- Korla McFall 10/03/11 |
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Food: Gina is absolutely lovely! She is so welcoming and makes you feel at home. The food was fabulous and the overall experience was great! |
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- Sophie 06/06/11 |
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Food: Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! The gardens are very lovely. The food is excellent. Gina's sparkly personality makes for a wonderful time! |
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- Cindy 06/06/11 |
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Food: Absolutely fantastic! Gina eagerly tended to my vegan needs, creating a delicious spread of tea house treats that made for a perfect afternoon. With a crackling fire in a cozy room and Gina's warm embrace, nothing could be more welcoming. I am a local, and plan on returning as soon as I can! |
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- Sienna Robertson 06/05/11 |
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Food: This was my first formal tea room experience and it was an amazing one. I will keep it short but I want to say my parents and I attended for the Mother's Day tea special and my dad was worried there wouldn't be enough food but we all left stuffed and with a plate of left overs. Gina made every effort to satisfy our every need and desire from refilling my dads sherry to upon request opening a bottle of fine champagne and serving fresh orange juice. It was quite the treat. I loved the quality of ingredients she used fresh quality lettuce and tomato and every thing was full of flavor. My dad originally wanted to reach for the salt and pepper but after tasting the salad and sandwiches he realized Gina knows exactly what she is doing and it didn't need anything. She had so many tea choice I can... (more) |
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- Heather K 05/16/11 |