Did you know that one of the best afternoon tea experiences in the metro is hiding in plain sight in Rockwell?

Celebrated Filipina chef and restaurateur Jessie Sincioco has been at the Rockwell Club along Amorsolo Street for the longest time, but it was only recently that this writer found out Chef Jessie Rockwell Club is actually open to the public — no membership required! Thanks to the invitation of lifestyle personality Treisha Vanns, I finally got to try Chef Jessie’s cooking again.

Chef Jessie Sincioco's restaurant at Rockwell Club, all dressed up for afternoon tea Ching Dee

While some may dismiss afternoon tea as glorified merienda, expect nothing less than a chic and delicious experience from a veteran like Chef Jessie. After all, the tradition that has stood the test of time, offering a moment of tranquility in our often hectic lives. And at her joint at the Rockwell Club, the charming restaurant offers afternoon tea that seamlessly blends classic English elegance with Filipino flair where Chef Jessie has crafted the perfect set for you to enjoy — especially on a rainy afternoon!

Chef Jessie Sincioco Ching Dee

There are two ways to enjoy Afternoon Tea at Chef Jessie Rockwell Club:

A proper British tea

For those who adore the refined traditions of English tea, Chef Jessie presents a spread that is nothing short of exquisite with the Traditional English Tea Set. Begin your experience with an array of assorted tea sandwiches, including delicate egg salad cucumber sandwiches and rich smoked salmon sandwiches.

The English tea set complete with scones and sandwiches Ching Dee

When the craving for something sweet comes, tuck into decadent pastries like caramelized profiteroles, lemon meringue tartlets, fruit tartlets, chocolate pyramids, and the classic English trifle. Each bite is a pleasant combo of textures and flavors perfectly balanced to complement your tea.

Of course no English afternoon tea is complete without scones! And here you’ll enjoy them with clotted cream (with a nice little hint of saltiness) and homemade mango jam, a special touch that not only enhances the flavor but also reduces food waste by using mango trimmings.

Pair your treats with your tea of choice (chamomile, Earl Grey, English breakfast, peppermint, or green tea) or make it even better with some champagne (for an additional fee).

Mini cupcakes Ching Dee

Embrace local flavors

For those who prefer a taste of home, Chef Jessie offers an exquisite Filipino Afternoon Tea Set. Start with Chef Jessie’s signature pancit served with lumpia and puto’t kutsinta. This savory and sweet combination is a celebration of Filipino culinary traditions and nostalgic bites.

Pancit and turon Ching Dee

Puto Ching Dee

Sweeten your afternoon with the classic halo-halo, a colorful medley of banana saba, camote, macapuno, and red monggo topped with luscious leche flan. and please, do not miss the turon — crisp, sweet, and a subtle bitterness on the caramelized sugar that will remind you of post-school merienda when you were a kid.

Complete your meal with salabat, a local ginger tea that offers a warm, spicy kick to round off your delightful afternoon.

It’s not part of the afternoon tea set, but make sure to ask the servers about their beef sliders and quiche — thank me later. *wink*

Beef sliders Ching Dee

Priced at P995 per set, each afternoon tea set is designed to be enjoyed by two people, making it a wonderful way to spend time with a friend or loved one. Whether you choose the traditional English way or the Filipino way, Chef Jessie Rockwell Club ensures an afternoon of delicious indulgence without the hefty price tag.

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Chef Jessie Rockwell Club is open daily from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | 0917 858 5466, (02) 8890 6543, (02) 8890 7630 | Website: www.chefjessie.com/restaurants | Facebook: @ChefJessieRockwellClub

Photos by Ching Dee