28 | LUXlife Magazine eidi’s is a small, family-run café located in Runwell, Essex. Since its inception in May 2022, the café has solidified itself as a leading provider of high quality food and drinks within its local community. Renowned for its stunning decorations, flawless customer service, and delicious products, Heidi’s has certainly soared to great heights in just two years. Whilst the key offering of any café or eatery is, of course, the food, Heidi’s stands out in more ways than one. Before even entering the building, guests are greeted by a spectacular floral display of white and pink flowers beautifully framing the entrance and windows. If that wasn’t enough, the outside décor has been chosen in tasteful pastel shades that perfectly match the café’s theme. Once inside, Heidi’s interior does not disappoint; its walls are painted in muted shades of pink that instil a cosy yet elegant aura throughout the room, and comfortable chairs, alternating in baby pink and blue, beckon to be used. Gorgeous marble-effect tables fill the room, their golden accents matching the elegant champagne flutes and cake stands sitting in front of happy customers. That’s not to mention the centrepiece of the room – a breathtaking cherry blossom tree that stretches its branches across the room, sheltering diners underneath its delicate pink-and-white-petalled foliage. Similar shades of pink can be found throughout the room, from the sleek marbled counter to the elegant busts and statues spotted on the shelves, tying the whole room together to create an astonishingly stunning environment. Guests are greeted upon arrival with big smiles by Heidi’s fantastic team, eager to deliver the best possible service time and time again. Once seated, guests can choose from an extensive menu of hot and cold beverages, delicious breakfast and lunch options, as well as a mouthwatering array of pizzas. The menu has been carefully crafted by the cafe, sourcing only the finest fresh ingredients from local suppliers. During the day, Heidi’s serves delectable afternoon teas, breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The café has a wide selection of options to choose from, including fruit scones, bagels, jacket potatoes, smashed avocado on toast, pancakes, French toast, and numerous colourful salads. In the evening, however, Heidi’s is transformed into a spectacular pizzeria. For £16, guests are treated to a Bottomless Pizza deal in which they can eat their fill of Heidi’s freshly made, traditionally hand stretched and stone Best Family-Run Independent Café 2024 – Essex Afternoon tea is a British tradition introduced in the mid-19th century by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford in the year 1840. Anna would often grow hungry before her late evening meal, and would ask for a tray of tea, bread, butter, and cake be brought to her during the late afternoon. This soon became a habit for the Duchess and evolved into the tradition of afternoon tea. Born in sophistication, this tradition is still widely practiced and highly regarded as a quintessential British pastime. Below, we take a look at Heidi’s, a leading café maintaining this ageold tradition by delivering top-tier afternoon tea, amongst an array of other delicious delicacies. baked pizzas, complete with a myriad of tasty side dishes. With a unique mix of offerings, including chicken pesto, ham and mushroom, meatball, and truffle and parmesan, there truly is a dish for everyone at Heidi’s. That’s not all – in addition to its daily operations, Heidi’s also offers a range of events and private hire services for those looking to celebrate a special occasion. As well as Bottomless Pizza, Heidi’s offers clients the opportunity to rent the space for their own event or book onto their preexisting sessions, including Princess Tea Parties, bottomless prosecco and cocktails, and afternoon teas. Heidi’s serves its renowned afternoon teas from 11am, which feature freshly prepared finger sandwiches, hand-crafted scones, a selection of sweet treats, and a variety of fine teas. Set against the pastel pink backdrop of the café, afternoon tea at Heidi’s transports its guests to a time of sophistication, elegance, and opulence. Heidi’s spectacular offerings, particularly the afternoon teas, are truly unmatched by competitors, and this has been recognised in the countless happy customers returning to the café and leaving five-star reviews. “The staff were so friendly and helpful, making sure we had everything we needed,” says Eli. “The afternoon tea was so delicious, and they catered for all our allergies and food requirements. The venue is absolutely stunning, and we had an amazing afternoon here. Highly recommended!” “We recently went to Heidi’s for afternoon tea,” writes Lisa. “The food was delicious and plenty to share. The staff were all very friendly and Heidi’s itself is a beautiful setting. I would highly recommend.” Contact: John Elmes Company: Heidi’s Runwell Web Address: https://heidisrunwell.co.uk/ H
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