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Calcifer’s Kitchen Afternoon Tea

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Any Studio Ghibli fans out there? Whether you’re a long-time lover, a new fan or even those who have kids sucked into the amazing universe – we have something for you. Calcifer’s Kitchen is an afternoon tea based on the beloved film Howl’s Moving Castle!

Dive into the immersive experience and celebrate the award-winning Japanese Animation Studio Ghibli’s iconic movie.

What is Calcifer’s Kitchen?

calcifer's kitchen afternoon tea
Calcifer’s Kitchen is part of a LOEWE X Howls Moving Castle pop-up store and event in Selfridges London, to celebrate LOEWE’s new collection.

Not only is there a lifetime dining experience to celebrate the animation movie, but also limited edition merch in window displays for all to admire.

But this iconic Studio Ghibli-inspired cafe is what we’re raving about! Creative curations, flavoursome food and delicious drinks. What more could a die-hard Studio Ghibli fan ask for?

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Where Can I Find Calcifer’s Kitchen?

the afternoon tea
You’ll find the immersive cafe in Selfridges on Oxford Street in London. On the bottom floor, you’ll find the fashion installation and a mini castle to browse. Then you’ll find the cafe on the lower ground floor.

The cafe is decked up in true Ghibli style. With effortless clouds adorning the floor and ceiling, to tables with feet like Howl’s Castle! The attention to detail is impressive and is the perfect culinary adventure for any fan.

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400 Oxford St, London W1A 1AB

When is the Event?

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The whole Studio Ghibli-inspired cafe and the LOEWE x Howl’s Moving Castle event will be running from the 1st – 25th February.
Opening Times

1st - 25th February
Monday to Saturday 10:00 - store close
Sunday 11:30 - 18:00

Pricing

The afternoon tea is £85.00

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What’s Included in the Afternoon Tea?

The Balbosté catering studio has teamed up with LOEWE to create a different take on an English afternoon tea.

With sweet treats and bakes and cakes centred around key characters from the iconic film. As well as food depicting key scenes, it’s playful, imaginative and cute!

vermicelli broomsticks

Savoury Snacks

In a typical afternoon tea you’ll find a selection of sweet and savoury treats, and this isn’t any different!

For the savoury snacks, you’ll find delicious club sandwiches made to look like rolling meadows, like the fields in the film. There are impressive vermicelli broomsticks with sauce placed in ramekins shaped like Sophie’s hat!

As well as a lobster bun, crackers, choucroute in a roll and fruit ‘flower pies‘. All very interesting but equally tempting treats!

mini macrons

Sweet Treats

For the best part, the sweet course is delectable! From light and delicate victoria sponge cake, to springy mochi filled with pistachio and topped with a gem.

There is also a cloud jelly cake, to represent the clear blue skies in Howl’s meadow and matcha bretzel!

But the icing on the cake is a macaron version of Calcifer himself! Steeped on a little frying pan. You’ll find a bow on the edge that is actually edible, made out of fruit leather!

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What Else is There?

the loewe bag collection
If you have the time, why not book a cinema ticket and watch Howl’s Moving Castle in their cinema?

Snack on popcorn and other treats while you sit back and relax.

Then soar high into The Cloud Room, as you dive deeper into the world of imagination behind the special event. Enjoy the sky installation and pick up your complimentary poster to commemorate the event!

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If you’re ready to dive into the world of Studio Ghibli or you’re a longtime fan that has waited for something like this – you should visit Calcifer’s Kitchen! An innovative afternoon tea, that you’ll be sure to remember.

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