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Berni Beans Vintage Tearoom

A charming and elegant escape to a simpler time
n 2018 a lady who was at the top of her profession in the corporate
world as an events manager for a group of hotels in the south of
IEngland decided to come home to Norfolk and open a traditional
teashop in cosy surroundings for residents and visitors to enjoy.
Hunstanton High Street is the home to Berni Beans and Amanda
Coral has developed her business over the past five years.

“Everything in the tearoom is pre-loved or recycled, we use linen
tablecloths and bone china tea sets and ultimately I want to leave no
carbon footprint; the only things that we have to dispose of currently
are the jam and clotted cream packaging.” Amanda added.
The vintage afternoon tea experience is a must-try. Served from
Noon to 4 pm, Thursday - Sunday, it is a luxurious affair, featuring an
array of freshly baked scones, delicate sandwiches, and delectable
cakes and pastries. Amanda and her team take great care to
Drawing on her experience organising weddings, conferences, accommodate every dietary requirement, ensuring that each guest is
corporate events and exhibitions, and with more than a nod to the able to indulge in the tea experience to the fullest. Amanda is a gracious
famous Betty’s in Harrogate, she produces teas to savour and delight and welcoming host, who takes pride in ensuring that every guest feels
and has achieved number one status on Trip Advisor for four at home. Her dedication to the tearoom and passion for its success are
consecutive years. evident in the way she interacts with guests, making each feel like a
Amanda said: “I was humbled when a lady left instructions in her treasured friend.
will to have Berni Beans provide the catering for her funeral and she
said she’d been to a funeral where I had done the catering and it was
perfect.”

Each month Amanda sponsors the Sports Trivia Quiz in Town and
Around. It normally appears in the sports pages but this month it is
here:
Armchair Sports Trivia sponsored by Berni Beans

The tearoom is quirky and says a lot about its owner who has a Win a delicious afternoon tea for two (worth £19.95 pp, total £39.90)
personality that sparkles like champagne. At its heart stands a piano courtesy of Berni Beans.
that once belonged to the late Bernard Marland, a Cordon Bleu chef
and dear friend to Amanda, and grandfather figure to her 3 sons QUESTION: The English Premier League starts on Saturday, 12th
Harrison, Cameron & Hayden. Bernard had a remarkable talent as a August. Since its launch in 1992, who is the only player born before
pianist and a passion for music and the business is named in tribute of 1960 to have scored a hat trick in the Premier League ?

him. There are Pinocchio models that once her sons played with ANSWERS TO: editor@townandaround.net or by post to:
alongside vintage tea sets and gleaming cutlery. The furniture is The Editor, Town and Around
vintage and the lace curtains at the windows add to the 1940s feel. 18 Tapping Close, Snettisham PE31 7FF
Amanda continues to develop new dishes for her ever increasing
number of returning customers as well as expanding her catering Closing date: 15th August 2023.

offering. She provides outside catering for weddings, funerals, parties Doreen Hughes from Terrington St John was the lucky winner of July’s
and baby showers as well as business events. trivia question: Which sport was formerly known as sphairistikè?
Already offering occasional Tapas evenings Amanda’s plans for the Correctly identifying Tennis. Congratulations Doreen.
future include evening dining at weekends and pre-theatre meals.