Opening Hours:
Open 6 days a week
10am to 4pm
Closed Wednesdays
We strive to create a warm and friendly atmosphere with both indoor & outdoor seating, free wifi and full disabled access. Children and dogs are very welcome, please ask the team for children’s activities or doggy snacks!
We offer a range of quality teas and coffees supplied to us by Edinburgh based companies Eteaket & Artisan Roast. We also serve good quality, homemade food including; sandwiches, jacket potatoes, soup and lunch specials alongside a wide selection of homemade cakes, scones and sweet treats. We endeavour to offer as many options as possible for customers with special dietary requirements and allergies. Cherish Emporium offers a wide selection of vintage & antique items as well as gifts, souvenirs, local crafts and homemade produce.
ABOUT US
Cherish Vintage Tearoom is a much loved business owned by Louise Pickering. Having grown up in a family of foodies it was inevitable that the bug would be inherited! After looking for suitable premises for around 3 years, the old Post Office building in Gullane was the perfect place. With great support from the local community, family and friends the old Post Office building was lovingly converted into Cherish Vintage Tearoom. Enjoy a trip back in time as you listen to nostalgic music and dine from original vintage china.
MEET THE TEAM
Louise Pickering
Ann Mallows
Louise is the proprietor of Cherish Vintage Tearoom & Emporium. Her love of food and cooking stems from a childhood spent helping out her mum at a local food training college as well as visiting her uncle who worked as a patissier at many famous London hotels including The Ritz! Louise has enjoyed travelling and tasting her way around the world and has taken part in numerous training courses focusing on international cuisine. In 2013 Louise gained a place in the final of a Masterchef style competition where she had the opportunity to create an historical menu and cook in a professional restaurant for 50 people. Having left a teaching career to pursue her dream, Louise is very excited to be combining her passion for food and history by opening Cherish Vintage Tearoom & Emporium. She looks forward to welcoming you soon!
Returning from serving in the Falklands, Gary opened his own café in the late 1980s in Kircaldy, Fife. He then went on to manage the famous ‘Old Howgate Inn’ near Penicuik in Midlothian. Recently, Gary has enjoyed making jams and chutneys which have gone down a storm at local craft fairs. Gary enjoys football and is an avid armchair supporter of his beloved Glasgow Rangers.
Gary is joining the Cherish team part time and I’m sure his wealth of experience and expertise will prove to be invaluable.
After studying bakery, cake decorating & flour confectionary Ann joined the catering corps of the Royal Air Force where she was responsible for feeding around 100 every day in the Officer’s Mess at RAF Leeming. She even got to cook for the Queen Mother on an official visit to the base; she enjoyed a fillet of plaice followed by strawberries and clotted cream!
Since leaving the force Ann has worked in various food supervisory and education roles. She now enjoys catering for events as well as creating amazing wedding and celebration cakes. Ann is joining the Cherish team part time and will be focusing on a range of home baked cakes, scones and sweet treats.
AFTERNOON TEA
We would love you to join us for a traditional, home baked afternoon tea at Cherish Vintage Tea Room. Served on pretty vintage china and tiered cake stands, enjoy a delicious selection of freshly made sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and sweet treats in our cosy, welcoming tea room. Unlimited house tea and coffee is included
Little people are welcome to join in too, our children’s afternoon tea consists of simple sandwiches, a homemade cupcake and a yummy biscuit all washed down with a glass of juice.
All of our afternoon tea options are available to take away too!
Standard Afternoon Tea is £17.50 per person and the Children’s Afternoon Tea is £7.50 per child.
We prepare all of our afternoon teas freshly for each order, therefore pre-booking is essential. Please call the Tea Room on 01620 248182 to book (pre-payment is required on booking).
We are happy to cater for most dietary requirements, please mention any allergies or intolerances in your party when booking.
OUTSIDE CATERING
Cherish Your Event offers realistically priced, homemade food with delicious options for any occasion. We work with you to create the perfect menu for your event be it a buffet, afternoon tea or private dining experience.
Choose to have food delivered ready to serve, or, to leave you to be the perfect host, choose to have your event staffed by us where we will prepare, cook and serve at your venue. We can also include drinks, china, cutlery and glassware.
Please email info@cherishvintageemporium.co.uk for sample menus or to discuss ideas for your next event.
We have recently provided bespoke menus for:
• Small Scale Weddings
• Stag & Hen Parties
• Funerals
• Baby Showers
• Christenings
• Community Celebrations
• Business Lunches
• Private Parties
• Customised Children’s Party Bags
HIRE OUR SPACE
Cherish Vintage Tea Room is available to hire! Our cosy space can seat up to 25 people for parties, dinners, canape receptions, meetings and more. We have a variety of menus available to suit your event, ranging from a simple cuppa and scone to a formal 3 course dinner.
Please email info@chrishvintageemporium.co.uk to discuss hiring our space for your next event.
CONTACT US
Cherish Vintage Tearoom
6a Lammerview Terrace
Gullane EH31 2HB
Tel: 01620 248182
info@cherishvintageemporium.co.uk