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Where To Savor An Elegant Filipino Afternoon Tea

Chef Jessie serves a very proper English tea, too! 

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Ching Dee

<p>Did you know that one of the best afternoon tea experiences in the metro is hiding in plain sight in Rockwell?</p><div><br/></div><p>Celebrated Filipina chef and restaurateur Jessie Sincioco has been at the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therockwellclub/" target="_blank">Rockwell Club </a>along Amorsolo Street for the longest time, but it was only recently that this writer found out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChefJessieRockwellClub/" target="_blank">Chef Jessie Rockwell Club</a> 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.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9da39e3d-f01e-40d2-abc1-96175f392a61_1.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Chef Jessie Sincioco&#x27;s restaurant at Rockwell Club, all dressed up for afternoon tea<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Ching Dee  </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>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!</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/6872be33-323d-4fe0-81eb-e85bd41bc690_09 chef jessie 2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Chef Jessie Sincioco<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Ching Dee  </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>There are two ways to enjoy Afternoon Tea at Chef Jessie Rockwell Club:</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>A proper British tea</strong></div><p>For those who adore the refined traditions of English tea, Chef Jessie presents a spread that is nothing short of exquisite with the <strong>Traditional English Tea Set</strong>. Begin your experience with an array of assorted tea sandwiches, including delicate egg salad cucumber sandwiches and rich smoked salmon sandwiches. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f07cecfa-a4f8-494f-a764-98dafc66720f_05 scones and tea sandwiches.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The English tea set complete with scones and sandwiches <span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Ching Dee  </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>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.</p><div><br/></div><p>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.</p><div><br/></div><p>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). </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/62c1514f-33f8-406f-8557-673ede095eae_08 mini cupcakes.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Mini cupcakes<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Ching Dee  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><strong>Embrace local flavors</strong></div><p>For those who prefer a taste of home, Chef Jessie offers an exquisite <strong>Filipino Afternoon Tea Set</strong>. 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.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/17d5caf4-e3fe-4364-8a48-da552a874333_2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Pancit and turon<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Ching Dee  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/a8173079-1237-4eee-986b-6b3ac4774929_02 puto.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Puto <span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Ching Dee  </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>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. </p><div><br/></div><p>Complete your meal with salabat, a local ginger tea that offers a warm, spicy kick to round off your delightful afternoon.</p><div><br/></div><p>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*</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/20cf402b-99b9-450a-bc18-6771aedcc677_06 beef slides [off menu].jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Beef sliders<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Ching Dee  </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>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.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/food/restaurants/venice-s-famous-dal-moro-s-to-open-in-one-ayala-ma/38631" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Venice&#x27;s Famous Dal Moro To Open In One Ayala Makati</a></div><div><em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChefJessieRockwellClub/" target="_blank">Chef Jessie Rockwell Club </a>is open daily from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm  |  0917 858 5466, (02) 8890 6543, (02) 8890 7630  | Website: <a href="https://www.chefjessie.com/restaurants" target="_blank">www.chefjessie.com/restaurants</a>  |  Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChefJessieRockwellClub/" target="_blank">@ChefJessieRockwellClub </a></em></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><em>Photos by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chingsilog/" target="_blank">Ching Dee</a></em><br/></div>