The Langham, Melbourne Brings the World of DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek to Life with a Children’s Afternoon Tea this September and October
The Langham, Melbourne is bringing the world of DreamWorks Animation’s beloved Shrek franchise – to the Swanston Room this school holiday season with a limited-time Children’s Afternoon Tea, running from Wednesday 30 September to Saturday 3 October 2026.
Inspired by the characters and fairytale world of Shrek, the whimsical experience pairs The Langham’s signature afternoon tea tradition with a specially designed menu created for both children and the adults joining them. The celebration comes ahead of the return of Shrek, Fiona and Donkey to the big screen in DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek 5, arriving in Australian cinemas 17 June 2027.
Young guests can tuck into a selection of Shrek-inspired treats, including “Not the gumdrop buttons!” gingerbread cookies, Pinocchio’s Little Lie mud cake pops, Donkey’s Chocolate Delight triple chocolate cupcakes and “Ogres have layers” pistachio macarons. The savoury menu features a Welcome to Duloc ham, cheese and cucumber sandwich, “Ooh, Mexican Food!” corn tortilla tacos with guacamole and tomato salsa, and a trio of hot savouries, including Royal Banquet pork and fennel sausage rolls with tomato jam, and Big Ogre Energy crumbed chicken sliders with BBQ sauce, cheese, tomato and lettuce. The tea concludes with warm True Love’s First Bite vanilla scones and blueberry jam.
Accompanying adults will enjoy an elevated version of the menu, featuring pandan sponge, mango, coconut and ube slices, a Far, Far Away chicken coronation wrap roulade, and vanilla and raisin scones.
Little ones can toast the occasion with two specially crafted mocktails – Shrek’s Swamp Fizz (pineapple, mint, citrus and lemonade) and The Princess Fiona (cranberry, lychee, apple, citrus and soda).
Sessions & Pricing
Wednesday 30 September – Friday 2 October
- 11am and 2pm sessions
- Children under 3: complimentary
- Children 3–12: $65
- Adults: $105
Saturday 3 October
- 11am and 2pm sessions
- Children under 3: complimentary
- Children 3–12: $70
- Adults: $115
Bookings are essential and pre-payment is required at the time of booking. Bookings can be made here: https://melbarestaurant.com.au/shrek-afternoon-tea/
Jay Nikolin, Director of Marketing & Communications at The Langham, Melbourne, said: “We wanted to create an experience the whole family could enjoy together these school holidays – transporting our guests to the world of Shrek, while giving parents a genuinely delicious afternoon tea of their own.’”
