Limited Edition Afternoon Tea – “Winter with Empress Elisabeth (SiSi)”
This winter, be enchanted by the elegance and refinement of Empress Elisabeth of Austria – better known as Sisi. In the historic setting of the Weeshuis, we celebrate the season with a Viennese Afternoon Tea full of charm, nostalgia, and exquisite flavors.
Step into the fairytale world of COCO, the cakeroom, where the styling is opulent and elegant – think velvet, crystal, and shimmer – reminiscent of the imperial court that once surrounded Sisi in Vienna.
*Available Wednesday to Sunday from 12:30 PM (from 20 November 2025 through March 2026)
** Price: €55 per person. Limited spots available each day.
*** Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate lactose-free or gluten-free requests. Do you have other dietary intolerances? Please let us know in advance. We’ll do our best to accommodate you—ask us about the possibilities. (Please note: On the day of your visit, we may not be able to make adjustments or a surcharge may apply.)
Not Your Average Empress
Our kitchen presents an exclusive selection of sweet and savory delights that bring the grandeur of an Austrian winter to life:
- Creamy Queen’s Soup from the kitchen of LIZZ(*)
- Classic sandwiches with a signature Weeshuis twist
- Refreshing Waldorf salad – crisp, fresh, and elegant
- Homemade scones with clotted cream and jam
- Fluffy Berliner doughnuts with a nostalgic touch
- Linzer torte with red fruit marmalade
- Rich Sacher torte and warm Apfelstrudel – a true Viennese tribute
- Fine Käsekrainer sausages, honoring the imperial kitchen
Served with: our limited edition winter tea by Dammann Frères – exclusively selected for Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis Gouda. A festive blend with notes of spices, vanilla, and orange peel, designed to instantly evoke the magic of the season.
An Afternoon Tea full of elegance, history, and winter enchantment – just as Sisi would have wanted.
Reserve now and experience the winter grandeur of Vienna in the heart of Gouda.
€55 per person
LA VIE EN ROUGE AFTERNOON TEA
LA VIE EN ROUGE AFTERNOON TEA 💋
More than ever, the patisserie in this stunning Afternoon Tea is a true ode to passion and elegance!
Get ready to be surprised by a world of flavour and experience. A table full of refined sweet and savoury delights, all in deep shades of red — the colour that so beautifully matches our interior and the shutters on our façade.
Red is more than just a colour. It’s strength, passion, and determination. It’s boldness, it’s love. It’s the feeling of a passionate dance, a fiery glance, an unforgettable impression. ❤️
Available Wednesday to Sunday from 12:30 PM.
** Price: €49.50 per person. Limited availability each day.
*** Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate lactose-free and/or gluten-free requests. Do you have other dietary restrictions? Please let us know in advance. We’re happy to help where possible — note that we may not be able to make adjustments on the day itself, or an additional charge may apply.
TASTE THE ELEGANCE OF RED!
💄 Lipstick No. 5
A playful makeup of red fruits — seductive and irresistible. And yes, you actually get to eat it!
💃 Velvet Dress
Elegant and spiced, with a deep, warm glow — a flavour that lingers long after the last bite.
🌹 Secret Rose
Mysterious and enchanting — a taste that reveals itself slowly. Simply delightful!
💋 Hot Lip
Sensual and bold. Melt-in-your-mouth chocolate with a refreshing twist that lingers.
🩰 Silk Ballet Shoes
A graceful dance of flavours: light, airy, and full of romance.
Alongside this homemade patisserie, we also serve a selection of savoury mezzes. Our chefs took inspiration from the flavours of the East — perfectly balanced with the sweetness.
To top it all off, we serve a glass of Pinky Rose Lemonade — a fresh, floral start to a delightful afternoon.
🍒 Book your table now and taste the power of red
Royal Afternoon Tea
Royal Afternoon Tea
The ‘Those who don’t believe in Magic, Will never find it’ bunny
lemon, yoghurt and white chocolate
Black & White Diamonds
The colours black and white, which you see subtly throughout the Orphanage, represent the history of the monumental building, where as an Orphan you did not come of your own free will and today are happy to make a reservation to experience the experience and charm
Raspberry and roses
Earl grey and bergamot
WSHS gable of solid chocolate
Finger sandwiches
Smoked salmon, dill, cucumber
Gouda cheese, egg salad, rocket salad
Bone ham, little gem, mustard
Home made scones
Clotted cream marmalade
Glass of oxtail broth
The Regent’s cake
With spices from the VOC era, the time when the Regents of Weeshuis lived.
Those who don’t believe in Magic, Will never find it…
But we will show you what magic is! Over the past few years, we have immersed ourselves and specialised in special patisserie. For the Signature Afternoon Tea, we have gathered all the elements that make WSHS so special into a unique Royal Afternoon Tea!
Experience an afternoon of fun, great laughter, enjoying Damman Frères’ flavoured tea and the very best patisserie!
Our patisserie and surroundings offer a unique experience, with a touch of mystery…
The WSHS Signature Royal Afternoon tea is served on
Thursday to Sunday between 12pm and 5pm.
(On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, you are welcome in our Museumcafé;
Gouda’s high tea café with a choice of 7 different teas!).
Reservations are required as only a few places are available each day due to the daily fresh pastries.
The price of the Royal Afternoon Tea is €39.95 per person.
Deposit is €20.00 p.p.
AFTERNOON TEA
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