Reviving 'High Tea' Culture at Casa Loma, Canada

From Scotland to Canada – Reviving Tea Culture with Casa Loma

Casa Loma, Toronto’s iconic historic landmark, offers visitors a glimpse into the elegance of Victorian and Edwardian life. As part of an exhibit exploring tea culture from this era, the museum sought to recreate the charm of High Tea.

We built an historically accurate tea menu display, which enriched the visual storytelling of this immersive display.

Fake foods included petits fours, cucumber finger sandwiches, macarons, scones with clotted cream, and strawberries.

Working closely with Casa Loma’s curatorial team, we ensured our pieces aligned with their vision of creating a visually engaging and authentic representation of tea culture. The result was a captivating exhibit that resonated with visitors, offering a sensory connection to the past.

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This project celebrated a shared passion for craftsmanship and history.

Contributing to Casa Loma’s exhibit allowed us to bring a piece of Victorian and Edwardian culture to life, and we are thrilled our work added to the richness of the visitor experience.

'The fake food sculptures are beautifully realistic! Some visitors even wanted to eat them!'

"It was a wonderful experience working with the Fake Food Workshop. Even overseas, it was seamless, and the results were stunning. Kerry has a deep understanding of historical contexts, and the fake food sculptures are beautifully realistic! Some visitors even wanted to eat them!"

Tessa Girotti, Curator at Casa Loma