Join us for a relaxed and sociable Afternoon Tea during UK PonyCon 2026!
Date & Time:
Saturday 31st October 2026, 13:45 – 14:45
Location: Monty’s, De Montfort University’s new central lounge and social space (approximately 500 metres on footpaths, involving crossing some minor roads. Monty’s has its own toilets, including accessible toilets)
What’s included:
To eat:
Delicate finger sandwiches
Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese and Dill
Egg Mayonnaise (vegetarian)
Coronation Chicken
Hummus, Carrot and Plum Chutney (vegetarian)
Plain Ham
Plain Cheese (vegetarian)
Savoury bites
Mini Pork Pies
Cheese and Onion Rolls (vegetarian)
A selection of cakes
Homemade scones with jams and clotted cream (plain, sultana, cherry)
To drink:
Tea
English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Green Tea
Fruit Teas
Coffee
Water
For an additional charge of £9.00, one glass of prosecco (ages 18+, and this option must be selected at purchase)
To treasure:
Souvenir keyring
Photos, shared on our social media after the convention
Dietary requirements:
Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Most dietary needs can be catered for, but food is prepared in a busy kitchen and cannot be guaranteed to be free from trace allergens. Please provide your dietary requirements and allergens when purchasing your ticket.
Special Guests:
Our special guests (Andrea Libman, Tabitha St Germain and Imalou) will attend and spend most of their time at the Gold and Platinum Sponsor table. Please note that there are no opportunities for autographs or photographs with the special guests during Afternoon Tea and there is no guarantee of an opportunity to speak with the special guests – attendees should use the dedicated autograph and photograph sessions for this.
Valid UK PonyCon ticket required:
This is an add-on ticket. You must have a valid ticket for admission to the convention on Saturday 31st October 2026. Valid tickets include Saturday, Weekend, Sponsor, Stall, Stall Helper, Staff, and personal assistant tickets.
Prosecco add-on:
Optionally, add one glass of prosecco on arrival for an additional £9.00. Ages 18+ only and proof of age (ID) may be required on a Challenge 25 basis. Limit one glass per person. Please add this when you buy your Afternoon Tea ticket, as it cannot be added later.
Seating:
Except for people with Gold Sponsor and Platinum Sponsor tickets, seating is not assigned. There will be multiple tables to choose from. Most tables will be shared in groups of six people, giving you a chance to meet new people or sit with friends. Gold Sponsors and the Platinum Sponsor will be seated on a table reserved for them and our special guests.
Personal Assistant (Carers) Tickets
Personal Assistant (Carers) who wish to eat or drink at the Afternoon Tea must have their own full-price ticket. For personal assistants who are not eating or drinking at the Afternoon Tea, we can offer a free-of-charge non-dining ticket - please select the option when adding the item to your basket, to ensure a space is reserved for them.
Children
Children are welcome at the Afternoon Tea with a ticket. There are no discounts or special menus for children. Children aged 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult with their own Afternoon Tea ticket.
Ticket availability
Tickets for Afternoon Tea will be released in two waves. The first wave of 46 tickets will be released for Bronze and Silver Sponsor early access. During this wave, Bronze and Silver sponsors may purchase one ticket for themselves and up to one additional ticket for a plus-one, in accordance with the sponsor ticket perks. The exception to this is if you have a Bronze or Silver Sponsor ticket and are purchasing one additional ticket to enable a Personal Assistant (carer) to accompany you and eat with you. The remaining tickets (estimated to be 46) will be released in a second wave for general access (including Bronze and Silver Sponsors who missed out during the first wave). Some capacity is reserved for special guests, Gold and Platinum Sponsors, staff directly involved in delivering the Afternoon Tea event, and non-dining Personal Assistants.
Join us for a relaxed and sociable Afternoon Tea during UK PonyCon 2026!
Date & Time:
Saturday 31st October 2026, 13:45 – 14:45
Location: Monty’s, De Montfort University’s new central lounge and social space (approximately 500 metres on footpaths, involving crossing some minor roads. Monty’s has its own toilets, including accessible toilets)
What’s included:
To eat:
Delicate finger sandwiches
Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese and Dill
Egg Mayonnaise (vegetarian)
Coronation Chicken
Hummus, Carrot and Plum Chutney (vegetarian)
Plain Ham
Plain Cheese (vegetarian)
Savoury bites
Mini Pork Pies
Cheese and Onion Rolls (vegetarian)
A selection of cakes
Homemade scones with jams and clotted cream (plain, sultana, cherry)
To drink:
Tea
English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Green Tea
Fruit Teas
Coffee
Water
For an additional charge of £9.00, one glass of prosecco (ages 18+, and this option must be selected at purchase)
To treasure:
Souvenir keyring
Photos, shared on our social media after the convention
Dietary requirements:
Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Most dietary needs can be catered for, but food is prepared in a busy kitchen and cannot be guaranteed to be free from trace allergens. Please provide your dietary requirements and allergens when purchasing your ticket.
Special Guests:
Our special guests (Andrea Libman, Tabitha St Germain and Imalou) will attend and spend most of their time at the Gold and Platinum Sponsor table. Please note that there are no opportunities for autographs or photographs with the special guests during Afternoon Tea and there is no guarantee of an opportunity to speak with the special guests – attendees should use the dedicated autograph and photograph sessions for this.
Valid UK PonyCon ticket required:
This is an add-on ticket. You must have a valid ticket for admission to the convention on Saturday 31st October 2026. Valid tickets include Saturday, Weekend, Sponsor, Stall, Stall Helper, Staff, and personal assistant tickets.
Prosecco add-on:
Optionally, add one glass of prosecco on arrival for an additional £9.00. Ages 18+ only and proof of age (ID) may be required on a Challenge 25 basis. Limit one glass per person. Please add this when you buy your Afternoon Tea ticket, as it cannot be added later.
Seating:
Except for people with Gold Sponsor and Platinum Sponsor tickets, seating is not assigned. There will be multiple tables to choose from. Most tables will be shared in groups of six people, giving you a chance to meet new people or sit with friends. Gold Sponsors and the Platinum Sponsor will be seated on a table reserved for them and our special guests.
Personal Assistant (Carers) Tickets
Personal Assistant (Carers) who wish to eat or drink at the Afternoon Tea must have their own full-price ticket. For personal assistants who are not eating or drinking at the Afternoon Tea, we can offer a free-of-charge non-dining ticket - please select the option when adding the item to your basket, to ensure a space is reserved for them.
Children
Children are welcome at the Afternoon Tea with a ticket. There are no discounts or special menus for children. Children aged 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult with their own Afternoon Tea ticket.
Ticket availability
Tickets for Afternoon Tea will be released in two waves. The first wave of 46 tickets will be released for Bronze and Silver Sponsor early access. During this wave, Bronze and Silver sponsors may purchase one ticket for themselves and up to one additional ticket for a plus-one, in accordance with the sponsor ticket perks. The exception to this is if you have a Bronze or Silver Sponsor ticket and are purchasing one additional ticket to enable a Personal Assistant (carer) to accompany you and eat with you. The remaining tickets (estimated to be 46) will be released in a second wave for general access (including Bronze and Silver Sponsors who missed out during the first wave). Some capacity is reserved for special guests, Gold and Platinum Sponsors, staff directly involved in delivering the Afternoon Tea event, and non-dining Personal Assistants.
