Champagne breakfast explained

A champagne breakfast is a breakfast served with champagne or sparkling wine. It is a new concept in some countries[1] and is not typical of the role of a breakfast.

It may be part of any day or outing considered particularly luxurious or indulgent. The accompanying breakfast is sometimes of a similarly high standard[2] and may include rich foods such as salmon, caviar,[3] chocolate or pastries, which would not ordinarily be eaten at breakfast,[4] or may include additional courses.[5] Instead of as a formal meal the breakfast can be given to the recipient in a basket or hamper.

Occasions

As part of a day where scheduled activities have been arranged, the breakfast may be served early in the day, or even at sunrise.[6] The breakfast may be as part of a cruise or tour.[7] [8] It can be a part of honeymooning couple's itinerary,[9] or stay at a hotel, when it may be delivered to the couple in bed. This can also be a part of Valentine's Day or a Valentine's Day holiday package.[10] [11] It's also common at the end of a ski holiday.

Celebrations

The breakfast can be delivered or served to someone as part of any treat acknowledging the person's worth, such as Mother's Day,[12] or as a celebration of an event or achievement.[13] A champagne breakfast was even fed to Red Marauder when the horse won the Grand National.It may be a tradition at some colleges for graduation,[14] such as Wells College and Bryn Mawr College. People may be awarded a Champagne breakfast as part of winning a competition.[15]

Business or charity

The breakfast may be hosted as a means of attracting people for the launch of a business, or a charity fundraiser.[16] [17]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: The Telegraph - Calcutta : Metro . https://archive.today/20120919125858/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050103/asp/calcutta/story_3634736.asp . dead . 19 September 2012 . Telegraphindia.com . 2005-01-03 . 2011-03-04 . Calcutta, India.
  2. Web site: icseftonandwestlancs - Grand National thrills for Crosby couple . Icseftonandwestlancs.icnetwork.co.uk . 2009-08-11 . 2011-03-04 .
  3. News: Press Association . Concorde makes final landing | Business . The guardian. 2003-10-24. 2011-03-04 . London.
  4. http://mnweekly.ru/travel/20080410/55322252.html Moscow News - Travel - Swissц╢tel Krasnye Holmy
  5. News: Magazine / Travel : Weekend getaway . https://web.archive.org/web/20081016135904/http://www.hindu.com/mag/2007/08/19/stories/2007081950200700.htm . dead . 2008-10-16 . 2007-08-19 . 2011-03-04 . . Chennai, India.
  6. Web site: city of johannesburg - Countdown to extreme park . Joburg.org.za . 2008-05-06 . 2011-03-04 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081006132928/http://www.joburg.org.za/content/view/2452/168/ . 6 October 2008 . dmy-all .
  7. News: Scotland | Breakfast cruise serves up eclipse . BBC News . 2003-05-31 . 2011-03-04.
  8. News: Spring Garden and Kitchen Tours Are Here . Sfgate.com . 2010-12-18. 2011-03-04 . Tara . Duggan.
  9. News: Brides without borders - World - Travel . theage.com.au . 2008-04-12 . 2011-03-04 . Melbourne.
  10. News: Best Valentine offers | Travel . The Guardian. 2003-02-08. 2011-03-04 . London.
  11. News: Caroline Furneaux . Decent proposals | Travel . The guardian. 2003-01-08. 2011-03-04 . London.
  12. Web site: Mother's Day Charity Breakfast - WhatsOn - BrisbaneTimes . brisbanetimes.com.au . 2008-05-06 . 2011-03-04.
  13. Web site: Marathon late entry - Central North Island news on . https://archive.today/20120917150858/http://www.stuff.co.nz/bayofplenty/4507086a6014.html . dead . 17 September 2012 . Stuff.co.nz . 2011-03-04 .
  14. Web site: Record PhDs for Auckland graduation. Massey University. 14 April 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20130902171115/http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/about-massey/news/article.cfm?mnarticle=record-phds-for-auckland-graduation-14-04-2008. 2 September 2013. dead.
  15. Web site: It's official: Jackie's our PA with a winning way - Hawkes Bay Today - 2008-04-24 14:50:00.0 - localnews . Hbtoday.co.nz . 2008-04-24 . 2011-03-04 .
  16. News: [Displaying Abstract ] . Breakfast Party at Saks Will Aid Children's Group; Admission to Benefi... - Free Preview - The New York Times . Select.nytimes.com . 2011-02-03 . 2011-03-04.
  17. Web site: LEAD STORY - EQUESTRIAN: Beatson's Olympic dreams lie in Europe - Hawkes Bay Today - 2008-04-16 15:00:00.0 - localsport . Hbtoday.co.nz . 2008-04-16 . 2011-03-04 .

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Champagne breakfast".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.