Boab and Myrtle Chandon High Tea: Kimberley High Tea on Roebuck Bay

On the mudflats of Roebuck Bay, just outside Broome in Minyirr, Western Australia, Boab and Myrtle Chandon High Tea unfolds as an elegant shoreline ritual. Hosted at Broome Weddings and Events, the two-hour experience pairs Kimberley ingredients with sparkling Chandon pours, letting guests watch tidal flats and migratory shorebirds while they sip. Local flavors—Boab nut, lemon myrtle, and Kimberley pearl meat—arrive as a curated degustation tower, each bite designed to map the coast’s seasonal abundance.

The event begins with a Chandon Garden Spritz that cools the tropical air and loosens conversation. Small plates follow: a bracing pearl meat ceviche that channels the bay, rustic homemade cakes, and savory bites threaded with native herbs. The flambéed camembert, ignited tableside with Grand Marnier, is both a culinary flourish and a focal moment; servers choreograph the fire with practiced calm. A tasting flight of Chandon sparkling wines is matched to each course, calibrated to lift the earthy, citrus, and saline notes of Kimberley produce.

This is a regional tasting as much as a teatime. Boab is both ingredient and story—its nutty kernel has fed local people for generations—and lemon myrtle offers an aromatic counterpoint that anchors the menu to place. The setting matters: Roebuck Bay’s intertidal flats are internationally important for migratory birds, and the low, open horizon lets late light paint the sky as you linger over a final cake plate.

Practical details are simple and refined. The experience runs roughly two hours; complimentary transfers are offered from Broome resorts, smoothing the logistics for visitors who stay in town. While the occasion reads formal, footwear and weather-aware layers are recommended for the sea breeze. Reservations are limited and the event sells out around peak tourist months, so book early to secure a waterfront table.

Why book? For visitors to Broome, this high tea is a rare chance to taste the Kimberley in a single sitting—luxury service grounded in regional produce and theatrical presentation. It’s an accessible introduction to Indigenous flavors, local seafood, and Western Australia’s tropical coast, made effortless by transfers and expert service. Whether you’re marking a milestone, extending a Kimberley itinerary, or seeking an elevated coastal meal, Boab and Myrtle Chandon High Tea translates place into a plate and pairs it with a view that only Roebuck Bay can provide.

Expect attentive plating and small group pacing; photographers should be discreet during flambé moments. Families are welcome, though menus skew adult-oriented. Dietary needs can usually be accommodated with advance notice. For travelers combining Kimberley adventures, this is a restorative stop: refined flavors, coastal air, and a slow drink before the next day's exploration—an elegant appointment with place. Bookings are recommended year-round, though times shift with tides and light.