Winter High Tea

Enjoy High Tea with your friends & family!

Take time out and enjoy an elegant High Tea experience at Whitby’s Restaurant & Bar, set on Level 17 with views across the city. Perfect for a relaxed catch-up, a special occasion, or a weekend treat, our High Tea features a beautifully presented three-tier selection of sweet and savoury favourites.

Enjoy delicate sandwiches, golden puff pastry, savoury bites, freshly baked scones with whipped mascarpone, and a tempting selection of handcrafted sweets including cheesecake, meringue, brownie, truffles and macarons.

Complete the experience with your choice of T-sips loose leaf tea, barista coffee or hot chocolate.

$62 per person | Friday to Sunday | 11.30 am to 3.00 pm

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Winter High Tea Menu 2026

Room Hire On Us!

Bring your team together this winter with our Winter Meeting Offer.

Enjoy complimentary room hire for meetings held in July and August, plus arrival tea and coffee on us!

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Burger Wellington 2026!

We are back and are excited to bring our 2026 Burger Wellington creation to Whitby’s Restaurant & Bar for Visa Wellington On a Plate!

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Chocolate Fix Package

The ‘Chocolate Fix’ brings together everything guests love about a winter city stay!

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Mid-Year Sale - Save up to 30%

Make the most of your next Wellington stay with 20% off Room Only rates at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor. Members receive an additional 10% off when booking direct.

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Whitby's Daily Deals

Whitby’s is making weeknight dining even better with a line-up of Daily Deals available from 5.30pm!

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Member Exclusive

Enjoy exclusive member savings with 10% off our Best Available Rate when you book direct through the member portal.

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The Spa Nomad In-Stay Experience

We’re delighted to partner with The Spa Nomad, New Zealand’s leading mobile spa service - to offer professional spa treatments right here at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Wellington.

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The Cyclist’s Stopover

Whether you're planning a cycling escape, travelling for an event, or simply exploring the city on two wheels, The Cyclist’s Stopover at Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland City, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Wellington and The Chancellor on Hobson offers the perfect base for your ride.

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Winter Warmer Package

Cosy up this winter with the perfect city escape. Our Winter Warmer Package is designed for relaxed weekends away, complete with comfort, flavour, and a little indulgence.

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Gift Vouchers

Searching for the perfect gift for that special someone?

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Kidcation Package

Treat the family to a stay that keeps everyone happy - kids under 12 stay and eat free, ‘kid-approved’ menus make mealtimes a success, and little guests are welcomed with a surprise amenity on arrival. While the kids are entertained, the adults enjoy complimentary breakfast and a well-earned sleep-in thanks to a midday checkout.

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