Champagne breakfast

Champagne breakfast‎

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 include rich foods such as salmon, caviar, ^[3] chocolate or pastries, which would not ordinarily be eaten at breakfast^[4] or more courses.^[5] At fashionable restaurants the breakfast can cost £4,000 or more. ^[6] 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.^[7] The breakfast may be as part of a cruise or tour.^[8][9] It can be a part of honeymooning couple's itinerary,^[10] 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.^[11][12]

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.^[13] or as a celebration of an event or achievement.^[14] A champagne breakfast was even fed to Red Marauder when the horse won the Grand National.^[15] It may be a tradition at some colleges for graduation,^[16] such as Wells College. People may be awarded a Champagne breakfast as part of winning a competition. ^[17]

Business or charity

The breakfast may be hosted as a means of attracting people for the launch of a business, or a charity fundraiser.^[18][19]

References

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2. ^ "icseftonandwestlancs - Grand National thrills for Crosby couple". Icseftonandwestlancs.icnetwork.co.uk. 2009-08-11. http://icseftonandwestlancs.icnetwork.co.uk/crosbyherald/news/tm_headline=grand-national-thrills-for-crosby-couple&method=full&objectid=20740586&siteid=60252-name_page.html. Retrieved 2011-03-04. 
3. ^ Press Association (2003-10-24). "Concorde makes final landing | Business". London: guardian.co.uk. http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2003/oct/24/theairlineindustry.travelnews. Retrieved 2011-03-04. 
4. ^ Moscow News - Travel - Swissц╢tel Krasnye Holmy^{[dead link]}
5. ^ "Magazine / Travel : Weekend getaway". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 2007-08-19. http://www.hindu.com/mag/2007/08/19/stories/2007081950200700.htm. Retrieved 2011-03-04. 
6. ^ "Timeline: the Conservative leadership contest | Politics". London: guardian.co.uk. 2001-07-16. http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2001/jul/16/conservatives.francismaude. Retrieved 2011-03-04. 
7. ^ "city of johannesburg - Countdown to extreme park". Joburg.org.za. 2008-05-06. http://www.joburg.org.za/content/view/2452/168/. Retrieved 2011-03-04. 
8. ^ "Scotland | Breakfast cruise serves up eclipse". BBC News. 2003-05-31. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/2950504.stm. Retrieved 2011-03-04. 
9. ^ Duggan, Tara (2010-12-18). "Spring Garden and Kitchen Tours Are Here". Sfgate.com. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2000/04/26/HO20453.DTL. Retrieved 2011-03-04. 
10. ^ "Brides without borders - World - Travel". Melbourne: theage.com.au. 2008-04-12. http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/extraordinary-overseas-wedding-options/2008/04/10/1207420567123.html?page=2. Retrieved 2011-03-04. 
11. ^ "Best Valentine offers | Travel". London: The Guardian. 2003-02-08. http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2003/feb/08/guardiansaturdaytravelsection1. Retrieved 2011-03-04. 
12. ^ Caroline Furneaux (2003-01-08). "Decent proposals | Travel". London: guardian.co.uk. http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2003/jan/08/1?gusrc=rss&feed=global. Retrieved 2011-03-04. 
13. ^ "Mother's Day Charity Breakfast - WhatsOn - BrisbaneTimes". brisbanetimes.com.au. 2008-05-06. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/whatson/mothers-day-charity-breakfast/2008/05/05/1209839520747.html. Retrieved 2011-03-04. 
14. ^ "Marathon late entry - Central North Island news on". Stuff.co.nz. http://www.stuff.co.nz/bayofplenty/4507086a6014.html. Retrieved 2011-03-04. 
15. ^ "Champagne breakfast for National winner | Mail Online". London: Dailymail.co.uk. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/sport.html?in_article_id=36731&in_page_id=1771. Retrieved 2011-03-04. 
16. ^ Massey University - article^{[dead link]}
17. ^ 24th April 2008   (2008-04-24). "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. http://www.hbtoday.co.nz/localnews/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3770613&thesection=localnews&thesubsection=&thesecondsubsection=. Retrieved 2011-03-04. 
18. ^ [ Displaying Abstract ] (2011-02-03). "Breakfast Party At Saks Will Aid Children's Group; Admission to Benefi... - Free Preview - The New York Times". Select.nytimes.com. http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F20C12FA3F5812738DDDA00A94D9405B858AF1D3. Retrieved 2011-03-04. 
19. ^ 16th April 2008   (2008-04-16). "LEAD STORY - EQUESTRIAN: Beatson's Olympic dreams lie in Europe - Hawkes Bay Today - 2008-04-16 15:00:00.0 - localsport". Hbtoday.co.nz. http://www.hbtoday.co.nz/localsport/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3769840&thesection=localsport&thesubsection=&thesecondsubsection=. Retrieved 2011-03-04.