Champagne breakfast

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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 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[edit]

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[edit]

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.[citation needed] 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[edit]

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[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Telegraph - Calcutta : Metro". Calcutta, India: Telegraphindia.com. 3 January 2005. Archived from the original on 19 September 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  2. ^ "icseftonandwestlancs - Grand National thrills for Crosby couple". Icseftonandwestlancs.icnetwork.co.uk. 11 August 2009. Retrieved 4 March 2011.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Press Association (24 October 2003). "Concorde makes final landing | Business". The guardian. London. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  4. ^ Moscow News - Travel - Swissц╢tel Krasnye Holmy Archived 20 April 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "Magazine / Travel : Weekend getaway". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 19 August 2007. Archived from the original on 16 October 2008. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  6. ^ "city of johannesburg - Countdown to extreme park". Joburg.org.za. 6 May 2008. Archived from the original on 6 October 2008. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  7. ^ "Scotland | Breakfast cruise serves up eclipse". BBC News. 31 May 2003. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  8. ^ Duggan, Tara (18 December 2010). "Spring Garden and Kitchen Tours Are Here". Sfgate.com. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  9. ^ "Brides without borders - World - Travel". Melbourne: theage.com.au. 12 April 2008. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  10. ^ "Best Valentine offers | Travel". The Guardian. London. 8 February 2003. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  11. ^ Caroline Furneaux (8 January 2003). "Decent proposals | Travel". The guardian. London. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  12. ^ "Mother's Day Charity Breakfast - WhatsOn - BrisbaneTimes". brisbanetimes.com.au. 6 May 2008. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  13. ^ "Marathon late entry - Central North Island news on". Stuff.co.nz. Archived from the original on 17 September 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  14. ^ "Record PhDs for Auckland graduation". Massey University. 14 April 2008. Archived from the original on 2 September 2013.
  15. ^ "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. 24 April 2008. Retrieved 4 March 2011.[permanent dead link]
  16. ^ [ Displaying Abstract ] (3 February 2011). "Breakfast Party at Saks Will Aid Children's Group; Admission to Benefi... - Free Preview - The New York Times". Select.nytimes.com. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  17. ^ "LEAD STORY - EQUESTRIAN: Beatson's Olympic dreams lie in Europe - Hawkes Bay Today - 2008-04-16 15:00:00.0 - localsport". Hbtoday.co.nz. 16 April 2008. Retrieved 4 March 2011.[permanent dead link]
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