The event was organised by Unilever Food Solutions as part of Admiral Court’s prize for winning the Gingerbread Challenge earlier this year.
UFS executive chef, Alex Hall, said: “An afternoon tea party is a simple way for care homes to keep their residents hydrated.
"Working so closely with care home chefs, combining food with a fun activity is something we are really passionate about at UFS.
"It’s an important part of a quality care experience, which is why we’re so thrilled to support Nutrition and Hydration week.”
Jo Wheatley spent the day with residents decorating cupcakes and gave a live demo with a royal birthday theme, marking the launch of Unilever’s Novelty 90th Birthday Cake Challenge.
Other activities Unilever Food Solutions organised for the week included a breakfast with The Beeches Care Home on Monday, bedtime snacks at Rose Lodge care home on Tuesday and nutritional smoothies and shots for customers on Thursday. UFS also invited residents from local care homes and the Royal Hospital of Chelsea to an afternoon tea party at UFS’ head office in Leatherhead on the Wednesday.