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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.

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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

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

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

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

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