There’s nothing more indulgent then a Quinntessential English Tea for a party or special celebration. We get up with the early birds to make sure everything is freshly handmade and baked on the day, ready to deliver to your event venue or as a present to a loved one.
We customise each Tea Party to your needs, so if there’s something special you’d like, let us know. The number of treat choices vary, depending on guest numbers.
After we’ve discussed your requirements we send you a personalised menu & quotation. Minimum order is for 10 guests (for less please enquire)
Traditional Teas & Luxury Teas
Cocktail sandwich fillings on white, wholemeal, granary & wraps
Cured ham & honey mustard
Roast topside of beef & creamed horseradish
Free-range poached chicken, crispy bacon & avocado
Brie, cranberry & grape (v)
Mature cheddar cheese and pickle (v)
Cream cheese, chives & cucumber (v)
Hummus, baby spinach, grated carrot & salsa (v)
Pesto, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil
Free-range egg mayonnaise, cress & black pepper (v)
Luxury Tea extra sandwich options
Prawns with Marie Rose sauce, crispy lettuce
Oak smoked salmon, cream cheese, lemon, black pepper
Coronation chicken & alphonso mango chutney
Crab, cucumber, sea-salted butter
Savoury Bites
Pork sausage rolls with sticky onion marmalade
Roast squash & feta sausage rolls (v)
Tartlets: cheddar & onion, poached salmon, broccoli & stilton, herby mushroom or leek & chevre.
Individual Quiche Lorraine.
Spanish potato & onion tortilla with roast tomato & pepper dip (v)
Melton Mowbray pork pies & pickle
Cheese & pesto pastry twists (v)
Luxury extra Savoury options
Mini Yorkshires with roast beef & horseradish cream
Chive blinis, smoked salmon & cream cheese
Mini prawn cocktails
Thai chicken & ginger patties with coriander mayonnaise
Scotch Egg with runny yolk & Dijon mustard dip
Sweet Somethings
Homemade scones (fruit or plain), strawberry preserve & clotted cream for all
plus
Fruity tea loaf , Lemon & elderflower drizzle loaf, Coffee & walnut cake, Brownies, Flapjacks, Orange shortbread hearts, Victoria sponge or Frosted carrot cake.
Fresh cream mini patisserie, Eton mess shots, French Lemon or Apple tarts, Pastel de Natas, Fruity passion pavlovas, Macarons, Elderflower berry jellies,
Certain menu choices can be adapted for dietary needs including vegan, gluten free, halal and any allergies or intolerances. Let me know your needs when ordering.
Pricing
Traditional Tea pp £16
Delivery only – all delicious food comes supplied on platters and cake stands, with serviettes. Also comes with sugar lumps & choice of tea. Plus, a printed menu for the table.
Luxury tea pp £20
Delivery only – everything you have chosen for your menu with the option to choose from the extra luxury menus, plus items above & some perfectly English Fortnum & Masons tea.
Vintage China Hire £2pp
To add style and pzazz to your event hire our selection of gorgeous mismatched vintage china, with side plates, platters, cups & saucers & tea set.
Additional extras
Prosecco – A mini bottle per person, with champagne bucket & glass hire, £5pp If you prefer full sized bottles, £20 per 4 guests with hire.
Linen – pressed white linen tablecloths can be hired for all size tables.
Flowers – stunning floral display and table decorations can be arranged to style your room or venue.
Chat with us for your requirements and colour schemes.
Delivery
Free delivery is within 10 miles, a small extra charge for anything beyond.
Full Quinntessential Service
Our popular full serviced teas include delivery, setting up of your Tea with beautifully dressed platters, cake stands, props, china, serviettes, & Tea and fresh Coffee service for your guests. Quinntessential servers will look after your guests, keep the venue clean and tidy, replenish guest’s refreshments and clear away at the end.
Price for our full service starts at £40 per hour.
No VAT is added to our prices.
Contact me with your details, date and preferences to start arranging your Quinntessential Afternoon Tea, I look forward to treating you.
Maxine