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5 Delightful Requirements for Tea Party Catering
If you want to throw a grand tea party this summer, here's what you need to know: Call Shirley's Catering: 703-239-0102!
High tea is a grand British tradition that we in Northern Virginia decided it was about time to reinstate. These events are elegant, delightful and tasty, and everyone can get behind that. If you want to throw a tea party this summer, contact Shirley’s Catering at 703-239-0102 and be sure to consider the following 5 high tea essentials:
1. High Tea Timing
If you want to be traditional, understand that tea in Britain is a light meal with tea, usually served between 5 and 7 p.m. So, if you are inviting guests to this, make sure you schedule your tea on a day when your guests are likely to be available during this time frame.
2. Finger Foods for High Tea
The menu for high tea usually consists of easy-to-eat finger foods and hors d'oeuvres-like foods that go well with cups of tea. Traditionally speaking, this would include small, crustless sandwiches, scones with berries and clotted cream and pastries. Meat sandwiches, eggs and cucumber sandwiches are also classics.
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3. Tiered Trays and Decor
High tea catering usually involves beautiful arrangements of these finger foods on tiered trays that can be placed at either buffet stations or on individual tables. Talk with your caterer about décor, which usually includes floral arrangements and beautiful china settings and table cloths.
4. Sitting Down
Usually, high tea is taken sitting down, not wandering and mingling. So, talk with your catering team about how you want the high tea venue arranged for a relaxing, comfortable, sit-down experience.
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5. Dress Up for Tea
You don’t need to wear formal clothing for high tea, but you might want to let guests know that it’s not a totally casual event either. For men, slacks and a button-down shirt with a tie are fine. A simple dress, skirt and blouse or pantsuit is fine for the ladies. Just avoid going overly casual with jeans, shorts or t-shirts, which are not really appropriate.
If you are ready to bring back the British tradition of high tea in Northern Virginia, Contact Shirley’s Catering at 703-239-0102! We have a lovely selection of high tea menus and ideas that will absolutely delight you and your guests!
