Afternoon Tea
a (very) brief history
The origins of afternoon tea could not be pinpointed exactly, but rumour has it that it was first introduced by the 7th Duchess of Bedford in 1842.
She requested for a tea and small delicate sandwiches and cakes to be introduced into the household, as mealtimes during that era were formally set and she had a ‘sinking feeling’ between lunch and dinner. Very soon after this in upper class circles, afternoon tea became a regular feature. In fact, it was considered such a British institution by the 1860s, university life and schooling provided instruction in the art and etiquette of afternoon tea.
Others say that it originated due to a change in eating culture and was served due to entertaining guests in the afternoon. Whatever the reason for its creation, as a nation we have embraced the delightful cheer it brings over the centuries.
These days there is no formal rigid structure that must be adhered to. At Vintage Days, we aim to create whatever atmosphere your event needs from recreating Victorian classics through to a modern twist on a classic British institution - the choice is yours.
Nothing encompasses the essence of the British quite like Afternoon Tea
Luxurious Afternoon Tea
Menus from £8.95, so get in touch as we would love to hear from you to discuss your requirements and we can give you a personalised quote
Sandwiches
Salmon & Cream Cheese
Honey Roast Ham & Wholegrain Mustard
Egg Mayonnaise
Coronation Chicken
Savoury Selection
Mini quiche
Mini Pork pie
Sweet Treats
Freshly baked fruit & plain Scones with Cheshire Clotted Cream & Strawberry Jam
Victoria Sponge Cake
A choice of 2 from the following:
Lemon Drizzle Cake, Ginger Cake, Cupcakes, Meringues and Butterfly Buns
To Drink
A selection of Tea & Coffee
Cordial
High Tea
Menus from £8.95, so get in touch as we would love to hear from you to discuss your requirements and we can give you a personalised quote
Sandwiches and Wraps
Salmon & Cream Cheese
Sweet Chilli Chicken
Cheese Ploughman’s
Pastrami & Gherkin
Prawn Mayonnaise
Savoury Selection
Mini Quiche
Mini Pork Pie
Sweet Treats
Freshly baked fruit & plain Scones with Cheshire Clotted Cream & Strawberry Jam
Victoria Sponge Cake
A choice of 3 from the following:
Lemon Drizzle cake, Ginger Cake, Cupcakes, meringues, Macarons, Fruit Tea loaf and Butterfly Buns
To Drink
A selection of Tea & Coffee from Fortnum & Mason
Cordial
Children's Menu
Menus from £8.95, so get in touch as we would love to hear from you to discuss your requirements and we can give you a personalised quote
Sandwiches
Jam
Ham
Cheese
Savoury Selection
Mini pizza
Mini sausage rolls
Cocktail sausages
Sweet Treats
Cupcakes
Chocolate cake
Cookies
Jelly & Ice Cream
To Drink
Cordial and Fruit Shoots
One of the following will also be provided:
pick and mix sweets, a mini doughnut selection, popcorn or a mini chocolate fountain
Gentleman's Afternoon Tea
Menus from £8.95, so get in touch as we would love to hear from you to discuss your requirements and we can give you a personalised quote
Sandwiches and Wraps
Sweet Chilli Chicken
Cheese Ploughman’s
Fish goujons with mushy peas and tartar sauce
Savoury Selection
Scotch Egg
Pork Pie
Sausage Roll
Sweet Treats
Freshly baked fruit and plain Scones with Cheshire Clotted cream & Strawberry Jam
Individual Victoria Sponge Cake
To Drink
A selection of Tea & Coffee from Fortnum & Mason
Picnic Afternoon Tea
Menus from £8.95, so get in touch as we would love to hear from you to discuss your requirements and we can give you a personalised quote
Crafted with the same love and attention to detail as our other choices, Picnic Afternoon Tea enables you to take your decadent treat to wherever you are going. Freshly made sandwiches, cakes and savouries are wrapped and packed in boxes alongside your very own vintage china trio which you get to keep. All you would need to take is a flask of boiling water!
