\n Afternoon tea is a tradition in Britain dating back to the early 1840s, afternoon tea can be served be-tween 2-4pm designed to combat afternoon hunger. If you are planning on hosting your own after-noon tea for friends and family, you will need to know what to serve and how to correctly lay the ta-ble! Selecting a date, sending out invitations, decorating with accessories, menu planning. These are just some of the things that go into planning the perfect afternoon tea. Be extra, create a magical show for your guests. In this article, we explore everything you need to know about throwing your very own afternoon tea
\nHow to set the table for afternoon tea
\nSetting the table for an afternoon tea party really means you can go all out! For this occasion, add a floor-length cloth and top with draped white linen, then decorate with flowers and greenery and bunting for a celebratory tea party. Remember to leave plenty of room for teapots, jugs and cake stands.\u00a0Each guest will need the following silverware when laying the table for an afternoon tea party:\u2022 Bread plate\u2022 Saucer\u2022 Teacup\u2022 Teaspoon\u2022 Small folk\u2022 Small knife\u2022 NapkinAfternoon tea tip: The base ends of the cutlery are to be placed 2cm from the edge of the table. Once silverware is used, it should never be placed back on the tablecloth.
\nWhat to serve at afternoon tea?
\nServing a variety of sandwiches, treats and tea selections is important when hosting a traditional afternoon tea party.
\nSelection of tea and coffee
\nIf you’re looking for more than English breakfast, think about serving some of these delicious specialty teas with your afternoon tea:\u2022 English breakfast\u2022 Earl grey\u2022 Assam black tea\u2022 Chamomile tea\u2022 Mint teaWhen setting the table for afternoon tea, it is important to supply plenty of tea for your guests. We suggest one large teapot per two guests. And of course, refill if required. You can also serve coffee at Afternoon tea. Making sure you offer a selection of tea\u2019s as well as coffee is important. Cater to your guests who don\u2019t drink tea by offering them the option of coffee instead.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Smoked salmon and cream cheese\u2022 Egg mayonnaise and cress\u2022 Cucumber and cream cheese\u2022 Prawn and mayonnaise\u2022 Cheese and chutney<\/p>\n
Here at Patisserie Valerie, we pride ourselves on our afternoon tea. Sweet treats in our afternoon tea selection include:\u2022 Scones \u2013 served with cotted cream and jam\u2022 Mini red velvet slice\u2022 Mini ruby chocolate slice\u2022 Mini cheesecake slice\u2022 Mini salted caramel \u00e9clair\u2022 Mini caramel biscuit slice\u2022 Mini plain scones\u2022 Mini fruit scones<\/p>\n
How to plate afternoon tea
\nStandard afternoon tea includes a tier of sandwiches, a tier of cakes and a mixed tier of scones and teacakes, with additional jam and cream on the side for guests to enjoy.
\nDecorate the table
\nFor a special afternoon tea party, whether you\u2019re inside or out, deck out your area with banners and balloons. The extra the better! Personalise your table and each individual set by adding name cards and chair accessories. Add candles for a more serene setting.
\nVacate outside
\nEmbrace the summer weather, by moving your indoor afternoon tea party, outside. Decorate by set-ting up a low-level table accompanied with fluffy cushions and throws. Accessorise the table with or-naments, a printed tablecloth, napkins, silverware, and flowers by bringing the inside, out. Enjoy your tea and sweet treats in the summer sun!
\nRelax and enjoy!
\nOnce you have greeted all your guests and sat them down, relax, sit back, and enjoy your afternoon tea with family and friends. Afternoon tea may seem like a light meal, however, when paired with several cups of tea and great conversations, it can actually be quite filling for the stomach and soul.Our delicious Patisserie Valerie\u00a0\u00a0afternoon tea\u00a0can be delivered straight to your door. Order yours online today, available for next day delivery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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