If you’re dreaming of a wedding that blends timeless charm with classic elegance, The Vintage Tea Service is here to make that vision a reality. Based in Frodsham, they specialise in vintage china hire and afternoon tea catering for weddings throughout Cheshire, Merseyside, The Wirral, Liverpool, and Manchester. Their expert team creates a warm, sophisticated atmosphere that transports you and your guests to a beautifully nostalgic era.
The Vintage Tea Service isn’t just a caterer—they’re your dedicated partner in crafting a wedding experience that’s uniquely yours. From your first consultation to the final setup, they work closely with you to perfect every detail. Choose from an impressive collection of over 167 styles of English bone china teacups, carefully selected to match your wedding colours and style.
Whether you want a full afternoon tea reception, a charming tea station, or simply to hire their stunning vintage tableware, they offer flexible packages to fit your needs. Their service includes everything you need—tiered cake stands, teapots, cutlery, and glassware—and the best part is they take care of all the washing up afterwards, so you can relax and enjoy your day.
The catering menu focuses on a classic afternoon tea, thoughtfully prepared to delight your guests. You can expect:
All ingredients are locally sourced from Cheshire and nearby areas, ensuring fresh, authentic flavours. Their professional team also handles the full setup and pack-up of china and cutlery at your venue, making your wedding catering seamless and stress-free.
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Providing exquisite vintage china with a bespoke and personal service.
Once you confirm a booking we will arrange a meeting to discuss your ideas, colours that you want at your wedding, we'll also discuss the table set-up, how many cake stands and teapots you want on each table. I will bring samples if china for you to view, so that you are able to view the quality of the china.
I will then put together what will be required in a quote. Once the quote is agreed, the china selection will then start. You will be able to reserve your china for the date of your wedding and then two weeks before hand everything will be confirmed. You will receive the Suggested China document and a plan of what's going on what table.
The china and accessories will be delivered up to 2 days before and set-up(if required) in agreement with the venue.
The caterer will have a separate meeting with you to discuss and taste the food you'll be expecting to be served at your wedding.