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The Vintage Tea Service, a boutique vintage china hire business, offering a unique afternoon tea catering experience.
The Vintage Tea Service Pricing & Costs

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Prices Start at
£5
Maximum price
£26
The Vintage Tea Service has a number of wedding breakfast packages, with or without the catering element. The first package that I want to tell you about is the Crystal Package, this package is aimed at couples who want to have a buffet style reception. The Silk Package is the most popular form of set-up, a round table with up to 10 guests per table, with three 3 tier cake stands on the table and the other accompaniments. The starting price is £5.00 per head. Some couples would prefer to have every two guests sharing a 3 tier cake stand, so I’ve created a package based on this for a round table of up to 10 guests. The starting price for the Silk Plus package is £6.00. LONG TABLES: there are two packages, the Coral and the Coral Plus. The Coral package is with 4 guests sharing a three tier cake stand, the Coral Plus, two guests per 3 tier cake stand. The starting price for the Coral at £4.60 and the Coral Plus £6.00 per guest. What's the standard china included in the packages? · Teacups, saucers and tea plates · Three tier cake stands · Teapots · Cake plates · Clotted Cream & Jam Dish (plus a spoon for each dish) · Cream Jug, Sugar Bowl (plus sugar tongs) · Cutlery package for each guest: cake fork, starter knife, teaspoon – All silver plated or would you prefer your guests to have a tea knife. China and Catering Packages The china and catering package is priced at £26.00 per head. This package includes the set-up, pack-down services, the vintage china and cutlery and the four course afternoon tea. The afternoon tea includes: A selection of dainty finger sandwiches - up to 4 A choice of one savoury item A choice of homemade cakes, up to 3 Plain or fruit scones with jam & clotted cream Tea ​ All the china to include: Teacup, saucer, tea plate, cutlery (cake fork, knife, teaspoon), 3 tier cake stands, cake plates, teapots, clotted cream and jam dishes, cream jugs and sugar bowls.
The Vintage Tea Service Details

Dietary Options

Gluten-Free
Vegetarian
Vegan catering
Dairy-Free

Food Type

Western / European

General Services

Canapes
Tableware Provided
Buffet-Style
Seated Meal
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Tastings
Marquee Catering
Set-Up
Clean-Up
Staff Provided
The Vintage Tea Service Full Description

Add Vintage Elegance to Your Wedding Day

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.

Custom Vintage China Hire and Catering Tailored to You

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.

A Delicious Afternoon Tea Experience for Your Guests

The catering menu focuses on a classic afternoon tea, thoughtfully prepared to delight your guests. You can expect:

  • Dainty finger sandwiches with a variety of traditional fillings
  • Freshly baked scones served with clotted cream and strawberry preserve
  • An assortment of homemade cakes and sweet treats
  • Savoury options like mini tarts and home-baked sausage rolls

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.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Sarah
Thank you for looking at The Vintage Tea Service for your wedding reception. Please do get contact for any initial discussions and or questions.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2021
No. of Weddings Hosted
Less than 10
Reviews
(2)
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Becky and Paddy
Happy couple married in September
October 2024
Her attention to detail was brilliant

Sarah has been amazing from start to finish! She provided and set up the china for our afternoon tea, and it all looked amazing. Her attention to detail was brilliant, and the selection of china in her catalogue is out of this world. The whole process was easy, and she was so organised and couldn’t have been more helpful. Thank you so much for making our day so special.

Anna and Matt
Happy couple married in May
July 2023
for the amazing display of china

We can't thank you enough for the amazing display of china you provided. It was another perfect part of a perfect day and got so many great comments. You deserve every success for all your hard work and endeavour, it was fantastic that we were lucky enough to have you involved in our special day.

The Vintage Tea Service Location & Contact Details
Address
Frodsham, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
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What is your most memorable wedding?

The Chester Grosvenor

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Stunning, gorgeous, unique, detail, beautiful

What about your business are you most proud of?

Providing exquisite vintage china with a bespoke and personal service.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

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.

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Bridebook DiscountMorning of wedding - free of hire fee for china for up to 8 people