Afternoon Tea Catering in London
Elegant Afternoon Tea Catering for Weddings, Private Parties and Corporate Events
There’s something timeless about afternoon tea.
Freshly baked scones still warm from the oven. Delicate finger sandwiches. Little cakes that look almost too pretty to eat. Proper china, polished cutlery and tables laid ready for guests to gather, chat and celebrate.
At Salters Events, our afternoon tea catering brings together everything we love about entertaining. Beautiful food, thoughtful presentation and effortless hosting.
Perfect for weddings, hen parties, baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries and elegant corporate treats, our afternoon teas can be delivered ready to enjoy or fully serviced by our team for a complete, refined experience.
Handmade. Seasonal. Never bought in.
We make almost everything ourselves.
Our bread is baked in house. Our cakes are handmade by our chefs. Our fillings are prepared fresh on the day of your event using carefully sourced British produce.
No supermarket platters. No shortcuts. No dry sandwiches hiding under cling film.
Just thoughtful, generous food that feels special.
Expect:
• Properly filled finger sandwiches and savoury bites
• Buttery scones with jam and clotted cream
• Elegant cakes and pâtisserie
• Seasonal flavours that change throughout the year
• Generous portions so guests leave satisfied
It’s classic afternoon tea, done properly.
Delivered or hosted. You choose.
Our afternoon tea catering is wonderfully flexible, whether you’re planning a relaxed gathering at home or a fully styled wedding reception.
Drop-off catering
Ideal for homes, offices and informal celebrations.
We deliver everything beautifully presented in eco-friendly platters and boxes, ready to place straight onto the table. No fuss, no preparation, no clearing up.
Please note: tea and coffee service is not included with drop-off catering.
Fully serviced afternoon tea
For weddings and more formal occasions, our team can create the complete afternoon tea experience.
We can provide:
• Professional waiting staff
• Set-up and clear-down
• Vintage china, crockery and cutlery hire
• Cake stands and table styling
• Optional tea and coffee service
As with all serviced events, staffing and equipment hire are quoted separately based on your guest numbers and venue requirements.
This ensures you only pay for exactly what you need, while still enjoying a beautifully run, stress-free event.
Designed for celebrations
Our afternoon tea catering is particularly popular for:
• Wedding mornings and bridal showers
• Hen parties
• Baby showers
• Milestone birthdays
• Garden parties
• Funeral receptions
• Corporate team treats and training days
• Product launches and client events
We’ve even created afternoon tea experiences for brands such as Savoir Beds, where a relaxed, elegant style suited the occasion perfectly.
Wherever people gather to celebrate, afternoon tea simply works.
Everyone included
We regularly cater for:
• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Gluten free
• Dairy free
• Nut free
Just let us know your guest list and we’ll ensure everyone enjoys something just as delicious as the rest of the table.
No afterthought plates.
Afternoon Tea Menu
A generous selection of handmade savouries, scones and seasonal cakes, prepared fresh in our kitchen and beautifully presented for sharing.
Freshly baked fruit scone
with homemade jam and clotted cream
Cheese and chive scone
with whipped cream cheese and chives
Selection of finger sandwiches
a variety of classic and seasonal fillings, prepared on house-made bread
Chef’s cake slice
rotating flavours made in-house
Fresh seasonal berries
Rich chocolate brownie
Prices from £30 per person (inclusive of VAT) with generous portions designed to replace lunch
Staffing and equipment hire for serviced events quoted separately
Designed and delivered by our award-winning team at Salters Events, with over 40 years’ experience catering weddings and celebrations across London.
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Yes. We deliver and service afternoon tea events across London and the surrounding areas. Collection from our Catford kitchen is also available if preferred.
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Absolutely. Our afternoon tea is perfect for drop-off catering. We deliver everything beautifully arranged in eco-friendly platters and boxes, ready to serve.
Tea and coffee service is not included with drop-off orders.
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Yes, for fully serviced events we can supply vintage china, crockery, cutlery and tiered cake stands through our trusted hire partners. This creates the traditional, elegant afternoon tea look many clients love.
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Our menus are designed so guests can enjoy a bit of everything. Typically each guest receives a selection of sandwiches, savouries, scones with jam and cream, plus cakes and sweet treats. It’s a generous offering that comfortably replaces lunch.
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Very often. Afternoon tea works beautifully for relaxed weddings, garden ceremonies, post-ceremony receptions or the morning of the wedding while everyone gets ready.
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Yes. We regularly provide vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and dairy free options. Just share your requirements when booking and we’ll plan accordingly.
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For serviced afternoon tea events we provide professional front of house staff for set-up, service and clear-down, so you can relax and enjoy your guests.
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For weddings and peak summer weekends we recommend booking as early as possible. For smaller or weekday events we can sometimes accommodate shorter notice. It’s always worth asking.
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Our menu pricing covers the food only. For fully serviced afternoon tea events, professional staff and any crockery or equipment hire are quoted separately, depending on your venue and guest numbers. Drop-off catering does not require staffing.