Ideas For a Victorian Tea Party
Hors d’oeuvres and finger foods were offered, in an elegant environment. It would be in the drawing room or sitting room, beside a fire in winter, or in the garden or conservatory in warmer weather. A centerpiece is not necessary since the tea service itself will provide a focal point. Normally a silver tea set or silverplate service, with teapot, creamer, sugar bowl and a large pot to hold hot water, often it was on a footed tray to keep the heat from damaging the table. If your centerpiece will be such a tea service, then add some smaller flower arrangements, ensuring guests may see each other across the table. Have at least two of each type of hors d’oeuvres for each guest. Have a place set for each guest. You need only a large napkin (12" square is best), cup and saucer, dessert/salad plate, dessert fork, tea spoon and a butter knife per person. Forks always go on the left, spoons and knives on the right. Place knives with blades pointed toward the plate, this goes for any meal and any place setting. With finger foods, you may also set a finger bowl of warm water at each setting. Garnish with a lemon slice and sprig of mint or a small flower.
If you want to a make your tea party authentic then tea party etiquette is also important when hosting a Victorian party. Find out about the history of afternoon tea when tea drinking became the fashion in Briton back in the 17th century. Back from Victorian Tea Party to Home | About | Contact | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy This site is for information only.
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