Let's talk about your tea party menu and what should be included on it.
The event, the number of guests and of course, your budget will determine what goes on your menu.
Most teatime parties are "low" or Afternoon Parties. This teatime should
include the two S's - Savory and Sweet .
A cream tea consists simply of tea, scones, and cream for the scones. High teatime recipes , whose name is misused and misunderstood in America, requires heartier fare.
For a guideline, remember that teatime parties are known for their dainty fare. Finger sandwiches and bite size portions are the trademark of teatime. . Finger sandwiches and bite size portions are the trademark of teatime. For the typical tea menu there are three “courses”, so to speak.
The menu should be both pleasing to the eye, as well as the palate. What I love about teatime parties is that it doesn’t have to require a lot of time and expense to provide a delicious and interesting menu. Small portions allow you to both prepare and “taste test” a variety of tasty delicacies.
Most of all, don't forget, friend, that your own creativity adds interest to your menus!
Use these tips for help on picking Party Food.
For theme menus and ideas, see Teatime Party Themes and for a more detailed recipe list visit our
Recipes page.
Menu 1
Ham Puffs
Pecan Scones
Sliced Fruit
Lemon Squares
Chocolate Mousse Tarts
Menu 2
Cranberry Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches
Sour Cream Scones with Curd
Cheese Balls
Orange Pound Cake
Oatmeal- Chocolate Chip Cookies
Carrot Tea Cakes
Menu 3
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Cream of Potatoes Soup
Cheddar Scones with clotted cream
Carmel-Apple Tarts
Mini Eclairs
Raspberry Cream
Menu 4
Asparagus Quiche
Fruit Salad
Cinnamon/Sugar Scones
Creme de Menthe Bars
Mini Cheesecakes
Menu 5
Rare Roast Beef Sandwiches with horseradish mayonnaise
Shrimp Salad Sandwiches
Deviled Eggs
Mini Cranberry Nut Muffins
Fruit Tarts
Petite Fours
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