How to Set a Table for a Tea Party

Do you want to prepare a table for a tea party but don’t know how?

We know that organizing a tea party is not easy since there are several aspects to take into account when preparing the party.

We wonder things like, How many guests will come? What style will the party have? How much food do I have to prepare? Or how will I organize my table for the party? This last question will be the one we focus on today.

But before making any decision, we must define what the theme of our party will be!

Choose the Theme of your Tea Party

Your party, your theme

A tea party organized by you is the best time to let your imagination run wild.

Finally, you will be able to realize what you dreamed of so much, and best of all, you will have complete control of the appearance and theme of the party!

You may be having a hard time deciding what your tea party will be about right now, and that’s completely normal.There are times when our minds go blank or we have too many options and don’t know which one to take.

Next, we will give you a small list of what, in our opinion, are the best themes to have a tea party:

Classic Tea Party

Tea Party in the Garden

Fantasy Tea Party

Japanese Tea Party

Rustic Tea Party

You must bear in mind that each of the listed themes will have certain particularities, accessories, and styles; however, today we will show you what should not be missing from your table!

Items you must Have on your Table for a Tea Party

Don’t miss anything!

There are key elements to making your table a table for a tea party.

First, let’s ask ourselves, What is the objective of the table? There are people who prefer their tables to have more aesthetic than functional elements, and others prefer the opposite. We recommend you find a balance between the two.

Your table has to be striking at first sight, and it also has to have elements that help your guests have a good experience when drinking tea.

But what are the main elements that your tea table should have?

Tablecloth

Take care of your table!

The tablecloth is essential if you want to take care of your table.

There are times when your guests are not as careful as you are, and it is likely that more than someone will drop their cutlery on the table.

If your table is made of varnished wood, surely there will be at least one scratch on it at the end of the day. To avoid bad times, we recommend you put on a tablecloth.

With a wide variety of tablecloths out there, it shouldn’t be a problem to find one that suits your tea party theme!

Teapot

Hot water at the service!

Without hot water, there is no party, so you must have a kettle or an electric kettle.

The size of the kettle and its material can influence the extra work you have to do.

If your kettle is small and its material does not retain heat well, then you should be very aware that the water does not get cold. If your kettle is large and has a material with great heat retention power, then you can relax a little more.

In addition to keeping the water hot, the kettle can be an aesthetic element on your table, not just a functional one.

If you want something fully functional, then use an electric kettle; it may not be as aesthetic, but it will fulfill the function of having hot water for your guests!

Cutlery

For tea or food!

Cutlery may seem like an obvious item, but when you’re hosting an event, you might forget it.

The cutlery will help each guest savor their tea the way they like it best.

In addition, the spoon can fulfill several functions, such as allowing you to remove your tea bag from the cup, adding sugar to taste, and infusing your tea evenly with the water, among others.

If, in addition to tea, you also have edible options, then you should not forget the fork.

Accessories

Trays, napkins, handkerchiefs, etc.

All of them are accessories for your table!

To not go unnoticed, they have to be less important.

Each accessory will be responsible for supplying some need for your guests. Either the napkin to clean, the tray to act as a container, or the handkerchief as an ornament.

The magic is in the details!

Centerpiece

Take your tea table to another level!

With this ornament, you will improve the appearance of your table.

There is not much to say about this arrangement; the truth is that if you want a distinctive and attention-grabbing tea table, then you must have a centerpiece.

The centerpieces can vary from context to context, so the theme of your party will not be a problem.

What can be a problem is the creativity involved in creating a centerpiece, but don’t get complicated; remember that if you have already decided on the theme, then the centerpiece will have to be related to the chosen theme.

Tableware

To drink tea and serve food!

Within the tableware category are saucers and cups.

We use these elements in our day-to-day lives, either to eat or to drink a good drink.

At a tea party, tableware is an essential item. How are we going to drink tea without a cup? How can we eat without a plate?

In addition, the tableware fulfills an aesthetic role since the cups and saucers have shapes and designs that will shape the style of our party!

To keep everything together, we recommend that you use no more than two styles or designs of tableware at your party.

How to Organize your Tea Table

Time to organize!

Now that you know what the mandatory elements are for a tea party table, we will give you the instructions to organize it.

1.-Tablecloth and Table

Choose your widest table and put the tablecloth you have chosen on top.

2.-Spaces Between Chairs

Leave a space between chairs that allows your guest to move freely. Don’t make the mistake of crowding your table, as this can be uncomfortable for your guests.

3.-Crockery and Cutlery

For each guest, you will need a cup with a butt, a spoon, a plate for food, and a fork. Put the cups, saucers, napkins, and cutlery in the way that looks best to you.

4.-The Teapot

The teapot should go somewhere in the center of the table. The kettle must be placed in a strategic place where all people can have relatively easy access to it, and under it there must be a tray or support that can withstand the heat of the kettle. If you have two teapots, place one at each end of the table.

5.-Accessories

Next to the teapots, put trays with sugar, tea bags, sweetener, and other products that you feel are necessary for the preparation of the tea.

6.-Food

Like the teapots and accessories, the food must go in a place accessible to all the guests. Instead of putting a large plate with all the food (cookies, cakes, etc.), better put several smaller plates with food at different points of your table.

7.-Centerpiece

The centerpiece is commonly located in the center of the table. This can be a large ornament that sits right in the center of your table, or it can be several ornaments that are placed throughout your table. Up to you!

Conclusion

You did it!

Did the information we gave you help you? We hope so, since we want your table to look completely good, both for you and your guests. We wish your party great success, and we hope that all the tips we gave you have helped you learn how to organize your table for your tea party.

We hope you can now have your tea party properly.

Have a good day!