There is nothing like a vintage tea party for versatility: pretty vintage teacups and saucers, embroidered table linens and exquisite vintage cake stands are admired by all the ages (especially the ladies); gooey cakes, tasty finger sandwiches and scones served with plenty of clotted cream are popular with everyone (especially the men and children); and there are not many who don’t like a proper cuppa made with loose leaf tea and poured from a vintage teapot.

So no wonder that so many people are hosting vintage tea parties for so many different occasions. Alice’s Vintage Pantry has been super busy this month, booking for a wide variety of occasions, they include: a 40th garden party, a little boys 3rd birthday, a leaving do, afternoon tea for a girly get together, a Ladybird Ball, another 40th, several weddings and a golden wedding anniversary – phew! Whatever gathering you are planning, consider tea, cakes and vintage china…