The Vintage Tea Service
Cheshire couples: add vintage charm to your wedding with The Vintage Tea Service.
Quality - only the very English bone china is supplied, along with silver plate cake forks, knives and teaspoons
Choice - there's an extensive range of teacup patterns to choose from. Currently 167 teacup and saucer designs are available
Service - each couple will be provided with a bespoke service, including an initial face to face meeting, viewing china and the wedding suggested china document
Selection of catering packages available
Afternoon Tea and China Package - Starting at £27.00 p/h
China packages only available - Starting at 7.00 p/h
Business details last verified on 17th of August 2026 by the Guides for Brides team.
Prices
Typical Price: £30
Price Range: £7 - £30
About The Vintage Tea Service
The Vintage Tea Service, the leading luxury vintage hire brand creating beautifully curated tablescapes for weddings and events across Cheshire, Liverpool, the Wirral, North Wales, Manchester and beyond. We specialise in English bone china, elegant tableware and heritage-inspired styling that transforms every occasion - from intimate afternoon teas to grand wedding breakfasts - into a timeless experience. Recognised by The Love Shack Weddings, Knutsford as a recommended supplier
At The Vintage Tea Service, every booking is handled with care, creativity and genuine attention to detail. I personally curate and prepare each order, ensuring your chosen pieces arrive beautifully packed, sparkling clean and ready to style. I offer bespoke styling guidance and friendly support throughout your planning. My aim is simple: to help you create a wedding day that feels charming, memorable and uniquely yours.
At The Vintage Tea Service, we offer a beautifully curated collection of vintage tableware to elevate every part of your wedding day — from a traditional sit‑down wedding breakfast to a relaxed afternoon tea celebration. For classic wedding breakfasts and formal dining, we provide full vintage place settings including:
*Dinner plates
*Starter plates
*Dessert plates
*Kings Pattern cutlery
*Crystal‑style Champagne saucers for a touch of timeless glamour
Each piece is carefully selected for its quality and character, creating a dining experience that feels elegant, personal and beautifully different from standard venue crockery. If you’re planning an afternoon tea reception, our collection is perfectly suited to create that nostalgic, romantic atmosphere. We offer:
*Teacups and saucers
*Tea plates
*Teapots, milk jugs and sugar bowls
*Tiered cake stands
*Pastry forks and cake knives
*Serving platters
*Styled together, these items transform your tables into charming, picture‑perfect displays that your guests will adore.
Alongside our hire service, we also offer a full afternoon tea catering menu, freshly prepared and beautifully presented. Our menu includes a selection of:
*Finger sandwiches
*Homemade scones with clotted cream & jam
*A variety of cakes and sweet treats
*Optional savoury additions
*Vegetarian & vegan options available
Whether you choose a traditional wedding breakfast or a relaxed afternoon tea, our aim is to provide exceptional service, beautiful styling and delicious food that makes your day unforgettable.
The Details
Champions of
Sustainability
LGBTQIA+ Weddings
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea / Picnic
Contact & Location
The Vintage Tea Service
59, Park Lane, wa66rz, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Our Sustainability Commitments
At The Vintage Tea Service, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. Our entire collection is made up of carefully sourced vintage china, glassware and cutlery — pieces that have been loved, preserved and given a new purpose rather than manufactured new. By choosing to hire rather than buy, couples reduce waste, avoid single‑use items and help keep beautiful heirloom tableware in circulation for years to come. We operate as a small, local business and take pride in running our service responsibly. All items are washed using eco‑friendly detergents, dried naturally and packed in reusable crates and protective materials. Wherever possible, we repair and restore pieces rather than replace them, ensuring the collection remains both sustainable and full of character. Our catering menu is designed with the same ethos. We prioritise local suppliers, seasonal produce and small‑batch baking to minimise food miles and reduce waste. Afternoon tea menus are prepared fresh to order, and we offer vegetarian and vegan options to support inclusive, low‑impact dining. Any leftover food is handled responsibly, and we continually review our processes to reduce our environmental footprint. Delivery routes are planned efficiently to reduce unnecessary travel, and we serve weddings primarily within Cheshire and surrounding areas to keep our service local and environmentally considerate. Choosing The Vintage Tea Service means choosing a celebration that is beautiful, memorable and kinder to the planet — without compromising on quality, style or experience.
Commitment to LGBTQIA+ Couples
We proudly support and celebrate LGBTQIA+ couples. Inclusivity is central to our values, and we ensure that every couple receives the same high standard of service, communication and respect. From your initial enquiry to the final collection, you can expect a welcoming, judgement‑free experience. We are committed to using inclusive language, understanding diverse relationship structures and honouring the individuality of every wedding. Your day matters, and we’re here to help you create a celebration that reflects who you are.
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