What to expect
Afternoon Tea Hen Do
- Perfect for relaxing with your girls
- A great photo opportunity
- Suitable for all ages if your hen party is very varied
- Fitting for a special occasion and it's a treat for all hens involved
- Cost effective for groups
- The ideal activity for a large group
- Dine on a range of delicious treats with premium teas
- You can even tuck into some prosecco!
- Get pampered, spoilt rotten and waited on for an afternoon!
How Many Do I Need In A Group?
This will vary between different product offerings, but in general you may need a minimum of 6 people in your hen party. Some may allow just for 2 people, but if you want a full package or a hired out space then they often require a set price being paid, hence why a minimum people number if a necessity.
What's The Dress Code?
Well, it all depends which type of venue you're booking. Are you hoping to attend a central London hotel where a butler will be serving cream tea, or are you going to Revolutions for their burger and nibbles alternative afternoon tea, as the dress code will vary considerably. We do have many groups that prefer everyone to get dressed up all fancy for the day, so it could be worth planning this in advance and feeding it back to the team, but in general you don't have to worry about a dress code (providing you leave the fancy dress at home).
Will Champagne Be Included?
We list a number of different packages which often do include some form of alcohol, however it will often be a prosecco rather than a champagne (which is sweeter and tastier anyway). An increasing number of venues offer a broad range of drinks to please everyone, from cocktails to beers and spirits with mixers. If you're unsure, do ask one of our party planners, who are here to help.
Can I Have Coffee Instead Of Tea?
Absolutely, many people believe it's a faux pas to order a coffee at these events, but far from it. These venues often make an amazing latte or a cappuccino, so order what you'd prefer, rather than what you think you're meant to order to fit in. However, the tea ranges are often quite wide, which can be fun to try something you've never had before, whether that's a Darjeeling or a Oolong.
How Many Guests Can We Get Around A Table?
Again, this depends on the venue, with some of the more formal venues you may only get a maximum of four seats per table, to ensure a proper equality of food offering for everyone. In contrast, in Revolutions you can get a booth which can fit a big group, or a big open table, however if the group is very big then a couple of tables can be arranged for this situation, which will be placed near each other so you're not spread out.
Can Something Special Be Arranged For The Bride?
It depends what you have in mind, but if you let us know beforehand, we can speak directly to the venue and find out what is possible. From a birthday cake to a stripper, we have organised and handled certain special activities or features for our hen parties, so it's always worth asking. Some venues are alright with a male stripper coming along, others will be fainting with horror, so we'll find out for you.
So Do I Put Cream Or Jam On My Scone First?
Well, there isn't actually a set answer, or more importantly, there is isn't a wrong way of doing it. The creation of the cream tea is a battled point between the Cornish and Devonshire residents, while they contrast in their beliefs on the ordering of cream vs jam. In Devon, they spread the cream on first, while in Cornwall they place the jam on first, but really it doesn't matter. If you asked the team here, the majority put cream on first, as it feels like a substite for butter when you think of butter and jam on toast, it would be odd for jam to be underneath.
What to remember
- Make sure you bring an empty stomach as you don't want to be full by the time you arrive
- Bring along some fun games such as Mr & Mrs that will help fill in the gaps in conversation.
- Definitely bring a fun attitude, but with many of our locations in hotels always be mindful of other customers.
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