Afternoon Children’s Tea Party Menu
Excerpt from AFTERNOON TEA – TIPS, TERMS and TRADITIONS by Ellen Easton ©2006-2020 – All Rights Reserved
Children’s Tea Themes Ideas:
When using imagination, an Afternoon Children’s Tea is not limited to all girls. A children’s tea can be a teaching experience in a social setting. Young boys and girls alike can learn the etiquette of table manners and conversation. A theme tea can be the springboard to a history lesson or even encourage kindness and the responsibility of community volunteerism. Including children in a holiday tea can bind the traditions from one generation to another. The recipes may be enjoyed by the child in everyone.
Valentine’s Day – Craft a card
Easter – Color eggs
Christmas – Write a letter to Santa; trim the tree
Nutcracker Suite – Learn about the ballet
Birthday Party Tea
Etiquette Tea – Learn table manners and conversation.
Teddy Bear and Doll Tea – Bring your favorite bear or doll to join you for tea and also bring a toy to donate to a charity.
Welcome Tea – Introduce a new schoolmate to others.
Sing-along Tea
Storybook Reading Tea – Bring your favorite book to tea.
Comic Book Character Tea
Dress Up Tea
Princess and Pirates Tea
Craft Projects:
ART – decorate a picture frame, notebook cover, and/or hat
Face painting
FOOD – Sandwich, Cookie, and Cupcake Decorating
Centerpieces
Tea Pots – Hats – Story Books – Dolls – Small Toys – Flowers in Teacups – Balloons
Children’s Afternoon Tea Party Menu
Plan your menu keeping in mind that children can be finicky eaters and others may have food allergies.
The usual custom is to either serve three or four selections for both the sandwich and sweet courses. Do balance the menu to include different flavors and textures. Caffeinated tea for children is not recommended. However, there are many other beverage alternatives that may be substituted and served in a teacup. Cookies cutters will come in handy to create various shapes for sandwiches and sweets.
Decorative garnishes: colored sprinkles, sanding sugar, toasted nuts, shredded coconut flakes, food coloring, raisins, and assorted candies.
Sandwiches and Savory Selections:
Do not duplicate breads. Place your fillings on white, rye, whole wheat, croissants, mini sliders, raisin bread, pita, or any other bread of your choice. Unless you are serving a large selection, try not to serve two cheese spreads on the same menu.
Turkey
Nutella Spread and Banana
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Cinnamon Cream Cheese
American Cheese and; Ham
Cinnamon Toast
Scones:
Devonshire Cream or Whipped Cream
Cakes:
Mini Chocolate Tea Brownie Bites
Cookies:
Sugar Cookies – Comic Tea Sweets and Teacup Cookies
Lemon Bars or Lemon Bar Teapot
Pots de Creme
Cream Puffs with Orange Cream
Parfait – Creme Brulee, sherbet or Ice Cream
CUP CAKES:
Classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Sorbet Balls in Chocolate Bowls with Mini Fruit Bites and Strawberry Sauce
Fruit and Melon Ball Kabobs with Mini Marshmallows
Apple in Caramel Sauce or Mini Caramel Lady Apple
Beverage Selections:
Rooibos Tea
Fruit Juice
Fruit Shake
Chocolate Milk
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3 Responses to “Afternoon Children’s Tea Party Menu”
sera kurusiga
Appreciate all the ideas. I am planning a tea party for my grand-daughter (4 yrs) and name sake and also a grandson (1yr) on the 3rd of June. I will try out some of these.
Ruth A Flordelis
I bought some teapot of Royal Roberts , I like the design . I’m planning to have tea party kind of with my girls and my granddaughter one of this weekend for the first time . Thanks for all the ideas . It should be fun!
Simon
What a fantastic idea! An Afternoon Children’s Tea Party Menu sounds like an absolute delight. It’s wonderful to see the thoughtfulness put into creating a menu that caters specifically to young ones. The combination of whimsical finger sandwiches, bite-sized pastries, and colorful desserts must make for an enchanting spread. And offering various teas, or perhaps some creative mocktail options, adds an educational and fun element for the kids. The tea party concept encourages social interaction and introduces children to the joys of sharing good food and company. It’s heartwarming to imagine them enjoying miniature treats and feeling all grown-up. Your Children’s Tea Party Menu will surely create cherished memories for the little ones and their families. Kudos on such a delightful idea!