The Vintage Tea Service
The Vintage Tea Service
Let nostalgia create new memories
Beautiful vintage tableware hire for weddings and events
Welcome to The Vintage Service, a boutique vintage china hire business and editorial styling studio 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, The Vintage Tea Service is trusted by couples and venues seeking refined, story-led styling with a seamless finish. Working in partnership with Little Mouse Catering, we provide complete tableware and styling packages designed to complement your event perfectly.
From July 2026, our full wedding styling services will also be available on the South Coast, extending our signature editorial approach to Hampshire.
Whether your planning a wedding, styled shoot or celebration, our curated and thoughtful design ensures every table tells a story - one of beauty, detail and connection.
Weddings
Vintage china with its quality and beauty is perfect for weddings, whether you're having an Afternoon Tea, dinner or buffet wedding breakfast, or you just want to accessorise your wedding with beautiful pieces of vintage china. Even a tea station or a dessert table are made even more perfect with vintage china. Alternatively you might be having a traditional wedding breakfast, so why not hire our dinner plates, starter and dessert plates, plus our cutlery and Champagne saucers. Alternatively you could be having a buffet as your wedding breakfast, let The Vintage Tea Service provide your service china and serving spoons.
Find out and read about the different packages available, whether just china and accessories or you wish to combine the china and accessories with the catering.
CURRENTLY BOOKING 2026/2027 and 2028
I take on only a limited number of weddings each month, ensuring every couple receives my full attention, creative focus, and an experience crafted with genuine care.
Our Collection
The Vintage Tea Service offers a curated collection of English bone china, crystal and antique glassware, and heritage tableware designed to elevate every occasion. our hire range includes dinner and dessert plates, starter plates, teacups, saucers and tea plates, Champagne coupes, glass and ceramic comport stands, serving platters and 3 tier cake stands - each piece selected for its craftsmanship, character, and timeless beauty. Whether you're hosting an intimate afternoon tea or a full wedding breakfast, our collection brings elegance, nostalgia, and refinement to every table.
Our collection also includes an extensive range of Kings Pattern cutlery - a timeless, heritage design that brings weight, elegance and refinement to every place setting. We provide full cutlery for starter, diner and dessert courses, along with cake forks, tea knives and teaspoons for afternoon tea and celebration tables. For service, we offer serving spoons and cake slices and larger pieces to complement buffet, grazing and dessert displays. Paired with our English bone china, crystal and antique glassware, cake stands, platters and comport dishes, every detail works together to create a cohesive, luxurious and thoughtfully curated table.
The China Boutique
Step into The China Boutique, home to our curated collection of vintage English bone china, crystal and antique glassware, and timelss tableware available to hire for weddings and events. Explore our beautiful range of teacups, saucers, tea plates and teapots - each piece chosen for its craftsmanship and charm - alongside elegant cake stands and serving platters that bring refinement to every occasion.
Our collection includes everything from floral-pattered dinner, starter and dessert plates to glass pedestal stands, Champagne couples. For complete place settings, we offer Kings Pattern cutlery for starter, dinner and dessert courses, complemented by cake forks, tea knivies, teaspoons and serving spoons.
Whether you're hosting an afternoon tea, wedding breakfast or styled celebration, The China Boutique ensures every table tells a story - one of beauty, heritage and connection.
Afternoon Tea
Combine the charm of vintage china hire with beautifully curated catering to create an unforgettable afternoon tea experience. Our Afternoon Tea packages pair exquisite food with our signature English bone china, crystal glassware, and heritage tableware - perfect for weddings, celebrations, or private gatherings.
Choose from a delicious afternoon tea menu or an elegant canapes selection, each designed to complement your event's style and setting. Packages can be booked individually or as part of a complete styling and catering service, with venue setup included if required.
Whether you're hosting a relaxed garden party or a refined wedding breakfast, our afternoon tea service brings timeless elegance and effortless hospitality to every table..
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