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 Tea Service, the leading luxury vintage hire brand in the North West of England. We specialise in supplying English bone china, elegant tableware that transforms every occasion - from intimate afternoon teas to grand wedding breakfasts - into a timeless experience. creating beautifully curated tablescapes for weddings and events across Cheshire, Liverpool, the Wirral, North Wales, Manchester and beyond.
Vintage china brings an immediate sense of occasion to a wedding or event — a quiet elevation that guests feel before they even realise why. The soft patterns, the gentle gleam of heritage cutlery, the elegance of Champagne saucers catching the ligh together they create an atmosphere that feels warm, intentional and beautifully curated. These details slow the moment, deepen the experience, and make your celebration feel personal in a way modern tableware simply can’t replicate. Your wedding breakfast will look better, feel better, and photograph beautifully when it’s styled with pieces that carry history, character and charm. It’s the kind of styling that doesn’t shout — it whispers, and the whole room leans in.
Wedding Breakfasts
Vintage china brings a unique charm and timeless beauty to any wedding breakfast. Whether you’re planning an Afternoon Tea, a sit‑down dinner, or a relaxed buffet wedding breakfast, our collection adds a touch of elegance to every setting. Tea stations, dessert tables, and styled displays all look even more enchanting when dressed with beautiful vintage pieces.
If you’re hosting a traditional wedding breakfast, you can hire our dinner plates, starter and dessert plates, cutlery, and Champagne saucers to complete your tablescape. For buffet‑style celebrations, The Vintage Tea Service can also provide service china and serving spoons, ensuring your wedding looks as perfect as it feels.
CURRENTLY BOOKING: 2027, 2028 and 2029.
I only take on a limited number of weddings each month, ensuring every couple receives my full attention, creative focus, and an experience crafted with genuine care.
Vintage Tableware Hire
At The Vintage Tea service we provide more than beautiful china. Our services include:
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Luxury vintage crockery hire for Afternoon Tea, dinner receptions, buffets, dessert tables and tea stations.
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Crystal and antique glassware hire
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Heritage cutlery hire
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Afternoon Tea
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Afternoon Tea wedding breakfast and styling and set-up
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Intimate celebrations and large scale.
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Bespoke and packages for hiring
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Set-up and pack-up services
Whether you're planning an intimate afternoon tea, a bridal shower, a sophisticated wedding breakfast or a large-scale celebration, we carefully curate every detail to create a cohesive and beautifully considered setting.
Our Collection
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 knives, 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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