Everyone’s cup of tea!
The authentic British Tea Party experience!
Tailored tea parties for every occasion
The Great British Tea Party is a Washington based events company specializing in traditional elegant English tea parties. We provide everything you need to host the tea party of your choice in the location of your choice.
This is a wonderful opportunity to be immersed in arguably one of the most elegant of British pastimes, Afternoon tea! Each experience consists of afternoon tea and cakes to suit the theme of the tea party plus the option of adding a fun theme related talk by Susie Matthews the owner and curator.
Where it all began
Susie Matthews was born in an idyllic market town in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales in the North of England and moved to North America with her husband and children to embark on a new chapter of their life across the pond. She worked for many years with senior communities both in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care settings and has a passion for life enrichment activities.
The birth of the Great British Tea Party has given her the opportunity to share her heritage and passion for the British custom of taking tea. You will not be disappointed with this authentic British experience. Whether you would like to enjoy tea with a small group of family or friends or for a party or corporate activity, the Great British Tea Party is a refreshing pleasure!
Elegant Afternoon Tea Party for larger groups
Book the Great British Tea Party to speak at your larger function or corporate event
Afternoon tea is increasingly being seen as advantageous for businesses. Both practical yet also sophisticated while not taking up huge amounts of time with a more relaxed feel than a business lunch or more formal meal. Enjoy an elegant afternoon tea or themed tea party. You could also add a themed talk. Learning about the origins of afternoon tea and how the Duchess of Bedfordshire complained of a “sinking feeling” mid afternoon and called for a pot of tea to be taken in the boudoir and how Victorian manners and etiquette became the bedrock of afternoon tea protocol. Take part in an interactive tea drinking demonstration and learn to drink tea like the British Royal family!
Book a Mad Hatters tea party and enter the topsy turvy world of tea parties. Its a wonderful way to spend an afternoon with friends and loved ones or for a larger function or team building activities!
Tea Party fun!
Tea parties can be a wonderful opportunity for a learning moment. Key social skills such as communication skills, sharing and taking turns are all part of a tea party.
Enjoy an elegant tea with friends
Theres always a wonderful reason to enjoy a tea party whatever the occasion and whatever the weather. If you are celebrating or getting together, a tea party is a huge amount of fun.
Treat yourself to an afternoon of relaxation and sophistication!