Hertfordshire · St AlbansVintage Crockery Hire in St Albans
Vintage china tea sets, teapots, 3-tier cake stands and tea urns for afternoon teas, baby showers, birthdays and weddings in St Albans, Marshalswick, Fleetville, London Colney and nearby. Collect from our Luton unit and bring it back for us to wash.
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Afternoon tea crockery for St Albans parties
Our genuine vintage china comes in pretty mixed floral patterns, with gold-handled cake stands and matching teapots, so your table looks special without buying a thing. Pick a ready-made set for 2 to 100 guests, or hire single items.
Popular for baby showers, bridal showers, christenings, milestone birthdays, wedding receptions, garden parties and community teas across St Albans, Marshalswick, Fleetville, London Colney. Everything is packed in boxes, so it’s easy to collect, lay out and bring back. We do the washing up.
Tea set hire prices for St Albans
All prices include VAT and the washing up.
Tea for Two
A pretty table for two. Birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day and gifts.
- 2× Vintage tea trios (cup, saucer and side plate)
- 2× Extra side plates for sandwiches
- 1× Vintage teapot
- 1× 3-tier cake stand
- 1× Milk jug
- 1× Sugar bowl
- 1× Jam bowl
- ✓ Washing up included
Tea Party for 10
Baby showers, hen parties, birthdays and garden parties.
- 10× Vintage tea trios (cup, saucer and side plate)
- 2× Vintage teapots
- 2× 3-tier cake stands
- 2× Milk jugs
- 2× Sugar bowls
- 2× Jam bowls
- ✓ Washing up included
Afternoon Tea for 20
Bigger birthdays, christenings and get-togethers, with a tea urn for easy refills.
- 20× Vintage tea trios (cup, saucer and side plate)
- 4× Vintage teapots
- 4× 3-tier cake stands
- 4× Milk jugs
- 4× Sugar bowls
- 4× Jam bowls
- 1× Tea urns
- ✓ Washing up included
Celebration for 50
Weddings, jubilees, community and work events. Collect it, or we can deliver.
- 50× Vintage tea trios (cup, saucer and side plate)
- 8× Vintage teapots
- 8× 3-tier cake stands
- 8× Milk jugs
- 8× Sugar bowls
- 8× Jam bowls
- 2× Tea urns
- ✓ Washing up included
Grand Tea for 100
Weddings, open days and big community teas. Collect it, or we can deliver.
- 100× Vintage tea trios (cup, saucer and side plate)
- 15× Vintage teapots
- 15× 3-tier cake stands
- 15× Milk jugs
- 15× Sugar bowls
- 15× Jam bowls
- 3× Tea urns
- ✓ Washing up included
How it looks on the day
We supply the crockery and stands. The food is from you or your caterer.
Tea parties across St Albans
Our crockery suits homes, gardens, village halls, churches, clubs and hotels across St Albans. Local venues in the area include:
- St Michael’s Manor HotelSt Albans
- Sopwell HouseSt Albans
- The Hub on VerulamSt Albans
- St Albans Museum + GallerySt Albans
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Check your date for crockery hire in St Albans
About 2 minutes. Choose “I’ll collect from Luton” to skip the delivery charge. No obligation.
Vintage crockery hire in St Albans: FAQs
Can I hire vintage crockery for a party in St Albans?
Yes. Collect a tea set from our Luton unit for your St Albans party, baby shower, wedding or garden party. St Albans is about 13 miles from our unit.
Do you deliver crockery to St Albans?
Yes, on orders of £250 or more. Delivery and collection to St Albans is £95. Smaller orders are click and collect only, with no delivery charge.
Do I need to wash it?
No. Scrape off any food, stack it back in the boxes and return it. We do all the washing up.
What if something breaks?
A broken or missing cup, saucer, plate or bowl is £5, and a teapot, cake stand or urn is £20.
Do you supply the food?
No. We supply the crockery, cake stands and urns. You or your caterer bring the food.
How do I book?
Pick your set and check your date. A 25% deposit secures your booking and the balance is due 28 days before your event. All prices include VAT.