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We boast a combined hospitality tally of over 40 years in multiple fields and areas within the sector. Delivering to Private & Corporate clients daily across our businesses. This website showcases some of the unique hire offerings available to you in the Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. Let us make your next special event a success!
Beautifully presented vintage china, buffet ware and serving equipment for weddings, baby showers, corporate events, celebrations and private gatherings across Bedfordshire and beyond!

Our signature vintage afternoon tea china collection includes enough beautiful china and serving ware to cater for up to 100 guests. comes with matching cup & side plate sets.
Each setup includes a carefully selected mix of:
Designed to create a relaxed, elegant and authentic afternoon tea setting. Min 50 person.

We also offer buffet style self-service vintage crockery suitable for smaller gatherings and informal events. This set is mixed matched with non matching but still beautiful bone china.
Available items include:
Additional catering options including sandwich platters can also be arranged. £150 for fulls set.

Our vintage-style coffee trailer provides a charming centrepiece for outdoor events while serving freshly brewed espresso coffee and teas for your guests. Ideal for:
Available as trailer hire only or alongside additional catering and hire packages.
From vintage crockery hire to fully staffed afternoon tea experiences, we provide everything needed to create a beautifully relaxed and memorable event.

Complete the look with our linen hire options. From crisp white tablecloths and soft neutral runners to elegant napkins. Adding linens help transform any venue into a relaxed afternoon tea setting. Suitable for weddings, baby showers, corporate events, garden parties and private celebrations. All priced to order, with crockery.

We supply reliable hot water boilers and catering urns ideal for serving large numbers of guests efficiently. Perfect for tea stations, coffee service and self-serve refreshment areas, with flexible options available for both intimate gatherings and larger-scale events.

Our team can provide a fully staffed afternoon tea experience from setup to service and clear-down. Options include front-of-house staff, tea and coffee attendants, food service, buffet management and event coordination. Whether you require simple drop-off catering or a complete hosted experience, we can tailor the service to suit your event style and guest numbers.
If you have specific requirements, we are happy to discuss bespoke packages tailored to your event.
Each Platter is suitable for up to 5 people and contains 24 pieces. Price shown is for a whole platter. Sandwiches are not divided onto small sandwich plates, this needs to be done ahead of service by the client or staff. Pre plating ready for service can be arranged at an extra cost. Available only with crockery hire.
Ham Hock & Smoked Cheddar, Chicken & Chorizo and Chicken Caprese Sandwich Selection
Prawn Mayonnaise, Prawn Cocktail and Tuna & Sweetcorn Sandwich Selection
Cheese & Onion, Cheese Plougman's and Double Egg Mayonnaise Sandwich Selection
Only available with crockery hire. Price is per person
Available with clotted cream and jam. Client to plate up.
Aromas of citrus and green apple, stone fruit inflections and nutty, toasty notes. Glasses available on request at an extra fee.
This selection is for reference only. Pricing TBC. Other options are available on request to include Vegan and Dairy free choices.
Whether you are creating a traditional English afternoon tea or simply need elegant serving equipment for your event, We can provide hire packages with a focus on presentation, convenience and quality for your big day!
Contact us to discuss your event requirements and availability.

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