Afternoon Tea Etiquette Uk

We discuss how to arrange a tea party with guests seated traditionally in armchairs and sofas or seated around a table.
Afternoon tea etiquette uk. Rules of etiquette that govern behaviour come into play at all social occasions and afternoon tea is no exception. Proper etiquette is important as it is a sign of respect to the host and the rest of the guests at afternoon tea. Please sign up with your email address to receive news and updates from william hanson. How to set the table with the correct tea wares.
William hanson is special forces in the. Subscribe to nowthis. Complimentary glass of prosecco at the roseate house from pp 25 00. The uk s leading expert and coach in etiquette bbc.
The tea or teas to offer. 25 off afternoon tea at b bakery covent garden from pp 26 25. Originally filmed in 2015 for the mailonline. But i ve been to enough afternoon teas and talked with enough british friends to have gotten a pretty good grasp on things over the last decade or so.
Fortnum mason champagne afternoon tea for two 90 00. Then the scones they should still be warm. One must eat the sandwiches first and with fingers not cutlery. Eat out to help out sweetshop afternoon tea from pp 30 00.
The do s don ts of afternoon tea etiquette. I realize i m writing this guide as an expat so i won t claim to have been born and raised in the british tea culture. Http go nowth is news subscribe connect with nowthis like us on facebook. Afternoon tea is an important business in britain so avoid causing unutterable offence and explore our afternoon table for tips tap the image.
We discuss everything you need to know both for occasions when you are invited to a tea party or when you are organising an afternoon tea yourself. Afternoon tea napkins and how to. You can get in touch with us via twitter facebook and google or email us at team afternoontea co uk if you have anything you would like to share or contribute. We respect your privacy.
Telegraph travel s sherelle jacobs visits the lanesborough hotel in london to try its new afternoon tea table manners class run in partnership with the legendary english etiquette company. This list of rules. Leading uk etiquette coach and broadcaster william hanson demonstrates the correct way to enjoy afternoon tea.