The Vintage Kitchen
ProHighlights
- Every high tea package comes with vintage crockery
- Full service includes set up, pack down and washing up
- Every cake on the menu is gluten-free
About The Vintage Kitchen
The Vintage Kitchen is a Normanhurst high tea caterer run by Hayley, whose love of vintage tea sets goes back to her grandmother's garden in North London. Every booking pairs food with coordinated vintage crockery, so a baby shower, bridal shower, hens afternoon or milestone birthday arrives looking like a proper tea party. The menu mixes finger sandwiches, golden savouries such as sausage rolls and pies, scones baked on the morning of the event and petite cakes, slices and tarts. Packages are named after Alice in Wonderland characters and priced per guest. DIY packages include the food and tableware for collection from Normanhurst and suit hosts happy to set their own table. Full-service packages add teas, white tablecloths, a hot water urn, table menus, delivery within 20 km, setup, pack down and off-site washing up, and the larger ones include crystal flutes. A small group option covers intimate gatherings of 10 to 17 guests, and larger events run up to about 200. Wait staff can be added at one per 30 guests. The whole cake range is gluten-free, with dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian choices too, and allergy limits explained clearly before you book. For hosts who have the food handled, the team also hires out vintage crockery and offers a setup service that styles the table and packs it away afterwards. Corporate afternoon teas, fundraisers, Mother's Day gatherings and relaxed weddings are catered too.
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The small group package is $75 a head for 10 to 17 guests. Extra sweets are $3.50 and savouries $2.50 a piece, special dietary requests $15 each, and a waiter is $200 for a three-hour event.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a high tea from The Vintage Kitchen cost?
DIY packages start at $38 a head for 30 or more guests, and full-service packages with setup and washing up start at $52 a head. The small group package for 10 to 17 guests is $75 a head.
What is the minimum number of guests?
The small group package starts at 10 guests. Standard DIY packages and the entry full-service package need at least 30 guests, while two of the full-service packages start at 18. The team can cater for up to 200 guests.
Can I book catering without the vintage crockery?
No. The high tea food is only sold as part of a package that includes vintage tableware. Crockery can, however, be hired without catering if you are organising the food yourself.
Does The Vintage Kitchen cater for dietary needs?
Yes. All the cakes are made gluten-free, and there are dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian choices as well. Special dietary requests carry a $15 surcharge each, and medically significant allergies should be discussed before booking.
Where does The Vintage Kitchen deliver?
Across metropolitan Sydney. Full-service packages include delivery within 20 km of Normanhurst and the small group package within 10 km; further suburbs can be added to the quote for a fee.
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Jessica
a week ago
We had a wonderful high tea for our baby shower. The food and crockery were beautiful, and communication was effortless from start to finish. I’d highly recommend Vintage Kitchen if you want to make your event extra spec…
Charmaine Potts
a month ago
We held a corporate High Tea, Hayley helped our vision come to life, the real serving wear made all the difference, and everyone was raving about the food.
Monica Kemp
a month ago
I had the Vintage Kitchen to provide a High Tea event to celebrate my birthday. Haley was very prompt communicating with me by email, booking the event and communicating details before the party. Arrived on time, everyth…
Francene Tynan
11 months ago
I booked Vintage Kitchen for my daughter's Bridal Shower. Hayley was amazing. She supplied all the food and crockery, then set the tables to transform our home into a fairyland. It truly looked so elegant and pretty.…
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