High Tea by Sydney Private Chef

A Luxurious Afternoon Tea Experience in the Comfort of Your Home or Event

Welcome to a refined take on a classic tradition. Our signature High Tea is a beautifully curated selection of warm savouries, delicate finger sandwiches, and exquisite sweets—crafted with premium ingredients and styled for a timeless, elegant presentation.

Whether you're hosting a birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, ladies' lunch or corporate event, we bring the charm and indulgence of high tea to your location, fully serviced by our professional team.

✨ High Tea Menu ✨

Warm Savouries

• Mini Gruyère & Thyme Tartlets

• Petit Chicken Vol-au-Vents with Tarragon Cream

• Caramelised Onion & Goat’s Cheese Galette (GF on parmesan crisp)

• Roasted Pumpkin & Sage Tartlets (GF available)

• Mini Quail & Mushroom Pies with Herb Jus

• Twice-Baked Manchego Choux Puff

Cold Savouries & Finger Sandwiches

• Rare Roast Beef on Brioche with Horseradish Crème (GF bread available)

• Egg Mayonnaise & Watercress Ribbon Sandwich (GF bread available)

• Chicken, Celery & Walnut Sandwich with Dijon Aioli (GF bread available)

• Zucchini & Ricotta Frittata Squares with Chive Oil (GF)

• Herbed Crêpe Roulade with Roasted Capsicum & Feta (GF available)

• Pickled Beetroot & Whipped Persian Feta on Polenta Cake (GF)

• Petite Duck Liver Parfait on Toast

• Truffled Chicken on Brioche

• Buckwheat Blini with Crème Fraîche & Yarra Valley Salmon Roe

Add-On Savoury Option

• Artisan Cheese Plate | $8 per guest
  Triple Cream Brie, Aged Cheddar, GF Lavosh, Seasonal Fruit & Honeycomb

Sweet Selection

Cupcakes & Buttercream

• Vanilla Cupcake with Crushed Raspberry Buttercream (GF available)

• Lemon Cupcake with Lemon Buttercream

• Salted Caramel & Chocolate Éclair

Petits Fours & Mini Desserts

• Mini Passionfruit Meringue Tartlets

• Macarons (GF)

• Earl Grey Infused Shortbread (GF option)

• Almond Financiers with Raspberries (GF available)

• Honey & Fig Tea Cake Slices (GF option)

• Mini Scones with Strawberry Preserve & Double Cream (GF available)

Pricing

💐 Fully Catered & Styled High Tea

Includes on-site chef, menu preparation, service equipment, setup, light styling, and pack down.
From $95 + GST per guest (minimum 12 guests)
Includes full selection of warm savouries, cold savouries, and sweets. Add-ons available.

🍽️ Drop-Off High Tea Platter (No Service)

Packaged for easy setup at home or office, beautifully presented on eco or reusable platters.
From $75 + GST per guest (minimum 10 guests)
Includes a curated selection of cold savouries and sweets. Warm items available by request.

🧁 Add-Ons

• Artisan Cheese Plate | From $20 per guest

• Styled Tablescape Hire | POA

• Waitstaff for Table Service | $75 + GST per hour (minimum 4 hrs)

🍽 Suggested Menu Selection per Guest

For fully catered high tea ($95+gst pp), we recommend:

✅ 5 Savoury Items (mix of warm + cold)

• 2 or 3 warm savouries

• 2 or 3 cold savouries or sandwiches

✅ 4 Sweet Items

• 2 cupcakes or éclairs

• 2 petits fours or mini desserts (including scone)

Optional Add-On:

• Cheese Plate per guest (shared style, add-on)

Portion Size & Flexibility

This breakdown ensures each guest receives about 9 to 10 pieces total, which is perfect for a late lunch or indulgent afternoon tea. It’s enough to be filling without being too heavy, and offers great variety.

Drop-Off High Tea ($75+gst pp):

For drop-off style, we suggest a slightly lighter version:

• 4 savoury items (cold only)

• 4–5 sweet items
  Warm savouries can be added on request.

Dietary Options

We are happy to accommodate gluten-free, vegetarian, pregnancy-safe, or allergy-friendly versions. Just let us know your needs when booking.

Service Areas

We cater across Sydney, and beyond. Travel fees may apply for extended regional areas.

Enquire Now

📅 Bookings essential – minimum 7 days' notice recommended.
📩 bookings@sydneyprivatechef.com.au | 📞 0418 405 920 | 📍 Sydney & NSW

Let us bring the art of high tea to your table.
Elegant, effortless, and entirely unforgettable.