Private Party Rentals

Tea Embassy has opened its doors and invites you to host your private event in our beautiful historic home in the heart of downtown Austin. There is nowhere else like it.

Our space is ideal for afternoon tea, bridal showers, baby showers, luncheons, team meetings or other special events. We recommend a guest list of no more than 25 but can accommodate up to 30 people in the two rooms that you get with the rental.

What you need to know:
· Up to 30 Guests
· Bring your own food or hire a Caterer (recommendations below)
· We provide the tea and teacups, you provide the rest
· Two intimate rooms come as a package deal for 3 hours (includes set-up/breakdown time)


Rental Rates
Monday-Friday
$125 for 3 hours
$35/hour each additional hour
Saturday
$250 for 3 hours
$50/hour each additional hour

50% Deposit
$50 Security Deposit
Refundable 30+ days ahead

Tea Service
$3.50 per person
Choice of 3 Hot Teas, self-service
Includes White Porcelain Teacup/Saucer, Milk, Sugar
We set three teapots up for you on a table in the blue room for you and your guests to enjoy three hot teas throughout your event.

Antique China Rentals (optional)
$10 per person
Teacup/Saucer/Plate
Silver Fork/Knife/Spoon

Caterers
Austin Catering, 467-8776
Walton's Fancy & Staple 542-3312
Fine Home Dining, 448-9152

Guests may bring in their own food, except alcoholic beverages.

Events during store hours have the two rooms reserved while customers shop in store, (Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm).

The Red Room and Blue Room

To help you with your planning, below are some sample menus from our caterer to give you a better idea of total costs before tax and gratuity.

Sample Menus from Austin Catering

Classic Afternoon Tea
Chive Profiteroles with Smoked Salmon Mousse
Cucumber & Dill Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches
Truffled Mushroom Palmiers
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Carol’s Cream Scones
with Lemon Curd, Clotted Cream & Jam
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Pecan Pie Bars, Lemon Raspberry Squares & Chocolate Ganache Phyllo Wraps
$35 per person, minimum of 25 guests Tuesday-Friday
$42 per person, minimum of 25 guests Saturday-Sunday
3 hours, 1 server, tableware, tea included *

Dessert Tea
Petite Pick up Sweets
Key lime Tartlets, Chocolate Peppermint Brownies & Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches with Vanilla Buttercream
~
Seasonal Berries
with Grand Marnier Dipping Sauce
$25 per person, minimum of 15 guests Tuesday-Friday
$32 per person, minimum of 15 guests Saturday-Sunday
2.5 hours,1 server, tableware, tea included *


Bridal Tea Luncheon
Citrus Marinated and Grilled Breast of Chicken
on a Classic Caesar Salad
with Shaved Parmesan and Herbed Croutons
served with Grilled Focaccia Bread
Assorted Petite Sweets
$32 per person, minimum of 15 guests Tuesday-Friday
$39 per person, minimum of 15 guests Saturday-Sunday
2.5 hours,1 server, tableware, tea included *

*Prices may vary depending on menu; tax & gratutity not included