Name tags: No need for name tags here, and of course no need for appetizers, main course etc. All you need is some snacks and sweets, on your tiered cake stand, and …TEA!
Snacks & Sweets: You have a lot to choose from…mini sandwiches, cake, pastries, fruits, biscuits, cupcakes, but a “must» for a tea party…is scones! Scones are being served in England with tea…and who better knows the ritual of tea, if not the English! So make the effort guys, or don’t, and just go and buy them from your pastry shop. For that matter, you can buy everything you need to serve from your pastry shop, if you don’t have the time to make them yourself. After all … this particular theme requires minimal effort (2/5 degree of difficulty), which makes it quite easy!
Scones recipes
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/basic-scones/12d869d1-2ac9-44ae-a88d-11354729fcb5
http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fruit-recipes/crumbliest-scones/
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/4622/classic-scones-with-jam-and-clotted-cream
Cupcakes
http://allrecipes.com/recipes/377/desserts/cakes/cupcakes/
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/dishes/cupcake-recipes
Mini sandwiches
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/50-tea-sandwiches.html
Cake
http://allrecipes.com/recipes/17517/everyday-cooking/quick-and-easy/desserts/cakes/
Tea: Be sure to have at least 3 or 4 different flavors of tea for your guests. Trust me, it will be appreciated!
In addition for the tea: while serving the tea you also have to serve, lemon, sugar (black & white, as well as sugar substitute), lemon slices, honey, milk and an empty plate or bowl for used tea bags.