How long is the hire duration?

We hire for 3 day basis to cover the delivery (day before event) the day of the event and the collection day (day after the event) . If you require a longer hire, that should be possible for a small extra charge.

Which areas do you cover?

We are based in Leeds, West Yorkshire but cover the whole of Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire. We offer collections from our base in Rodley. Leeds. Please get in touch for a quote.

How many guests can you cater for?

We can Cater for 2 people up to 400 guests. From romantic couples to large Weddings and corporate events.

Will the china match?

We have lots f matching trios but overall we have a mismatched style. If you have a preferred colour scheme we can compliment it by choosing from our extensive stock. Just let us know if you would like to colour coordinate.

How will my order arrive?

Due to the nature of the vintage items, there may be some signs of age on the items, this is to be expected. All items will be in good condition with no chips. Your order will be freshly washed, dried and packed into clean and disinfected washable containers, we use bubble wrap to protect the items in transit.

What if something gets broken?

Here at Time for Tea we understand that accidents happen. Damaged or missing items will be charged for through your damage deposit. More details are available under our Terms & Conditions.

What do I do with the dirty china after my event?

Great News! The washing up is included in the hire price due to the delicate nature of the vintage crockery it needs to be hand washed. Al you need to do is scrape plates, empty sugar bowls and tea pots before re-packaging in the bubble wrap and boxes provided. We pop a list of your contents along with an information sheet, in with your order to help you.

Can you set up and pack up service?

Yes! We offer a full set up and pack up service for the china at £20 per hour. We also offer venue decoration, chair cover hire, bunting hire, table centre hire. Please just get in touch if you wish to discuss services and charges in more detail.

Do you have Insurance?

We are fully insured with 2 million pounds Public & Products Liability, so if your venue require suppliers to be insured, We are fully compliant.