Group size
We host 10 to 60 students per visit. Larger groups are split into two seatings on the same day.
For Schools & Groups
Student Field Trips
A ninety-minute visit that teaches manners, confidence and hospitality, and feels like a treat rather than a lesson.
What Students Learn
Poise they can practice
Lessons are adapted for elementary, middle and high school groups, and for homeschool co-ops, scouts, church groups and youth programs.
- Introduction to Tea Etiquette
- Manners at the Table
- Kindness and Conversation
- Confidence and Introductions
- History of Afternoon Tea
The Visit
How the ninety minutes flow
- Arrival and welcome
- Students are greeted at the door, shown to their tables and introduced to the room and its history.
- The lesson
- A guided etiquette lesson at real place settings, taught at the group's grade level with plenty of practice.
- Tea service
- A child-friendly tier of sandwiches and sweets with caffeine-free tea, hot cocoa or pink lemonade.
- Questions and keepsake
- Time for questions, a group photograph and a small keepsake for every student to take home.
Planning Details
Everything your chaperones need
Chaperones
One adult per ten students attends at no charge and is served tea alongside the group.
Allergies
Tell us about allergies when you book. Nut-free, gluten-friendly and dairy-free plates are prepared on request.
Accessibility
The tea room is street level with an accessible restroom. Tell us about any accommodations in advance.
Arrival
Buses may unload at the front door. Parking is available on the surrounding streets and in the adjacent lot.
Invoicing
Schools and organizations are invoiced directly. Deposits are only required for groups over forty students.
Request a Field Trip
Share your group details and we will reply with available dates, a written quote and everything your chaperones need.