This document provides information about the history and customs of afternoon tea in England. It discusses:
1) How the tradition of afternoon tea originated in the 1840s when the Duchess of Bedford started having tea and light snacks delivered to her room daily between lunch and dinner. This became a social event among upper-class society.
2) The differences between high tea and low tea. Low tea, or afternoon tea, involves light snacks and is served on low tables or outdoors. High tea is a full meal served at the dinner table.
3) The objectives and basics of hosting a tea party, including table setup, food service etiquette, and roles of waiters during the event.
This document provides information about the history and customs of afternoon tea in England. It discusses:
1) How the tradition of afternoon tea originated in the 1840s when the Duchess of Bedford started having tea and light snacks delivered to her room daily between lunch and dinner. This became a social event among upper-class society.
2) The differences between high tea and low tea. Low tea, or afternoon tea, involves light snacks and is served on low tables or outdoors. High tea is a full meal served at the dinner table.
3) The objectives and basics of hosting a tea party, including table setup, food service etiquette, and roles of waiters during the event.
This document provides information about the history and customs of afternoon tea in England. It discusses:
1) How the tradition of afternoon tea originated in the 1840s when the Duchess of Bedford started having tea and light snacks delivered to her room daily between lunch and dinner. This became a social event among upper-class society.
2) The differences between high tea and low tea. Low tea, or afternoon tea, involves light snacks and is served on low tables or outdoors. High tea is a full meal served at the dinner table.
3) The objectives and basics of hosting a tea party, including table setup, food service etiquette, and roles of waiters during the event.
SECOND QUARTER C. Difference between High Tea and Low Tea
T.L.E. Study Notes # 6 1. Low Tea or Afternoon Tea
• This custom originated among the upper class, as they had both the time and A. History of Tea Party the money to have an extra meal between lunch and dinner. Tea is served with light snacks such as crustless sandwiches, crumpets and scones. • Served on low comfortable parlor chairs or couches in the drawing room or Afternoon tea was introduced in England by relaxing in the garden. Anna Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. The Duchess would • Afternoon Tea is a “snack”. become hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household 2. High Tea or Meat Tea was served fashionably late at eight o’clock, • The custom of high tea originated in working class homes, where it is the thus leaving a long period of time in between main meal of the day. It is a full meal served with tea, including meat, lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray bread, side dishes and dessert. of tea, bread and butter and cake be brought to • Served at the table and seated on high back dining chairs. her room during the late afternoon. This • High Tea is a “meal”. became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her. This pause of tea became a fashionable social event. During the 1880’s upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o’clock.
A. Objectives of the Tea Party Activity
1. For the students to observe grace and courtesy in formal dining.
2. To familiarize themselves with the food served for Afternoon Tea (finger sandwiches, desserts and pastries) 3. Preparation for the Fine Dining Activity (Grade 9) ➢ Basic waitering service ➢ Basic bartending ➢ Kitchen ➢ Dishwashing ➢ Housekeeping (Runners) *Photo not owned by OBMC Retrieved from Google Images Page 2…2nd Quarter Study Notes # 5 in TLE 8 Basics in Tea Party Service D. Tea Party Table Set-Up E. Tea Party Waitering Service 1. Welcoming of the Guests Condiments a. Greet guest/s with a SMILE (in a friendly and natural way) and greet with (Jam & the time of the day (Good Morning / Afternoon / Evening) 3 Tiered Butter) Cupcake b. Usher the guests to their seats. stand 2. Tea Party Service a. Hold all table appointments only by the handle and never on the surfaces that touch the gusts’ mouth. Table b. Hold glassware by the stem or base. Runner Water c. Serve ladies before men. Children and elderly are served before ladies. Goblet d. Serve food from the left side. e. Serve beverages from the guests’ right side. Table f. Pour water in the goblet, only up to three-fourths full. Napkin g. Do not let the rim of the pitcher touch the rim of the glass. Sugar & h. Place tea pots near the host’s area (It is the host who pours the tea into the Cream Container tea cups of the guest). i. Place the food on a 3-tierted cake stand. Place the cake stand in the middle Butter of the table. Spreader j. Clearing the table is done on the right side. Cup & Saucer w/ Teaspoon
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