POLICY FOR LARGE GROUPS (10-18 guests)

1. We must have a minimum of two week's notice of the group's desired reservation date and time. A month's notice is recommended; you are more likely to find our calendar open for your event's desired date and time.

2. If any guests wish to order any of the specialty teas (Lady Grey Afternoon Tea or Queen's High Tea), we need to know this at the time reservation is booked. Pre-ordering for all other menu items may be made no later than three (3) days ahead of reservation.

3. We will need to know ahead of time if guests will need to be billed individually, or if there will be one combined bill.

4. A 17% gratuity will be added to each bill (individual and/or combined).

5. Food pre-orders will be charged to the group, even if one or more guests are not present on the reserved date.

6. We are glad to meet your Vegetarian or other special dietary requests; we will need three (3) days notice, and an extra charge of $1.00 - $5.00 (depending on the specific request) will be added to bill.


POLICY FOR ALL SPECIAL EVENTS (19-35 guests)

1. ANY group of 19-35 guests would qualify as needing exclusive use of the full facility for their event.

2. Steeped In Comfort will only be available on Sundays between the hours of 11am and 4pm for events with 19-35 guests.

3. A minimum of 30 days notice is required for desired reservation.

4. Group representative will make an appointment to meet with Tea Room owner to discuss details of the event. Menu will be determined at that time.

5. Cost for use of the facility (including food, beverages, etc.) is $1,000.00 minimum, not including tax and 20% gratuity.

6. A deposit will be required to reserve the Tea Room for event (minimum of $250.00). Deposit will apply toward final bill.


POLICY FOR CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY/TEA PARTIES (Ages 6 and older)

1. In the case of a large children's party (5 children or more), an Adult representative will make an appointment to meet with Tea Room owner to discuss details of the party.

2. A minimum of one adult per 4 children is required to be in attendance at party.

3. Each child will be charged the price of the Princess Maisie Tea, which includes tart, tea sandwiches, scone, desserts, and lemonade, tea or hot chocolate.

4. Adults in attendance will be able to order from the regular menu (minimum $5.00 individual charge).

5. No outside foods, including cakes or desserts are allowed (Department of Health Laws). If a cake is desired, our pastry chef can recommend from simple to fanciful - a cake to delight any child (prices vary by size, design, etc.)

6. Well-behaved children are happily welcome. Hats and boas are available for dress-up use. Children will be expected to remain at their tables during the party so as not to disturb other guests in the Tea Room. Children may visit the gift shop area with adult supervision.