A Melbourne CBD high tea can work well in an office boardroom, apartment, private dining room or hired function space, but city access needs to be planned earlier than it would for a suburban home event.
Office and corporate high tea
For workplace events, check lift access, loading arrangements, kitchen facilities and the time available for setup. Keep food service compact so normal workplace circulation can continue. A defined start and finish is usually more useful than a long restaurant-style sitting.
Apartment and residential buildings
CBD apartments may require concierge approval, visitor parking bookings or specific delivery lifts. Ask the building manager about these details before committing to large quantities of hire ware or furniture.
Private function spaces
Confirm whether external catering, alcohol and hired crockery are permitted. Ask what the room already supplies so you do not duplicate tables, linen or glassware. Also check when suppliers can enter and how quickly everything must be removed afterwards.
Keep the styling compact
City venues often have less spare table space. Use fewer, stronger pieces—tiered stands, attractive china and low flowers—rather than covering every surface. Vintage high-tea hire can provide the tableware while the venue provides the city setting.
Questions to ask before you book the space
Ask where suppliers can park, whether there is a goods lift, what furniture is included, and whether the venue allows external food and alcohol. Also confirm the exact access window. A beautiful CBD room can become difficult very quickly if there is only fifteen minutes to unload fragile china before guests arrive.