The Morning Tea
A brunch-style tea for morning baby showers and bridal brunches.
- Yoghurt pots and fresh fruit
- Savoury quiches and bakes
- Filled mini croissants
- Sweet morning treats
Johannesburg & Gauteng
Elegant high tea & baby shower catering
Baby shower and high tea catering in Johannesburg, plus kitchen teas and bridal showers, in four packages. Beautifully presented, delivered ready to serve or set up with china, teapots and staff.
4High tea packages
2Delivered or served
10 yrsCatering Gauteng
The Classic High Tea
The traditional afternoon tea, for high teas, birthdays and intimate showers.
- Finger sandwiches
- Scones with jam and cream
- Savoury pastries and mini pies
- Cakes and sweet bakes
The Celebration Tea
A fuller savoury and sweet spread for kitchen teas, larger showers and garden parties.
- Open sandwiches and filled loaves
- Tartlets, quiche and savoury bites
- Celebration cakes and cheesecake
- Dessert cups and sweet treats
The Full-Service Tea
Any menu, served the proper way, for sit-down high teas and styled bridal showers.
- Elegant china, cutlery and teapots
- Tiered stands and tablecloths
- Tea and coffee station
- Professional staff to serve and clear
How the high tea packages compare
| Item | Morning Tea | Classic High Tea | Celebration Tea | Full-Service Tea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Morning showers | Afternoon high tea | Kitchen teas and larger showers | Sit-down and styled events |
| Savoury | Included | Included | Fuller selection | Your choice of menu |
| Sweet | Included | Included | Fuller selection | Your choice of menu |
| Scones | — | Included | Can be added | Your choice of menu |
| China and teapots | — | — | — | Included |
| Tea and coffee station | Can be added | Can be added | Can be added | Included |
| Staff | — | — | Optional | Included |
Packages one to three are drop-off high tea packages: delivered fresh, beautifully presented and ready to enjoy. Any of them can be upgraded to full service.
Baby showers
Baby shower catering
Premium baby shower catering in Johannesburg for intimate celebrations, garden parties and stylish private events. A brunch-style Morning Tea suits a morning shower; the Classic or Celebration Tea suits the afternoon. We match colours and presentation to your theme, and every guest, including the mom-to-be, gets something she can eat.
Kitchen teas and bridal showers
Kitchen tea catering
Kitchen tea catering and bridal shower catering that looks as good as the table it sits on. The Celebration Tea gives a fuller spread for a bigger guest list, and the Full-Service Tea adds china, teapots and staff for a seated, styled afternoon, so the bride and her party can simply enjoy it.
Birthdays and corporate
High tea for every occasion
High tea brings a refined, relaxed feel to birthday parties, milestone celebrations, garden parties and corporate functions such as Women's Day teas and client afternoons. For the office, see our corporate catering packages.
Served or delivered, your choice
Planning a sit-down affair? Choose full-service high tea catering. Prefer something simpler? Our drop-off high tea packages are perfect for self-serve events at home, the office or an outdoor venue.
Step oneBrief
Date, venue, guest count, theme and any dietary needs.
Step twoQuote
The right package, the full menu and an itemised quote.
Step threeConfirm
Final numbers, colours and presentation details.
Step fourThe day
Delivered and presented, or set up and served by our staff.
A high tea is eaten with the eyes first. The table has to look as good at the last cup as it did when the first guest arrived.
Our high tea platters are beautifully presented and full of flavour: delicate finger sandwiches, buttery scones, savoury bites and sweet treats, freshly baked and made with quality ingredients. From traditional high tea menus to modern twists, every package is tailored to your theme and your guests.
Everything is freshly prepared and delivered across Sandton, Bryanston, Randburg, Rosebank, Fourways, Midrand and greater Johannesburg, with Pretoria on request.
Other baby shower catering options
Not every shower is a tea. For a different style of celebration, the same kitchen offers these formats.
Finger food and canapés
For stylish standing or mingling events. See canapé catering.
Grazing and sharing tables
Cheese, fruit and pastries on a decorative table for relaxed showers. See platters.
Light buffet
For seated showers and larger gatherings. See buffet packages.
Add to any high tea package
Drinks
Iced tea arrival bar and tea station
A fresh iced tea bar to welcome guests, and a tea and coffee station through the afternoon. For bubbles and mocktails, our sister company Jozi Bars supplies mobile bars.
Sweet
Cakes, cupcakes and dessert tables
A celebration cake, cupcakes or a baked cheesecake to finish the table.
Savoury
Cheese platter
A cheese platter alongside the tea, for guests who prefer savoury.
Setting
Tents, seating and décor
Stretch tents, tables, chairs and décor for garden showers and outdoor teas.
Variety that suits every guest
We proudly offer vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan and low-sugar selections, so no guest is left out. Tell us the numbers with your guest count and each one is built into the package.
We prepare Halaal-friendly menus on request using Halaal-sourced ingredients where specified. We are not a certified Halaal kitchen and cannot guarantee full separation of preparation areas, so please tell us at enquiry stage if certified catering is required.
Allergies and intolerances must be sent in writing before the menu is confirmed. Our kitchen handles nuts, dairy, gluten, egg, soy, sesame, fish and shellfish daily, so we cannot offer an allergen-free environment, but we can prepare and present affected items separately when we know in advance.
High tea catering and baby shower catering questions
How much does high tea catering cost per person?
It depends on the package, the guest count and whether you choose drop-off or full service. We quote per guest with china, staff and add-ons itemised, usually the same working day.
What is served at a high tea?
A classic high tea combines finger sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, savoury pastries and cakes. Our packages build on that, from a brunch-style morning tea to a fuller celebration spread.
Do you do kitchen tea catering for bridal showers?
Yes. For kitchen tea catering, the Celebration Tea suits a larger kitchen tea, and the Full-Service Tea adds china, teapots and staff for a seated bridal shower.
Can we see the menu before we book?
Yes. We send the full menu with your quote, matched to your package, theme and guest count.
Can you match the food to our baby shower theme?
Yes. Tell us your colours and theme and we will reflect them in the presentation and the sweet treats.
Do you supply china, teapots and staff?
Yes, with the Full-Service Tea: elegant china, cutlery, teapots, tablecloths and professional staff. The other packages are delivered ready to serve.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Most high teas start at ten guests. For smaller gatherings, our party platters are often the better fit.
Where do you deliver high tea catering?
Across Sandton, Bryanston, Randburg, Rosebank, Fourways, Midrand and greater Johannesburg, with Pretoria on request.
Why choose us for high tea and baby shower catering
Professional, friendly service. Beautiful food presentation. Fresh, handcrafted items. Flexible catering formats. Affordable elegance.
The Imagination Box has catered celebrations across Gauteng for over ten years, from intimate baby showers to large kitchen teas and garden high teas. Our team will guide you from the first message to the last teacup, so the host can be a guest at her own event.
Let's plan your perfect high tea: elegant, effortless and unforgettable.
Let's plan your perfect high tea
Send the date, the venue, the guest count and your theme, and we will come back with the right package, the full menu and a quote.