Overview of Parties at Serenitea Tea Room

	Event by Reservation	Private Event
Event Times	11:00 am or 2:00 pm (timing can vary by ½ hour)	Post regular business hours or any time on Sunday
Length of Event	2 hours	No set time limit
Maximum number of guests	Up to 25	Up to 40
Room Charge	None	$60 / hour
Deposit Required	25% (non-refundable)	25% (non-refundable)
Gratuity (added to total in addition to 8.25% tax)	20%	20%
Menu Selections	Tea Services or select lunch items (Perfect Pairs not allowed)	Tea Services or select lunch items (Perfect Pairs not allowed)
Customized Lunch Menus	To be printed and provided by client	To be printed and provided by client
Cake Table	Provided by Serenitea	Provided by Serenitea
Desserts provided by client (such as special occasion cakes, cupcakes, petit fours, etc.	$1 / person (includes cake cutting, serving, clean up, and service by staff)	No additional charge
Decorations (provided by client)	Limited to occupied tables (no balloons or confetti)	No restrictions
Games and Activities (provided by client)	Restricted to occupied tables with consideration for other guests in the tea room	No restrictions
Guaranteed number of attendees	3 business days prior to the event	3 business days prior to the event
Seating Arrangements	As is or tables may be put together for larger groups	No restrictions
Gift Trunk	Provided	Provided (or tables may be used for larger groups)
Presentations and Demonstrations (made by guests)	Not allowed	No restrictions
Audio/Visual Equipment (provided by client)	Not allowed	No restrictions
Tea Talk and Demonstration (given by Archana Pyatt, owner of Serenitea)	Not available	Available at no additional charge