20 Easy Tea Party Food Ideas

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Do you love afternoon tea? Here are tea party food ideas you can easily make at home. These savory and sweet finger foods are timeless, elegant and delicious!

Whether it’s cucumber sandwiches or petits fours, the possibilities are endless when it comes to teatime. These recipes cover all your needs for dainty treats that are guaranteed to please.

There is something for everyone. So let’s get started!

Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal Cookies
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Homemade oatmeal cookies are a longstanding tradition for High Tea. You can make them plain or with raisins for an extra touch of sweetness. The best part? You only need a few ingredients to make them!

Buttermilk Biscuits

Buttermilk Biscuits

Looking for a savory option for a tea party? Try these buttermilk biscuits that are flaky and buttery, just like at Popeye’s. They’re totally irresistible! 

Cucumber Sandwiches

Cucumber Sandwiches

Cucumber sandwiches are another timeless tradition for tea party menus. There is something comforting about thin slices of crisp cucumber paired with cream cheese sandwiched between thin slices of crustless bread. You can’t go wrong with this option! 

Basic Scone Recipe

Basic Scone Recipe

Freshly baked scones are perhaps the most iconic tradition for teatime, and with good reason. They are simplicity at its best with their flakey, buttery flavors. Plus, they take exceptionally well to butter, jam and other spreads making them especially popular!

Chocolate Almond Bark

Chocolate Almond Bark

Satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade chocolate bark with almonds. You can customize using dark or white chocolate and your favorite toppings. So easy to make and always appreciated by guests too!

Oreo Cheesecake Bites

Oreo Cheesecake Bites

Do you want a smooth and creamy treat for a tea party? These oreo cheesecake bites are like petits-fours with irresistible oreo flavors. It’s hard to stop at just one, making them perfect for afternoon tea.

Cake Mix Bars

Cake Mix Bars

These bars combine the taste of cake and cookie in every bite with a soft and chewy texture.. They are also easy to make thanks to the use of cake mix as a secret ingredient!

Corn Nuggets

If you like corn fritters, you’ll love these Homemade Crispy Corn Nuggets. Make a quick batter by combining fresh or canned corn with a few kitchen staples, then fry them to golden perfection. This Southern fried corn nugget recipe is perfect for an appetizer, dessert, or side dish.

For a savory treat to serve with afternoon tea, look no further than these Southern-style corn fritters. They’re crispy with a hint of sweetness from the corn. Easy to make and even easier to eat!

Puppy Chow

Puppy Chow

Having a bowl of puppy chow is a nice accent for a tea party with kids. Also known as muddy buddies, this 4-ingredient recipe will make your childhood dreams come true!

Healthy Blueberry Muffins

Healthy Blueberry Muffins

Some people would argue that no tea party is complete without mini muffins! These blueberry muffins are fluffy and moist, just the way you want them to be. Plus, they’re healthier with less sugar and saturated fat thanks to the use of oatmeal and buttermilk. 

Almond Joy Cookies

Almond Joy Cookies

These  soft and chewy cookies feature the flavors of almond joy bars with chocolate and coconut. You can make these gluten-free cookies in just 15 minutes with only 4 ingredients. So what are you waiting for?

Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs

Another delicious savory option is serving deviled eggs for a tea party. They’re bite size, creamy and satisfying. The best part?  They’re ready in just 20 minutes!

Apple Rose Brownies

Apple Rose Brownies

Here is a contemporary option: apple rose brownies. Basically, they’re chocolatey brownies with a beautiful apple rose in the center for a stunning presentation. Why settle for plain brownies when you can serve these? So much fun and delicious too!

Jammie Dodgers

Jammie Dodgers

Calling all British biscuit lovers. These homemade jammie dodgers taste just like the soft and buttery biscuits popular in the UK. Two shortbread cookies are sandwiched together with a raspberry or strawberry jam filling. Perfect for High Tea! 

Mini Apple Rose Cupcakes

Mini Apple Rose Cupcakes

Here is another favorite apple rose recipe. These beautiful cupcakes are bursting with the taste of fresh apples.. Serve dusted with powdered sugar for an attractive presentation. 

Tuna Tea Sandwiches

Tuna Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Mini sandwiches are a mainstay for tea parties and these tuna sandwiches are no exception. They are both dainty and tasty with fresh tuna salad flavors. Learn all the tips and tricks to get them just right!

Tea Cake Cookies

Tea Cake Cookies

Like the name implies, tea cake is made for afternoon tea. This straightforward recipe combine butter, eggs and flour to make a mouthwatering cake with a nice crumb. Slice and serve with tea for a delightful treat. 

Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

If you love shortbread, then you will love these cookies flavored with Earl Grey flavors and a lemon glaze. They are easy to make with just 5 ingredients and always a hit at tea-time.

Mini Lemon Cakes

Mini Lemon Cakes

Mini lemon cakes are one of those timeless treats to serve at teatime. They are pillowy soft with delicious lemon glaze on top. Because they are often the first to go, you might want to make an extra batch!

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These copycat Popeyes Buttermilk Biscuits are flaky, buttery, crispy and oh-so-satisfying! They’re a homemade take on a fast-food favorite. Though Popeyes is best known for their delicious fried chicken, biscuits are one of their most popular side dishes - and for good reason.

Easy Tea Party Biscuit Recipe

By: Izzy
Looking for a savory option for a tea party? Try these buttermilk biscuits that are flaky and buttery, just like at Popeye’s. They’re totally irresistible!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk, plus more for brushing
  • optional melted butter , for the tops of the biscuits

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • Add the COLD cubed butter into the mixture. Then use a pastry cutter or potato masher to cut the butter into the dry ingredients mixture until no large chunks of butter remain.
  • Pour the COLD buttermilk into the mixture and fold everything together with a spatula. Mix until the dough begins to come together. The dough will be crumbly with some wet spots.
  • Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gather the dough into a ball and knead gently. Pat it into a rectangle and fold it in thirds.
  • Turn the dough, and flatten it into a larger rectangular. Repeat this process 2 more times.
  • Pat down the dough into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Cut out the dough using a floured biscuit cutter (2.5-inch). Continue to gather any scrap pieces of dough, patting it down to 1/2-inch thickness, and cutting it until you have 12-14 biscuits.
  • Place the cut dough on the baking sheet slightly touching each other. Brush the top of each piece with a bit of buttermilk.
  • Bake for about 15-17 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter if desired. Allow the cooked biscuits to cool for a few minutes, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.

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About Izzy

I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here youโ€™ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

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