Afternoon Tea for Business Meetings: A Simple Way to Impress Clients

Afternoon tea catering for business meetings is a delivered service of finger sandwiches, scones and mini desserts, served ready to eat at your office table, typically for 6 to 50 guests, with orders placed 48 hours in advance.

Meetings are busy enough without unnecessary interruptions, which makes afternoon tea catering perfect for client meetings, boardroom discussions and executive presentations. Arrange for it to be delivered straight to your office by Owen Brothers Catering. 

Help your team impress clients with a professional afternoon tea catering that's convenient, elegant and easy to enjoy. From the moment they arrive, guests will feel that their meeting matters without becoming sidetracked or overstaying their welcome. 

Delicious finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and handcrafted miniature desserts are freshly prepared and delivered to your meeting location. Afternoon tea creates a sociable atmosphere while allowing everyone to stay focused on the meeting. Arrange for catering to be delivered straight to your meeting room today.

Afternoon tea strikes the perfect balance between quality catering and productive meetings. It keeps everyone comfortable and refreshed without taking up valuable time. 

Meetings can take hours. If there's any way to improve the experience, it's worth looking into. Regular business lunches are stuffy and typically require renting out a location or leaving the office. That means more planning and lost time away from the meeting itself. 

With afternoon tea catering, guests can enjoy high-quality food at the meeting table without pausing for multiple courses or interrupting the flow of conversation. Business meetings run more smoothly when catering isn't disruptive. 

Top reasons to consider afternoon tea catering include: 

• Lighter fare helps everyone avoid the afternoon slump. 
• Easy to enjoy during meetings and presentations. 
• Nobody has to leave the office. 
• Looks professional without feeling overly formal. 
• Can reduce the overall meeting length. 
• Suitable for morning or afternoon meetings.

Food is something your clients will remember.  Whether it’s the quality of the ingredients or how it looks on the plate, your catering says a lot about the quality of your business. 

Afternoon tea delivers all of these qualities without distracting from your meeting agenda. 

Every order arrives on tiered stands, plated to order, with vegan, gluten-free, halal and dairy-free items labelled individually, so every guest has at least two options.

Presentation: It’s important, people form opinions about your business based on how your catering is presented. Disposable platters don’t usually give off the best impression. 

Fresh, handmade food demonstrates quality and attention to detail. Including options for different dietary requirements also shows you've carefully considered every guest attending the meeting. 

Easy to serve: Everything arrives plated and ready to serve, so setup takes under five minutes with no prep or crockery needed. That’s why we deliver everything ready to serve. 

As one of London's premier corporate caterers, we pay close attention to consistency as well as creativity.

Every meeting is different, so your afternoon tea should complement, not overshadow important discussions. Well-thought-out catering encourages guests to relax while remaining focused on the purpose of the meeting. 

Owen Brothers' afternoon tea menu includes: 

Classic finger sandwiches are offered at afternoon teas for a reason. They’re easy to pop into your mouth while talking without having to take a break in conversation. Our finger sandwiches are made with freshly baked bread and quality ingredients for fillings. 

Offer a selection of sandwiches to give guests options.

A wide variety of miniature desserts provides the perfect finishing touch. 

Take your afternoon tea to the next level with our Premier Afternoon Tea Selection. This premium menu offers greater variety across both savoury and sweet selections. 

Designed with important client meetings in mind, it creates a spread that feels exclusive without being extravagant. 

Every guest attending your meeting should feel included, regardless of their dietary requirements. At Owen Brothers Catering, we understand how important this is for businesses. 

That's why we offer: 

• Vegan Premier Afternoon Tea Selection 
• Gluten-free brownies and sweet treats 
• Halal options 
• Dairy-free selections 
• Nut-conscious alternatives where possible 

Offering this level of variety demonstrates thoughtful planning and shows your guests you've considered everyone's needs. 

When you order from Owen Brothers Catering, we take care of the catering so you can focus on your meeting. As one of London's leading corporate catering companies, we deliver freshly prepared afternoon teas throughout the working week. 

Our service includes: 

• Morning or afternoon delivery 
• Freshly prepared food 
• Delivered ready to serve 
• Tiered stands included where applicable 
• No additional preparation required 

In addition to serving exceptional food, we maintain a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating and source responsibly through the Ethical Tea Partnership. Owen Brothers is committed to sustainable, carbon-conscious practices wherever possible. 

If your office is hosting a meeting soon, browse our afternoon tea catering menu and discover how easy it is to make every meeting memorable.