Celebrate your child’s birthday or any other special occasion with a tea party!
There’s something magical about a tea party. Gathering around the table with your friends, laughing, and sipping tea in your Sunday best… it really doesn’t get much better than that! And while these parties have been a favorite among young kids for decades, the beloved pastime is definitely having a moment with Houston families.
Want to a host tea party for your little one? Start by checking out these Houston-area tearooms and event services, then grab your favorite flowery hat and a few good friends (don’t forget to invite your favorite babysitters or nannies) and get your little pinkie ready.
Four Friends Tea Room
Address: 3816 E. Broadway St., Pearland, TX 77581
Hours: General hours: Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Party Hours: Monday – Saturday, 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Phone: 281-485-6484
Fees: Start at $200 for private events
Located just down the street from the famous Killen’s Barbecue, the slower pace of Four Friends Tea Room contrasts sharply with Pearland’s bustling Broadway Street outside. This quaint little house offers a variety of teas served in delicate teapots, as well as some light eats and desserts. If hot tea isn’t your thing, coffee, soft drinks, and other beverages are also available.
This spot is great for a special tea date with just you and your little one. Swing by during general hours to giggle over a plate of finger sandwiches and pumpkin bread. You can also opt for a private tea party with a small group of friends. Private events are typically two hours and can include special guest appearances by beloved Disney princesses or even Prince Charming himself!
The Pinkies Up Spot
Address: 863 Frostwood Drive, Houston, TX 77024
Hours: Vary, but generally parties are available on the weekends during the school year, with greater flexibility during school holidays & summer months.
Phone: 713-667-2103
Fees: $450 for 8 attendees + $40/each for additional attendees (up to 24 children)
The Pinkies Up Spot’s 90-minute parties are jam-packed with games, dress-up, crafts, and — of course — plenty of tea and desserts. The venue takes care of all the table settings, including the tablecloths, napkins, plates, cutlery, and tea sets, as well as provides beverages, ice cream sundaes, and toppings.
In addition to myriad fairy, princess, and ladybug tea party options, you can also choose to host a mommy & me party, where mother-daughter pairs make crafts and dance with bubbles. Parties can be held for kids as young as age 3, and dollies are welcome.
Once Upon a Dream Tea Parties
Location/Hours: Parties are held at the location and time of your choice.
Phone: 281-706-2925
Fees: $325 – $650, depending on party package
If your little one is more diva than princess, Once Upon a Dream Tea Parties has just the party package. The Divas in Paris Tea Party option features feather boas, sunglasses, and some truly spectacular hair glitter, perfect for striking a pose. For those who do adore all things royal, several princess package options are also available — including one that offers a red carpet unrolled right up to the guest of honor’s chair.
This mobile event company makes party planning significantly less stressful with its hands-on and comprehensive approach. Not only do staff supply the plate settings, decorations for tables and chairs, and craft activities, but as a bonus, they also help with setup and breakdown, teach tea etiquette, and play games with the kids. Throw in the fact that Once Upon a Dream donates some of its revenue to charities like St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and you’ll want them for your birthday party, too.
The Storybook Cottage
Address: 5814 First St., Katy, TX 77493
Hours: Open for parties on weekends & select Fridays, by reservation only
Phone: 281-574-5707
Fees: $260 – $350 (for 10 attendees), depending on package
Located in historic downtown Katy, the Storybook Cottage can be a bit of a hike to get to for Inner Loopers, but it’s a great spot for those living in the western suburbs. Party packages include gowns and tiaras to play dress-up, colorful china tea sets, and complimentary cupcakes. As an extra-special treat, attendees also get their nails painted and faces adorned with fairy dust. For older kids ages 8 and up, you can book a spa tea party, where guests don plush robes and receive mini-facials and manicures.
The small blue cottage with a white picket fence flooded during Hurricane Harvey in August 2017, but a temporary location has been set up until the original home can be restored, and mobile parties are also available.
Tea-lightful Parties
Location/Hours: Parties are held at the location and time of your choice.
Phone: 832-928-4454
Fees: Start at $395 – $755 for up to eight attendees
Tea-lightful Parties takes mobile tea parties to a whole new level of easy. You supply the food and invite the guests, and they take care of the rest. The staff bring, set up, and tear down just about everything you need for the party, including the tables and chairs, linens, centerpieces, place settings, costumes, and activities — and that’s just the base package. For additional fees, they’ll also bring extras like the party favors or a photographer, freeing you to sit back and enjoy the fun.
