Afternoon Tea & Cake

The 23cm plates are larger (dinner-plate sized vs small tea plates sized) and come in a pack of 24 rather than 12. The 17cm plates are correctly sized as tiered plates for afternoon tea stands and suit formal high tea settings where plate size should be restrained; the 23cm plates suit larger event portions and events requiring more coverage per pack. Both use the same vintage tea plates Truly Scrumptious floral designs.

Yes – at 23cm, these afternoon tea plates are sized for generous servings including full cake slices, multiple finger sandwiches, and scones with accompaniments. They are larger than traditional small tea plates at 17–19cm, which suits events where plate capacity is more important than proportion. For tiered afternoon tea stands, the smaller 17cm version is the better fit.

The pack includes six unique floral designs, with four plates of each design per pack. At a table of 24, each design repeats four times. Combining two packs would give eight of each design for a table of 48.

For dry party food – cake slices, sandwiches, pastries, and finger food – yes. One buyer noted they are “not super sturdy”, which is accurate for paper at 23cm diameter; the same buyer noted the plates were well-received and would be repurchased. Heavy sauced dishes or very wet foods will cause bowing sooner than lighter servings.

No – at 23cm, these plates are too wide for standard tiered cake stand tier spacing. Buyers who specifically need tiered plates for afternoon tea service should choose the 17cm 12-pack version, which is sized correctly for standard three-tier stands. The 23cm plates are designed for event table use rather than tiered service.