High Tea Catering Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of high tea catering. It is priced per head, so the guest count and the menu style are the main drivers, along with staff and any hire.
Your high tea catering details
Above the typical range — usually premium options or a more complex job.
High tea is as much about presentation as the food, tiered stands, china and a good spread. A drop-off package is cheaper, a served high tea with staff and hire suits a special event like a baby shower or birthday.
💰 Ways to save
- Catering is per head, so a realistic final guest number (not an optimistic one) is the biggest lever on the bill.
- Ask what is included, staff, delivery, equipment hire and GST are often extra on a per-head quote.
- Mid-week and off-peak dates are cheaper, and some caterers discount for larger numbers.
How we estimate this
High tea catering in Australia typically costs around $25 to $45 per head in 2026 for a drop-off package, rising to $55 to $85 for a served high tea with staff, tiered stands and china hire.
Pricing reviewed: November 2026.
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Pricing reviewed November 2026. Indicative Australian costs, not a quote.
Understanding high tea catering costs in Australia
High tea catering in Australia typically costs around $25 to $45 per head in 2026 for a drop-off package, rising to $55 to $85 for a served high tea with staff, tiered stands and china hire.
High tea catering is priced per head on the selection and presentation. A drop-off package is cheapest; a served high tea with staff, tiered stands and china hire suits a special occasion and costs more.
Frequently asked questions
How much does high tea catering cost per person in Australia?
Roughly $25 to $45 per head in 2026 for a drop-off package, and $55 to $85 for a served high tea with staff and china hire.
What is included in high tea catering?
Typically a selection of sweet and savoury items (sandwiches, scones, pastries, cakes) and tea. Premium and served packages add tiered stands, china hire and staff, which suit a special occasion.
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