Since 2015, Carriage House Catering Co has provided Wellington County families with funeral receptions where quality food and empathetic hospitality are key. Mary expanded the business to host a tea room, located inside Lakeside Church, Guelph, with a simple vision to create a welcoming space where people could gather and enjoy a great cup of tea and goodies.
We specialize in Afternoon Tea style fare. Finger sandwiches, hot and/or cold appetizers, charcuterie boards, pickle trays, sweets and where the occasion requires coffee/tea and a punch. We offer extensive gluten free options, just ask. For pricing and to enquire on our availability, email us carriagehousecateringco@gmail.com
Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 11 to 4pm, and the first Sunday of the month 11.30 to 3pm, inside Lakeside Church, Guelph. Groups larger than 4 are recommended to make reservations. GF is available each week.
To book a table, email carriagehousecateringco@gmail.com
We only sell the highest quality teas and tisanes. Loose leaf heaven. Black, green, herbal tisanes, flavoured and seasonal treats, a full list of our selections and pricing is listed below. Available whenever the tea room is open or to place an order email
Joining us for a birthday? Order a 6 inch cake, chocolate or vanilla or carrot. Serves 4 easily. Additional cakes can be ordered for larger gatherings. Please give us at least 48hr notice. Your table will have birthday napkins, confetti and of course a cake with a candle.
As it takes time to assemble, to receive Afternoon tea on a 3-tiered(for 2) or 2-tiered (for 1) stand we ask you to make a reservation requesting this. You will receive an assortment of our daily scone choices, all 3 of the sandwich options and treats with fruit. We will bring it to your table. You may add-on soup, salad or quiche when you arrive if you want. A fun indulgence! Please specify GF needs.
Two scones with cream and jams, 3 treats, fruit and pot of tea
Two scones with cream and jams, 3 tea sandwiches, 3 treats, pot of tea
Every item is subject to HST. Gluten free options always available
Our own special blend comprised of Indian, Chinese and Sri Lankan teas. A true gem in your cup.
Blended with from a variety of Estates Assam’s is this excellent premium Assam tea. It is carefully processed and contains a lot of golden tips. The tastes is delicious, malty, spicy and rich!
Delicate Earl Grey and Jasmine notes. Bright with a touch of golden coppery colour. Perfect for afternoon settings.
The full astringent taste of rum mellowed with a creamy smoothness. The perfect drink on a wintry day.
Fresh lovely mint combined with full flavored chocolate tea that is wonderfully reminiscent of an after-dinner mint. How decadent!
The classic Earl Grey blended with Ceylon OP, cornflowers and a very special bergamot cream flavour combination.
Toasty caramel and lightly sweet. Excellent dessert-like finish.
Beguiling sweet pear notes with hints of berry and caramel.
Classic smoky tea. Reminiscent of summer camp fires, the aroma lingers on the palette.
More than just the female version of the traditional Earl Grey Tea, this blend is enriched with French lavender flowers
Astringent with notes of blackberry and summer currants. Full bodied aroma.
Sweet and juicy summer pear lingers on the tongue long after the Ceylon tea taste has passed. Great hot or iced.
Notes of cinnamon and pumpkin abound. Cup is like the nip in the air during Northern autumns.
Reminiscent of dipping an English biscuit into a warm glass of milk. Satisfying creamy sweet flavor.
A rich blend of Assam Estate tea, Keemun, Ceylon OP, and Nilgiri tea. We recommend adding some rock sugar and milk or cream to intensify the full taste
Dessert in a cup. The earthiness of pu-erh fuses with caramel for a sweetly decadent finish. Contains almonds!!
A spiced tea blended in accordance with an old Indian recipe. Combines cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, ginger, cloves and more.
Ceylon OP enriched with pieces of bourbon vanilla, almonds, apple cubes, spices and a very special flavour combination
The classic Earl Grey with Ceylon OP decaffeinated and a vanilla finish.
Ceylon OP base with bright notes. Lemon flavour intense from the initial steep. Smooth finish, excellent hot or cold.
A strong full-bodied blend in the Irish tradition.
Ceylon OP base with bright notes. Lemon flavour intense from the initial steep. Smooth finish, excellent hot or cold.
Finest Ceylon OP decaf, pieces of bourbon vanilla and vanilla-cream flavouring. A must for all fans of vanilla.
Tending light liquoring, smooth with reasonable depth and body.
Finest Sencha enriched with pieces of bourbon vanilla, almonds and natural flavour.
A must for lovers of spiced tea. Has a strong and spicy flavour. Blended with the finest Sencha green tea, chai spice and natural vanilla flavour.
An imperial favorite. Hand selected Ti Kuan Yin Oolong layers notes of orchid, baking bread and faint wine. Rare.
Blended with finest Sencha, rose petals, safflowers, dried cranberries, and cranberry flavouring. Tastes like sophisticated bubble gum. Yum!
This is the traditional Chinese green tea. It is semi-fermented and scented with jasmine flowers.
Appealingly decorated Sencha, scented with high-grade bergamot flavour. a way to introduce Earl Grey lovers to green tea.
Finest Sencha blended with our turmeric spice blend and natural lime flavour. This aromatic tea blend contains turmeric root, which is well known for its many health benefits.
White tea is superior in tea classification and this blend is no exception in terms of quality. Added to it are flower blossoms and an unbeatable sweet peach flavour that will have you anticipating your next cup. Excellent iced.
A carefully balanced tea for the quiet moments. Blended with rosehips, apple cubes, raspberry leaves, lemon verbena, elderberries, cinnamon, cardamon, flower blossoms, and naturla flavour.
Blended with blueberries, apple cubes, hibiscus, orange peel, rosehips and natural flavour.
Lovely! Delicious notes of dark chocolate with light edges of early season strawberry.
Blended with blackberry leaves, chamomile flowers, linden flowers, hibiscus flowers, orange peels, ginger, anise, cinnamon, rose petals, and natural flavour.
Blended with apple cubes, rosehips, ginger, lemon grass, spices, and a very nice ginger lime flavour combination.
Blended with apple cubes, red beet pieces, almonds and an unbelievable pleasant toasted almond flavour
Bold, bright, peach and fruit, slightly tart with some natural sweetness.
Memories of family time. Warm and savoury with a lightly sweet finish.
Blended with apple cubes, peppermint, spearmint, raspberry leaves, lemon verbena, sunflowers, and blue malva flowers. No flavoring added.
Popular South American beverage rich in a stimulant called mateine. Not unlike caffeine, it gives you a lift.
This famous beverage from South Africa is naturally caffeine free and steeps a very aromatic tea.
Cinnamon and orange rocks! Blended with finest Rooibos. orange peels, cloves, pieces of bourbon vanilla, and cinnamom ornage flavouring.
Finest South African rooibos blended with sliced cranberries, safflowers, and cranberry cream flavouring.
Finest rooibos blended with apple cubes, freeze dried raspberries, red cornflowers, and flavouring .
Fruity with sweet notes. Vanilla flavoring gives the rooibos a wonderful jazzy depth.
Available in the tea room for pick-up. To order, email carriagehousecateringco@gmail.com. We do ship orders, however we only do COD through Canada Post.
The tea room is available for large gatherings. We can seat up to 150. Bookings outside the Tues/Wed regular tea room hours must confirm with Lakeside church their facility's availability. An extra rental fee will apply.
Step into a world of whimsy in the tea room! Come in fancy dress, bring your favourite stuffy or doll. Parents and grandparents can come dre...
Nothing fills your cup like time spent with a friend. Reserve a table for you and a friend and both receive a half priced soup or quiche. Re...
An elegant tea in the Atrium. One sitting, Afternoon tea on 3-tiered stands, special menu for a very special event. By reservation only. $25...
The tea room will be open for a spring vendor market at Lakeside church. Reservations are recommended for this busy event.
Have a comment or a question? Your favourite tea not in our catalogue? Planning a Celebration of Life and want to take the stress out of what to serve? Have a special occasion you'd like to host in the tea room? Send us a message, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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