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Thyme-out Tea Parties brings the charm, hospitality, and romance of an English tea to your home....

Tea Parties

Hello, my name is Susan Asher, and I am a tea party hostess, also known as a tea party caterer, and owner of Thyme-out Tea Parties. I will go to your home and create an elegant, relaxing English tea for you and your guests. I serve Quincy, Illinois and nearby communities.

Your cost includes tasty tea party foods, beautiful table settings, linen napkins, background music and silk flower arrangements. I prepare all the food in your home or at the party location. A typical tea party menu includes two blends of tea, scones, three types of tea sandwiches and desserts. Just supply the guests and I'll do the rest!

Teas are perfect for celebrating life's milestones and creating a special memory. Consider a tea party for birthdays, bridal or baby showers, mother and daughter teas, church and social groups, graduations, business meetings, and holidays.

How to Host a Tea Party

I can still help you if you live outside the Quincy, Illinois area and would like to experience the charms of an English tea party. I developed a planning guide called "How to Host an Afternoon Tea Party". This will provide you step-by-step instructions and tips for creating an elegant party.

This guide includes:

• Tea party menu planning
• Easy to follow tea party recipes
  • Includes my favorite tea sandwiches, savories, and tea party desserts
• The proper way to set the table for your tea party
• Simple and elegant decoration ideas
• Tea party etiquette
• A "no stress" tea party planning timeline

Cost is $19.99 (includes shipping and handling)

For Illinois residents, please add state sales tax of .0625%. Your cost will be $21.24.
To order call 1-217-885-3049 or e-mail asherte@yahoo.com or send check or money order to

Thyme-out Tea Parties
1431 Hemingway N
Quincy, IL 62305

Be sure to include your name, mailing address and phone number

Calling All Entrepreneurs! Start Your Own Business

If you love tea (but are not ready to commit time and money to owning a tea room) becoming a tea party hostess may be right for you. It is a creative job and fun way to earn extra income. It is great for anyone who wants to control their work schedule, meet nice people and have a very rewarding career. This is perfect for work from home moms, teachers, part-time workers, retirees or anyone who would like additional income from an enjoyable job.

If you are interested in starting a tea business, I've developed a tea hostess business training manual. This manual will help you through the initial stages of starting your tea business. The manual includes tea party menus, tea party recipes, marketing and promotional ideas you can use. It also contains information on running the business, how to write a business plans and what to charge.

PLAN FOR 2008!!! Start Your Own Tea Party Hostess Business Training Seminar

Dates:
June 26-27, 2008

Join me in beautiful, historic Quincy, Illinois and learn how you can start your own tea party hostess business. I have developed a 2-day training program to help get your started on your tea adventure. This program includes careful review of the training manual and a hands-on cooking class on how to prepare and serve at a tea party. Click here for more information!

One on One Tea Seminars

If the June dates aren't conducive to your schedule, Susan can work with you on a one on one basis. You can call (217) 885-3049 or email asherte@yahoo.com to schedule a personal one on one tea seminar.

Start Your Own Tea Party Business

If you're reading this, you are probably interested in starting your own tea party business. I can tell you from experience that you will meet the nicest people and the time you spend at your parties will be delightful. I have put together a "how to" manual for people who are interested in starting a tea party hostess business. This manual is based on real life experience. Also check out my new Tea Training Seminar.

I started my tea business after I retired from the U.S. Air Force. I've turned my passion for tea and tea parties into profit. I will take you step by step so that you can get started quickly and smoothly in your new business. Even though I am new at the tea business, I have studied extensively about tea. I have been featured in "Woman's World Magazine", "Romantic Homes", "Tea Time", "Tea Magazine" and several local newspapers. I've attended Tea 101 seminar at Elmwood Inn Fine Teas. I have also taken and given classes on afternoon tea. This manual contains information on who to contact before you get started, what equipment you need to get started, marketing ideas, how to host a tea party, recipes, a packing list and much, much more.

The Training Manual includes:

• What is a Tea Party Hostess?
• Who you should contact before you get started
• Tea party Menus
• Tea Party Recipes
• Kitchen items and tea settings you need
• How to host a tea party
• Running the business
• Business plan outline
• Tea party etiquette
• Promotion/marketing ideas
• How to analyze your market
• All about tea and the history of tea parties
• Recommended reading list

The price for the training manual is $199.00. This includes shipping and handling. For Illinois residents, please add state sales tax of .0625%. Your cost will be $211.43.  It is payable by personal check or money order to:

Thyme-out Tea Parties
1431 Hemingway N.
Quincy, Illinois 62305

Be sure to include your name, mailing address and phone number.

Start Your Own Tea Party Hostess Business Seminar

Join Susan Asher in beautiful, historic Quincy, Illinois and learn how you can start your own tea party hostess business. Susan has developed a 2-day training program to help get your started on your tea adventure.

Dates:
June 26th and 27th, 2008

We will start at 8:30am on Day 1 and end at 3:00pm on Day 2. The location is the Stoney Creek Inn in Quincy, Illinois. Class size is limited to 12 students, so please register early.

Tuition includes:

•  2 days of classes

•  Comprehensive training manual

•  Meet and Greet reception on Wednesday night, June 25th at Stoney Creek Inn

•  Dinner at a Quincy restaurant on Thursday night

•  Tea luncheon on Friday

•  Transportation to/from the Quincy airport or Quincy train station to/from Stoney Creek Inn

•  Class Certificate

•  Phone and/or email consultations with Susan Asher

The first day of the course will cover the following topics: 

Day two of the training program will be a hands-on cooking class and tea luncheon held in the historical, downtown Quincy, Illinois. You will enjoy a full 3-course afternoon tea while you learn how to prepare the perfect pot of tea, scones, and time saving, tasty finger sandwiches, savories, and desserts.

Tuition:

$649 per person, which includes a copy of the manual "How to Start Your Own Tea Party Hostess."
** This manual is required for the seminar.

For persons who have already purchased the manual, tuition is $450 per person. Please bring your manual to the seminar.

A non-refundable $100 deposit is required to hold your reservation. Payment in full is required 30 days prior to seminar start date.

**Lodging and other travel costs are NOT included.

Quincy, Illinois is easily accessible by air, rail or car.

Stoney Creek Inn has blocked rooms for the seminar at very reasonable rates. You can make your reservation by calling 217-223-2255. Please mention the tea seminar to get the special room rates.

REGISTER NOW!