Any High Tea Venue ?

chiyo

New Member
HEllo People

My ROM is at a odd-timing - 2.10 pm..
So too late for lunchie & too early for dinner..

Any ideas which Hotels serves gd High Tea ?

Errr.. I'd wearing my wedding gown... so rstns at shopping centres are out of the way

Thanks =)
 


chocs

New Member
Hi Chiyo,

Try goodwood park hotel. I had my ROM lunch there in march and it was good. I believe they have high tea buffet too. Some advise though, they change their menu regularly. You could make a visit there and ask to see what they are serving or you could go and eat first before you actually book for ROM.

They have a swimming pool and a very posh reception area, I had some nice photos here too.


Best regards,
Chocs
 

low

New Member
Hi Chocs

Wat are the charges like in Goodwook Park Hotel? How much did u pay for in total? How many pax? Im also looking for a plc after ROM but not exceeding $500/- for ard 25pax. Any suggestions?


Thanks & regards
 

irene_77

New Member
Hi Chiyo, i m facing the same problem as your... mine is at 2pm+ and then most hi-tea only available in weekend only... Any good suggestion for weekday hi-tea? Budget $25/pax
 

patali

New Member
Hi all
my ROM's on 22dec at 1415hrs. I have thought of Teahouse at china sq, Crystal Jade at Bishan (near my house)....still haven't decide...may look around more..
 

sootycat

New Member
Hi all,
my ROM's on 13/2 at 1400hrs odd timing as well, looking for hotel/resturant that provide high tea and not too expensive.. anyone been to hotel phoenix for high tea? cos i saw their high tea is abt $15+++
 

astrogirl

New Member
Mayb can try Carlton Hotel & look for Jason. I''ll be having for ROM soleminization + lunch recep there. Jason's a quite flexible salesperson.
 

jamieeng31

New Member
i just rom-ed on the 5th may 2006 fr 2.30 - 6pm at the wine company@ evans rd. it was a buffet tea reception with free flow of bottled beers and 13 bottles of wine for 65pax. all the guests enjoyed themselves except the bride and groom coz there were alot of problems caused by the restaurant. this is my advice to all of u out there who are looking for venue or in the midst of negotiating.

whichever restaurant or place u choose, pls pls pls, have everything written in black n white, even down to the small details like napkins and tablecloths. trust me, u will not regret this at the end of the day. this was wat happened to us 1 week before and on our very special day. bear wth me coz of the long write-up.

we booked the wine company @ evans 2 months before our rom. we discussed on the seating arrangements, PA system (which we have to source and pay on our own), and decoration (our own source and paid by us) and other small details. i noticed that the restaurant doensn't have cloth napkins and table cloth. so i requested for them and was told not to worry about it, they will 'settle' it for us. 2 weeks before the big day, we met up with the asst event exe to finalise everything and she showed us the sample for tablecloth and napkins. everything was okay-ed. 1 week later, i was told by the restaurant they have to charge us $200 for the laundry of the tablecloth and napkins! i was told that i should be thankful coz they are not charging me for the tablecloth. according to them they purposely bought them for us coz i requested for it, n they are expensive. this extra $200 came as a shocked to us coz they didn't even bring this up when we met up the week before. after toking to them, we found out they miscalculated the quote given to us and decided to cover their own mistake by incurring this $200 to us. the reason given by the boss that our function was sooooo cheap (that's what she thinks) coz she thought it was a corporate function, instead of rom. so we asked her the difference between a corp function and rom, it will be the same food and drinks. we asked her, "does that mean that if you know it's going to be a rom, u can charge us more and cut-throat us?" she wasn't able to answer us on this. in the end, we decided not to take the fantastic tablecloth offer and napkin. out of their goodwill, they threw in ikea napkins for us. 2 days before our rom, the new event exec called and informed me i can't decorate the place the night before (which we oredi discussed with the boss that we can). naturally i was upset coz everything was oredi planned. reason being she has 25 guests coming in on that day for regular lunch and i was assured their lunch time was fr 12.30 till 1.30pm. wat if they decided to stay and chit chat? wat can she do? ask them to leave? she told me they are her regular customers and shes very very sure they will leave by 1.30pm (it was her 1st day and she told me she knows them VERY well)? eh? i was confused. but anyway, she said i can only start decorating fr 1.30 onwards and my guests started coming in at 2.30. i was given 1hr to decorate the inside of the restaurant (outside was done up by our appointed florist). i was told we should be glad that they are not charging us for the usage of the venue (like hall renting) coz they still have to serve walk in customers. can anyone pls tell me, 65pax is not enuf to fill up the restaurant? that was our important day and she didnt allow us to pretty up the place. we were very firmed with her and told her we will do according to wat was planned and discussed. if she wanna serve walk-ins, we will allow her to do so at the outside.

on the day, only 50+ guests turned up. there wasnt sufficient supply of food (eventhough we paid for 65pax) and they didnt replenish coz they said they prepared for 65pax and the food SHOULD be enuf. pls remember, we paid for a buffet tea reception. instead of bottled beer, they pour into smaller glasses and served my guests so tat they can save more due to their own miscalculation. can u imagine our embarrasment when the guests asked us whether it was a buffet or wat. in the end, there wasnt enuf food, they kept serving wine instead of beers (coz beer was freeflow and wine wasnt, and they want us to purchase more wine). when my guests asked for beers 5min before the cut-off time for the freeflow, he was told he cant have it. y? coz the profit they earned wasnt as much as it should be. the whole time, they tried to pull one stunt after another and both of us had to negotiate infront of family and guests. by 5+pm, they started clearing the tables (i booked till 6pm) and throwing everything on the table away, including all my handmade wedding favours and deco. it was all my hardwork, within minutes, all ended up in the rubbish bin. they didnt even ask me whether we still want the stuffs or not.

but anyways, everythng is over now, i just want all of u out there to be smarter in dealing with cunning ppl like them. we posed a happy front for all our guests to see on that day, but in the backroom, so many things went wrong. my hubby was very very upset coz he dealt with them the most and he didnt want to upset me coz he knows it was a very important day for us. most important, whatever u discuss, put it in blk n white.
 

stargate2

New Member
Any suggestion for high tea venue after ROM. My ROM is at 3.00pm weekdays.. I was looking for a small gathering after that.
 

muzicgal

Member
Hi Vincee,

you can try Shangri-La's Rose Veranda, i invite my guests to Rose Veranda for Hi tea after my ROM at ROM centre. Their hi tea is from 12pm to 6pm...
 

stargate2

New Member
Hi, I just looking for a small gathering of maybe 10-15 ppl. Not looking for any special setting, just a small get together of relatives and friends.

Muzicgal,

How much does it cost for hosting in Shangri-la Rose Veranda?
 

muzicgal

Member
Hi vincee,

We used a function room at rose veranda, there's no charges for using their room, maybe because we have 40 person.
 

muzicgal

Member
I cant remember how much is the total bill..but it's normal hi-tea charges then multiply by 40 person.

Yup, i have the whole function, then they even place a selection of dessert, tea, coffee in the function room. That's very convenient for my guests! =)

Do down personally and talk to manager, it will be better than go through the sales department.

Do you have Shang Rewards Card?
 

sow_n_boar

New Member
WOW the shangri-la rose veranda sounds interesting. I am also thinking of having some small recept for friends and relatives of about 20 ppl. I dont have the shang rewards card. DO we get further discounts using that? My rom is at 320 so it's gd to have a high tea that last till 6! usually hi-tea ends at 5 so rush!
 

mscupid11

New Member
Hi,

Need advices from those who just had their ROM a few months ago, are we allowed to choose our own timing for ROM? Some told me that we can choose the timeslot on a first-come-first-serve basis while others said that we are assigned a timeslot and are not allowed to change?

I'm so confused now.. If i can't choose the timing, i'd rather have the solemnisation outside ROM so i can choose the time i prefer.. Can someone pls enlighten me? Thks!!
 

dolphinger

New Member
Hi Mscupid11,

I juz booked my ROM last Mon.

Yup u can choose yr own time but of coz it subjected to availabilty. U can browse the ROM web to find out the availabilty timing which u wan. ROM dun assigned the timeslot. No worries on that.

Hope my info be able to help you!
 

mindbox33

New Member
You can try doing your ROM at Seletar Country Club. They have a nice view overseeing the golf course for a outdoor ROM follow by sheltered high tea. Just doing my recommendation to them coz i just confirmed my ROM/AD at there.
 

babyelaine

New Member
Hi,

My rom is on 1 nov @ 2.45pm. We will be having high tea, 3 - 5pm at equinox resturant. They are charging S$35 +++ per pax. Abit ex but am going for the ambience.
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lovingcouple

New Member
Hi Mindbox33

This is my package with Seletar Country Club. I chosen the High Tea package.

Care to share yours? Below is my package w them.

Sumptous buffet menu prepared by our Chefs
Free flow of fruit punch throughout your event
Floral Pedestals & centerpiece for your solemnization table
Two VIP parking lots in front of our Club Lobby for your bridal cars
Complimentary self parking facilities for all your invited guests
Unique wedding favors for all your invited guests
Waiver of corkage charge for hard liquor
White chair covers provided for all chairs
Special pricing for purchase of house wines by bottles & beer by barrel
Special rates for usage of Fountain Terrace for ROM ceremony with theatre seating

Lunch Solemnisation Package -$42.00++ /pax
Dinner Solemnisation Package - $48.00++ /pax
High Tea Solemnisation Package - $38.00++ /pax
(With Minimum of 30 persons)

With min confirmation of 60 persons & above, you will enjoy additional perks as follows:

Waiver of 10% Service charge when you purchase min 12 bottles of house wine
Usage of Club selected venues for your photography session during weekdays
Complimentary usage of our Fountain Terrace for ROM ceremony with theatre seating
 

erinkgt

New Member
My solemnisation is at at ROM centre for this coming mon 29oct, 2.45pm.

Any advice of location and price for just 18ppl including four children. Nearby hotel restaurant end at 2.30pm, only left with ala cart...

Someone mention "Tung Lok",any particular branch??? How's the food, price etc...

Could someone PLS email me their package, my email [email protected]

SOS...Pls help.
Thank you
 

espritz

New Member
im having the same problem too...
the timing is too late for lunch and too early for dinner...

any suggestions?
 

erinkgt

New Member
Hi Linda, just to share my experience...Hehe..Now I officially Mrs Tan....

We hanged around outside the ROM centre taking photos, after that we went to chinatown "Yum Cha" for high tea dim sum set meal... I think all of us have a small lunch so as to save stomach space for the dim sum. Then a late dinner or skip dinner for that day cos we were too full after Yum Cha...They gave us corner two table cos VIP/private room will cost additional $100. Although it did seem a bit odd me wearing the long "ROM" dress,with make-up etc. However i just ignored other ppl glare...

I didn't care about ambience because my main concern was on finding restaurant that serve dim sum during that hour... If you have a big gathering including childrens, i won't advise you to choose "Yum cha" it would be too crowded & inconvenience because no parking lot, small lift, nothing to entertain children etc.
 

mr__mrs_ng

New Member
Hi... I am going to ROM in Mar 08. Signed up a Hi-Tea reception package with Orchard Hotel. $1299nett for 30 pax. If you have more than 30 pax, it will be $49.90nett/pax. $1299 include a complimentary hotel stay too. I searched quite a few hotels and thinks that Orchard Hotel gave the best offer so far. Elleen is the lady that attended to us and she is very friendly.

Can anyone tell me what should be at the venue? How to deco it?
 

mei_lui

New Member
I haven't made any deco during the ROM hi-tea, just book the place for hi-tea buffet in a nice hotel. I find the environment in the hotel is quite good and I am comfortable to wear the wedding gown (ROM type, not so long) everywhere to take my food. :=)
 

newly15

New Member
Hi Vivian (You dun accept pm)

I have their contact no.
Orchard Hotel Singapore
442 Orchard Road Singapore 238879
Office No.6739 6594
[email protected]

I am going down to Orchard Hotel this evening to view the place. Will give some feedback after that.
 

mr__mrs_ng

New Member
hi... just ROMed last friday. =) decoration is ok.. when the photos are out, i post some here. my guests said the waiter and waitress not very good. asked for something but the waited for abt 20mins then the thing come. foods and coordinators are ok. before the actual day, me and my hubby got lots of changes.. but elleen is friendly and willing to help us. on that day itself, me and my hubby no need to worry about anything. heehee
Overall rating - 9/10 (great). =)
 

hapimint

New Member
I held mine at the british club... friends commented that the food is quite nice... and The photographer liked the old british style... he says that photos more unique this way...

They have rooftop, poolside and ballroom... I took the ballroom cos my hubby cannot stand the heat... haha....

http://photos.netvity.org/ChurchWeddingShots

The above are my photos... hehe for reference....
 

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