Vegan Tea Sandwiches & Tea Party Tips

Let’s get this par-tea started! If you’re someone who loves vegan food and fabulous parties (and who doesn’t?), you’ll love our plant-based plan for hosting your very own afternoon tea. All you need are a few delightful table decorations, a pot or two of steaming tea, and several scrumptious vegan tea sandwiches.

Sadly, the most common tea party sandwiches contain dairy and animal products. We’re convinced that eliminating the dairy and meat only enhances the flavor, while also saving the animals! Woo! We guarantee that these vegan tea party recipes will tempt and tantalize even non-vegan friends and family. (Shh…if you don’t say anything, we won’t either!)

Wishing you the most wonderful and magical vegan tea party adventure! Let us know in the comments below what you’ll serve at your next afternoon tea. We’d love to hear all about it!

How Should I Prepare For a Vegan Tea Party?

The most important elements of a tea party are the freshly brewed tea, fabulous food, and decadent desserts. And, of course, your closest friends! But, there are a few overlooked details that can transform a regular old beverage and buffet into something really special.

• Lacy tablecloth, cloth napkins, and tea cup strainers
• Fancy silverware, teapots, teacups, and plates (you can easily find inexpensive sets at your local thrift store!)
• Vegan candles and fresh picked flowers
• Pretty containers for serving plant-based milk, sugar, vegan honey, and jam

Another helpful tip is to make the desserts and baked goods ahead of time. It will save you time and stress the day of your festive tea.

What Is the Best Time for a Tea Party?

The most common time for an afternoon vegan tea party is between 3:00 and 5:00 pm. That way, it’s more of a treat and, as hostess/host, you are not required to do a lot of cooking. If you’d like to prepare a “high tea”, it would be similar to a dinner and would take place around 5:00 pm. With this type of tea party, you should include more substantial food, such as a warm main dish.

Our favorite high tea main dishes include:

• Vegan Chicken Pot Pie for a creamy, comforting, and nostalgic dish.
• Vegan Cottage Pie if you’re craving potatoes and veggies.
• Mushroom & Veggie Wellington is always a hit when you’re searching for an old-fashioned favorite, vegan-style.

How To Serve Vegan Finger Sandwiches

Traditional finger sandwiches are simply sandwiches cut into slim triangles or rectangles (also called “fingers”). All you need to do is to make a batch of vegan tea sandwiches and do a bit of careful slicing with a sharp knife. Ideally, you should count on one full sandwich per person. In case your guests are extra hungry or thinking the tea party is more like lunch, it’s best to add an extra sandwich count to the list.

Serving these dainty, itty-bitty sandwiches is super fun. The time-honored way is to display your delicious food on a three-tiered tea party tray. But, feel free to use anything you have on hand such as pretty platters, a variety of plates, or even a couple of cake stands. Whatever you decide will be just right.

Here is how to arrange the foods in each tier:

• Top Tier: vegan candies, chocolates, and cakes
• Middle Tier: scones, creams, and preserves
• Bottom Tier: tea sandwiches

Must Have Recipes for a Vegan Afternoon Tea

It’s very exciting to create a mouthwatering menu for a tea party, especially a vegan one. These heavenly recipes will have your guests hankering for more! Choose at least 2-3 different choices for each tier.

Desserts (Top Tier)

• Cakes: Vanilla Sponge, Lemon Olive Oil, or Carrot Cake
• Cookies: Sugar, Florentine, or Almond Meringues
• Cupcakes: Lemon Buttercream, Chocolate, or Matcha
• Sweets: Stuffed Dates, Caramel Squares, or Chocolate Truffles

Baked Goods (Middle Tier)

• Muffins: Crumb Topping or Blackberry
• Scones: Raspberry and White Chocolate
• Donuts: Chocolate or Jelly
• Toppings: Strawberry Chia Jam, Heavy Cream, or Vegan Butter (TIP: To create something similar to clotted cream, mix 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 5 tablespoons of vegan butter. Whip until smooth and creamy. Add in 6 ounces of heavy cream and whip for 2-3 more minutes.)

Sandwiches (Bottom Tier)

• Vegan Chicken Salad
• Vegan Tuna Salad
• Carrot Lox with Vegan Cream Cheese
• Avocado Cucumber Sandwich (recipe below!)

When you’re making the sandwiches, make sure to use vegan bread (preferably white) and dairy-free cheese. Slice the finished sandwiches into 4 delicate triangles (or “fingers”) and layer in sections onto the bottom tier of the tea tray. Always make your sandwiches fresh right before serving. No one likes stale or dry sandwiches!

Don’t Forget the Tea!

To make the very best beverage, use loose leaf tea. Fill the kettle with cold, filtered water, bring to the desired temperature (on package instructions), and brew for the suggested amount of time.

Vegan Tea Party Locations

If you’re just not into planning, decorating, and spending time in the kitchen, consider going out for a tea party celebration. Although there aren’t too many (yet!) that specialize in vegan tea parties, here is a list to check out:

• Stanford Inn By The Sea (Mendocino, CA)
• Brook Farm Inn (Lenox, MA)
• The Marlton (New York, NY)
• Muir’s Tea Room (Sebastopol, CA)
• Alice’s Tea Cup (Brooklyn and New York, NY)
• Babe’s Tea Room (Denver, CO)

If you’re lucky enough to be in London, there are some incredible vegan afternoon tea restaurant options!

More Vegan Sandwiches To Try

• Try a Eggplant Bacon BLT when you’re craving something salty and comforting.
• This Vegan Air-Fryer Thanksgiving Sandwich is the perfect way to use up holiday leftovers.
• Our Artichoke Vegan Tuna Salad Sandwich is our appetizing take on this classic sandwich.
• A savory Pizza Burger can be delicious any day of the week!
• Vegan Falafel Pitas never disappoint. Great for on-the-go lunches!

Vegan Avocado Cucumber Tea Sandwich

Author: Michelle Cehn | World of Vegan

5 from 10 votes

Traditional tea party sandwiches with a plant-based twist! Instead of a cholesterol-laded lunch, try this cool and creamy, cruelty-free sandwich instead. You'll adore these avocado-filled, savory sandwiches. Dress up fancy, drink your tea, and dive into deliciousness.

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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4 finger sandwiches

Ingredients

• 2 slices white bread
• ¼ avocado, thinly sliced
• 5 rounds cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon green onions, finely sliced
• dash salt
• dash pepper
• dash garlic powder, optional

Instructions

• On top of one slice of bread, add the avocado slices. Then, layer with slices of cucumber.
• Sprinkle with green onions, salt, pepper, and garlic powder (optional).
• Top with the second slice of bread, press down gently. If desired, slice off the crusts and cut into 4 triangles.

Notes

• Substitute vegan mayo for avocado, if desired. 
• Feel free to add more or less avocado and cucumber to your taste.
• Swap the green onion for red onion, if you like that type better.

Nutrition

Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

Course Brunch, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword vegan sandwich recipe, vegan tea sandwich, vegan tea sandwiches