If you were going to someone for Tea what would you expect? I've got some friends coming over tomorrow around "tea time" and I've no idea what that means - what is "tea time" and what is the general expectation in terms of food? Is it just a case of having a cake ready or should I be putting on something more substantial? I don't want to go OTT with cakes and scones and little sandwiches if they are literally expecting a cup of tea Re: If you were going to someone for Tea what would you expect? Holy moly - really? That's not good - for a start we've only got 2 dining chairs as the others haven't arrived yet They are very old money - does that make a difference? Dinner was always tea to me growing up but H's side have always had dinner at lunch time and then a 'tea' of bread and cheese, cake etc. around 5 or 6, especially on a Sunday but maybe they are weird rather than posh?!! Re: If you were going to someone for Tea what would you expect? Definitely call them. Better to feel silly on the phone than in person if you get it "wrong". Why not call, ask what time you can expect them and somehow find a way to ask if they will be expecting food but without saying it IYSWIM? For example if they say 4pm - say 'and will you have time to stay