Group Dining Policy for 10 - 15 Guests

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Reservations include a simple agreement and advance selection to ensure a seamless experience.

 

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​At Queen Bee’s Tea Room, every guest experience is thoughtfully curated to ensure attentive service, fresh preparation, and a refined pace throughout the dining room. Large parties require advance planning, dedicated staffing, and coordinated preparation to uphold the standard of hospitality our guests expect.

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This Large Party Policy is in place to ensure we can prepare properly, respect the time of our team and other guests, and deliver a seamless experience for every reservation. By confirming details in advance, we are able to provide consistent service, minimize disruptions, and ensure your celebration is both relaxed and memorable.

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We appreciate your understanding and partnership in helping us create an exceptional experience for all.

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To preserve the quality, pacing, and hospitality experience Queen Bee’s Tea Room is known for, all large party reservations are subject to the following terms and conditions.

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Large party reservations are tentative until confirmed through this Agreement.

• A Large Party Agreement will be issued at the time of booking.

• This Agreement must be signed within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt.

• A non-refundable commitment fee is required at the time of booking.

• Reservations are not confirmed until both the signed Agreement and commitment fee are received.

• Failure to complete these steps within 24 hours will result in the automatic release of the reservation without notice.

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Commitment Fee

• A non-refundable Agreement Confirmation Fee of $1 per guest is required at the time of booking through OpenTable. This fee confirms acceptance of this Agreement and reflects administrative coordination and advance planning. The Agreement Confirmation Fee is not applied to food or beverage charges.

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Menu Selection & Pre-Order Requirement

• All food selections must be pre-ordered no later than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the reservation date.

• Same-day or on-site ordering is not available for large parties.

• Failure to submit the required pre-order by the deadline constitutes a breach of this Agreement and may result in:

  • Limited menu availability, or

  • Full cancellation of the reservation

 

Guest Count Confirmation

• The final guest count must be confirmed at the time of food pre-order.

• The confirmed guest count will be used for staffing and food preparation and is non-reducible after the 72-hour deadline.

• Reductions in guest count after confirmation will not reduce the final bill.

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Reservation Time & Timed Service

• Large party reservations are scheduled for a specific start time, and service will begin at the reserved time, not upon the arrival of all guests.

• The reservation time is a hard start time. For example, a reservation scheduled for 11:00 AM will begin service at 11:00 AM, even if all guests have not yet arrived. 

• This policy allows our kitchen and service team to execute pre-ordered menus on schedule and ensures timely table turns for all guests. Food preparation and service are carefully timed, and there is limited ability to delay or “hold” food once service is scheduled to begin.

• Late arrivals may result in a shortened dining experience, limited menu flexibility, or modified service pacing at the discretion of Queen Bee’s Tea Room.

 

Cancellations & No-Shows

All pre-orders are prepared and procured in advance based on the confirmed guest count and menu selections.

• All pre-orders are final and non-refundable once submitted.

• Cancellations made within seventy-two (72) hours of the reservation will result in forfeiture of any pre-orders placed.

 

• Failure to arrive, failure to comply with pre-order requirements, or failure to meet Agreement deadlines will be treated as a cancellation.

• In the event of cancellation, no-show, or breach of this Agreement, any pre-orders made will not be refunded, regardless of reason or circumstance.

• Queen Bee’s Tea Room reserves the right to cancel any large party reservation for failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement without further obligation.

 

General Terms

• Existing furnishings and décor remain as is unless otherwise approved in writing by Queen Bee’s Tea Room management.

• Alcohol is not included and will be billed separately.

• Applicable service fees and Texas sales tax apply.

• Queen Bee’s Tea Room reserves the right to enforce this policy consistently for all large parties.

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Contact the restaurant at (713) 393-7161 to inquire about a large group dining reservation.