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 Group Dining 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.

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

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DAY AND TIME AVAILABILITY

Weekdays, only allow for one large dining reservation in the morning from 10:30am to 12:30pm and one in the afternoon from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. 

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Weekend days only allows for one large dining reservation in the morning 10:30am to 12:30pm or 3pm to 5pm both Saturday and Sunday.  However, only one large dining reservation can be booked on a given weekend day.

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DEPOSIT / PAYMENT TERMS

• A 50% commitment deposit is due at the time of receiving this agreement to secure your event date. Unpaid invoices beyond this period may result in the release of the reservation.

• The remaining balance is due 7 days prior to the event. Final guest count must also be confirmed at this time and will serve as the guaranteed minimum for billing purposes. Charges will be based on the confirmed guest count, even if fewer guests attend.

• To ensure smooth and timely service, one consolidated host check will be provided for the group. Individual or split checks are not available.

• A 20% service charge will be applied to all food and beverage totals.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

• Cancellations made more than 7 days prior to the event will result in forfeiture of the commitment deposit only. No additional charges will apply.

• Cancellations made 3–6 days prior to the event will be charged 75% of the estimated event total.

• Cancellations made within 48 hours of the event, including same-day cancellations or no-shows, will be charged the full contracted amount.

• Date changes or reductions in guest count are considered cancellations and are subject to the same terms above.

 

Because staffing, food preparation, and inventory are secured in advance based on your confirmed guest count, these timelines allow us to plan responsibly while maintaining the level of service Queen Bee’s Tea Room is known for.