About Us
Our lake front garden tea room, in a setting of beautiful flowers, is perfect for an afternoon tea with friends or family. Plan a special event in the tea room. It is a lovely location for a birthday party, bridal shower, baby shower, sweet sixteen party, or club event.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
We're located at Deb's Whistle Stop in Lutz, FL off US-41.
Event Information
During Normal Times
(text 813 748-2129 about COVID restrictions)
We can seat 15-25 guests inside the tea room for a private event. We provide a table for gifts. If your number climbs to 27, we can replace the gift table with seating for guests.
The cost is $26 per person
which includes your tax and gratuity.
This provides food and facility as follows:
Private use of the tea room for 2 hours (plus 1/2 hour before for set up).
A complete Tea luncheon of pots of loose leaf tea (2 choices), fresh made salad, scone, Devon cream, 3 tea sandwiches, a mini quiche, and 3 mini gourmet desserts per person. All made in house.
Cloth linens, napkins, and porcelain china.
Tea lights for each table.
Bud vases of fresh sweetheart roses and baby’s breath for each table.
You may bring champagne and disposable flutes for a toast to the guest of honor if you wish (also OJ for mimosas or strawberries) for a private even . We can keep it chilled in the tea room refrigerator until you are ready to serve it.
Weekend event times are 11-1:00 and 2-4:00. You can arrange an additional hour added to the 2-4:00 time for an additional $150.
If you prefer an evening event from 5-7:00 with a country theme barbecue, we can arrange that in the air conditioned tea room. Pricing depends on menu choice. In the evening, we can also provide additional seats on the veranda or garden tables We , can seat additional guests if you want to take advantage of our outdoor tables.
A $100 nonrefundable deposit holds your event date and time.
The final guest count and remaining balance is due 10 days before your event.
You can find us on Facebook at Whistle Stop Gardens and Tea Room. You can see posted pictures of past events there.
If you wish to make arrangements for an event, please text me at +18137482129. I will be happy to work with you on arrangements.
Thank you
Anna Ethington
+1 (813) 748-2129
During Normal Times
(text 813 748-2129 about COVID restrictions)
We can seat 15-25 guests inside the tea room for a private event. We provide a table for gifts. If your number climbs to 27, we can replace the gift table with seating for guests.
The cost is $26 per person
which includes your tax and gratuity.
This provides food and facility as follows:
Private use of the tea room for 2 hours (plus 1/2 hour before for set up).
A complete Tea luncheon of pots of loose leaf tea (2 choices), fresh made salad, scone, Devon cream, 3 tea sandwiches, a mini quiche, and 3 mini gourmet desserts per person. All made in house.
Cloth linens, napkins, and porcelain china.
Tea lights for each table.
Bud vases of fresh sweetheart roses and baby’s breath for each table.
You may bring champagne and disposable flutes for a toast to the guest of honor if you wish (also OJ for mimosas or strawberries) for a private even . We can keep it chilled in the tea room refrigerator until you are ready to serve it.
Weekend event times are 11-1:00 and 2-4:00. You can arrange an additional hour added to the 2-4:00 time for an additional $150.
If you prefer an evening event from 5-7:00 with a country theme barbecue, we can arrange that in the air conditioned tea room. Pricing depends on menu choice. In the evening, we can also provide additional seats on the veranda or garden tables We , can seat additional guests if you want to take advantage of our outdoor tables.
A $100 nonrefundable deposit holds your event date and time.
The final guest count and remaining balance is due 10 days before your event.
You can find us on Facebook at Whistle Stop Gardens and Tea Room. You can see posted pictures of past events there.
If you wish to make arrangements for an event, please text me at +18137482129. I will be happy to work with you on arrangements.
Thank you
Anna Ethington
+1 (813) 748-2129