A variety of sweets complement a quiche at a tea party.
Quiche is the perfect entree to serve at a tea party. You can complete your menu with foods that complement your main course. Tea party fare is usually light. Presentation is key to a successful gathering, so your menu should include different colors and textures and accommodate different tastes. Before you select your menu, select the teas; you can serve two or three. Create an affair to remember with good food, satisfying tea and warm friends.
Soup
Soup is an appropriate first course for your tea party -- hot soup in autumn and winter, cold soup in spring and summer. Variations of consomme and bisque are good options. The soup should complement the entree. For example, if you serve seafood quiche, consider lobster bisque. However, you want to have a variety of foods on hand to accommodate different tastes. Garnish soup with sprigs of parsley, decorative crackers and scallions. Gourmet grocers, party planners and specialty stores can help you make appropriate choices.
Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables complement quiche. Salad greens add color and texture to the table. Try lettuce, cabbage and spinach. Fruit salads are another option. Edible fruit sculptures double as table centerpieces. Arrange melon chunks on a serving dish for a colorful display. A mixed vegetable platter is a healthy and colorful choice. Include dressings for green salads and dips for fruits and vegetables.
Sandwiches
Open-faced cucumber sandwiches are a traditional tea party staple; however, you may select deli meats and cheeses if you prefer. Finger sandwiches are mini-sandwiches made with crustless bread in cookie-cutter shapes. If your tea party is for a holiday or special occasion, choose shapes that reflect the theme. Pumpernickel, rye bread or mini croissants are a change from traditional white sandwich bread.
Sweets
Sweets complement quiche. Scones -- traditional English fare -- are little sweet breads that work well. You may choose to serve one sweet or a combination. Wafers, decorative crackers, mini muffins, danish and cookies are good options. Bite-size cakes and pies give your guests several choices. Mints work for any occasion. Check with your local bakery or confectionery for inspiration.
Nuts
Nuts complement your quiche entree and are a welcome addition to your tea party. Whole cashews, roasted peanuts and pistachios are good choices. Mixed nuts are less expensive than single nut choices. Serve salted and unsalted nuts to accommodate dietary needs.
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