Afternoons at The Chimney House

Perched on the historic waterways of Kelham Island Sheffield, The Chimney House is the location for joyous celebrations for friends and family togetherness. We love hosting baby showers, hen parties and all of life’s great times! 

 Fall in love with a Chimney House celebration. The flicker of candlelight, the bubbles of champers, we plan, arrange, style and host most fabulous parties with a difference, perfect dining experiences and the most glorious celebrations imaginable!

Get caught up in our joy and revel in the delight of having your event planned to perfection. We will host your guests in the ambiently beautiful surrounds of our historic building, with stacks and stacks of candles. Celebrate under our beams and amongst antiquities and curiosities... 

We can also help you organise fun things to do for your afternoon … Get creative with flower crown workshops or even life drawing classes! Workshops or classes will be a separate charge on top of The Chimney House menu - and will be hosted by an expert - something to consider to help your afternoon go beautifully! 

Taking The Twee Out Of Afternoon Tea

We have been hosting gorgeous afternoons at The Chimney House for over a decade and along the way we've perfected the most amazing afternoon food. We’ve always embraced the idea of social feasting - which in our book is the best way to eat - especially when everyone around the table might not know each other - it’s the best way to get chatting over a good slice of cake!

During your afternoon with us - relax, Feast!, play games, show films and photos, have FUN! The Chimney House is yours for the afternoon - and you'll be beautifully looked after by our team...

Hello High Tea

High Tea is a substantial and somewhat more casual affair.  We’re all about plates, platters and bowls brimming with fresh ingredients and great bakes. Our whole ethos of eating is sharing and passing, building your own perfect plate of food, and going back for seconds. Our new High Tea menu is quintessentially us, all handmade made by The Mowbray Kitchen. 

The Chimney House High Tea £38pp (including vat)

Our minimum number is 20 guests

Includes 3 hours exclusive hire of The Chimney House & a glass per person from a sublime (none boozy) Punch Bowl

We make and bake with only the freshest, choicest and local ingredients. Everything is made from scratch using skill and passion to serve you a taste sensational afternoon for you to enjoy with friends and family. We’ll naturally take care of any dietary requirements as well. 

If your numbers are more than 32 - we would suggest The Mowbray to host your High Tea...

Parties of 20-32 will be served...

On The Table

Two freshly made sandwiches on house-baked bread (such as pastrami, pickles & mustard on a milk bun or mozzarella, preserved tomato & basil on focaccia

A delicious tart or quiche with the pick of the seasonal veg (such as feta & roast broccoli, roast shallot & blue cheese or cauliflower & cheddar)

A savoury snack such as sausage rolls or cheddar scones with chive cream cheese & chutney

Two gorgeous fresh salads

Plus two of the following cakes...

Choose your faves but please be aware that we may need to adjust your choices to cater for your guest’s dietary requirements

Classic victoria sponge cake filled with vanilla buttercream & jam (v, g) (available gluten free and/or vegan on request)

Chocolate & guinness cake with cream cheese icing (v, g)

Spiced brown butter buns with cassis icing (v, g) (available gluten free on request)

Almond bakewell tart with jam (v, g, contains nuts)

Carrot & walnut cake with cream cheese icing (v, g, contains nuts) (available gluten free and/or lactose free on request)

Roast white chocolate brownies (v, g)

Lemon & almond torta with white chocolate ganache topping (v, contains nuts) (gluten free as standard) 

(v) = vegetarian    (g) = contains gluten

Bar Service at The Chimney House

We’ve carefully curated a delicious wine and beer line up that matches our menus and makes life super easy for you. Simply pre-order with us when you confirm your final numbers and we’ll make sure that your wine and beer is served up perfectly for you to enjoy. We also have a selection of soft drinks that start from £2.50. 

Check out our 'preorder' wine packages, punch bowls and cocktails

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Included in the price...

Exclusive hire and bespoke styling of The Chimney House for 3 hours. Goodbyes no later than 5pm for afternoon events.

Table styling and dressing with The Chimney House collection candles and antiquities

Our ever attentive, expert team for your event

Cloakroom service

Premium paper napkins, glass and tableware 

Filtered water on tables

Speaker system to play your tunes

Screen and projector to show your favourite memories

Managing of onward travel plans, we’ll pre-book taxis to whizz you on to your next destination

Luxury bathroom amenities from cult brand Aesop - treat yourself to the botanically based skincare!

Optional Extras…

Additional time - £150 per hour

Cut flowers from our preferred supplier, antique holders and arranging - £60

Boozy upgrades to our Punch Bowls

Need to knows…

Menus and prices will change seasonally

We can cater to all dietary requirements

Allergen information is available for all menus on request

We prefer BAC payments.

Guests with Allergies and other Dietary Requirements:

We will make your menu as inclusive as possible, whilst making sure your menu is as delicious as possible for all guests, we just need a full list of any dietary requirements ahead of the event. We will produce a full bespoke menu for your event, with allergens clearly labelled so that you can relax and enjoy the afternoon. Guest numbers and dietary requirements need to be confirmed 7 days before your event. 

We take a payment of £250 as a non-refundable deposit to secure your date, this is then subtracted from your final bill. Your deposit payment confirms your understanding and acceptance of our terms and conditions HERE

A few comments from some of our recent celebrations, and more testimonials here...

 “Can we say a huge thank you for looking after us at my father’s birthday on the 17th of May.

The food was fantastic, the venue perfect and the hospitality wonderful.

My parents have not stopped talking about it and the whole family had a wonderful and memorable night. Thank you so much!”

Mike Holton.

“The Chimney House was the perfect venue for getting all our family together...  From the moment we first visited, we just knew that no where else would compare.  Everyone fell in love with the venue which was truly special and unique.  The service, the food and the beautiful decorations were all outstanding. They even included my mum's favourite flowers in the table decorations which she noticed straight away.  We didn't have to worry about anything except to turn up and enjoy ourselves.  We can't praise it or recommend it enough because it really was just the most perfect evening”

Sarah Moga.