Community First

At the heart of The Secret Teacup is community.

Local Partnerships & Social Impact

We collaborate with venues, charities, and grassroots organisations to make use of under-utilised spaces and create meaningful experiences. Our CIC model ensures that profits are reinvested into supporting local businesses, providing opportunities for creatives, and making our events more inclusive for the wider community.

Community Afternoon Tea Events

We host accessible afternoon teas that bring people together across generations and cultures. Our pop-ups celebrate community spirit, offering affordable, welcoming experiences where everyone can share good food, conversation, and connection.

At the heart of The Secret Teacup is community. What started as a humble pop-up on Totterdown Street — created by local traders, bakers, and makers — has grown into something truly magical. We believe in the power of coming together: sharing food, stories, and creativity in spaces that celebrate people and place.

Every event is more than an afternoon tea — it’s a platform for local talent. From artisan bakers and small-batch creators to artists, storytellers, and musicians, we work side by side with the people who make our neighbourhood special.

By choosing The Secret Teacup, you’re not just enjoying an experience — you’re supporting a network of independent businesses, creatives, and community projects. Together, we’re building something bigger: a movement of shared joy, collaboration, and unforgettable moments.

Mission & Values

Mission Statement

The Secret Teacup exists to bring people together through the joy of tea, good food, storytelling, and creativity. We create magical, affordable experiences that celebrate community, heritage, and imagination — one teacup at a time.

Our Values

Community First

We believe in building connections. Every event, bake, and story is designed to bring people closer and support local makers, venues, and creatives.

Accessible Magic

We make beauty and wonder affordable. Everyone deserves to experience something special, without barriers of cost or exclusivity.

Storytelling & Imagination

Like every teacup has a history, every event tells a story. We weave heritage, creativity, and immersive detail into experiences that guests will never forget.

Craft & Care

From pastries to props, everything is made or chosen with thought and love. It’s the little details that make big memories.

Collaboration

We work hand-in-hand with local bakers, artists, venues, and small businesses, creating opportunities for others to grow alongside us.

Sustainability & Respect

We treasure what we have. By upcycling, reusing, and caring for our resources, we make choices that are kind to people and the planet.