A timely service! (3,3)

I believe the answer is:

tea set

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'service' is the definition.
(service can mean items for serving tea)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for tea set that I've seen before include "Collections of cups, saucers etc for serving light meal" , "Crockery service" , "Cups, saucers, plates" , "Collection of crockery from estate" , "facility for refreshment" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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