Pricing at a glance
Three different price scopes
- Main buffet menus
- Price by quoteFor your dishes, people eating, venue and service.
- Arrival canapé option
- From £6 per personChoose three canapé types. Quantity and service are agreed separately in the quote.
- Separate waiting-staff hire
- £33 per hourMinimum three hours per team member; duties and travel arrangements are agreed in the proposal.
The canapé figure is for reception food. It does not price a main buffet meal. Staffing already included in a catering proposal follows that proposal.
An itemised price for your event
Choose the food. Choose the support.
We prepare personalised buffet quotations. The four suggested buffet combinations and main-meal plans are quoted for your menu, guest count, venue and service. The named reception option and separate staff-hire terms below have their own published price scope.
Arrival canapés · named reception option
Canapé buffet-style service
From £6 per person
Choose any three canapé types from the Asian, Middle Eastern and British selections for guests to enjoy on arrival. Plan this as reception food alongside the meal that follows. Your quotation confirms the quantity per guest and the exact serving arrangement.
The three choices refer to canapé types; the food quantity still needs agreement. This starting price applies to the named canapé option. The four suggested buffet combinations and main-meal buffet plans are priced individually.
We cannot cater for food allergies. Intolerance requirements need discussion and express agreement, without guarantees.
Separate waiting-staff hire
Waiting staff for agreed duties
£33 per hour
The published separate hire has a minimum of three hours per team member. Your proposal confirms the number of team members, their duties, start and finish times, inclusions and any travel arrangements.
Use these terms when discussing separately hired waiting staff. Staffing included in an agreed catering arrangement follows that proposal; this separate hire rate is not automatically added to a catering package.
Compare the example menus first
The Working Lunch, British Celebration, Asian Sharing Table and Middle Eastern Graze give you concrete food ideas to compare. Tell us which direction you prefer, the people eating and whether the food is a light lunch, main meal or later serving.
| Service | What to ask the quote to cover | What you coordinate |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Food, quantity, venue, delivery window and handover | A named recipient and the agreed food area |
| Delivery & setup | Delivery plus the arrangement of the buffet and presentation items | Room access, available furniture and responsibility after handover |
| Staffed service | Food, equipment and the staff duties during an agreed serving period | Venue facilities, event timeline and access |
| Grazing presentation | The food and display or board arrangement, setup and collection | Layout, guest flow and the role of the food |
| Part of your plan | Defined on this website | Confirm in your written proposal |
|---|---|---|
| Menu | Four suggested combinations with named dishes | Final dishes, any changes and the food allowance |
| People eating | Your count for this serving and optional dietary portion requests | Accepted requirements and agreed food quantity |
| Service | Delivery, setup and staffed service can be discussed | Actual duties, access, times, equipment and collection |
| Price and booking | Suggested buffet menus by quote; named canapé option and separate staff-hire rates above | Complete total, inclusions, payment terms and booking agreement |
What changes the full total?
The food selection and guest allowance are the first ingredients. Delivery location, setup, staff, equipment and collection add the practical work around them. Explain what the venue provides and share your overall budget so the proposal can focus on what you need.
Compare per-person figures fairly
A food-only rate and an all-in catering total answer different questions. Compare the same menu, numbers and service, then check delivery, setup, staff and equipment. Ask for optional items to be clear so you can make a useful choice.
Three questions before you agree
What food and quantity are included? What will the team do at the venue? What is the complete price and payment schedule? Your quotation and agreement should answer those questions before you book.
Compare the four named menus or build your catering brief.
Build and compare the whole budget
Use the budget worksheet questions to identify every cost area, then compare the same menu and service scope across proposals.