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Buffet Catering

We have used Smiths Buffet Catering menus a few times now at Marshall Institute, London School of Economics and have been so impressed each time. Firstly Natalie is super helpful in making all of the arrangements and talking through the options. The Smiths team are so professional, friendly and their creative buffet is fantastic. We will certainly ask Smiths to cater for more of our upcoming events.

Michelle Jackson – LSE

BBQ catering for London Events

Buffet specifications

1. How much does a creative buffet catering cost?

Smith’s buffets vary widely in requirements and therefore cost. Delivery, equipment hire (incl. chafing dishes, buffet tables, linens, crockery marquees, etc.), butlers, and other extras are quoted by event.

White porcelain or vintage china can be supplied POA.

A deposit is required to secure your event date. The remaining balance is due seven business days before the event.

Check our dedicated buffets pages for specific menus:

2. Can I mix-up different buffet menus?

Yes! Our buffets are not “set”. Clients are welcome to cherry-pick from any menu to create your own selection. In addition, you can add items from the savouries and snacks page; just give us 48 hours notice instead of the usual 24 hours.

3. Where do you source your meat?

We only work with suppliers who share our high standards for produce. These include:
  • Master sausage maker Jean Paul at Franconian, who’ll custom-make any sausage you want
  • Award-winning butchers Godfrey’s for 100% Aberdeen Angus burgers
  • Billingsgate fish market
  • HFA-certified suppliers for halal meats as required

4. What alternatives do you offer for special dietary preferences / requirements?

We provide a wide range of vegan and vegetarian buffet menus and meet religious requirements. Please see each buffet menu above for more detail.
Celiac requirements: Smith’s have a range of gluten- and dairy-free options. Please, ask for celiac food when you place your order.
Orders are made fresh every day using ingredients sourced directly from London’s markets at Spitalfields, Smithfield and Billingsgate.

5. How much is buffet catering delivery cost?

Delivery charges are calculated by postcode.
All Smith’s sandwich platters are delivered on disposable black platters, ready to serve.
No extra charge for deliveries on white porcelain, but a collection charge is made as we need to pick up the platters.
For larger events, we can also supply tea and coffee, cutlery, crockery, buffet tables, linens and waiting staff to look after your event.

6. Where do you deliver in London?

We can deliver to venues in South London (including South West and East) and Greater London.
The delivery charge is calculated by postcode and finalised at 12 noon 3 working days prior to your event. It cannot be lowered after this time but if your requirements change may be raised accordingly.
There is also a collection charge, calculated by postcode, for pick-up of any equipment.

7. Do you provide buffet catering outside London?

Yes! We’ve opened a new creative “kitchen laboratory” off the M25 to serve venues in Surrey and Kent.

8. Do you provide staff and equipment?

Yes! On request, we’ll provide all your service and bar staff, as well as kitchen and serving equipment for hot fork buffet. This includes buffet tables, white porcelain or vintage china, linens, etc.
Hot fork buffet catering menus requires chafing dishes and waiting staff as standard.
Vintage china/cutlery are available POA but there is an £80.00 delivery/collection/hand wash up charge made by the Hire Company.

9. What about drinks?

We can provide all types of drinks, including free glass hire. All drinks are supplied sale-or-return and wine rates.

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