Buffet Catering - Smiths Catering London

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

Smiths Buffet Catering menus

Street Food

Street food is versatile, easy going, and popular at London’s corporate events and Shoreditch offices

Sharing Boards

Tapas style is ideal for corporate events, university open evenings, large private parties in London, and weddings with or without Smith’s waiting staff

Finger Buffets

Our classic finger food buffet is a great alternative to classic canapés, served hot or cold

Savouries and Snacks

Popular with London’s universities, our savouries and snacks are ideal for open evenings – entertaining parents, students and staff for a couple of hours with optional drinks

Cold Fork Buffet

Fancy a fresh cold fork buffet with a selection of savoury and sweet flavours?

Hot Fork Buffets

Courtesy of Chef Director Chris Conroy, our new hot fork buffet menus are ideal for all-day corporate events

Afternoon Tea

Smith’s afternoon teas are ideal for corporate receptions, boat parties, weddings and large private events

Wedding Buffet

We offer a selection of wedding buffets but our most popular is the rustic wedding menu – a mix of countryside and London vibes!

Vegan Menus

Looking for a vegan lunch box delivery for plant-based office lunches?

Fine Dining

Fine dining is a popular catering option for CEO dinners in the City of London and Tech City

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.

50% deposit (for non-account clients) 7 working days before the event and balance payable within 30 days is required. For wedding buffets, a deposit is always required to secure your date.

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.

Smiths Buffet Catering menus

Street Food

Sharing Boards

Finger Buffets

Savouries and Snacks

Cold Fork Buffet

Hot Fork Buffets

Afternoon Tea

Wedding Buffet

Vegan Menus

Fine Dining

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How much does a creative buffet catering cost?

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Can I mix-up different buffet menus?

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Where do you source your meat?

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How much is buffet catering delivery cost?

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Where do you deliver in London?

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Do you provide buffet catering outside London?

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Do you provide staff and equipment?

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What about drinks?

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