Hot buffets self-served
Self-Service Hot Buffet
With this service, your buffet is provided with hot chafing dishes, disposed of in a line for your guests to easily pick up their preferred choices.
You will need to provide stable/sturdy tables or adequate platforms for the chafing dishes and, if you do not have these, please let us know so we can supply them out to you.
Each chafing dish will be equipped with a cover and appropriate utensils, such as long-serving spoons and tongs.
Cateritaly does not require a kitchen to warm up your food when you choose the hot buffet self-served as we will either use the chaffing to bring the food to the right temperature or transport your hot food in insulated containers to maintain a safe temperature.
At the end of your party or the next day, we will come back to pick up our equipment.
What if your buffet is scheduled for a different day than our delivery day?
You can always request your buffet to be delivered chilled, in aluminum containers. We will provide all the instructions for reheating.
Please note you will most likely need an oven.
What is NOT included:
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Crockery and cutlery, as well as glasses and table wear, are not included. You can request a quote for rental service of these in our SERVICES page.
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Drinks, such as soft drinks. (We do not supply alcohol)
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Garbage uplift (organic or not) is not included.
Our Hot Buffet Self-Served Options
From £ 25.00 p/p
From £ 22.00 p/p
From £18.00 p/p
Bronze Hot Buffet
(self-served)
Starting from £18.00 per person
The buffet is composed by:
Starter - Soup or pasta
Main - Many options of meat (or vegetarian option)
Sides - Two sides
Bread
Let us know your preferences, and we will adjust quantities accordingly. Increases or decreases in quantities are possible: let us know if you like to swap with other items within our Hot buffet lists.
Ask us about our specials, more options are available upon request.
Starters
A selection of soups and/or pasta (two choices) based on seasonal ingredients. For more options please ask.
Minestrone Soup (vegan)
Pumpkin Soup and pan-fried bread (vegetarian)
Leek and Potato Soup and pan-fried bread (vegetarian)
Pasta Ragu' Bolognese
Pasta Arrabbiata (Vegan)
Pasta Trapanese (vegan option)
Mac'n'Cheese (vegetarian)
Mains
A selection customable of main dishes (two choices) for both vegetarians and meat eaters. For more options please ask.
Chicken Ratatuille
Chicken Garam Masala
Pulled Pork (long cooked)
Meatballs in Tomato sauce
Pork in Creamy Sauce
Cous Cous Vegetarian (Vegetarian)
Veggie Wellington (Vegan)
Sides
A selection of sides (three choices) based on seasonal ingredients. For more options please ask.
Roasted Potatoes (vegetarian)
Honey roasted Carrots
Green Salad (vegan)
Seasoned Roasted Vegetables (vegan)
Roasted Potatoes in Goose fat
Granny's Potatoes (Vegetarian)
Roasted Bruxelles Sprout and Peas (Vegan)
Bread
Bread
Mantovanine (Italian bread)
Silver Hot Buffet
(self-served)
Starting from £22.00 per person
The buffet is composed by:
Canapes - Many canapes
Starter - Soup or pasta
Main - Many options of meat (or vegetarian option)
Sides - Two sides
Bread
Let us know your preferences, and we will adjust quantities accordingly. Increases or decreases in quantities are possible: let us know if you like to swap with other items within our Hot buffet lists.
Ask us about our specials, more options are available upon request.
Canapes
A selection of canapes, and sliced homemade bread with specific topics. (min 10 pieces per type)(Three choices). For more options please ask.
Mini Bruschetta (Vegetarian)
Caramelized Onion and Gorgonzola Tarts (Vegetarian)
Ham Canape'
Salmon Canape'
Gorgonzola and pears canape' (Vegetarian)
Olive Cream Canape' (Vegan)
Tuna and Chives Canape'
Starters
A selection of soups and/or pasta (two choices) based on seasonal ingredients. For more options please ask.
Minestrone Soup (Vegan)
Mushrooms Soup (Vegetarian)
Tomato and pepper Soup (Vegan)
Lasagna Bolognese
Mac'n'Cheese (Vegetarian)
Canelloni Spinacci and Ricotta (Vegetarian)
Canelloni Bolognese in Bechamel Sauce
Mains
A selection of mains dishes (two choices). For more options please ask.
Roasted stuffed mushrooms
Pulled Pork (Long cooked)
Roasted Chichen with seasoning vegetables
Chicken Romana with Peppers and Balsamic Vinegar
Beef Stew with Peas and Potaoes
Veggie Wellington (Vegan)
Aubergine Parmigiana with Mozzarella and Tomato sauce
Sides
A selection of sides (three choices). For more options please ask.
Roasted Potatoes in Goose Fat
Honey Roasted Carrots (Vegetarian)
Green Salad (Vegan)
Roasted Potatoes (Vegan)
Roasted Mixed Vegetables (Vegan)
Coleslaw Salad (Vegetarian)
Granny's Potatoes (Vegan)
Bread
Bread
Mantovanine (Italian bread)
Gold Hot Buffet
(self-served)
Starting from £25.00 per person
The buffet is composed by:
Canapes - Many canapes
Starter - Soup or pasta
Main - Many options of meat (or vegetarian option)
Sides - Two or more sides
Sweets - Many options of cake
Bread
Let us know your preferences, and we will adjust quantities accordingly. Increases or decreases in quantities are possible: let us know if you like to swap with other items within our Hot buffet lists.
Ask us about our specials, more options are available upon request.
Canapes
A selection of appetizers. For more options please ask.
Bresaola Rolls
Spinach and Salmon Roulade
Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes Mini Tart (Vegetarian)
Green Beens and Cherry Tomatoes Mini Tart (Vegetarian)
Chicken Peppers and Courgette Roasted Skewers
Prawn and Tomato Skewers
Caprese Salad Skewers (Vegetarian)
Starter
A selection of soups and/or pasta (three choices) based on seasonal ingredients
Minestrone Soup (Vegan)
Tomato & Pepper Soup with Roasted Buttered Bread (Vegetarian)
Creamy Mushrooms with Roasted Buttered Bread (Vegetarian)
Lasagna Bolognese
Lasagna Vegetariana (Vegetarian)
Canelloni Bolognese in Bechamel Sauce
Pasta with Homemade Pesto Genovese (Vegetarian)
Main
A selection of mains dishes (Three choices)
Pulled Pork (long Cooking)
Lamb Stew
Chicken in Marsala Sauce
Chicken Breast in Breadcrumbles
Roasted Beef With Potatoes and Peas
Lamb Stew
Wellington (vegetarian)
Sides
A selection of sides (three choices). For more options please ask.
Roasted Potatoes in Goose Fat
Coleslaw Salad (Vegan)
Honey Roasted Carrots (Vegetarian)
Roasted Potatoes (Vegan)
Green Salad (Vegan)
Roasted Mixed Vegetables (Vegan)
Granny's Potatoes (Vegan)
Sweets
A selection of cakes (two choices). For more options please ask.
Tiramisu
Meringue Lemon Tart (In photo)
Pear and Chocolate Cake (In photo)
Gluten Free Lemon Cake
Fruit Tart with seasonal fruit (In photo)
Chocolate Salami
Granny's Cake
Bread
Bread
Mantovanine (Italian bread)
Scones
How to make your buffet a success
General hints for planning your hot buffet
Planning a perfect event is not an easy task, there are plenty of things you need to keep in mind:
Hot buffets can be arranged for both standing and sitting down events.
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Pick different flavour combinations: often guests pile a little bit of everything onto their plates, so variety is key. Moreover, not everybody will like everything, as food is very subjective, so having different flavours on your table should give a choice of food to everyone.
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Choose different and various hot foods options, such as pastas, meats, and vegetables, with different colours and textures. This helps you meet your guests tastes and impress with an array of options that also please the eye.
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For a hot buffet, opt to display food in a neat line of chaffing dishes. Chaffing dishes can keep food hot for a prolonged length of time and give a professional look to your event.
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Please note chaffing dishes require a burning candle underneath to maintain the heat.
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What can we help with:
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We can set the table for you when we deliver your food. Just let us know if you have any preferences and we will arrive ahead of schedule to set everything up for you.
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We can provide chaffing dishes to present & serve your food items as well as ceramic trays for cold food options if you decide for a mixture of hot and cold food items. We will pick them back up after the event. Sometimes this is not possible due to distances, however we would prefer you using our trays rather than disposable plastic or aluminium ones. This is not only a more appealing show for your guests, but also a greener option as it limits the amount of plastic being thrown out.
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We provide any additional items you might need, such as:
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Crockery
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Cutlery
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Glasses
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Tablecloths
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Trays
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Chaffin dishes
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We can supply assistance staff, such as:
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assistants behind the Chaffin line (see the service).
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Waiter services
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Check out our video on how to plan a great buffet:
