Reception Food

Give your guests the energy to dance the night away with our mouth-watering reception food options.

Whether you’re after a showstopping main or some light bites to snack on, our sample menus below will have something for you.

Our menus change seasonally, allowing us to serve the freshest food with a lower environmental impact. Contact us for more information about our current menus and packages, or to request a quote for your event.

Menu
Rows of tiny IPA-filled glasses.

Canapés

A perfect accompaniment to your evening. From hot mini-sliders, to our award winning ‘Wildwood Festival’ sirloin, these bite-sized morsels are sure to wow.

See below for a small teaser of what we can offer, or contact us to request a full selection.

Cold Canapes:

Feta stuffed cherry pepper on crostini focaccia (V)
Sautéed forest garlic mushrooms, beetroot houmous blinis (VG)
Deep-fried paprika tofu with cashew nut pesto (VG/GF)
Dukkha-crusted baked chicken skewers, coriander, lime and tamarind dips (GF)
Grilled tuna with black sesame seeds, served with lemon dill sauce (GF)​
Rainbow trout and horseradish pate with chives, served on a cucumber slice (GF)
Rare beef, mushroom truffle oil duxelles on ficelle
Mini lamb koftas with pea and mint dip flatbread

Cold Mini Sliders:

Mozzarella, tomato, pesto mini focaccia (V)
Cucumber, Vegan cream cheese mini charcoal slider (VG)
Grilled courgette, roasted red pepper, houmous red bun (VG)
Salt beef, American mustard mini bagel
Mini Focaccia with Parma ham, rocket, parmesan with basil oil

Three rows of canapés on a palm leaf tray, including prosciutto pickle sliders, rare meat blinis, and cube canapés on sticks.
Waiter serving pastry canapés on a palm leaf with bright red flowers.
Row of rare meat canapés, with fine decoration.
Slate tray with rows of canapés including beetroot salmon gravlax rosettes and feta-stuffed cherry pepper crostinis.
Three columns of mini pizza canapés with cheese, tomato and basil, served with sprigs of rosemary.
Buffet at a corporate event, with guests choosing from colourful mini sliders, tarts and sushi.
Display of salmon and spinach mini sliders with colourful black, red and orange buns, labelled ‘FISH’.
Small pastry canapés decorated with fairy lights, displayed on a nature-themed tray.

Hot Canapes:

Spinach and ricotta tart (V)​
Goat cheese, cherry tomato and black olive quiche (V)
Wild mushroom & truffle oil arancini with smoked paprika crème (VG)
Fisherman fish pie in filo pastry
Smoked haddock kedgeree arancini ball with aioli
Mini fish and chips cone
Steak frites canape
Teriyaki sesame beef skewers with peanut sauce

Hot Mini Sliders:

Vegan/vegetarian burger, cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber pickles and chipolata sauce in a brioche bun (V/VG)
Slow-cooked and pulled spicy beef brisket in a brioche bun​
Asian sticky pork belly and pickle in a matcha tea bun
Chicken buttermilk, lettuce, tomato, shawarma sauce in a charcoal bun

Sweet Canapes:

Bakewell tart
Pastel de nata
Mini custard doughnuts
Mini strawberry, clotted cream scones​
Chocolate cup with salted caramel
Mini vegan and gluten-free brownie (VG, GF)

Drink-Paired Canapes:

Award-winning Wildwood festival English sirloin, filled with a troop of wild mushrooms, butternut, fried shallot truffle caviar on a gluten-free parmesan shortbread (GF)​
Paired with Dollhouse-size pint of gluten-free IPA from Surrey

Chorizo filled pao de queijo
Paired with Baby spiced bloody Mary

Salted caramel panna cotta with warm salted caramel popcorn​
Paired with Dollhouse Irish ice coffee

Mini desserts, including small raspberry and toasted cream-topped tarts, and pastel de natas.
Trays of mini panna cotta dessert canapés, topped with coulis and kiwi, strawberry and raspberry.
Rows of circular canapés with decorative skewers and flowers, presented on leaf trays over baubles and fairy lights.
Canapé of sirloin, butternut, and shallot truffle caviar on parmesan shortbread, served with tiny IPA glass.
Tray of colourful salads in bowls, with salmon, cherry tomatoes, greens and edible flowers.

Bowl Food

As practical as they are photogenic, these charming and self-contained bowls provide maximum flavour with minimal hassle.

Bowls of fresh looking Asian inspired salad, containing rice, greens, tofu, spring onions, and crisped lotus root.
Chicken and pesto pasta with charred corn on the cob and radish slices.
Pork on a bed of mash, with crackling, tenderstem broccoli and crispy onions, served in a tear-shaped bowl.
Assortment of delicious bowl food for corporate events and receptions, including seafood, crispy bacon, salads.

Sample Cold Bowl Food Menu:

Quinoa Salad, with peas, broad beans, feta cheese or tofu, mixed peppers, chillies, pea shoots and pickled red onions (V)
Tofu, toasted sesame, chestnut mushroom, basmati rice and broad bean salad (VG, GF)
Sautéed king prawn’s garlic and ginger, vegetable julienne and rice noodle salad​
Char-grilled chicken fillet pesto penne with sweet corn, pine nuts and parmesan

Sample Hot Bowl Food Menu:

Cumberland sausage, red wine & onion gravy on spring onion mash
Salmon teriyaki served in a bed of black sesame steamed rice, carrots and soybeans
Crispy pork belly, braised cabbage, small diced carrots, with cherry sauce
24 hour braised shorthorn beef feather blade with roasted carrot and potato purée (GF)

Bao buns, with braised beef brisket and vegetables.

Street Food

A fun and vibrant choice for your Evening Reception – Choose your favourite menu theme and sides, and we’ll do the rest!

Sample Street Food Menu Options

Mexican Station:

Tacos
Toppings: Minced Beef, Grilled Halloumi or Cajun Prawns
Served with: Lettuce, Tomato Salsa, Guacamole, Grated Cheese, Jalapenos and Sour Cream on a Soft Flour Tortilla

Nachos
Toppings: Buttermilk Chicken, Sirloin Strips or Vegan Mince
Served with: Tortilla Chips, Cheese, Refried Beans, Jalapenos and Sour Cream

Bao Cart:
Braised Beef Brisket, Pickled Mooli, Wasabi Slaw and Coriander
Ginger-braised Tofu, House Kimchi and Crispy Onions
Grilled Shrimp, Cucumber, Cabbage and Sriracha Mayonnaise

The Slider Bench:
Chicken Shawarma, Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion and Yoghurt
Grilled Steak, Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard and Onions Baguettine
Portobello Mushroom, Red Pepper, Grilled Aubergine, Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard and Mayonnaise

Mac and Cheese Stall:
Crispy Mac and Cheese with a Selection of Toppings
Topping ideas: Chorizo, Blue Cheese, Garlic Prawns or Sauteed Mushrooms

Asian Corner:

Pad Thai
Stir-fried Noodles, Egg, Beansprouts, Spring Onions, Carrot, Roasted Peanuts and Chilli
Topped with: Tofu, Beef, Chicken or Prawn

Thai Green Curry
Cantonese Stir-fried Noodles, Pepper, Onion and Carrot
Topped with: Tofu, Beef, Chicken or Prawn

The Skewer Station:
Lamb Kibbeh with Mint Sauce
Asian Salmon and Pineapple Kabobs
Sweet Potato and Mushroom BBQ Skewers

Smørrebrød:
Smoked Salmon and Pickled Cucumber, Pea Shoots, Beurre Breton
Bocconcini, Yellow & Red Cherry Tomato with Basil Pesto Bruschetta
Roast Beef, Remoulade and Onion

Sides:
Jalapeno Poppers
Mexican Street Corn
Rainbow Coleslaw with Mint Raita
Potato Wedges
Pomegranate Tabouleh

Tray of skewered tacos, overflowing with salsa, coriander, chilli and limes.
Plated bao bun, with braised beef brisket, sesame seeds and vegetables.
Street food offerings, including tray of mac and cheese pots.
Tray of bao buns, with braised beef brisket and vegetables.
Tray of bao buns, with braised beef brisket and vegetables.
Pitta containing three falafel, drizzled in yoghurt and pomegranate seeds.
Arrangement of cheeses, cooked meats, fruits, salad vegetables, olives and dips.

Grazing Tables and Carving Stations

Whether you want the easy-going option of an elegant grazing table, or the eye-catching event of a carving chef, these menus let your guests nibble as they please.

Carving:

Spanish prosciutto ham on the bone
Cebo Ibérico ham on the bone
Mustard & honey roast English Kent boneless ham

Grazing Pots:

Fromage & Charcuterie pot
Assorted charcuterie, assorted cheeses, pretzels, dried fruit, olives, spicy mix nuts, rosemary, crackers, berries, cornichons
Lebanese pot
Chicken shawarma skewers, lamb kibbeh, feta stuffed cherry peppers, crudities, houmous, olives, dried fruits, thyme, tossed flatbread
Vegan pot
Vegan cheeses, falafel, olives, houmous, dried and fresh fruit, nuts, crackers

Signature Grazing Table:

Selection of the following:
Cured meats (British and Continental)​
Baked bread & crackers fine cheeses, (British and Continental), vegan cheeses
Seasonal fruit​
Varieties of dips and chutney
Asian salmon teriyaki skewers (GF)​
Meat sausage rolls​
Spinach, ricotta sausage rolls (V)​
Roasted tomatoes with lemon thyme & homemade fresh pesto & sea salt (VG)​
Grilled aubergine, courgette, & peppers in garlic & oregano oil dressing (VG)​
Tofu, toasted sesame, chestnut mushroom, basmati rice & broad bean salad pots (VG, GF)​

Italian Antipasti Platter of cooked meats, roasted vegetables, olives, focaccia and cheese, presented on wooden boards.
Waiter carving from a large leg of ham.
Buffet selection of cold meats, sausage rolls, hunks of bread, and more, with menus denoting what is on offer.
Arrangement of ‘grazing pots’ containing berries, grapes, mini pretzels, gherkins, salami, chorizo, herbs, crackers, and cheeses.
Chef carving from a large leg of meat at a wedding, surrounded by trays of bread and meat.
Cheese table, with a variety of cheeses, grapes, walnuts, berries, celery and crackers
Charcuterie bouquet of fruits, meats and pickles, including figs, redcurrants, prosciutto, strawberries and blackberries.

Late Night

Keep the party going into the night with these diverse and comfortable buffet options.

Buffet selection of various pizzas with different toppings.
Thick toastie sandwiches filled with melted cheese and dill mustard sauce.
Wedding table with a platter of grilled vegetables, tray of bread and dish of olives.
Wooden tray filled with smoked salmon, salt beef & mustard, and hummus & grilled aubergine Brick Lane bagels cut in halves.
Tray of burgers with salad in sesame seed buns.
Thinly sliced ham, with more ham and hunks of bread in the background.
Cheese table, with a variety of cheeses, grapes, figs, berries, celery, crackers, and a large jar of caramelised onion.
Cheese table, with a variety of cheeses, grapes, celery, and crackers, next to a wooden tray of Brick Lane bagels.

Brick Lane Bagels buffet

Salt beef and mustard
Smoked Salmon
Hummus and grilled aubergine

Sourdough toastie bar:

Roasted ham, tomato and melted cheddar cheese
Avocado, tomato and melted cheese (V)
Smoked Salmon, dill and melted gruyere
Pastrami beef, sauerkraut and dill mustard
Tomato, basil, mozzarella fresh pesto
Melted cheddar, chorizo, gherkins
Aubergine, courgette, avocado, vegan cheese (VG)

Medium Size Bites:

Small home made beef burger, cheese & tomato relish with 2oz burger bun
Organic Cumberland sausage roasted in mustard & honey, roasted onions with 4” hot dog bun
Small free range bacon butty with brown sauce
Beautiful butter puff pastry sausage rolls
Beetroot & chick pea vegetarian burger with halloumi cheese & tomato relish with 2oz burger bun
Fish & chips with tartare sauce
Frankfurter hot dogs, with onions & sauce in burger bun
Vegetarian hot dogs, with onions & sauce in burger bun

11” Pizza Menu

Goat cheese, red onions, asparagus, basil
Pepperoni, chilli, mozzarella
Margarita buffalo mozzarella basil
Roasted ham, mushrooms, mozzarella
Mozzarella, olives, rocket, parmesan

TESTIMONIALS

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"I would just like to say how absolutely brilliant Easy Gourmet were in dealing with our event last Thursday. The event was as you know very high profile and there was a lot of pressure put on you and all your staff. The food and the service were faultless. I loved also how you took complete charge of the whole running of the event from beginning to end always keeping us informed on what was going on and keeping everyone in the loop in the weeks running up to the event. I thought all your staff was brilliant and well presented. They seemed to know exactly what they were doing the entire time.

The price you gave us was extremely reasonable but it did not mean that any of the quality was lost. This means that we were able to raise some very good money for the charity which was brilliant news. Thank you.

I would also like to mention that Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice and all the high profile guests that attended the event mentioned to me that they were all happy with the service that you provided and were impressed with the successful event.
All in all I cannot thank the whole team enough and I would not have any hesitation in recommending Easy Gourmet to anyone else in the future."

Guy PelliMahiki
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"The event was a great success thank you! We enjoyed it very much and thanks to your team, we received many compliments on the food and the service. They did an excellent job."

Natalya TonkinsJerram Falkus Construction Ltd
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"Thank you very much for providing such excellent food and service at the Report Back event on Wednesday. We have had wonderful feedback from everyone who attended and many compliments about the food!

We appreciate that we were quite tricky customers and thank you for your patience with us! Please do pass our thanks to all your staff who were there on the day and helped to make the event such a success."

Rowan Earl & Lara BoltonBusiness in the Community
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"Thanks to you and all your wonderful staff for the excellent job you did on Friday. Everyone here really enjoyed the party, and we have had some very positive comments about the food and the waiting service - I am sure that Amnesty will be asking you to cater some future functions for us!"

Angela GibbinsAmnesty International

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