Festivals, parties & celebrations

Event Catering London

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern menus for private parties, festivals and corporate celebrations. Food, bar service and staff for events from 10 to more than 1,000 guests.

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10 to 1,000+ Guests Full Bar Service 5 Star Food Hygiene Approved

Route Catering

Event Catering with a Bit of Theatre

Some caterers drop off platters. We build the food experience around your event: chargrilled skewers cooked in front of your guests, grazing tables that become the centrepiece, wine and cocktail bars, and serving staff who know how to work a room.

We have fed festival crowds at El Dorado two years running, catered parties on Thames boats, and run celebrations for London's best-known companies. Whatever the venue, the kitchen behind it is the same: fresh Mediterranean cooking from our 5 Star Food Hygiene approved team.

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Route Catering event food service for a London celebration

What We Cater

Every Kind of Event, One Kitchen

Private Parties & Celebrations

Birthdays, engagements and family gatherings with sharing platters, grazing tables and finger food that keeps guests by the table, not queueing for it.

Sharers and finger food

Festivals & Large-Scale Events

Festival and large event catering for more than 1,000 guests, including two seasons feeding the crowds at El Dorado. High volume, fast service, proper food.

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Bar & Drinks Service

Wine bars, cocktail service and seasonal carts like mulled wine, staffed and stocked by us. Add a bar to any event or book it as its own experience.

Bar and alcohol pop-ups

Boats, Venues & Outdoor Events

Thames boat parties, rooftops, warehouses and gardens. We bring the kitchen to venues that do not have one, with all equipment and setup handled.

Tell us about your venue

Our Events

From Festival Fields to the Thames

Route Catering festival catering service at El Dorado — Festival catering at El Dorado

Large-scale event catering for over a thousand guests by Route Catering — Large-scale events for 1,000+ guests

Special event catering set-up by Route Catering in London — Bespoke event experiences

Wine bar service for corporate events in London by Route Catering — Wine bar and drinks service

See It Live

What Your Guests Will Experience

Menus and photos only say so much. This is what our event service actually looks like: live cooking, generous platters and a team that keeps everything moving while you enjoy your own event.

Live stations: chargrilled skewers, flatbreads and falafel made in front of guests.
Styled grazes: tables built to be photographed before they are eaten.
Staffed service: chefs, servers and bar staff included where you need them.

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1,000+guests at a single event

2festival seasons at El Dorado

500+London businesses served

5/5food hygiene rating

FAQs

Event Catering Questions, Answered

What types of events do you cater?

Private parties, corporate celebrations, festivals, boat parties, product launches and outdoor events across London. If guests need feeding, we can build a menu and service around it.

How many guests can you cater for?

From intimate gatherings of ten to festivals and large events with more than 1,000 guests, including two seasons of festival catering at El Dorado.

Do you provide bar and drinks service?

Yes. We run wine bars, cocktail service and seasonal carts such as mulled wine, fully staffed and stocked. Bar service can be added to any event or booked on its own.

Do you provide staff and equipment?

Yes. Chefs, serving staff, bar staff and all catering equipment are arranged by our team, including setup and collection, so your venue needs nothing beyond the space.

Can you cater venues without a kitchen?

Yes. Boats, rooftops, warehouses and outdoor sites are part of our regular work. We bring everything needed to cook and serve on location.

How far in advance should we book?

As early as you can. Pop-up experiences need at least three working days, while large events and festivals are typically booked several weeks ahead. Tell us your date and we will confirm availability.

Do you handle dietary requirements at events?

We accommodate vegetarian, vegan, halal and kosher requirements as standard, with allergen-aware preparation in our 5 Star Food Hygiene approved kitchen and clear labelling at the event.

Do you cater weddings?

Yes, weddings are one of our specialities, from intimate ceremonies to receptions for hundreds of guests. See our dedicated wedding catering London service for menus and details.

Let's Make Your Event the One They Talk About

Tell us the date, the venue and the number of guests, and we will come back with a menu, a service plan and a quote.