Canapé Catering in London

Stylish, seasonal canapés for corporate events, weddings and private parties

Our canapé menu is designed for events where guests are standing, mingling and enjoying conversation, with beautifully crafted food served seamlessly in the background. It’s a popular choice for corporate drinks receptions, weddings, private parties and evening celebrations across London.

Whether you are hosting clients, colleagues, friends or family, our canapés are created to feel generous, well-balanced and considered. Every bite is designed to be eaten easily, without distraction, and remembered long after the event.

 
Canapes being served by Salters Events at a wedding

When canapé catering works best

Canapé catering is ideal when you want to create a relaxed, social atmosphere without a formal seated meal. It works particularly well for:

- Corporate drinks receptions and networking events

- Office celebrations and client entertaining

- Wedding receptions following a ceremony

- Private parties and milestone celebrations

- Gallery launches, product launches and brand events

It is especially suited to evening events, or as a stylish alternative to a sit-down meal when space, timing or guest flow are important, particularly for events across London where flow and flexibility matter.

Our approach to canapés

We focus on seasonal ingredients, confident flavours and elegant presentation, without being fussy or overcomplicated. Menus are carefully balanced to include a mix of meat, fish and vegetarian options, with thoughtful alternatives for a wide range of dietary requirements.

Our canapés are designed to be substantial enough to satisfy guests, easy to eat while standing, and consistent in quality from the first tray to the last. Menus are refreshed regularly to reflect the seasons and the style of each event we cater across London.

Salters Events front of house team serving canapes

Canapé catering for corporate events, weddings and private parties

This menu can be used across corporate events, weddings and private celebrations across London, with service adapted to suit the occasion.

For corporate clients, canapé catering offers a polished, professional way to host guests without interrupting conversation or networking.

For weddings, it works beautifully following the ceremony or as part of a more relaxed reception. For private events, it creates a sociable, informal feel while still offering restaurant-level food.

Canapé Menu

Our canapé menus are designed to be mixed and matched, allowing you to create a balanced selection across meat, fish, vegetarian and dessert options.

Meat

Confit chicken and apricot ballotine, apricot gel (cold)

Pulled ham hock, apple and crackling (cold)

Sticky BBQ beef rib, horseradish powder (hot)

Fish

Treacle cured salmon, crème fraiche, tapioca cracker (cold)

King prawn mary rose skewer, smoked paprika (hot or cold)

Smoked haddock bon bon, parsley and lime crust (hot)

Vegetarian

Pumpkin and spinach tart, toasted seeds (cold)

Rosemary shortbread, onion marmalade, air dried tomatoes (cold)

Persian spiced falafel, cumin crust, mint yogurt (hot)

Savoury chive choux bun, whipped goats cheese, honey glazed fig (cold)

Dessert

Damson bakewell slice, toasted almonds

Selection of handmade macarons

Chocolate espresso tartlets

We suggest choosing up to nine different canapés to create a well-balanced selection. We are always happy to advise on quantities, pacing and menu balance based on your event. Nine canapés per person is designed to sustain guests comfortably over a few hours, without the formality or cost of a sit-down meal.

Prices from £25 per person, inclusive of VAT.
Staffing, delivery and any additional hire are quoted separately.

How service works

Canapés are typically served by our professional team, circulating trays throughout your event to ensure all guests are well looked after. This allows for smooth service, good pacing and a consistently high standard from the first tray to the last.

We cater across London and surrounding areas, working regularly in offices, venues and private homes.

  • Yes. Canapé catering is one of our most popular options for corporate drinks receptions, networking events and office celebrations. It allows guests to eat comfortably while standing, without interrupting conversation or the flow of the event.

  • For most canapé events lasting a few hours, we recommend nine canapés per person. This provides a comfortable amount of food for guests while maintaining a relaxed, sociable feel. We are always happy to advise if your event timing or format suggests a different approach.

  • Yes. We offer a dedicated selection of vegetarian canapés, as well as options suitable for other dietary requirements. Vegetarian and dietary-specific canapés are selected as part of your menu design, allowing you to control the balance rather than receiving them automatically. Additional dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.

  • Many of our canapés are designed to be served cold and can be delivered without staff if required.
    If you would like hot canapés, or prefer a fully serviced experience with trays circulating throughout the event, our professional team will be required to ensure smooth service and correct pacing.

  • Absolutely. This canapé menu is suitable for corporate events, weddings and private parties. Service style, pacing and menu balance are adapted to suit the occasion, venue and guest profile.

  • Yes, in many cases. With the right number of canapés and appropriate service duration, canapé catering can work as a stylish alternative to a seated meal, particularly where space, timing or guest movement are important.

  • Yes. We cater across London and surrounding areas, working regularly in offices, venues and private homes.

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