Ely Hampers
A grazing buffet table with charcuterie, cheese, fruit and breads

Buffet Catering

Fresh, tasty homemade buffet catering for every occasion

Birthdays, christenings, baby showers, funerals, weddings and corporate events. Sharing platters from £7.95pp, minimum order 20 people.

  • ★ 5-star Food Hygiene
  • Husband & Wife Team
  • Ely caterers since 2007
  • Free local delivery
A laid-out buffet of finger sandwiches, savouries and cakes

An established Ely caterer

Traditional, generous food — for every kind of gathering.

All our food is homemade and beautifully presented. We cook for corporate events, birthdays, baby showers, christenings, weddings and funerals across Cambridgeshire.

Presentation

The buffet that turns up the way it left the kitchen.

  • Sharing platters that travel well

    Large kraft window-lidded boxes keep food fresh and beautifully presented from kitchen to table.

  • Plates and napkins included

    Paper plates, napkins and wooden cutlery are part of the order — not an extra.

  • Vegetarian and meat-eater on separate platters

    So nobody has to dig past the wrong sandwich for theirs.

  • Allergen-friendly individual boxes

    Our kitchen handles allergens; tell us what you need and we'll tailor an individual box.

Buffet menus

Our buffet menus

Minimum 20 people across all menus. Ask about special offers for orders over 100.

Sweet & Savoury Finger Buffet

£7.95pp

Minimum order 20 people.

  • Freshly made finger sandwiches (separate meat-eater & vegetarian platters)
  • Crisps and cheese straws
  • Sausage rolls, pork pie & chutney, cheese-and-onion rolls, mini quiche
  • Cake selection
  • Fresh fruit platter

Party Food Buffet

£7.95pp

Minimum order 20 people.

  • Finger sandwiches
  • Canapé wraps — smoked salmon and cream cheese, falafel, beetroot and hummus, coronation chicken
  • Crisps and dips
  • Mozzarella, tomato, olive and basil skewers
  • Homemade quiche, sausage rolls, sausage and bacon skewers

Party Food & Dessert Buffet

£9.95pp

Minimum order 20 people.

  • Everything in the Party Food Buffet, plus…
  • Dessert platters: mini cheesecake pots, brownie pots, mini doughnuts
  • Profiteroles, mini muffins, lemon cake bites

Graze Menu

£12.95pp

Minimum 20 people.

  • Cheese board with grapes and chutney
  • Crackers, oatcakes, fresh breads and butter
  • Continental meat cups, sausage rolls, pork pies
  • Yorkshire puddings with roast beef, rocket and horseradish
  • Smoked salmon and falafel canapé wraps
  • Vegetable crudités and hummus

Ploughman's Fork Buffet

£14.95pp

Minimum 20 people.

  • Sandwich platters — ham, coronation chicken, cheese and pickle, chicken and cranberry
  • Continental and British meat platter
  • Breads and butter, rainbow salad, coleslaw, potato salad
  • Quiche wedges, sausage rolls, pork pie, scotch eggs
  • Cheese board with grapes, chutney and crackers

3-Tier Afternoon Tea Buffet

£7.95pp

Minimum 20 people. Acrylic 3-tier stands hired with the order.

  • Tiers filled with cake selection, scones, jam and clotted cream
  • Finger sandwich boxes — choose your fillings
  • Optional ribbon colour to match a theme

Children's Party Buffet

£6.95pp

Minimum 20 people.

  • Jam, ham-and-cheese and cheese finger sandwiches
  • Cucumber, carrot sticks, sausage rolls, cheese cubes
  • Party crisps, cupcakes, brownie pots and strawberries

Husband & Wife

Family-run kitchen

Since 2007

Catering across Cambridgeshire

Fully

Licensed caterer

“Tessa made a really good variety with a vegan option and made sure any allergies were catered for. Paul delivered the sandwiches and they even gave us complimentary brownies.”
— Hollie Stuart, 2023

Drinks receptions

Canapé cups for walking, talking and drinking.

Kraft cups perfect for drinks receptions and standing nibbles. Minimum order 20 cups.

Charcuterie canapé cups laid out on a board

Charcuterie Canapé Cups

£3.00pp

Kraft cups filled with charcuterie meats and olives. Minimum order 20.

Charcuterie & Cheese Canapé Cups

£3.50pp

Charcuterie, cheese and olives in a kraft cup. Minimum order 20.

Vegetarian Canapé Cups

£3.00pp

Vegetable crudités, mozzarella–tomato–olive–basil skewers and hummus dip.

Vegan Canapé Cups

£3.00pp

Vegetable crudités, tomato–olive–basil skewers and hummus dip.

Add extras

Customise your buffet

Boards, salads and extra platters to round out your menu.

Cheese board with grapes and chutney

Sandwich Platters for 10

£30

Separate vegetarian and meat-eater platters.

Scones, Jam & Cream for 10

£20

Fruit Board for 10

£20

Cheese Board for 10

£30

With grapes, chutney, oatcakes and crackers.

Cake Platter for 10

£20

Smoked Salmon Board for 10

£30

Crackers, rye bread, pickles, lemon, capers and dill cream cheese.

Salad Bowls for 6–8

£10

Honey butternut & walnuts, jewelled couscous, spinach feta, deli coleslaw, new potato or rainbow.

Send a quick enquiry

Tell us about your event

Let us know your menu and any extras, allergies, location, guest numbers and date — we'll come back with availability and a quote.

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