The short answer
Choose a grazing table for a striking, relaxed centrepiece that guests pick at over a few hours. Choose a buffet when guests need a proper meal, especially hot food. A grazing table can also start the party before a buffet or dinner.
At a glance
| Grazing table | Buffet | |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Cured meats, cheeses, antipasti, breads | Hot dishes, salads, savouries, desserts |
| Hot food | No | Yes, with the Hot and Cold Table |
| Presentation | A styled centrepiece | Practical and generous |
| Price | £17.50 per person plus VAT | From £28.00 per person plus VAT |
| Minimum | 30 guests | Ask for small numbers |
| Feels like | Grazing over a few hours | A meal |
What's on a grazing table
Our Antipasti and Cheese Grazing Table has prosciutto, Milano salami, chorizo, marinated olives, mature Cheddar and Brie. The Signature table (£25.00 per person plus VAT) steps up to Parma ham, aged Manchego and burrata with basil oil, and adds a seasonal dessert.
What's on a buffet
Our Hot and Cold Table combines hot dishes like chicken katsu curry or beef bourguignon with salads, savoury bites and desserts. It's a full meal.
Presentation
A grazing table is the one people photograph. It works as a centrepiece at weddings, christenings and launches. A buffet is about feeding everyone well.
Use both
Many hosts start with a grazing table while guests arrive, then serve a buffet or dinner later.
