Food for the peoplewho matter.
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and family get-togethers, at home or at your venue.
The best parties happen around a table.
Big platters passed hand to hand, a whole roast carved at the table, a dessert everyone talks about afterwards. Celebration menus are built for sharing, so the food brings people together rather than keeping them in a queue.
Choose a long-table feast, a relaxed sit-down dinner, or canapés and bowl food for a party on your feet. I'll plan the food around your timings, so it lands between the speeches, not during them.
What's included
- A menu built around the occasion
- Sharing feasts, sit-down dinners or canapés
- Cooking on site or nearby
- Service staff for larger numbers
- Clearing down afterwards
What you'll need
- Your venue or home, and a rough guest list
- Kitchen access, or space for my kit
- Tables and chairs (I can recommend hire)
- Drinks of your choice
How it runs
We plan it
Menu, service style and timings agreed in writing.
Set-up
I arrive with everything ready to finish on site.
Food goes out
Platters, plates or canapés, timed around speeches and toasts.
Clear down
Everything packed away and cleared.
A starting point
Every menu is written for you. This one shows the style.
More sample menusQuestions
How many guests can you cook for?
Anything from a dinner for two to a small wedding. For bigger numbers I bring in trusted extra hands so the food and service stay at the same standard. Tell me your numbers early and I'll plan the evening around them.
How far ahead should I book?
A few weeks' notice is ideal for dinners. December and summer Saturdays fill up first, so book those as early as you can. Couples usually get in touch six months to a year before a wedding. Short-notice dates do come up, so it's always worth asking.
Can you cater for allergies and dietary needs?
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and other needs are planned in from the start, not added as an afterthought. Tell me about every guest when you get in touch and I'll confirm in writing how each dish is handled.
Which areas do you cover?
Ten Tables cooks across Northern Ireland, at homes, holiday lets, venues and offices. If you're further afield, get in touch anyway and I'll let you know what's possible.
Planning something?
Send a message with your date, rough numbers and the occasion. I'll come back to you personally with ideas and a quote.