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Individual Platters: The Easy Way to Cater Any Small Gathering
Not every event needs a full buffet spread or a sit-down meal. Sometimes what you actually need is something simpler — a handful of beautifully presented platters that look great on a table, feed a small group properly, and don’t need any preparation once they arrive. That’s exactly the gap our individual platters are designed to fill.
Whether you’re setting up a meeting room, hosting a small family celebration, or just want something a bit more special than a plate of plain sandwiches, individual platters give you restaurant-quality presentation without any of the effort. Here’s how we’d suggest thinking about them.
Perfect for Meetings and Smaller Office Gatherings
Not every office lunch needs a full buffet. For smaller meetings, client visits or team catch-ups, a platter or two is often exactly the right amount of food — enough to feel generous, without the waste of over-ordering. Our Soup & Sandwich Combo is a popular choice for colder months, pairing a homemade soup (tomato and red pepper, butternut squash and sweet potato, or vegetable minestrone, among others) with a fresh sandwich, and it works just as well for one person as it does shared across a small group.
If you’re planning something a little larger, it’s worth taking a look at our full business lunch menus, which scale up more easily for bigger meetings and away-days while keeping the same fresh, made-to-order approach.
A Simple Way to Add Colour and Variety to Any Table
One of the best things about platters is how much variety you can fit onto a single board. A Mediterranean-style platter with hummus, mixed olives, tomato salsa, chive dips and chopped vegetable sticks brings colour, texture and a lighter option to any spread — ideal alongside heartier dishes, or as a stand-alone option for guests who want something fresher. For an easy, crowd-pleasing addition to any event, a Fruit Platter (serving 10) is hard to beat, and it works equally well at a corporate breakfast, a birthday party or a wedding drinks reception.
For something sweeter, our Cake Pops are a fun, individually portioned treat that guests can pick up without needing plates or cutlery — a small detail that makes a real difference at parties, kids’ events or informal drinks.
Great on Their Own, or Alongside a Bigger Spread
Individual platters don’t have to be the whole event. They work brilliantly as an addition to a larger buffet, giving guests more choice without any extra effort on your part, and they’re just as effective as the main event for smaller, more relaxed gatherings. If you’re planning something bigger — a wedding, a Christmas party, or a large corporate function — platters slot in easily alongside our cold buffet menus, hot food menus and canapé selections.
Freshly Made, No Matter the Size of the Order
Whether you’re ordering a single platter for a small meeting or a dozen for a large event, everything is prepared fresh on the day at our kitchen and delivered ready to serve — no assembly required at your end. We can also adapt any platter for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or other dietary requirements, so nobody in the group is left without a good option.
Order Your Platters
You can browse the full range and order directly from our individual platters collection, or if you’re planning a larger event and want some advice on what would work best, call us on 0161 723 1990, email enquiry@manchestercateringcompany.com, or get in touch via our contact page. We’re always happy to help you put the right spread together.
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