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Mediterranean Catering Services
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When it comes to Mediterranean catering, the food should feel fresh, generous and full of flavour.
At Kavanagh’s Catering, we provide Mediterranean catering across Essex and Suffolk, creating menus tailored to your event, guest numbers and preferences. From colourful salads and grilled meats to fresh breads, dips, sharing platters and seasonal sides, our team will help shape a menu that feels relaxed, vibrant and well suited to your occasion.
Use the form to tell us a little more about your event, including your date, location, guest numbers and preferred menu style. We will then be in touch to discuss your requirements and guide you through the next steps.
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Traditional Seated Dinner with Mediterranean Flavours
Our seated dinner menu is ideal for events where you want a more structured dining experience, while still bringing in fresh, vibrant flavours inspired by Mediterranean cooking.
This option is perfect if you would like a carefully planned meal served directly to the table. From starters and mains to sides and desserts, we can help create a menu that includes dishes inspired by Mediterranean countries, with flavours from regions such as Italy, Greece, Spain and the wider Mediterranean.
Every event is different, so your seated dinner can be tailored around your preferences, dietary requirements and the overall style of your celebration. Whether you would like a classic menu with subtle Mediterranean touches or a more flavour-led dining experience, we will work with you to shape the food around your guests and occasion.
Hot or Cold Buffet with Mediterranean-Inspired Flavours
Our hot or cold fork buffet is a great option for events where you want generous, freshly prepared food with a relaxed style of service.
This menu gives your guests plenty of choice, with a mix of hot dishes, cold selections, salads, sides and desserts. While the menu is not exclusively Mediterranean, it includes a range of dishes inspired by Mediterranean countries and surrounding regions, with flavours such as Greek salad, tomato and mozzarella with fresh basil, cous cous with feta, chicken cacciatora, lamb tagine, olives, olive oil, garlic, citrus and fresh herbs.
It is a flexible option that works well for informal celebrations, private events and larger gatherings, giving guests the chance to enjoy a varied menu without the need for a formal seated meal.
Every buffet can be tailored around your preferences, guest numbers and dietary requirements. Whether you would like subtle Mediterranean touches or a broader menu with fresh, colourful and flavour-led dishes, we will work with you to create a buffet that feels personal, plentiful and well suited to your guests.
Finger Buffet with Mediterranean-Inspired Flavours
Our finger buffet is a great choice for events where you want relaxed, easy-to-enjoy food that still feels well presented and thoughtfully prepared.
This menu offers a varied selection of freshly prepared savoury bites, sandwiches and lighter dishes, giving guests plenty to enjoy without the need for a formal seated service. While the menu is not exclusively Mediterranean, it includes fresh, flavour-led options and ingredients often associated with Mediterranean-style catering, such as hummus, chorizo, mascarpone, smoked salmon, herbs, dips and colourful sharing-style bites.
It also includes a wider mix of British classics and international favourites, from homemade sausage rolls and mini Yorkshire puddings to vegetarian samosas, satay chicken skewers, tempura prawns and sweet dessert options.
Your finger buffet can be tailored around your guest numbers, preferences and dietary requirements, helping you create a spread that feels relaxed, generous and well suited to the style of your event.
Barbeque Catering with Mediterranean-Inspired Flavours
Our barbeque menu is a great choice for events where you want food to feel relaxed, sociable and full of flavour.
This option brings together classic barbeque favourites with fresh, colourful dishes inspired by Mediterranean countries and surrounding regions. Alongside homemade burgers, gourmet sausages, chicken skewers and steaks, guests can enjoy options such as Moroccan spiced lamb kebabs, minted lamb cutlets, salmon with lemon and caper butter, grilled halloumi, aubergine and mozzarella burgers, cous cous with harissa, orzo with olives and mint, and tomato and mozzarella with basil dressing.
Perfect for summer events, outdoor celebrations, marquee receptions and countryside venues, this menu creates an informal dining experience while still feeling carefully planned and professionally served.
Your barbeque can be tailored around your preferences, guest numbers and dietary requirements. Whether you want a classic British barbeque with Mediterranean touches or a more vibrant, flavour-led menu, we will work with you to create barbeque catering that feels generous, fresh and well suited to your occasion.
Bowl Food with Mediterranean-Inspired Flavours
Our bowl food menu is ideal for events where you want a modern, relaxed and sociable style of catering.
Served in smaller individual portions, bowl food allows your guests to enjoy a varied menu without the formality of a seated meal. It works particularly well for drinks receptions, evening celebrations and events where you want guests to mingle while still enjoying freshly prepared, satisfying food.
This menu includes a wide range of dishes, from British classics to international favourites, with Mediterranean-inspired flavours running throughout. Options such as Moroccan lamb tagine with spiced cous cous, Sicilian aubergine stew, spicy chorizo and king prawn stew, garlic and thyme risotto, char-grilled salmon with lime and ginger, and caramelised orange trifle bring colour, freshness and flavour to the menu.
Your bowl food can be tailored around your preferences, guest numbers and dietary requirements. Whether you want a light and elegant selection or a more generous, flavour-led menu, we will help create bowl food that feels relaxed, personal and well suited to your event.
Picnic Catering with Mediterranean-Inspired Flavours
Our picnic menu is a lovely option for events where you want food to feel relaxed, generous and easy for guests to enjoy.
Ideal for outdoor celebrations, garden parties, countryside venues and informal daytime gatherings, picnic catering offers a laid-back style of dining without losing the quality and care of a professionally prepared menu.
This menu brings together traditional picnic favourites with fresh, Mediterranean-inspired flavours. Guests can enjoy options such as salmon and king prawns with lemon and dill, tomato and mozzarella salad, olives, houmous and breadsticks, halloumi with roasted summer vegetables, roast vegetables with cous cous and harissa, brie and sundried tomato tart, roasted pepper and goat’s cheese tart, fresh salads, crusty bread and sweet treats.
Your picnic menu can be tailored around your preferences, guest numbers and dietary requirements. Whether you want something classic, vegetarian, summery or more varied, we will work with you to create picnic catering that feels fresh, thoughtful and well suited to your event.
5-Star Mediterranean Catering
Mediterranean-Inspired Food for Every Occasion
No two events should feel the same, and your catering should reflect the style, atmosphere and guests you are bringing together.
At Kavanagh’s Catering, we take the time to understand your plans, preferences and the type of menu you want to create. Whether you are planning a relaxed outdoor celebration, a private party, a corporate event or something completely bespoke, we will work with you to create food that feels fresh, generous and personal to your occasion.
Our Mediterranean-inspired catering brings together colourful dishes, fresh ingredients and flavour influences from across the Mediterranean and surrounding regions, including Moroccan, Greek, Spanish, French, Turkish and Italian cuisine. From vibrant salads and grilled-style dishes to fresh herbs, olives, spices, breads, dips and rich, comforting flavours, we can help shape a menu that feels varied and full of character.
We are proud to hold a 5-star food hygiene rating, giving you complete confidence that your catering is handled with care, professionalism and attention to detail from start to finish.
From the first conversation to the final plate served, our goal is simple: to provide beautiful food, smooth service and a catering experience that feels truly tailored to your event.
Mediterranean Catering Services in Essex & Suffolk
Over 20 Years of Mediterranean Catering Experience
With over 20 years of catering experience, we understand how important it is for your event to feel well planned, smoothly run and enjoyable for every guest.
From timings and guest numbers to dietary requirements, menu choices and service style, there are many details that need to come together. Our experience means we can help shape Mediterranean-inspired catering that feels organised, generous and full of flavour.
Whether you are planning a relaxed private celebration, corporate event, outdoor gathering or larger occasion, we will work with you to create a menu inspired by Moroccan, Greek, Spanish, French, Turkish and Italian flavours, alongside wider dishes that suit your guests and event style.
From the first enquiry to the final service, our focus is on providing fresh food, reliable planning and a personal approach shaped by years of catering experience.