Canapé Menu Inspiration by London Catering Experts

If you’re looking for creative and delicious seasonal canapé ideas for your next event in London, look no further.

Drawing on the best of autumn and winter’s harvest, our seasonal canapé menu is inspired by the finest local ingredients, offering both warmth and flavour to your canapé catering experience.

We invite you to view a sample menu for inspiration:

Sea

Crab yorkies with brown crab mayo, fermented chilli and parmesan

moroccan salmon on mini poppadoms with labneh and coriander salsa

Dorset crab beignets with green chilli and dill aioli 

Smoked salmon sushi with compressed cucumber, strained labneh and wasabi

Earth

Whipped cheddar, honey gel, chive, brioche toast 

Filo crackers with squash and pumpkin spiced onions and golden raisins 

Wild mushroom and porcini arancini with charcoal bread crumbs on a confit garlic aioli

Sweet potato cake, lime pickle aioli, soy shiitake mushrooms with togarashi salt

Land

Vietnamese turkey salad in a charcoal cone, lemongrass, pickled chilli and coriander 

Confit duck croquettes with tangerine zest and a cherry and kir relish

Persian BBQ chicken on bamboo skewers with pomegranate aioli

Chorizo sausages with saffron and turmeric aioli, toasted sesame seeds

Sweet

Salted dark chocolate and orange tartlets 

Mini pavlovas with mango, passionfruit and popcorn shoots

Caramelised white chocolate and spiced pear tartlet

Clementine and almond cake with clotted cream and candied peel 

Why Working with local suppliers is Essential to Our London Catering Business

As a London-based events caterer, we understand that the quality of ingredients we source directly impacts the culinary experiences we deliver. That's why we collaborate with suppliers who share our values of sustainability, ethical sourcing, and a commitment to premium quality. 

At Caiger & Co, we are proud to work with trusted partners. These suppliers provide not only the finest ingredients but also align with our ethos of seasonality, sustainability, and innovation.

Here’s why each of these suppliers is so important to us:

1. Natoora – Fresh, Seasonal Produce

Natoora is a leader in transforming the food system by sourcing produce that is grown for flavor, not yield. Their commitment to seasonality and sustainable farming practices aligns perfectly with our ethos of using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. By working with Natoora, we are able to access fresh, vibrant fruits and vegetables at the peak of their seasons, ensuring that our dishes showcase the very best flavours that nature has to offer.

Natoora’s emphasis on transparency and traceability also means we know exactly where our ingredients are coming from, whether it’s hand-picked heirloom tomatoes or foraged wild mushrooms. Their dedication to working with small-scale, independent farmers helps support sustainable agriculture, which is critical for both the environment and the future of food.

Why it matters: Using Natoora’s high-quality, fresh produce enables us to create dishes that are not only delicious but also reflect the best of what’s in season. This makes our menus more sustainable and ensures we’re working in harmony with the environment.

2. Loch Duart – Sustainably Farmed Salmon

Loch Duart is renowned for its commitment to sustainable and responsible salmon farming. As a supplier, they focus on the well-being of their fish and the environment, producing salmon that is leaner and more flavourful than traditionally farmed varieties. Their low-density farming practices and focus on fish welfare align with our commitment to sourcing responsibly.

For us, Loch Duart salmon is an essential ingredient in many of our menus. The superior texture and taste of Loch Duart salmon elevates our dishes, ensuring we serve only the finest quality to our clients.

Why it matters: Loch Duart’s ethical farming practices help us maintain our promise to source sustainably while offering our clients a premium, flavourful salmon.

3. ChalkStream Trout – Sustainably Raised British Trout

ChalkStream Trout is farmed in the crystal-clear waters of Hampshire’s Test and Itchen Rivers, which are renowned for their purity. This results in a beautifully clean-tasting fish that is both sustainable and rich in nutrients. ChalkStream’s commitment to minimal environmental impact and traditional farming methods aligns with our dedication to sourcing British ingredients that are both ethical and high quality.

Trout is a versatile fish, and we love incorporating it into our seasonal menus. Working with ChalkStream allows us to celebrate British produce, particularly for clients looking for something unique.

Why it matters: Sourcing from ChalkStream ensures we are offering our clients a fresh, sustainable, and superior product.

4. Land Chocolate – Ethical, Bean-to-Bar Chocolate

Land Chocolate is a small, artisan chocolate producer based in London, specialising in bean-to-bar chocolate made from ethically sourced cocoa beans. Their commitment to transparency, quality, and sustainability makes them an ideal partner for us, especially when it comes to creating indulgent desserts.

Land Chocolate’s direct relationships with cacao farmers ensure fair pay and sustainable farming practices, which is something we highly value in our supply chain. Whether we’re using their rich, single-origin dark chocolate for decadent tarts or their creamy milk chocolate for handmade truffles, we know we’re providing our clients with a product that’s as ethically sound as it is delicious.

Why it matters: By choosing Land Chocolate, we can offer our clients ethically sourced, handcrafted chocolate that elevates a dessert experience and supports sustainable cacao farming practices.

Why These Partnerships Matter to Our Business

These partnerships allow us to offer our clients not just delicious food, but food with integrity—sourced from producers who prioritise the health of the environment, ethical farming, and quality craftsmanship. By choosing the best possible suppliers, we can continue to lead the way in providing exceptional, sustainable catering for events across London.

Why it matters: Our relationships with these suppliers help us deliver a distinctive catering experience that emphasises seasonality, sustainability, and unmatched quality, making every event we cater a celebration of the best ingredients and practices available.

Book Your Autumn / Winter London Event Catering

If you're planning an event in London this autumn or winter and want to feature a bespoke canapé menu, reach out to our team at info@caigerandcocatering.co.uk.

From cozy winter weddings to festive corporate parties, we’ll help you create a menu that reflects the season and the style of your event.