Corporate events
Professional corporate catering for offices, venues and business events across London
At Vlamber Catering, we support companies, agencies and organisers with corporate catering in London for meetings, training days, conferences, networking receptions, client hospitality and team celebrations. We’re an established catering operation with experienced chefs across multiple international cuisines, which allows us to tailor menus to the audience, the venue setup and the event format.
What corporate events we cater for
Corporate catering is not one-size-fits-all. That’s why we work by London-style service formats (how clients actually book catering), then tailor the cuisine direction, quantities, timings and logistics.
We regularly cater for:
Meetings & boardroom sessions
Food that is discreet, easy to eat and suitable for professional settings—while still feeling well-presented and properly planned.
Training days, workshops & full-day schedules
Structured catering across the day: breakfast, coffee breaks, working lunch, and replenishment aligned to the agenda.
Conferences and venue-based corporate events
Planned setup, service flow, replenishment and coordination with the venue team.
Networking & drinks receptions
Tray-served canapés in timed rounds, with optional bowl food for longer receptions and coordination with bar service.
Company celebrations and team events
More social formats such as bowl food parties, curated buffets, sharing feasts, dessert tables and optional live stations.
Client hospitality & partner events
High standards of consistency and organisation, designed to support the tone of the occasion.
What makes corporate catering work (and how we handle it)
In corporate events, clients value reliability, punctuality and organisation above all. Our focus is on delivering catering that is straightforward for the client and smooth for guests.
We plan service timing properly:
- when canapé rounds go out
- when bowl food is served
- when coffee breaks are set and replenished
- how long each segment should run
This prevents queues, messy setups and “empty tables”.
We adapt to:
- building access, lifts, reception and security procedures
- office rules and venue restrictions
- spaces without a full kitchen (we plan practical solutions)
- loading/unloading windows and setup requirements
Many London companies host international guests. With our international kitchen experience, we can build menus that work across mixed audiences, controlling spice levels and choosing flavours that travel well in corporate environments.
Corporate guest lists almost always include dietary needs. We treat this as part of the plan:
- vegan and vegetarian options integrated into the menu
- gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives planned in advance
- clear labelling for delivered orders
- structured service for staffed events
This section helps clients understand exactly what they can book.
A) Working Lunch Catering
The most common corporate format.
Typical styles:
- Office lunch platters (shared trays)
- Full meal bowls (individual or served in waves)
- Boxed lunches (clean, quick, consistent)
- Boardroom-style catering (discreet, low-mess, meeting-friendly)
Best for: meetings, training days, office teams, client lunches.
B) Coffee Break Catering
Planned breaks for training days and conferences.
Common structure: coffee/tea + sweet + fruit, with optional healthy snacks and/or savoury additions depending on the schedule.
Best for: workshops, all-day sessions, conference agendas.
C) Breakfast Catering
Ideal for early starts, morning meetings and kickoff sessions.
Typical options: pastries, fruit, yoghurt pots, plus light savoury items where appropriate.
D) Canapés & Drinks Reception (Networking)
Standing events where service flow matters.
Service: timed canapé rounds (tray service) with built-in dietary options.
Best for: networking, partner events, client receptions.
E) Canapés + Bowl Food
A strong option for receptions over two hours:
- canapés to start
- bowl food to make the event more substantial
F) Bowl Food Party (No seated dinner)
Very popular for corporate socials:
- multiple bowls per person served in waves
- lively format without a seating plan
G) Delivered / Drop-Off Office Catering
Delivered ready to serve, with clear organisation and labelling.
Best for: offices that do not require staff on site.
H) Buffet / Sharing Feast
Great for larger teams and social corporate events, with staffing optional for replenishment and service support.
Cuisine direction for corporate events (Vlamber strength)
Vlamber is built around variety delivered with control. We can tailor menus across international cuisines while keeping service practical for corporate environments.
Common corporate-friendly directions include:
- Spanish-inspired and Iberian-led menus (modern bites, balanced flavours)
- Modern Mediterranean (fresh, widely appealing)
- Middle Eastern / mezze (excellent for sharing and vegetarian options)
- Selected Asian options (where requested: sushi, dumplings, mild bowls)
- Refined Eastern European touches (curated bites and bowls)
We also adjust menus to suit:
- seasonality (spring/summer vs autumn/winter)
- audience profile (international teams vs local guests)
- meeting vs social setting (clean boardroom vs lively reception)
Delivered vs Staffed corporate catering
Delivered / Drop-off
- scheduled delivery
- trays/boxes ready to serve
- clear dietary/allergen labelling
- ideal for offices and meetings
Staffed
- setup, replenishment, service and clear-down
- tray service for canapés and receptions
- consistent presentation throughout the event
- ideal for venues, networking and larger corporate events
Full-service (where required)
- additional coordination, staffing roles, timing oversight, smoother delivery on complex events
Corporate guest lists often include multiple dietaries. We:
- integrate vegan/vegetarian options into the menu
- plan gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives
- label trays/boxes clearly for delivered orders
- organise service to keep things straightforward on site
- brief (date, area, numbers, format)
- proposal (menu + service + logistics)
- refinements and confirmation
- office/venue coordination
- delivery and service on the day
- follow-up (useful for recurring corporate bookings)
Yes. We offer delivered / drop-off office catering, with labelling and dietary options.
Yes. We provide timed canapé rounds, with bowl food add-ons for longer receptions
Yes. We integrate dietaries properly into the menu and service plan.
Yes. We coordinate access, setup and venue requirements.
We can propose wine options and beverage coordination, or work with the venue bar.
It depends on the date and event size. For staffed events, earlier booking is recommended.
Request a corporate catering proposal
Tell us your date, London area, guest numbers and preferred format (working lunch, coffee break, canapés, bowl food, etc.), plus any dietaries. We’ll send a clear proposal tailored to your event.