Latin Fine
Latin Fine — Peruvian, Mexican & Latin American Catering in London
The Latin Fine direction at Vlamber brings the most refined and event-ready expressions of Latin American cuisine to catering events in London. Peruvian ceviche and tiradito, Nikkei-influenced tuna tartare, gourmet Mexican tostadas and tacos, anticuchos over charcoal, Pisco Sour cocktail moments, causa Peruana and the bold, vivid flavours of the Andes and the Gulf of Mexico — executed with the precision and presentation standard that London’s most discerning events demand. Available by request for events where the Latin direction is specifically sought.
What Is The Latin Fine Direction?
Latin Fine at Vlamber is a curated, high-quality interpretation of the Latin American culinary tradition — focused specifically on Peruvian gastronomy and contemporary Mexican cuisine, the two traditions from the region that have made the strongest impression on London’s fine dining and premium event catering market.
This is not street food catering. The Latin Fine direction draws from the same traditions but applies them at the level of precision, presentation and ingredient quality that characterises premium event catering in London:
- Peruvian — the ceviche, the tiradito, the leche de tigre, the causa, the anticucho, the ají amarillo, the pisco. Peru has one of the most sophisticated and internationally celebrated culinary traditions in the world, and at Vlamber we treat it with the seriousness it deserves.
- Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) — the fusion of Japanese technique with Peruvian ingredients that has produced some of the most elegant and exciting food London has seen in the past decade. See also the Asian Contemporary page.
- Contemporary Mexican — beyond tacos and guacamole, the modern Mexican kitchen is a deeply sophisticated culinary tradition: slow-cooked meats with complex mole sauces, raw fish preparations inspired by the Pacific coast, charcoal-grilled proteins with house-made salsas, and the world’s most celebrated corn-based cooking tradition.
- Pan-Latin American — Colombian, Argentine, Brazilian and Caribbean influences where they contribute specific dishes and flavours of outstanding quality.
Peruvian and Mexican small plates balance heat and rich spices with clean and crisp flavours, embracing shared dining in both style and atmosphere — and London’s appetite for the Latin American culinary tradition has grown consistently over the past decade, producing a market that understands and appreciates the cuisine at a genuinely sophisticated level. Thehivelondon
Why The Latin Fine Direction Works At London Events
The Latin Fine direction occupies a specific and valuable space at London catering events — one that no other culinary tradition quite fills.
Vivid, immediate flavour
Latin American food hits differently from European or Asian food — the acidity of leche de tigre, the heat of ají amarillo, the smokiness of charcoal-grilled protein, the freshness of coriander and lime. These are flavours that wake guests up and stay with them long after the event.
Visual drama
Ceviche in glass shot glasses, tostadas layered with tuna and avocado, causa stacked with precision, tacos built at a live station — the Latin Fine direction is visually exciting and creates strong photographic content at brand events and PR catering in London.
Genuine distinction
At a London catering event where every other caterer is offering Spanish, Mediterranean or Asian food, a Latin Fine direction stands out completely. Guests who encounter it for the first time are genuinely surprised and delighted; guests who know the cuisine are excited to find it at this level.
Natural pairing with cocktail culture
The Pisco Sour, the Mezcal Margarita, the Paloma, the Mojito — Latin American cocktail culture is one of the most vibrant in the world and pairs naturally with the food. A Latin Fine reception with a cocktail programme is one of the most memorable catering experiences available at London events.
Dietary inclusivity
Peruvian and Mexican cuisine offer extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options — corn-based preparations are naturally gluten-free, and the abundance of vegetable and legume dishes means plant-based guests are genuinely well served.
The Latin Fine Menu — What We Cook
Peruvian cold preparations are among the most elegant and technically demanding in the Latin repertoire. At Vlamber, they are made with proper technique, proper ingredients and the precision that the tradition demands.
Ceviche:
- Ceviche clásico — sea bass or white fish marinated in fresh lime juice, red onion, coriander, chilli and ají amarillo; the definitive Peruvian ceviche. Served in individual glasses with choclo and sweet potato garnish at London catering events.
- Ceviche de mariscos — mixed seafood ceviche with prawns, scallops and squid in leche de tigre with ají limo and coriander
- Ceviche nikkei — sea bass or tuna with a leche de tigre incorporating ponzu and yuzu alongside the traditional Peruvian lime; a refinement that bridges Peruvian and Japanese technique
- Ceviche vegano — hearts of palm, mushroom and seasonal vegetables in a citrus and ají amarillo leche de tigre (vegan)
Tiradito:
- Tiradito de salmón — sashimi-grade salmon sliced paper-thin in the Japanese style, dressed with leche de tigre, ají amarillo cream and micro herbs
- Tiradito de atún — sashimi-grade tuna with a ponzu-leche de tigre dressing, sesame and micro cress (Nikkei)
- Tiradito de vieira — scallop tiradito with a passion fruit and lime dressing and crispy quinoa garnish
Leche de tigre:
- Served as a shot in individual glasses — the concentrated, intensely flavoured citrus, chilli and fish-juice base of the ceviche marinade. One of the most distinctive and memorable canapé moments at Latin Fine catering events in London.
Causa:
- Causa Limeña — cold mashed yellow potato seasoned with lime, ají amarillo and oil, layered with avocado and tuna or chicken; Peruvian in origin, precise and elegant in execution
- Causa de langosta — with lobster and avocado (premium)
- Causa vegana — with roasted peppers, avocado and herb cream (vegan)
Anticuchos (grilled skewers):
- Anticucho de corazón — the original: marinated beef heart on a skewer, charcoal-grilled until caramelised outside and tender within, served with ají panca sauce and choclo. The most traditional and deeply flavoured anticucho.
- Anticucho de pollo — free-range chicken marinated in ají panca and cumin, charcoal-grilled (more accessible for London audiences unfamiliar with the beef heart version)
- Anticucho de pescado — marinated fish skewer (sea bass or salmon) with ají amarillo glaze
- Anticucho de vegetales — seasonal vegetables with herb and citrus marinade (vegan)
Peruvian main dishes:
- Lomo saltado — stir-fried beef sirloin with tomato, red onion, soy sauce, coriander and French fries; the iconic Chifa-influenced Peruvian stir-fry (a genuinely distinctive main course at London catering events)
- Ají de gallina — slow-cooked free-range chicken in a creamy ají amarillo and walnut sauce with rice; warming, deeply flavoured and completely distinctive
- Arroz con leche de coco — coconut milk rice with seafood and ají amarillo (a Peruvian arroz)
- Pollo a la brasa — Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken with a cumin, ají panca and oregano marinade; smoky, tender and aromatic
- Seco de cordero — slow-braised lamb with coriander, chicha de jora and root vegetables; a northern Peruvian classic
Mexican canapés and small plates:
- Tostada de atún — crispy fried corn tostada with tuna tartare, avocado cream, jalapeño and micro herbs; one of the finest and most elegant Mexican canapés at London catering events
- Tostada de aguacate — avocado cream, pickled red onion, chilli oil and coriander on tostada (vegan)
- Tostada de langosta — lobster with avocado, citrus aioli and micro cress (premium)
- Quesadilla de huitlacoche — corn truffle quesadilla with Oaxacan cheese and epazote; a genuinely distinctive ingredient for guests who want to encounter real Mexican gastronomy (by request)
- Esquite bites — warm corn kernels with crema, cotija cheese, chilli powder and lime in individual spoons (vegetarian)
- Guacamole — properly made, with texture, lime, coriander, white onion and chilli; served with hand-made tortilla chips
- Sopa de lima shot — chilled Yucatecan lime soup with shredded chicken and tortilla croutons (individual glasses)
Tacos (gourmet format for London catering events):
At Vlamber, tacos at London catering events use handmade corn tortillas — the foundation of proper Mexican cooking. The quality of the tortilla determines the quality of the taco.
- Taco de carnitas — slow-braised pork shoulder with orange and spices, pulled and crisped; with pickled red onion, coriander and salsa verde (the definitive Mexican taco)
- Taco de barbacoa — slow-braised lamb cheek with dried chilli and spice, pulled; with consommé and refried beans alongside (Hidalgo-style)
- Taco de pescado — crispy battered fish with lime crema, pickled cabbage and salsa roja (Baja California coastal style)
- Taco de camarón — charcoal-grilled king prawn with ají verde crema, avocado and pickled jalapeño
- Taco de hongos — wild mushrooms with chipotle, roasted onion and black bean purée (vegan)
- Taco de coliflor — roasted cauliflower with mole negro, pickled onion and toasted sesame (vegan)
Mexican live taco station: A chef making fresh tacos to order — tortillas warmed on the comal, fillings sauced in a pan and assembled live. One of the most social and energetic live catering stations available at London events. See Live Stations section.
Mole — the heart of Mexican gastronomy:
- Mole negro — the most complex sauce in Mexican cooking: dried mulato, ancho and chipotle chillies, chocolate, pumpkin seeds, sesame, dried fruit and spices. Slow-cooked for hours, served over turkey or chicken with rice and corn tortillas.
- Mole verde — pumpkin seeds, fresh tomatillo, serrano chilli and herbs; lighter and brighter than the negro
- Mole coloradito — ancho chilli and tomato-based; accessible, warmly spiced and works well at London catering events where guests are less familiar with the tradition
- Pipián — a pumpkin seed and herb sauce; nutty, herbaceous and complex (vegan)
Mexican sharing dishes:
- Cochinita pibil — the Yucatecan slow-roasted pork, marinated in achiote and sour orange, wrapped in banana leaf and slow-cooked for 8 hours; shredded and served with pickled habanero onions and corn tortillas. One of the great dishes of Mexican gastronomy.
- Birria de res — slow-braised beef with dried chillies, spices and aromatics; served in tacos with consommé for dipping (the taco phenomenon that London understands well)
- Chile en nogada — roasted poblano pepper stuffed with spiced meat and dried fruits, covered in walnut cream sauce and pomegranate; the most emblematic Mexican celebration dish (seasonal — available August to October)
Argentine:
- Empanadas — baked or fried pastry parcels with beef and olive filling, or spinach and cheese (vegetarian); properly made with the correct lard-enriched pastry
- Provoleta — grilled provolone cheese with dried oregano and chilli, served bubbling
- Asado — Argentine-style charcoal-grilled beef with chimichurri (as a live carving station)
- Chimichurri sauce — Argentina's greatest contribution to the world of condiments; used across multiple Latin Fine dishes at London catering events
Colombian:
- Arepas — corn cakes, grilled; served as a canape base or as a side (naturally gluten-free)
- Bandeja paisa components — individual elements of the Colombian national dish in refined format
Brazilian:
- Coxinha — Brazilian chicken and cream cheese croquette; deeply popular at London catering events for their accessibility and flavour
- Pão de queijo — Brazilian cheese bread made with tapioca flour; naturally gluten-free, warm and irresistible (vegetarian)
- Picanha — Brazilian premium rump cap grilled over charcoal and carved; with farofa and vinaigrette
Caribbean:
- Patacones — fried and smashed green plantain, crispy, served with black bean purée and avocado (vegan)
- Jerk-spiced chicken skewer — Jamaican-style marinade with scotch bonnet, allspice and thyme (warm canapé format)
- Alfajores — Argentine shortbread sandwich biscuits with dulce de leche; one of the most beloved Latin American sweet bites at London events
- Tres leches cake — sponge soaked in three milks — evaporated, condensed and cream — with vanilla cream and seasonal fruit; light, moist and deeply satisfying
- Churros con chocolate (shared with the Iberian Signature) — freshly fried with cinnamon sugar and a dark chocolate dipping sauce
- Picarones — Peruvian sweet potato and pumpkin doughnuts with chancaca syrup (the Peruvian churro equivalent)
- Suspiro Limeño — Peruvian caramel cream with port meringue; one of the great Latin American desserts in miniature format
- Arroz con leche Peruano — Peruvian rice pudding with cinnamon and cloves, slightly different from its Spanish counterpart; served cold in individual glasses
- Brigadeiro — Brazilian chocolate truffle with a condensed milk and cocoa base, rolled in chocolate sprinkles; an addictive and distinctive petit four
- Passion fruit mousse — light, intensely flavoured and naturally vegan; a clean finish to any Latin Fine catering event in London
- Pineapple carpaccio — paper-thin sliced pineapple with mint, chilli and lime (vegan — the lightest and most refreshing dessert in the Latin repertoire)
Ceviche Bar A live ceviche preparation station — sea bass or tuna dressed in leche de tigre to order, portioned into individual glasses and served immediately. The freshness of a live ceviche bar is genuinely extraordinary and creates one of the most distinctive live catering moments at London events.
Taco Station A chef making fresh tacos to order — tortillas warmed on a comal, fillings sauced live and assembled in front of guests. Carnitas / barbacoa / fish / prawn / mushroom options. One of the most energetic and crowd-pleasing live catering stations available at London events.
Anticucho Grill Charcoal-grilled anticucho skewers made to order — beef heart, chicken or fish, marinated in ají panca and cumin, served hot from the grill. A genuinely theatrical and aromatic live station at London catering events.
Guacamole Station A chef making fresh guacamole to order — avocado, lime, coriander, white onion, chilli — with hand-made tortilla chips and a selection of toppings. Works as a relaxed, social live station at standing receptions.
Pisco Sour Corner (cocktail element) A bartender making fresh Pisco Sour cocktails to order — egg white, pisco, lime, simple syrup and Angostura bitters, shaken hard and served immediately. One of the most impressive cocktail moments available at Latin Fine catering events in London. Non-alcoholic Pisco Sour mocktail available alongside.
Cocktail Programme — Latin Fine
The Latin Fine direction has one of the most distinctive and exciting cocktail pairings of any cuisine at London catering events.
Pisco Sour — the Peruvian national cocktail; egg white, pisco, lime, simple syrup and Angostura bitters. Made properly — shaken hard, served cold, with the foam sitting precisely on top.
Mezcal Margarita — mezcal replaces tequila; a smokier, more complex version of the classic.
Paloma — tequila with grapefruit soda, lime and salt; the most refreshing Latin American cocktail and one of the best-received at London summer catering events.
Mojito — Cuban white rum, fresh lime, mint, sugar and soda; timeless and universally loved.
Caipirinha — Brazilian cachaça with fresh lime and cane sugar; simple and perfectly balanced.
Chicha Morada — non-alcoholic Peruvian purple corn drink with pineapple, cinnamon and cloves; vibrant in colour and deeply flavoured.
Agua de Jamaica — hibiscus flower water with lime; tart, refreshing and vividly coloured (non-alcoholic).
Dietary Management — Latin Fine
Vegetarian
causa vegetariana, vegetable anticuchos, mushroom tacos, cauliflower tacos, esquites, guacamole, arepas, pão de queijo, patacones, tres leches
Vegan
ceviche vegano, causa vegana, vegetable anticuchos, mushroom and cauliflower tacos, patacones, pineapple carpaccio, passion fruit mousse, chicha morada
Gluten-Free
ceviche, tiradito, leche de tigre shots, anticuchos, causa, corn tortilla-based tacos (naturally gluten-free), arepas, pão de queijo, many desserts
Dairy-Free
ceviche, tiradito, anticuchos, lomo saltado, most bean and vegetable preparations
Halal-friendly
available on request; chicken and beef preparations can be confirmed halal; pork dishes (carnitas, cochinita) are not available in halal format
Sample Latin Fine Menus For London Events
SAMPLE MENU A — Latin Fine Canapé Reception
For a 2-hour standing reception catering event in London
On arrival — cocktail: Pisco Sour made to order (Pisco Sour Corner)
Cold preparations: Leche de tigre shot (individual glasses) Tiradito de salmón with ají amarillo cream (individual spoons) Tostada de atún with avocado and jalapeño
Warm canapés: Anticucho de pollo with ají panca sauce Empanada de carne with chimichurri Coxinha de frango (Brazilian)
Live station: Ceviche Bar — sea bass ceviche to order throughout
Sweet close: Alfajores with dulce de leche Brigadeiro (Brazilian chocolate truffle)
SAMPLE MENU B — Latin Fine Working Lunch
For a corporate working lunch catering event in London
Guacamole with hand-made tortilla chips Ceviche clásico in individual glasses with sweet potato Causa Limeña with tuna and avocado Taco de carnitas (live station) with pickled onion and salsa verde Taco de hongos (mushroom, vegan) Lomo saltado (sharing) Tres leches cake portions
SAMPLE MENU C — Latin Fine Plated Dinner
For a three-course seated catering event in London
Starter: Tiradito de atún with ponzu-leche de tigre, sesame and micro cress
Main: Cochinita pibil — slow-roasted Yucatecan pork with achiote, pickled habanero onions and corn tortillas
Dessert: Suspiro Limeño — Peruvian caramel cream with port meringue
SAMPLE MENU D — Latin Fine Sharing Feast
For a celebration sharing feast catering event in London
Cold preparations on the table: Ceviche clásico in individual glasses Causa Limeña with avocado Tostadas de atún and de aguacate Guacamole with tortilla chips
Live stations: Taco Station — carnitas / fish / mushroom Anticucho Grill — chicken and vegetables
Shared mains: Cochinita pibil with warm corn tortillas and pickled onions Ají de gallina with rice and corn Roasted cauliflower with mole negro (vegan) Arroz con leche de coco (side)
Cocktail: Pisco Sour Corner and Paloma service throughout
Dessert: Tres leches cake portions Alfajores with dulce de leche Passion fruit mousse pots Pineapple carpaccio with mint and chilli
Frequently Asked Questions
The Latin Fine direction is available by request — it works best when the client specifically wants a Peruvian, Mexican or Latin American direction for their event. We advise on the most appropriate format and menu at the proposal stage.
Yes. Latin Fine combines very naturally with the Nikkei elements of the Asian Contemporary direction — tuna tartare, tiradito and ceviche nikkei bridge both traditions. It also combines well with the Modern Mediterranean direction for summer events.
Yes. We use only sashimi-grade fish from verified cold-chain suppliers, source on the day of the event wherever possible and follow all food safety protocols for raw fish preparations. The leche de tigre marinade is acidic and the fish is properly handled throughout.
Yes. Fresh corn tortillas made on site are one of the most impressive elements of a Latin Fine taco station. We bring the masa and the comal and make them to order throughout the service window.
The Pisco Sour Corner is a cocktail element that can be coordinated alongside the food catering. We can manage it as part of the overall Latin Fine event programme or coordinate with your bartender or drinks supplier. Ask about this at the proposal stage.
Add Latin Fine To Your London Event
The Latin Fine direction is available by request for events in London where a Peruvian, Mexican or broader Latin American culinary direction is specifically wanted. It is available across all catering formats — canapé receptions, working lunches, bowl food parties, sharing feasts and plated dinners.
Tell us your event date, location in London, guest numbers, format and which Latin direction appeals — Peruvian, Mexican, Nikkei or Pan-Latin — and we will build a proposal tailored to your event.