Bring your event to life with an immersive food station

Food stations are more than just a culinary experience; they serve as fantastic icebreakers at events, effortlessly bringing people together over shared plates and tantalising tastes. Unlike traditional seated dinners, food stations encourage guests to mingle and interact as they ponder choices before watching chefs cook their food in front of their eyes. Food stations create a relaxed and social atmosphere, setting the stage for meaningful interactions and lasting impressions. 

Looking to add a touch of food theatre to your next event? Our chefs can cook banquet-like food stations in front of your guests, putting on a show-stopping performance and bringing your event catering to life. Whether you fancy Middle Eastern, American or Mediterranean cuisines, our food stations can all be tailored to suit your deliverables. Take a look at some of our most popular food station choices: 

Bao buns  

Buttermilk chicken, gochujang, green onions, toasted sesame seeds & lettuce 
Slow-roasted pork belly, cucumber, spring onion, hoi sin sauce, pickled mustard seeds & coriander 
Slow-cooked jack fruit, Korean BBQ sauce, garlic choi sum & chilli pickles  

Loaded ‘pressed’ potatoes 

Crispy pork, cheese, spring onion & baconnaise  
Chilli beef, cheese, crushed nachos & jalapenos  
Buffalo chicken, celery & blue cheese sauce  
Toasted Greek feta, red onion, cucumber, tomato, olives & fig oil  

Sliders 

Lamb & feta slider with feta & tzatziki 
Classic cheeseburger, gherkin, tomato & onion 
Buffalo buttermilk chicken slider with baby gem 
Roasted aubergine steak with salsa verde 
Potato wedges & slaw  

South Indian 

Lamb shish, chana masala, mint yoghurt & chapati roti  
Smashed onion bhaji, Bombay potato, South Indian spice tomato & onion sambol dosa  
Cauliflower, potato & pea samosa, raita & crispy okra  

African street food   

Cape Malay Bobotie samosa, monkey gland sauce & pickled vegetables  
Jollof ‘arancini’, red pepper sauce, mint yoghurt & crispy plantain  
Bunny chow: South African slow-cooked pulled lamb curry topped with peanuts, herbs & creme fraiche 
Gambian peanut pepper chicken, spiced lemon & herb couscous & yassa yoghurt dip 

From corporate networking events and product launches to weddings and celebrations, food stations offer efficient service and flexibility at scale, making them a popular choice for events of all sizes and occasions. 

At conferences, for example, food stations allow attendees convenient access to a diverse selection of refreshments and snacks throughout the day, keeping energy levels high and productivity on track. They also encourage networking and collaboration, as guests gather around stations to sample different offerings and engage in casual conversations. Or, in the context of weddings, food stations add a touch of creativity and customisation to the reception, allowing couples to showcase their culinary flair and please diverse dietary preferences.  

Our food stations promise to impress with locally sourced, vibrant ingredients. Share your details below or contact one of the team and we'll be in touch to turn your event vision into reality. 

If you want to discuss plans for your next conference or event, get in touch today by calling us on 0845 128 7395 or emailing info@payneandgunter.co.uk.