Christmas traditional menu

Fork buffet catering is perfect for Christmas get-togethers, even if they're going to be formal. But what makes for a truly excellent professional traditional Christmas menu?

Here are the top 4 things to look for.

Unbeatable Turkey

When it comes to your Turkey, there are three things you should always ask about: quality, source, and variety. A good catering company will always be able to give you this information, and the best will be proud of it too. Accept no substitutes for top-quality, responsibly farmed meats of your choosing. After all, it's probably going to be at the centre of everyone's attention.

Alternative Menus

For a lot of your guests, the selection of vegetarian and vegan options on offer could make or break your event. Allergies and other special dietary restrictions should also be taken into consideration. You want to find a good, balanced caterer with plenty of alternative menus, sides, extras, and so on. Variety is key here.

Look for London catering companies offering a good mix of friendly winter vegetables and cheeses, like russell sprout, aubergines, halloumi, paneer, and salads, lentils, and other sides with a genuine appeal of their own—as opposed to a secondary appeal to your meats—are also must-haves. Not only the veggies will thank you.

The Right Staffing

Make sure your London catering company provides staff, if you want a slightly more formal Christmas dinner feel. It's a good idea to meet them 30 mins before the event to ensure they're not only friendly and well-presented but experienced with staffing formal in particular. If you're going to need help setting up your venue, this needs to be discussed too. Some companies will only provide the equipment and chef and let you get on with the rest, which obviously isn't appropriate for everyone.

Christmas requirements

If you're going to need tables and chairs, linens, marquees, and so on, ask whether your caterer can provide them or if you'll need to get an outside vendor. The best catering companies offer a full Christmas service and can handle any scale of events, while others sometimes don't even supply the dinnerware.