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Catering can be one of the most expensive parts of event planning, but it doesn't have to break the bank. Here are some tips to help you save money on catering without compromising on quality: 1. **Plan Your Menu Wisely**: Choose seasonal and locally sourced ingredients that are abundant and less expensive. Opt for dishes that can be made in bulk, like pasta, rice, or stews. 2. **Buffet-Style Meals**: Buffets can save money on servers and reduce food wastage. Consider a self-serve buffet to cut costs further. 3. **Limit Food Options**: Stick to a few well-chosen dishes to save money and reduce food waste. Simple, delicious dishes are often the best. 4. **Seasonal and Local Ingredients**: These are fresher, taste better, and are usually cheaper. Plus, you'll be supporting local businesses. 5. **Signature Drink**: Instead of a full bar, serve a signature drink. It's cost-effective and adds a personal touch. 6. **DIY Elements**: Make your own desserts or appetizers, or set up a DIY station for guests to create their own drinks or food. 7. **Weekday or Off-Season Events**: Caterers often offer discounts for events held on weekdays or during the off-season. By planning wisely and being creative, you can have a delicious menu and excellent service without overspending. Happy planning!

A good rule of thumb is 2–3 sandwiches per guest, or 3–4 if the buffet is your main lunch. For 50 guests, that usually means around 100–150 sandwiches, depending on what else you’re serving. It’s a good idea to mix meat, vegetarian, and vegan fillings so everyone’s covered. Not sure what to order? We can help you work it out!

At Chef de la Maison, we specialise in freshly made sandwich platters prepared with care, consistency, and quality ingredients. Every platter is made fresh on the day, offering a balanced variety of fillings for meetings, office lunches, and events. We do not just make sandwiches — we create thoughtful food experiences that bring people together.

We offer a wide range of classic and premium sandwich fillings, including Chicken Mayo, Coronation Chicken, Ham Salad, Egg Mayo, Cheese & Tomato, Cheese & Pickle, Brie & Cranberry, Beef & Tomato, Turkey & Stuffing, and Houmous & Salad. Our platters are designed to include a good mix of meat, vegetarian, and vegan options.

Yes. We can provide vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergy-aware options. Dietary items are prepared carefully and labelled clearly so guests can identify the right choices easily.

All buffet platters are freshly prepared on the day of delivery by our in-house team. We focus on freshness, presentation, and flavour so your food arrives ready to impress.

Yes, we provide reliable delivery to offices, business parks, meeting venues, and event spaces. We understand how important timing is for meetings and events, so we aim to deliver promptly and professionally.

We primarily deliver across Peterborough ,Cambrigde, stamford, leicester, boston and surrounding areas. For larger bookings or regular catering requirements, we may also be able to support nearby locations on request.

Our buffet platters can include assorted sandwiches, savoury items such as sausage rolls, quiche, chicken skewers, and samosas, plus optional extras like fresh fruit platters and cake platters. We can tailor the selection to suit the type and size of your event.

Yes. We are committed to using sustainable and recyclable packaging wherever possible. We believe great catering should also be responsible, so we continue to choose packaging that helps reduce environmental impact.

Absolutely. We can adjust sandwich fillings, increase vegetarian or vegan selections, add extra savoury items, and tailor the menu to suit your event requirements. Our aim is to make ordering simple and flexible.

We recommend ordering at least 24 to 48 hours in advance for standard buffet platters. For larger events, earlier booking is always best to secure your preferred date and menu.

Yes, subject to availability. We do our best to support same-day and short-notice catering requests whenever possible, especially for local business orders.

At Chef de la Maison, we believe sandwiches should be more than a quick option. We create a culture of food through our platter menus by combining fresh ingredients, balanced flavours, and professional presentation. Our goal is to make sandwich catering feel generous, modern, and memorable.

You can place an order through our website, by email, or by contacting our team directly. We are happy to help with one-off orders, recurring office catering, and larger event enquiries.