Lebanese Catering London

What is Lebanese cuisine and what are its origins?

Lebanese cuisine is an infusion of Mediterranean produce and Middle East spice.

Traditional Lebanese recipes have been handed down for centuries, making use of the Mediterranean climate that grows an abundance of herbs, spices and vegetables. A history of foreign presence in Lebanon has made for a rich variation in the cuisine. Lamb is a key part of modern Lebanese cuisine, but it was only since the Ottoman Turks influenced Lebanon that lamb was a staple. In addition, the French brought sweets with them, introducing croissants and custards to the Lebanese cuisine in 1943. Nowadays, the varied Lebanese cuisine we recognise is popular around the UK, especially in London.

Fragrant herbs and fresh flavours remain abundant in Lebanese cuisine, balancing taste and aroma with garlic, mint, parsley, oregano and more. You can expect each dish to be full of flavour and spice. Grilled lamb, Lebanese sausage and beef accompany the fresh vegetables and herbs, served with flat breads and cool dips.

Lebanese catering in London

Arranging catering in London is simple with Caterwings. We have partnered up with the best Lebanese caterers in the city to see your order fulfilled to the highest standard.

• Fresh ingredients and authentic recipes.
• Hot and cold meals for office lunch meetings.
• Wise variety of flavours and dishes to explore.
• Traditional, modern and gourmet catering available.
• All catering options including finger food, party food, buffet spreads and individual meals.

Individual Lebanese lunch boxes are available, making this the perfect option for team lunch meetings where dietary requirements need to be considered. Whether you need gluten free or vegan lunches, individual boxes make sure that everyone has a meal that’s planned to their tastes and requirements without getting mixed up in the order.

Platters of meat and vegetable selections are great for office parties. Order small platters to be served as nibbles at events or have help-yourself serving platters for large celebrations.

Lebanese expats have been bringing new culture to London since the first few settled on Edgware Road in the 1970s, setting up eateries that still remain today. The Lebanese festival is a yearly event in July and the largest of its kind in Europe!

Vegan & vegetarian Lebanese catering

Authentic Lebanese cuisine is rarely meat-heavy as the dishes focus on the rich variety of seafood and fresh produce that grow in the region. With rugged mountain terrain, chicken and goat are the predominant traditional Lebanon meats. Common vegetarian ingredients include iron-rich chickpeas, whole baked aubergines, tomatoes and protein-packed bulgur wheat: just 100g provides over 20% of your daily intake.

Many dishes are vegetarian and vegan friendly, including some well-known-and-loved staples like hummus and falafel. Vegetarian and vegan friendly dishes are marked on each menu so you can easily choose catering that will please everyone.

• Hiba salad is great dish you can find on the Hiba Street catering menu. Mixing the usual fresh salad ingredients of lettuce, tomato and cucumber with a sweet mix of peppers, parsley and mint.
• Fattoush is another Lebanese salad combining fried pitta bread pieces with chopped raddish, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables.
• Moudardara is a filling dish of Lebanese lentils and rice, perfect for bulking up a light meal.

Ideas on what to order

Lebanese catering is traditionally served as a platter of different dishes, called a mezze. You can order individual dishes from our caterers to make up a diverse spread or pick a pre-planned platter for your convenience. Here are a few traditional Lebanese dishes to be enjoyed:

• Cool, savoury dips including hummus (smooth chickpea dip served with pitta), moutabel (spicy aubergine dip) and tzatziki (yoghurt and cucumber dip to compliment grilled meats).
• Falafel, a fried ball of ground chickpease, onions and fragrant spices, is the classic choice.
• Mousakaat (aubergine dish served with tomatoes) and tabbouleh (zingy salad full of parsley, mint and tomatoes) are light and flavourful alternatives to meat.
• Kebbeh, a much favoured dish in Lebanon, combines ground beef or lamb with onion and herbs into round bitesize portions perfect for fingerfood.

How much should I order?

View the menus on our website to find out how many people each platter will serve. If in doubt, consider 1 or 2 Lebanese wraps per person to be plenty. If you’re ordering a variety of dishes for your office party, we recommend 5 or so per 10 people, so everyone can enjoy a taste of Lebanese cuisine.

How to order

You can arrange your order via email on [email protected], phone at 020 3828 7088 or order directly online. Our Concierge Service is ready to answer any questions you may have via the chatbox. Happy eating!