SHARING BUFFET
‘In the middle’ sharing buffets
Abundant grazing-style platters laid out to share — artisan meats, cheeses, breads and dips that bring guests together around the table.
FROM£29.50per head
Rated 4.9/5 by 210+ happy customers
Why choose Sadlergates
ABOUT IN THE MIDDLE
Grazing tables made for sharing
Our signature ‘in the middle’ spreads turn the table into the centrepiece, piled high with seasonal grazing favourites.
Perfect for relaxed weddings, celebrations and corporate events where guests can help themselves.
- How it works
- Every dish placed in the middle of the table for guests to share
- Minimum numbers
- 50 guests, or the equivalent booking value
- How many dishes
- Up to 3 mains and 3 sides, one of them vegan or vegetarian
- Space needed
- About 3m x 5m to set up and serve from
- Included
- Plates, napkins and cutlery for every guest
PRICING
Every In The Middle spread is quoted to your table
Guest numbers, the dishes you choose and how the food is served all shape the cost, so we price each In The Middle spread properly rather than squeezing it into a package. Tell us what you are planning and we will send a clear per-head price with no hidden extras.
- Menus built for your guests
- Clear per-head pricing
- Dietary needs covered
- Catering since 2012
REAL EVENTS. REAL FOOD.
In The Middle in action
BEFORE YOU BOOK
In The Middle — your questions answered
What is In The Middle?
Everything goes in the middle of each table and guests serve themselves and each other, rather than queueing at a serving station. It is family-style eating, and it changes the feel of a room — people talk more when they are passing dishes around.
How is it different from a normal hot buffet?
The food is the same; the service is not. A traditional hot buffet works like a carvery with guests coming up to be served. In The Middle brings it to the table. It suits weddings, long lunches and anything where you want people seated and talking.
How many guests do you need?
A minimum of 50, or the equivalent booking value if your party is smaller.
How many dishes do we choose?
Three mains is plenty for most tables, with one suitable for vegans and vegetarians, plus your sides. Portions are split across the guests attending on the day.
Can we design our own menu?
Yes. Tell us what you want and we will put something together, keeping to around three mains and three sides. Prices can move with the ingredients, and we will say so before you commit.
Do you need a kitchen at the venue?
Preferred rather than required — as is access to water and power. The one thing we do need is roughly a 3 by 5 metre area to set up and serve from.
Is everything provided?
Plates, napkins and cutlery come with every event we cater, so there is nothing for you to hire or wash up.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and halal. Give us the numbers for each when you book and those portions are prepared separately and clearly labelled. At least one main dish is always suitable for the guests who need it.
Ready to order in the middle?
Free delivery across the Midlands. Order by 4pm for next-day delivery.