Bowl Food
Bowl Food Catering for Social Events
Bowl food catering is a modern and flexible dining option that is perfect for networking events, corporate functions, and drinks receptions. It strikes the perfect balance between formality and freedom. Guests can have delicious, well-portioned dishes while mixing, mingling, and moving freely without being tied to a seat.
More substantial than canapés yet less formal than a sit-down meal, The Cumbrian Chef’s bowl food menus offer the ideal solution for events where flow and interaction matter most. Whether you're hosting a corporate event in Windermere, a wedding reception in Keswick, or a private party in Ambleside, our bowl food catering menus offer a creative and social dining experience. We take inspiration from flavours around the world, using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients wherever we can—because we believe great food starts with the best produce.
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​Please note: Bowl food catering is available for a minimum of 30 guests.
Meat Hot Bowl Food
Mini Cumberland sausage swirl served with creamed potato, red wine sauce, and caramelized shallot rings
Thai green chicken curry, coconut rice, bok choy
Massaman chicken, sticky rice, toasted peanuts
Asian pork belly, hoisin and honey sauce, crispy kale
Grilled harissa chicken, squash salad, pomegranate, tzatziki yoghurt
New York-style chilli, sticky rice, sour cream, guacamole, nachos
Beef Bourguignonne with sauté potatoes
Lamb koftas with tabbouleh and tzatziki
Pulled beef brisket, horseradish mash, honey-glazed rainbow carrots
Moroccan spiced shepherd’s pie, sweet potato and crumbled feta
Lamb tagine with Moroccan couscous, toasted almonds, mini flatbread
Meat Cold bowl Food
Confit duck salad, sourdough toast, onion marmalade, caramelised fig, endive
Bang bang chicken, spiced slaw, peanuts, poppadoms
Fish Hot Bowl Food
Mini haddock beer batter and triple-cooked chips with homemade tartar sauce
Spiced crab cakes, green slaw, sriracha mayo
Grilled red mullet fillet with tomato, peppers, saffron casserole
Salmon tikka, spiced sag aloo, coriander cress, and lime yoghurt
Tempura sea bass, honey and soy glaze, sesame noodles
Lobster and salmon panko fish cake served with homemade tartar sauce
Tempura tiger prawn, wasabi mayonnaise (GF)
Seared salmon teriyaki on rice noodle salad (GF)
Fish Cold Bowl Food
Flaked hot smoked salmon, celeriac remoulade, crispy capers, pea shoots
Salmon beetroot gravadlax, potato salad, bloody Mary jelly, toasted onion seeds
Vegetarian Hot Bowl Food
Wild mushroom arancini, purple sprouting, spinach, and truffle hollandaise
Mac “N” cheese with Taleggio, cauliflower florets, tomato, and toasted herb crumb
Grilled halloumi with tabbouleh and a lime chilli dressing
Fried Asian-spiced cauliflower, tahini yoghurt, and dukkah (GF)
Potato gnocchi and baby spinach with a blue cheese cream sauce, pumpkin seeds, and sweet pimento peppers
Spinach and green pea risotto topped with feta cheese and pea shoots (GF)
Glazed goat’s cheese with heritage beetroots, mini capers, green bean salad (GF)
Beetroot falafel, sour cream, guacamole, coriander cress, and tortilla crisps
Vegetarian Cold Bowl Food
Italian antipasti, bocconcini, caponata, olives, artichoke, focaccia
Lemon-dressed shaved fennel, red chicory, watercress, hazelnuts (GF, DF, VG)
Mixed heritage beetroot salad, candied walnuts, whipped goat’s curd, watercress (GF)
Tabbouleh, tomato relish, pomegranate dressing (GF, DF, VG)
Vegan Hot Bowl Food
Chestnut mushroom and leek risotto topped with sundried tomato and chive (GF)
Mexican three-bean chilli, guacamole, tortilla crisps (GF)
Thai red vegetable curry, coconut rice, bok choy (GF)
Salt and pepper oyster mushroom, soy and lime, vermicelli noodle salad
Aubergine teriyaki, jasmine rice, sesame seeds (GF)
Vegan Cold Bowl Food
Harissa and broad bean houmous, carrot remoulade, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds (GF, DF, VG)
Sweet potato and chickpea Buddha bowl with maple tahini (GF, DF, VG)
Baked falafel, quinoa, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cashew dressing (GF, DF, VG)
Wild rice, quinoa, radish, pumpkin seeds, watercress, green herb coconut dressing (GF, DF, VG)
Desserts Bowls
Chocolate mousse, honeycomb, raspberries (GF)
Lemon posset, Amaretto, clotted cream
Milk chocolate profiteroles with praline crackle
Eton mess of English strawberries, golden meringue, and Jersey cream (GF)
Baby apple Tatin and clotted cream
Tiramisu, vanilla mascarpone, dark chocolate shavings
Raspberry cashew bars (GF, DF, VG)
Vegan dark chocolate fudge (GF, DF, VG)
GF - Gluten-Free / DF - Dairy Free / VG - Vegan
Create Your Perfect Bowl Food Experience
We hope our bowl food menu has sparked some inspiration for your next event. Whether you’re planning an informal gathering, a stylish evening reception, or a workplace celebration, The Cumbrian Chef is here to craft something deliciously memorable. Our bowl food is designed to be bold in flavour, easy to enjoy, and tailored to suit your vibe. Want to chat about what’s possible? We would love to hear your ideas and bring your vision to the table.