Canapés & Street Food Stalls — Live Indian Stations for London Events
Live cooking makes a room. A canapé reception with hand‑passed bites, or a wedding with a tandoor firing at the back of the marquee, or a corporate event with a chaat stall in the atrium — that's what guests remember. Jaflong Tandoori runs canapés and live stalls across London for corporate hospitality, weddings, product launches, film wrap parties, and private events.
Canapé formats
Hand‑passed canapés — from £14 per head (6 pieces)
Six bites per guest, three savoury / three sweet options. Halal, vegetarian, and vegan choices in every menu.
Substantial canapés — from £22 per head (10 pieces)
Ten pieces per guest, mix of hot and cold. Replaces a light meal.
Reception canapés — from £32 per head (12 pieces + dessert)
Twelve savoury bites plus a hand‑passed dessert selection.
Live street food stalls
- Tandoor stall — chicken tikka, seekh kebabs, tandoori paneer, live naan. £900 (up to 100 covers).
- Chaat stall — pani puri, bhel puri, dahi vada, samosa chaat. £700 (up to 100 covers).
- Dosa / uthappam stall — freshly made to order with chutneys and sambar. £800 (up to 100 covers).
- Kathi roll stall — chicken tikka, paneer, or lamb kathi rolls. £750 (up to 100 covers).
- Mithai counter — traditional sweets, hand‑served with chai. £600.
Book two stalls for a corporate reception, three for a wedding. Each stall comes with a chef and full service kit.
Staff & service kit
Every canapé booking includes hand‑pass service staff (ratio 1 : 25 guests). Every live stall includes a chef plus setup, service, and breakdown. China crockery available on request; biodegradable disposables standard.
Space & setup requirements
- Per stall footprint: 2.5m × 2m minimum.
- Access: vehicle drop‑off within 50m of setup preferred.
- Power: tandoor is self‑contained; dosa griddle needs a 13A socket.
- Ventilation: tandoor and dosa stalls need outdoor placement or extraction.
Dietary coverage
Halal by default across all savoury items. Vegetarian and vegan options on every stall. Gluten‑free and nut‑free flagged per canapé. Full allergen matrix per booking.
Where we cater
Corporate events across Central London, City, and Canary Wharf. Weddings across Richmond, Kingston, Wimbledon, and Home Counties. Film wrap parties at London studios. See full service areas.
What clients say
"We booked a tandoor stall and a chaat stall for a product launch — 300 guests, the stalls were the centrepiece. Photos went straight onto the client's social."
— Events Manager, London PR agency
"Wedding reception canapés for 180 — hand‑passed, halal, and beautifully presented. The dessert canapés were unexpected and brilliant."
— Rachel, Richmond
Frequently asked questions
What's the minimum booking?
50 guests for canapé service; 80 guests for a live stall.
How many pieces per guest for canapés?
6 pieces for a drinks reception (1 hour); 10 for a substantial reception replacing a light meal; 12 plus dessert for a full canapé‑only evening.
How much notice do you need?
Three to four weeks for canapé service; four to six weeks for live stalls in peak season.
Can we mix canapés and stalls?
Yes — hand‑passed canapés for the arrival, live stalls for the main service is a popular format.
Do you provide staff?
Hand‑pass staff for canapés (1:25 ratio) and a dedicated chef per stall included.
Do you handle wet weather for outdoor stalls?
Yes — gazebo included on every outdoor stall booking.
Book canapés or a live stall
Call 020 8332 1339, WhatsApp +44 7436 026277, or use our quote builder and select "Canapés" or "Live Station".
Related services: corporate catering · wedding catering · Hindu weddings · festival & outdoor catering · film set catering.