Once we have a few details about your catering ideas, location or venue, and estimated guest numbers, we’ll create a personalised quote based on your chosen platters or grazing table requirements.

To secure your date, we require a booking deposit — £50.00 for platters and £250.00 for larger grazing table setups. This deposit confirms your booking and reserves your event date.

You’re welcome to make amendments to your booking closer to the time, such as updating guest numbers or dietary requirements. The remaining balance will be due one month before your event date.

Platters

Our platters are freshly prepared in our kitchen and beautifully presented on wooden boards. They arrive in protective boxes designed to fit most standard-sized fridges, making them easy to store before your event.

You can remove the boards from their boxes and arrange them yourself to create your own grazing table, or we can arrive prior to your event to set up the platters for you, with the option to enhance your display with styling equipment and/or fresh foliage.

All platters are ready to serve and can be placed directly onto your table for a quick, effortless setup — perfect for any occasion.

Grazing Table Set Up

A Grazing Table set up with platters is the perfect catering option when you need a quick and seamless setup, as a full grazing table can take 1–2 hours to assemble.

We can create a simple and elegant flat lay, or elevate your display with apple crates, wooden slices, bamboo candles, and fresh foliage for a beautifully styled presentation.

Each setup includes cheese accessories and chutney spoons, ensuring your table is ready to impress your guests and make a stunning centrepiece for your event. You also have the option to add palm plates, cutlery, and napkins for a completely stress-free catering experience.

Delivery, Setup & Collection

Depending on your location and the number of platters ordered, we can deliver your platters directly to your location/venue and, in most cases, will not need to return for any boards or equipment. If you’re local to us, we’re happy to collect and recycle the disposable wooden boards and boxes for you.

For grazing tables, if you opt for a flat lay setup, we will not need to return for any equipment. However, if you choose our styling equipment option, we will arrange to return the following day to collect all items. Any travel costs associated with this will be discussed during the booking process.

For weddings and larger events, our team can either remain on-site throughout your event or return at an agreed time to box up any leftovers and clean down the table.

We cater for a range of dietary requirements and allergies, including vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and nut-free options.

Our platters are an excellent choice when catering for guests with multiple dietary needs. We can also provide allergy signage to ensure everyone is well informed.

For grazing tables, we create dedicated sections for vegetarian and vegan guests and can provide gluten-free breads and crackers upon request. However, due to the higher risk of cross-contamination with open table setups, we may not be able to accommodate severe allergy requests.

Please note that our kitchen is not a gluten-free or nut-free environment, though we take every possible care to handle all food safely.

During transit and setup, all food is kept cool and fresh in our refrigerated van to ensure the highest quality on arrival. Platters can be stored in most standard-sized fridges and are best consumed on the same day, although they can last up to 48 hours when kept chilled.

The table allocated for your platter or grazing table setup should ideally be placed in a cool area, away from direct sunlight or heat sources such as radiators and fires.

Once platters have been displayed or your table has been set up, and in accordance with food hygiene and safety guidelines, any leftovers may be returned to the fridge within four hours. After this timeframe, food should be safely disposed of.

Rhubarb & Ginger proudly holds a 5★ Food Hygiene Rating from the Food Standards Agency. We are fully registered and carry public liability insurance, giving you complete confidence that your event catering is handled to the highest standards of safety and professionalism.