The most successful summer parties in London balance professionalism with atmosphere, creating space for genuine connection.
For organisations seeking an alternative to finger food or formal dining, food stall catering for summer parties offer a dynamic and sociable approach to entertaining.
At Gray’s Inn, our Summer Revels Food Stalls Package has been made specifically for corporate summer parties in London, combining exceptional food, seamless service and an engaging guest experience.
Why Choose Food Stalls for a Summer Party?
Food stalls naturally encourage guests to move around and explore different cuisines rather than staying seated.
Ideal for corporate summer parties, networking events and client entertaining, this catering style fosters an easy, sociable atmosphere.
Summer Revels Food Stalls Package
Our carefully curated package includes:
- Three food stalls
- A choice of two hot stalls
- One dessert station
- A seasonal salad bar with three selected salads
This balance ensures a varied and satisfying menu while maintaining a cohesive, well-managed event flow.
Globally Inspired Hot Food Stalls
Choose two hot food stalls from our selection of five distinctive options, giving you the flexibility to create a summer party menu that reflects your guests and event style.
The Tinga Table
- Chicken Tinga soft heritage corn tacos
Slow-cooked whole chicken in a rich chipotle sauce, shredded and served in a soft corn taco
- Black beans, corn & cheese, soft heritage corn tacos (V)
Refried Black beans, chipotle, grilled corn and white cheese in soft corn taco
Sauces
- Masafina’s Guacasalsa
- Salsa Madre
Served with roasted sweet potatoes, coriander and lime (VE)
Caribbean Smoke & Spice
- Charcoal Jerk chicken thighs
Chicken marinated for 48 hours in our house jerk blend and finished over live charcoal.
- Ital Stew (ve)
Slow-simmered pumpkin, okra and spiced black-eyed peas.
- Coconut rice & peas (ve)
Kidney beans, thyme and scotch bonnet infused rice cooked in coconut milk.
Sauces
- Gray’s Inn hot pepper sauce
- Fruity Caribbean sauce
Served with fried plantain
The Roti & Ember Kitchen
- Shredded lamb in roti bread
Whole Lamb shoulder marinated in Indian spices and yoghurt, slowly cooked and shredded, wrapped in a roti bread.
- Vada pav (V)
Mumbai street classic — spiced potato fritter in a soft roll with grilled green chilli and chutneys.
- Lentil and coconut dhal (VE)
Red lentils cooked in coconut milk finished with spices, crispy onion and coriander.
Served with kachumber salad, green chutney and red chutneys.
The Smoke & Roll
- Welsh dragon hot dogs
Lake District farmers chilli and leek sausages Barbequed over charcoal served in Bakery rolls.
- BBQ carrot hotdog (V)
Barbequed carrot, golden kimchi and crispy onions in a bakery roll.
- Seasoned chips (VE)
Fresh cooked chips with house blended seasoning.
Sauces
- Gochujang ketchup
- Honey mustard sauce
The Summer Grill House
- Beef Burger
British beef patty, flame grilled, served in brioche bun.
- Shiitake & herb mushroom Burger (V)
Chargrilled shiitake mushroom patty.
- Spiced potato wedges (VE)
Sauces
- Hot BBQ sauce
- Gray’s Inn Signature burger sauce
Pickles & sliced cheese available.
Food Upgrades
Grazing Stations:
Sushi | Smoked Salmon | Charcuterie | Cheese Board
Late Night Snacks (8–9pm – trayed):
Toasties | Baps | Chips
Seasonal Salad Bar
To complement the hot stalls, you will choose three salads from our seasonal selection. Options include:
- Caesar salad with vegetarian cheese and sourdough croutons
- Roast heritage carrot and lentil
- Smoked paprika cauliflower with capers
- Vibrant rainbow slaw
- Heritage tomato with basil and olives
These lighter dishes provide balance and freshness, which is particularly welcome at outdoor summer parties.
Dessert with Impact
The dessert station completes the experience.
Standard Menu:
- Island chocolate brownies (V)
- Summer berries tarts with rose water cream (V)
- Raspberry and lemongrass jelly
Options to upgrade to:
- The Eton Mess Table – An immersive and abundant dessert display, layered directly across the station surface.
- The Confectionery Table – A traditional sweets station inspired by nostalgic British sweet shops.
Entertainment to Complement Food Stalls
Food stall catering pairs beautifully with relaxed, interactive entertainment.
Acoustic roaming musicians or steel pan performers add atmosphere, while a summer DJ set transitions the event into the evening. Garden games such as giant Jenga, croquet or Pass the Pig encourage interaction and enhance guest engagement.
Together, these elements create a summer party that your guests will be talking about for the rest of the year.
Summer Party Catering at Gray’s Inn
Set within five acres of private gardens in central London, Gray’s Inn offers a rare combination of historic architecture and expansive outdoor space — ideal for corporate summer parties.
Our flexible food stall catering package allows you to design a celebration that reflects your organisation, whether that means bold global flavours, elevated British classics or a combination of both.
Exceptional summer party catering in London should spark conversation, create atmosphere and leave a lasting impression. Food stalls achieve this effortlessly.
To find out more about hosting your summer party at Gray’s Inn, contact our sales team on 020 7458 7960 or email [email protected] to begin planning your event.
Photography Credits
Liz Isles
James Everett
