Catering

Christmas specials!

We've added these festive treats to our menus as a further choice - available now and until Christmas.

Sandwiches

Meat - Turkey, stuffing, pork sausage and cranberry sauce
Veggie - Wensleydale cheese with cranberry and stuffing
Vegan - Christmas spiced roasted aubergine with stuffing

Savoury pastries

Brie and cranberry parcels are a further option on our savoury pastry menu.

Sweet treats

A mincemeat slice is added to our cake platter menu
Mince pies are also available to order

Mention these items when you contact our team if you'd like to include them in your order.

Christmas closing

The catering team's final day at work is Thursday 21 December. This is also the final day to order for the week of 3-5 January.
The first day you can order catering for in the New Year is Wednesday 3 January.

As usual, orders for our catering need to be with us at least 5 working days in advance. We strongly recommend you contact us much sooner as we are booked up on many days.

How to place your order

It's best to email as in the daytime the team will be busy preparing food.

Email kitchen@thefeed.org.uk

You can also call us on 01603 850447 (Monday to Friday, 9.00 - 3.00 approx)

Why you should choose our food

All our food is homemade fresh for your order at our kitchen in Norwich.
We use local providers wherever possible.
We deliver in our branded van.

See and hear about our catering

Ordering our food makes a difference

We use our profits to help our communities in Norwich, such as our Social Supermarket which provides affordable food to thousands affected by the cost of living crisis. It's why we say our food makes a difference.

When we need your order

We have to plan deliveries and order the ingredients to prepare your food, so order at least 5 working days in advance.

As we don't usually work weekends, this means that if you want catering on a Tuesday you need to order no later than the previous Tuesday.

It's best to contact us well in advance though, as some days we are fully booked.

We will always try to fulfil any last-minute requests but this can't be guaranteed. Please phone us if you have a last minute order.

Order forms

Copies are here if you want to download then return via email to us:

Platters order form inc Afternoon Tea, Brownie Box, Cookie Box

Cold fork buffet order form

Canapé order form

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you look after the environment?

Wherever possible we reduce food waste, use compostable or recyclable packaging on our products, we recycle our waste, offer free water bottle refills and encourage people to use reusable coffee cups. We try our hardest to ensure we minimise all food waste.

How is my food delivered to me?

We can deliver to you in Norwich and surrounding areas. We charge a minimum of £4.50 for delivery and the exact amount depends on the delivery location.

Alternatively, you can choose to collect your order from our Prince of Wales Road cafe.
The minimum order if you want us to deliver is for six people for platters A and B or eight people for platter C.

What is our cancellation policy for catering orders?

We understand that sometimes meetings are cancelled at the last minute, however we purchase ingredients and make your deliveries fresh to order.

If we receive notice of cancellation within 48 hours you will be invoiced 25% of your order. 

If we receive notice of cancellation within 24 hours you will be invoiced 50% of your order.

We start work early every morning so we may have already made your food if you cancel on the same day. In this instance you will be charged in full and you can choose to have your food delivered anyway, or donate it to someone in need of food assistance to enjoy!

Where does our food come from?

Wherever possible we source our food from social enterprises and local suppliers. Here are some of our current suppliers:

Green Farm Coffee supply small batch artisan coffees from their roastery at Rackheath just outside Norwich.

Nemi Teas provide employment to refugees

Mr Fruity has been in business with the Norfolk area for over 35 years, sourcing locally grown produce wherever possible.

Steele Fine Foods provide the highest quality food products across East Anglia.

Hazels Butchers are based in Norwich and provide high quality and locally sourced meat.

How much food should I order?

We provide generous servings of food, but still wants to keep food waste to a minimum.

Our sandwich platters equate to one and a half rounds per person (or the equivalent of wraps and ciabattas). Our clients often choose a spread to include the savoury pastry platter and cake.

Here are some recommendations:

For 6 people: Sandwich platter of your choice for 6, Savoury platter for 4, Cakes for 6.

For 8 people: Sandwich platter of your choice for 8, Savoury platter for 6, Cakes for 8.

For 10 people: Sandiwch platter of our choice for 10, Savoury platter for 7, Cakes for 10.

If you would like a more full spread, we suggest:

For 6 people: Sandwich platter of your choice for 5, Savoury platter for 4, Crisps for 6, Cake for 4 (cut into half – 8 pieces), Fruit platter for 4

For 8 people: Sandwich platter of your choice for 7, Savoury platter for 5, Crisps for 8, Cake for 5 (cut into half – 10 pieces), Fruit platter for 6

For 10 people: Sandwic platter of your choice for 8, Savoury platter for 7, Crisps for 10, Cake for 6 (cut into half – 12 pieces), Fruit platter for 7

Our Menus

We have plenty to choose from including:

Breakfasts
Platters of wraps and sandwiches
Desserts and cakes
Salads
Cold fork buffets
Canapés
Afternoon Tea, Brownie and Cookie Boxes

Scroll down to see the menus. There are also pdf versions at the bottom of the page to download and print.

Minimum orders

You'll see the minimum number of people to order for next to each platter. For instance, for Platter A the minimum is 6 people but you don't have to order in multiples of 6.

The minimum order value for delivery is £60 plus VAT, for breakfast it is £100 plus VAT.