Reception canapés
Welcome guests with neat bites, drink reception nibbles and post-ceremony refreshments while photographs take place.
The Teal Dragon Scoff caters weddings across Harrow and North-West London with practical venue planning, thoughtful service and menus that respect your budget and family traditions.
We review access, kitchen space, service timing and guest flow before suggesting a menu.
Halal, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices can sit naturally within one shared menu.
You receive a useful plan for tastings, timings, staffing and final guest numbers.
Guest plans can be shaped around smaller weekday celebrations.
Menu formats cover receptions, dinners, sharing feasts and evening food.
Named catering contact keeps the details together.
The food matters. So do the twenty minutes before guests sit down.
Welcome guests with neat bites, drink reception nibbles and post-ceremony refreshments while photographs take place.
Choose plated courses, bowl food or a relaxed sharing feast with service paced to speeches and room layout.
Keep the dance floor moving with warm late-night dishes, compact portions and a service point guests can find easily.
We discuss equipment, prep areas, power, water, loading access and the staffing needed for your venue.
Taste key dishes, adjust spice and portion choices, then settle the menu with confidence.
A prepared service team handles setup, replenishment and clear-down while you stay with your guests.
Seasonal ingredients guide the choices. Your family traditions guide the flavour.
Tastings make the decision easier.
Good for a short drinks reception or a venue where guests move between rooms.
Sample direction: spiced vegetable fritters, miniature chicken skewers, smoked fish blinis and vegan stuffed peppers.
Courses are timed with the room plan, speeches and service team.
Sample direction: seasonal starter, halal or vegetarian main choices, then a plated dessert with gluten-free alternatives.
Sharing platters suit relaxed celebrations and families who want food at the centre of the table.
Sample direction: fragrant rice, roasted meats, colourful salads, breads and plant-based sides with clear labels.
A mobile kitchen or grill station brings theatre to gardens, marquees and barn venues.
Sample direction: grilled halal meats, seasonal vegetables, vegan skewers, sauces and warm flatbreads served to order.
Weekday and off-peak dates can open up more menu choice without adding unnecessary service hours.
Buffet service, two main choices, salads, breads and a planned dietary alternative.
A focused format for registry office receptions and intimate venue dinners.
Canapés, buffet service, staff for replenishment and menu alignment across dietary needs.
A balanced choice for Harrow halls, marquees and family-led receptions.
Reception bites, generous buffet stations, evening food planning and a larger service team.
Built for busy rooms where smooth replenishment matters.
Gardens, barns and marquees need a different plan. We check the practical details before the first dish is chosen.
We identify supply points and workable backup arrangements.
Loading routes, prep space and guest flow shape the setup.
The team size follows your guest count and chosen format.
The Teal Dragon Scoff can plan South Asian, Middle Eastern, Caribbean and British menu influences alongside shared dietary requirements.
We keep dietary notes visible, discuss cross-contact controls during planning and make sure guests can identify suitable dishes without awkward questions.
Dates move quickly. Decisions should not feel rushed.
Share the date, venue access, guest numbers and preferred service format. We spot practical questions early.
We shape dishes around your family preferences, dietary notes, season and the way guests will eat.
Confirm numbers, speeches, room access, equipment and the handover with your venue team.
The catering team arrives prepared, sets the space and keeps food moving to the agreed schedule.
Send the useful basics. We’ll reply with sensible next steps.
Tell us what is confirmed and what is still open. We can then discuss menu format, venue logistics and the right service level for your day.
Replies usually lead to a planning call and a written proposal shaped around your details.