Cambridge Spices – Catering Services for Small Gatherings

At Cambridge Spices, we offer specialised catering services designed for intimate gatherings and celebrations, accommodating up to 100 guests. Our catering brings a flavourful fusion of traditional and contemporary dishes, carefully crafted to suit every palate with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available. Whether you’re hosting a family celebration, birthday, corporate event, or festive gathering, we provide a delightful culinary experience tailored to your occasion.

Our team is dedicated to ensuring each dish is a highlight of your event. From classic starters to rich mains and delectable desserts, we curate menus that bring vibrant South Asian flavours to your table.

Sample Menu for Small Parties

Starters

• Fish/Meat Cutlet: Savory cutlets made with seasoned fish or meat, lightly breaded and fried to perfection
• Chicken 65: A popular South Indian dish, made with tender chicken pieces marinated in spices and fried
• Chicken Fry: spicy fried chicken dish with rich flavours and aromatic spices
• Chicken Tikka: Tender chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, then grilled
• Fish Fry: Fish in a blend of spices and fried until crispy.
• Vegetarian Cutlet (V): Savory cutlets made with seasoned vegetables or meat, lightly breaded and fried to perfection
• Gobi Manchurian (V): Crisp cauliflower florets tossed in a tangy, spicy Indo-Chinese sauce
• Vegetable Samosa (V) – Crispy pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas
• Paneer Tikka (V) – Marinated cottage cheese grilled with peppers and onions
• Onion Bhaji (V)- Deep-fried onion fritters seasoned with spices
• Aloo Tikki (V) – Spicy potato patties 

Middle Course

• String Hopper (V): Traditional rice noodles served with coconut milk-based stew
• Appam (V): a soft, spongy pancake with a slightly crisp edge and a soft, fluffy center.
• Dosa/Masala Dosa (V): popular South Indian savoury pancake with crispy and thin texture. 
• Idly (V): soft, fluffy, steamed rice cake
• Puttu (V): steamed, soft, crumbly, and aromatic dish
• Vegetarian Stew (V): Mildly spiced stew with tender vegetables, perfect for pairing with hoppers or rice
• Channa Masala (V): Made with chickpeas cooked in a spiced, tangy tomato-onion gravy and rich spices. 
• Kadala/Black chickpeas Curry (V): Made with black chickpeas (kadala) cooked in a flavourful, spiced coconut gravy. It is commonly served with puttu, appam, or rice.
• Vegetable Sambar (V): lentil-based stew made with toor dal and a variety of vegetables, cooked in a tangy, spiced tamarind broth
• Dal Curry (V): made from lentils (dal) cooked with spices and tomatoes
• Chicken/Mutton Stew: Mildly spiced stew with tender chicken or meat, perfect for pairing with hoppers or rice
• Egg Curry: Egg curry is a delicious dish made with boiled eggs simmered in a spiced, flavourful gravy made from onions, tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices. It is typically served with rice, roti, or paratha.
• Egg Roast: features boiled eggs sautéed with a mix of spices, onions, and tomatoes, giving it a dry, roasted texture.
• Beef Roast: Tender, slow-cooked beef with a smoky, charred crust, seasoned with a blend of spices and herbs. Perfect with Poratta for a flavourful experience
• Beef Curry: Tender beef chunks in a rich, aromatic gravy made with earthy spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala.
• Porotta (V): Soft, flaky flatbreads served alongside curries and other dishes

Mains

• Vegetarian Biryani: Aromatic, layered rice dish with vegetables, spiced to perfection
• Chicken/Mutton Biryani: Aromatic, layered rice dish with chicken/meat, spiced to perfection
• Fried Rice (V): Fluffy rice stir-fried with seasonal vegetables, a light and tasty option
• Pulav (V): Fragrant rice cooked with mild spices and vegetables, ideal for any gathering
• Chicken Curry: Aromatic chicken curry with tender pieces simmered in a rich, spiced tomato and onion gravy. 
• Fish Curry: Fish cooked in a coconut milk-based gravy, enhanced with tamarind and a variety of spices.
• South Indian Meals/Thali (V): includes a variety of small dishes, offering a balance of flavours, textures, and nutrients. 
• Variety Rice (V): Jeera Rice, Curd Rice, Coconut Rice, White Rice, Matta Rice, Tomato Rice, Tamarind Rice, Carrot Rice.

Desserts

• Gulab Jamun (V): Soft, syrup-soaked dumplings, a must-have sweet treat
• Fruit Salad & Ice Cream (V): Refreshing blend of fresh fruits served with a scoop of ice cream
• Carrot halwa (V): Sweet and indulgent carrot halwa, made from grated carrots slow-cooked in milk, flavoured with cardamom, and garnished with nuts.
• Rava Ladoo (V): made from semolina (rava), ghee, sugar, and flavored with cardamom
• Sweet Pongal (V): made from rice, dal, jaggery and a fragrant blend of ghee and cardamom. 
• Rava Kesari (V): extremely delicious sweet dish made of semolina, ghee, sugar and flavoured with cardamom.
• Vermicelli pudding / vermicelli kheer (Semiya payasam) (V): Creamy and delicate semiya payasam, made with vermicelli cooked in milk, sweetened, and flavoured with cardamom, then garnished with roasted cashews and raisins.

Drinks

• Mango Lassi (V)- Sweet mango yogurt drink
• Rose Milk (V)- Refreshing drink flavored with rose syrup
• Soft Drinks (V) – Assorted options

For a custom catering menu and pricing details, please get in touch with us. We’d be delighted to help make your event memorable with delicious food and professional service tailored to your needs. If you have any special requests please let know. 

At Cambridge Spices catering , we prioritise the safety and satisfaction of our guests. We strive to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, so please inform us of any specific allergies or dietary needs when placing your order. 

Please contact us: info@cambridgespices.co.uk