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Delivered Catering

Whether it’s a small informal buffet, a working lunch or some sweet treats with tea and coffee our Delivered Catering menu offers a wide range of options and our dedicated team are on hand to offer advice on what best suits your needs.

View our Terms and Conditions here.

Please note that VAT will be applied to all orders placed by external customers.

Our delivered catering offer

Tea & coffee break

Tea & coffee

Tea or coffee only

  • Price: £1.55 per person
  • Minimum order of 10.

For groups under 50, tea or coffee must be ordered alongside a food item.

Sweet bites

Mini Millionaire Bites

  • Price: £0.80 per person
  • With tea and coffee: £2.35 per person
  • Minimum order: 10

Mini Butter Flapjack Bites

  • Price: £0.75 per person
  • With tea and coffee: £2.30 per person
  • Minimum order: 10

Mini Fruity Flapjack Bites (GF & Vegan)

  • Price: £1.00 per person
  • With tea and coffee: £2.55 per person
  • Minimum order: 10

Mini cakes

Assorted Mini Muffins - freshly baked assorted muffins

  • Price: £0.50 per person
  • With tea and coffee: £2.05 per person
  • Minimum order: 10

Gluten Free Selection - a selection of individual gluten free and vegan cakes and tarts

Options include a Gluten Free Cake Slice or a Gluten Free & Vegan Tart (lemon or chocolate caramel flavour)

  • Price: £3.10 per person
  • With tea and coffee: £4.65 per person
  • Minimum order: 10 (per option)

Mini Cake Selection

Choose from our range of freshly baked individual mini cakes (Vegan Red Velvet Cake; Victoria Sponge Cake; Carrot Cake; Salted Caramel Cake; Chocolate Cake)

  • Price: £2.65 per person
  • With tea and coffee: £4.20 per person
  • Minimum order: 10 (per option)

Mini Cake Selection Box - a box of assorted mini cakes from our cake range, serving 10 persons

  • Price: £26.50

Pre-packaged sweet treats

Walkers Shortbread Rounds

  • Price: £0.30 per packet
  • Price including tea and coffee: £1.85 per person
  • Minimum order: 10 

Walkers Biscuit* Selection (fruit & lemon, oat & honey, Belgian chocolate, stem ginger)

  • Price: £0.65 per packet
  • Price including tea and coffee: £2.20 per person
  • Minimum order: 10 

*The biscuit selection includes gluten-free and vegan options. Please specify when placing your order if you require a particular quantity of gluten-free and/or vegan biscuits.

Nakd Bars Selection** (cocoa orange, berry delight, peanut delight, cashew cookie, lemon drizzle, bakewell tart)

  • Price: £1.20 per bar
  • Price with tea and coffee: £2.75
  • Minimum Order: 10

**Gluten free options are available.

Walkers Biscuit Boxes

  • Box of Walkers Assorted Biscuits (twin pack x 100): £39.95
  • Box of Walkers Shortbread Rounds (single shortbread x 200): £43.00

All orders from this category must be placed by 10am at least 24 hours in advance.

Cold drinks & refreshments

Water

RockSalt Still & Sparkling Filtered Water

Provided in reusable glass bottles.

  • 425ml: £1.95
  • 750ml: £2.75

Please help us support our sustainability goals by returning bottles after your event.

Fruit juice

Orange, Apple or Cranberry

  • Price: £3.00 per litre
  • Serves: approximately 6 glasses
Breakfast items

Pastries

Mini Danish selection

Assortment of mini Danish pastries.

  • Price: £1.50 per person (includes 2 pastries per person)
  • With tea and coffee: £3.05 per person
  • Minimum order: 10

Croissants*

Each served with individual portions of Flora plant-based spread and jam.

  • Price: £1.95 per person
  • With tea and coffee: £3.50 per person
  • Minimum order: 10

*Butter and vegan croissants available.

Pain au chocolat

  • Price: £1.95 per person
  • With tea and coffee: £3.50 per person
  • Minimum order: 10

Hot rolls

Bacon roll

  • Price: £3.45 per person
  • Minimum order: 10

Sausage roll

  • Price: £3.45 per person
  • Minimum order: 10

Vegetarian sausage roll

  • Price: £3.45 per person
  • Minimum order: 10

All orders from this category must be placed by 10am at least 72 hours in advance. For Monday deliveries, please submit your order by 10am on the previous Thursday.

If you require platters outside of these timescales, please contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss your requirements and assist wherever possible.

Sandwich platters

Our range of delicious sandwich platters is perfect for meetings, events and sharing. Available in sizes serving 5 or 10 people, our platters offer the flexibility to choose the option that best suits your group. Each platter is clearly labelled with full allergen and ingredient information, giving you confidence when ordering.

Traditional sandwich platters

Classic mixed sandwich platter

  • Half platter (serves approx. 5): £16.95
  • Full platter (serves approx. 10): £31.90

Selection includes:

  • Chicken Mayonnaise
  • Ham and Mustard
  • Turkey and Bacon
  • Tuna Mayonnaise
  • Salmon and Cucumber

Classic vegetarian sandwich platter

  • Half platter (serves approx. 5): £16.95
  • Full platter (serves approx. 10): £31.90

Selection includes:

  • Egg Mayonnaise
  • Savoury Cheese
  • Hummus and Roasted Vegetables
  • Cheese and Tomato
  • Soft Cheese and Cucumber

Vegan sandwich platter

  • Half platter (serves approx. 5): £16.95
  • Full platter (serves approx. 10): £31.90

Selection includes:

  • Vegan Cheese and Chutney
  • Red Pepper Hummus and Roasted Vegetables
  • Onion Bhaji and Mango Chutney
  • Falafel, Chickpea and Mint
  • Hummus, Avocado and Spicy Carrots

Snack roll platter

  • Half platter (serves approx. 5): £20.95
  • Full platter (serves approx. 10): £39.90

Selection includes:

  • Chicken and Bacon
  • Ham and Tomato
  • Tuna and Cucumber
  • Egg and Cress
  • Cheese and Pickle

Luxury sandwich platters

Luxury mixed sandwich platter

  • Half platter (serves approx. 5): £17.95
  • Full platter (serves approx. 10): £33.90

Selection includes:

  • Chicken Mayo and Bacon
  • Roast Beef, Mustard and Rocket
  • Prawn Marie Rose
  • Roast Chicken Salad
  • Vintage Cheddar and Chutney

Seafood sandwich platter

  • Half platter (serves approx. 5): £20.95
  • Full platter (serves approx. 10): £39.90

Selection includes:

  • Tuna and Sweetcorn
  • Salmon and Cucumber
  • Prawn Marie Rose
  • Tuna and Green Salad

Premium vegetarian sandwich platter

  • Half platter (serves approx. 5): £20.95
  • Full platter (serves approx. 10): £39.90

Selection includes:

  • Egg and Watercress
  • Hummus, Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato
  • Cheese and Balsamic Onions
  • Falafel, Hummus and Spicy Carrots
  • Cream Cheese, Beetroot and Pumpkin

Dietary & allergy-friendly options

Gluten free sandwich platter

  • Half platter (serves approx. 5): £19.95
  • Full platter (serves approx. 10): £37.90

Selection includes:

  • Ham and Cheese
  • Roast Chicken Salad
  • Hummus and Roasted Vegetables
  • Cheese and Tomato
  • Tuna Mayonnaise and Cucumber

Gluten free & vegan sandwich platter

  • Half platter (serves approx. 5): £19.95

Selection includes:

  • Vegan Cheese and Chutney
  • Red Pepper Hummus and Roasted Vegetables
  • Onion Bhaji and Mango Chutney
  • Falafel, Chickpea and Mint
  • Hummus, Avocado and Spicy Carrots

Wrap platters

Luxury wrap platter

  • Half platter (serves approx. 5): £27.70

Selection includes:

  • Hummus and Falafel
  • Chicken Caesar

Vegan wrap platter

  • Half platter (serves approx. 5): £27.70

Selection includes:

  • Onion Bhaji and Mango Chutney
  • Vegan Cheese and Tomato Chutney

All orders from this category must be placed by 10am at least 72 hours in advance. For Monday deliveries, please submit your order by 10am on the previous Thursday.

If you require platters outside of these timescales, please contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss your requirements and assist wherever possible.

Soup & salads

Soup of the day

A freshly prepared soup served with a bread roll and Flora plant-based spread.

  • Soup only: £2.95 per portion
  • Soup with bread roll and Flora: £3.25 per portion
  • Minimum order of 10 portions

Fresh salad selection

Our salads are freshly prepared and offer a range of options, including vegan and gluten-free choices. Available as individual portions or sharing platters.

  • Individual Salad Boxes: £5.10 per portion
  • Salad platter (serves approx. 10): £51.10

Available options:

  • Green Goddess Salad (GF & Vegan)
  • Roast Chicken Salad
  • Vegan Greek Salad
  • Tuna Pasta Salad
  • Chicken and Bacon Pasta Salad
  • Orzo Pasta with Mozzarella and Olives
  • Spiced Couscous with Roasted Vegetables
  • Vietnamese Chilli Chicken Noodle Salad

All orders from this category must be placed by 10am at least 72 hours in advance. For Monday deliveries, please submit your order by 10am on the previous Thursday.

If you require platters outside of these timescales, please contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss your requirements and assist wherever possible.

Snacks & desserts

Our in-house chef team has created a selection of delicious snacks and desserts, perfect for meetings, events and gatherings.

Sharing platters & snacks

Crisp sharing platter

  • Price: £5.50
  • Serves approx. 10

Individual bags are also available: £0.65 each

Fresh fruit basket

  • A selection of whole fresh fruit
  • Price: £9.95
  • Serves approx. 10

Cut fruit platter

  • A selection of freshly prepared cut fruit
  • Price: £20.95
  • Serves approx. 10

Dessert selection

Triple chocolate brownie box*

  • A box of 6 brownies
  • Price: £14.95

*Vegan option available.

Salted caramel brownie box

  • A box of 6 brownies
  • Price: £15.95

Raspberry cheesecake brownie box

  • A box of 6 brownies
  • Price: £16.95

Vegan chocolate mousse

  • Price: £4.20 per portion
  • Minimum order of 10.

Lemon curd cheesecake

  • Price: £3.15 per portion
  • Minimum order of 10.

All orders from this category must be placed by 10am at least 72 hours in advance. For Monday deliveries, please submit your order by 10am on the previous Thursday.

If you require platters outside of these timescales, please contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss your requirements and assist wherever possible.

Packed lunch

Each packed lunch contains:

  • Individual sandwich*
  • Bottle of water
  • Packet of crisps
  • Piece of fruit
  • Chocolate bar

Price: £8.75 per bag

*Please specify at the time of ordering any dietary requirements and if you require a split between meat & vegetarian sandwich fillings.

Wine & sparkling wine

Choose from our house white, red, rosé or sparkling wine.

White wine - Finca Valero Macabeo
Spain | ABV 12.5%

  • A fresh, fruity white wine with notes of peach and apple and a crisp finish.
  • Price: £19.00 per bottle

Red wine - Finca Valero Tempranillo Garnacha
Spain | ABV 12.5%

  • An easy-drinking red with ripe dark berry flavours and a hint of pepper.
  • Price: £19.00 per bottle

Rosé wine - El Muro Rosado
Spain | ABV 12.5%

  • A fresh, well-balanced rosé with floral aromas and vibrant red fruit flavours.
  • Price: £19.00 per bottle

Sparkling wine - Corzetti Prosecco
Italy | ABV 10.5%

  • A light, elegant Prosecco with delicate floral aromas and flavours of citrus, pear and melon.
  • Price: £25.00 per bottle

Buffet selections

Finger & fork buffet

Savoury bites

  • Onion Bhajis with Mango Chutney (2 per person - V)
  • Sweet Chilli Glazed Chipolatas (2 per person)
  • Sweet Potato Falafel Bites with Harissa Mayonnaise (2 per person - V, GF)
  • Vegetable Samosa with Mint & Cucumber Yoghurt (2 per person)
  • Wild Mushroom Palmier & Pickled Mushrooms (3 per person - V)

Additional buffet selections: £2.65 per person (minimum order of 10).

Please note: (V) Vegetarian, (VE) Vegan, (GF) Gluten Free

All orders from this category must be placed by 10am at least 72 hours in advance. For Monday deliveries, please submit your order by 10am on the previous Thursday.

Individual savoury platters

Our buffet savoury platters are ideal as standalone snacks or as additions to your buffet selection.

Quiche selection

A selection of assorted quiches.

  • Serves: 10 (1 piece per person)
  • Price: £22.50

Sausage roll platter

Freshly baked sausage rolls.

  • Serves: 10
  • Price: £4.50

Vegetable spring roll platter

Crispy vegetable spring rolls.

  • Serves: 10
  • Price: £4.50
Classic buffet

A selection of traditional buffet favourites. Each guest receives two of each item.

  • Price: £8.95 per person
  • Minimum order: 10

The classic buffet menu includes:

  • Falafel (VE, GF)
  • Sausage Roll
  • Sweet Potato Falafels with Harissa Mayonnaise (VE, GF)
  • Mini Scotch Egg
  • Spring Roll (VE)

Please note: (V) Vegetarian, (VE) Vegan, (GF) Gluten Free

All orders from this category must be placed by 10am at least 72 hours in advance. For Monday deliveries, please submit your order by 10am on the previous Thursday.

Campus restaurant catering

Big Mannys' Pizza

Enjoy authentic New York-style pizzas from Big Manny's, freshly hand-stretched and baked to order using their signature pizza dough recipe.

Available: Monday to Friday, 11:30am – 4:00pm. If you require delivery outside of these hours, please contact our team to discuss your requirements.
Delivery: Free on-campus delivery

Disposables such as napkins and paper plates are not included, but you can order them here.

All orders from this category must be placed at least 72 hours in advance. For Monday deliveries, please submit your order by 10am on the previous Thursday.

Please note pizzas are not permitted in the Sir Duncan Rice Library.

18-inch pizzas

All 18-inch pizzas are served as 8 slices and  priced at £21.95 per pizza.

Choose from one of the following options:

  • Cheesus Chrust (V)
    A classic Margherita pizza topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella and oregano.
    Allergens: Gluten, Milk
  • Roni Pizza
    A classic pepperoni pizza topped with mozzarella, pepperoni and Big Manny's herbs.
    Allergens: Gluten, Milk
  • Grazing Squad Pizza (V)
    A fresh veggie feast topped with onions, peppers, mushrooms, olives and Big Manny's herbs.
    Allergens: Gluten, Milk
  • Vegan Grazing Squad Pizza (VE)
    A vegan veggie feast topped with onions, peppers, mushrooms, olives and Big Manny's herbs.
    Allergens: Gluten
  • The Great Debate
    A classic combination of ham, pineapple with a touch of oregano.
    Allergens: Gluten, Milk
  • The Big Manny Pizza
    A BIG! feed pizza (choose from a tomato or BBQ base) with mozzarella, chicken, pepperoni, onions, Big Manny's herbs and crispy onions.
    May contain small pieces of bone.
    Allergens: Gluten, Milk

Gluten free pizzas (12-inch)

All gluten-free 12-inch pizzas are priced at £18.75 per pizza

Prepared on a gluten free base (not suitable for coeliacs).

Choose from one of the following options:

  • Vegan Cheesus Chrust (VE)
  • Cheesus Chrust
  • Roni Pizza
  • Grazing Squad Pizza
  • The Great Debate
  • The Big Manny Pizza

Additional services

Sundries

A range of disposable cups, plates, cutlery, napkins and other catering essentials for your office, meeting or event.

Drinks & refreshments

Box of Flavoured Tea (20 teabags per box)

  • Price: £4.75
  • Notice period to book/cancel: 24 hours

Available flavours:

  • Earl Grey
  • Breakfast / Decaf
  • Camomile
  • Green
  • Cranberry and Raspberry
  • Peppermint

Internal customers: Please state your choice of flavour in the External Comments section of the order form.

Breakfast Tea Bags (200pk Individually Wrapped String and Tag)

  • Price: £28.75
  • Notice period to book/cancel: 24 hours

Decaf Coffee Sachets (Box of 500)

  • Price: £36.00
  • Notice period to book/cancel: 24 hours

Regular Coffee Sachets (Box of 500)

  • Price: £36.00
  • Notice period to book/cancel: 24 hours

White/Brown Sugar Sticks (Box of 1000)

  • Price: £21.95
  • Notice period to book/cancel: 24 hours

Disposable catering essentials

8oz Disposable Insulated Cups (Pack of 50)

  • Price: £3.10
  • Notice period to book/cancel: 24 hours

Sustain Disposable Plastic Cups (Pack of 100)

  • Price: £7.95
  • Notice period to book/cancel: 24 hours

Wooden Stirrers (Pack of 1000)

  • Price: £3.10
  • Notice period to book/cancel: 24 hours

Napkins (Pack of 100)

  • Price: £1.95
  • Notice period to book/cancel: 48 hours

Sustain Cutlery* (Pack of 50)

  • Price: £3.95
  • Notice period to book/cancel: 48 hours

Please specify forks, knives or spoons.

Sustain Paper Plates 9" (Pack of 50)

  • Price: £4.95
  • Notice period to book/cancel: 48 hours
Equipment hire

Catering equipment hire

Hire of glasses (Case of 24)

  • Price: £8.50
  • Notice period to book/cancel: 24 hours

Hire of tablecloths (70" x 108" – standard size)

  • Price: £6.00
  • Notice period to book/cancel: 24 hours

Hire of non-disposable crockery/cutlery per person*

  • Price: £0.50 pp / per delivery
  • Notice period to book/cancel: 48 hours

Hire of crested crockery per person*

  • Price: £1.00 pp / per delivery
  • Notice period to book/cancel: 48 hours
Waiting staff

Our professional waiting staff are available for conferences, receptions, celebrations and special events, helping to ensure your guests are well looked after throughout your event.

Service

We recommend waiting staff arrive 30 minutes before your guests to prepare the venue and set up your catering. During your event, staff can:

  • Welcome and assist guests
  • Pour and top up drinks
  • Staff catering stations
  • Keep the venue clean and tidy throughout the event

After your event, staff will clear catering areas and tidy the venue. Please allow 30 minutes after guests have departed for clearing down.

Recommended staffing

As a guide, we recommend:

  • 1 waiting staff member for up to 50 guests at a simple drinks or wine reception.
  • 2 or more waiting staff members for larger events or occasions requiring a more interactive service.

All waiting staff wear a standard black University of Aberdeen branded shirt.

Pricing

£16.50 per hour, per staff member

  • Minimum booking: 3 hours per staff member
  • Includes the recommended set-up and clear-down time

Booking

Waiting staff must be booked at least 5 working days in advance. The booking deadline is 10:00am on the fifth working day before your event. Requests received after this time may not be accommodated.

University of Aberdeen bookings: Request waiting staff through OneSource and enter the total number of staff hours required.

External customer bookings: Please include the number of waiting staff required and the times they are needed when submitting your order.