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Events Catering Packages

We provide professional catering for events of all sizes across the North East, including Darlington, Durham, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool, Sunderland, and surrounding areas. Our menus are designed to suit a wide variety of occasions, from small gatherings to large-scale functions, with options ranging from light finger buffets to hearty hot meals and elegant executive spreads.

Over the years, we’ve catered for everything from corporate conferences, networking events, and office lunches to weddings, birthday parties, and anniversary celebrations. We’ve also provided catering at agricultural shows, farmers’ markets, charity fundraisers, community fairs, sporting events, and award evenings. No matter the setting, our team delivers high-quality food and friendly service that helps make your event run smoothly.

We pride ourselves on flexibility — whether you’re looking for traditional favourites, themed menus, or tailored options to suit dietary needs, we’ll work with you to create the perfect catering package. From boardrooms to marquees, village halls to exhibition centres, we’re here to ensure your guests are well-fed and your event is remembered for all the right reasons.

Our bespoke catering packages are perfect when you want something a little more tailored to your event. From warm fork buffets and executive-style spreads to elegant canapé menus, we’ll work with you to create a menu that suits your guests, your venue, and the style of your occasion. Whether you’re planning a relaxed celebration or a more formal event, we offer options to suit all budgets and requirements, with flexibility for dietary needs and special requests — so everything feels just right on the day.

Canapé Menus

Delicate bite-sized treats, from savoury skewers to elegant tarts and blinis – perfect for receptions or special gatherings.

  • Honey and mustard glazed pork sausages
  • Tomato and mozzarella skewers
  • Antipasti skewers
  • Tomato bruschetta topped with parmesan and balsamic glaze
  • Duck spring roll with hoisin dip
  • Mini prawn cocktail
  • Chicken satay skewer
  • Posh cheese tartlet
  • Smoked salmon blini

Finger Menus

Our finger menus are designed to suit a wide range of events, from informal gatherings to more formal occasions. Each menu offers a balanced mix of freshly prepared sandwiches, savoury bites, and sweet treats, giving your guests plenty of choice. Whether you’d like something simple and traditional or a spread with a little extra variety, we can tailor the selection to fit your event. We’re also happy to accommodate requests, so your menu is perfectly matched to your guests and occasion.

Menu 1

A classic finger buffet featuring a selection of sandwiches, savoury bites, and traditional cakes – perfect for any occasion.

  • Sausage rolls
  • Pork pie with rustic chutney
  • Selection of sandwiches
  • Quiche fingers
  • Vegetable spring rolls
  • Kettle crisps
  • Selection of cream scones
  • Lemon drizzle cake
  • Ginger loaf

Menu 2

A varied spread with sandwiches, warm and cold savouries, plus sweet treats to finish – offering something for everyone.

  • Honey glazed sausages
  • Pork pies with rustic chutney
  • Vol-au-vent selection
  • Indian selection
  • Selection of sandwiches (as above)
  • Quiche fingers
  • Corned beef pie fingers
  • Kettle crisps
  • Cream scones
  • Lemon drizzle cake
  • Ginger loaf

Menu 3

A premium finger buffet with international flavours, including satay skewers, Indian snacks, and a mix of savoury and sweet favourites.

  • Selection of vegetable spring rolls with chilli dip
  • Indian snack platter with mixed pickles
  • Chicken satay skewers
  • Honey & mustard sausages
  • Selection of sandwiches
  • Quiche finger selection
  • Mini pork pies with pickle
  • Kettle crisps
  • Cream scones
  • Lemon drizzle cake
  • Ginger loaf

Warm Fork Buffets

Our Warm Fork Buffets are perfect when you want something hearty, filling, and easy to serve to a group. Choose two hot main dishes from our selection of comforting favourites, served with sides to suit your event. Ideal for parties, celebrations, workplace catering, and larger gatherings.

  • Beef curry & rice
  • Chicken curry & rice
  • Sweet & sour chicken with rice
  • Chilli with tortilla chips, salsa, sour cream and mozzarella cheese
  • Vegetable chilli
  • Vegetable lasagne
  • Beef lasagne
  • Beef stew
  • Mince & dumplings

Office Lunch Platters & Conference Catering

Our Office Lunch Platters are a simple, professional way to feed a team — ideal for meetings, training days, boardrooms, and conference catering. Everything is delivered as a ready-to-serve drop-off, presented in smart black trays so it looks great on the table and is easy for guests to help themselves. Whether you’re after a relaxed working lunch or something a little more “executive”, we’ll put together a spread that suits your group, your timings, and your budget.

Popular platter options include:

  • Sandwich & wrap platters (mixed fillings on white & brown bread)
  • Mini rolls / filled baps (great for larger groups)
  • Deli-style sharing platters with meats, cheeses, crackers & chutneys
  • Quiche and savoury bites (perfect for grazing tables)
  • Fresh salad and fruit platters for lighter options
  • Cakes, traybakes and sweet treats to finish

Hot Sandwich and Soup Packages​

Our soup and sandwich packages are a comforting and versatile option, ideal for conferences, training days, community gatherings, or larger events where you want to keep things simple yet satisfying. Freshly prepared sandwich platters are paired with homemade soups such as tomato, leek and potato, or ham broth, alongside loaf cakes and cream scones for a sweet finish. With a minimum order for larger groups, these packages are perfect for feeding a crowd while keeping the menu fresh, wholesome, and easy to enjoy. We’re also happy to adapt the selection to suit your event or dietary needs.

Hot Roasted Sandwich Menu

Freshly roasted meats served in soft flour buns with all the trimmings — a proper hearty option for events catering. Each choice is served with coleslaw and seasoned potatoes.

  • Roasted leg of pork served in a floured bun with sage & onion, apple sauce and rich gravy
  • Topside of beef served in a floured bun with horseradish or mustard and rich gravy
  • Pulled BBQ pork served in a floured bun with a mozzarella melt

All above served with coleslaw and potatoes

Soup Menu

Our Soup Menu is a comforting, popular choice for meetings, workplace lunches and cooler-weather events. Choose from a selection of homemade soups and combine with choice of hot or cold sandwich platters.

  • Cream of tomato soup
  • Highland vegetable soup
  • Leek and potato soup
  • Sweet potato and butternut squash soup
  • Traditional ham broth

Hog Roast Packages

There’s nothing quite like the sight, smell, and taste of a traditional hog roast to bring people together. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or feeding a crowd, we can provide a hog roast service that adds theatre, flavour, and a real centrepiece to your occasion.

Perfect for weddings, corporate events, country shows, and private celebrations, our hog roasts are slow-cooked to perfection, served with all the trimmings, and guaranteed to make your event memorable.

Bronze Package

Our Bronze Hog Roast Package is a simple, no-fuss option that’s perfect for relaxed events and smaller gatherings. Choose from a whole hog, half hog, or a joint, served with soft rolls and all the traditional trimmings including apple sauce, stuffing, and rich gravy. Plates and napkins are included, so everything is ready for guests to tuck in straight away.

Silver Package

The Silver Hog Roast Package includes everything from our Bronze option, with a little extra to make it feel more complete and filling for guests. Alongside your choice of whole hog, half hog, or joint, we serve the classic hog roast rolls with apple sauce, stuffing, and gravy, plus roast potatoes and deli-style slaw to create a heartier spread that works brilliantly for parties, celebrations, and family events.

Gold Package

For the full experience, our Gold Hog Roast Package is the most generous option and is ideal for larger events where you want a proper buffet-style spread. You’ll receive your choice of whole hog, half hog, or joint, served with all the traditional trimmings — apple sauce, stuffing, and rich gravy — along with roast potatoes and deli slaw. The Gold package also includes a fresh salad table, with a variety of options such as pasta and rice salads, feta and tomato with red onion, couscous, green salad, and potato salad — giving guests plenty of choice and making it a real centrepiece for the day.

Desert Packages

Our dessert packages provide a tempting finish to any event, with a variety of classic favourites and indulgent treats to suit every palate. From cheesecakes and fruit tarts to rich gateaux, comforting crumbles, and traditional cream scones, we can tailor the selection to complement your menu. Whether you’re looking for something elegant and refined or homely and comforting, our team can create the perfect spread. We’re also happy to accommodate specific requests, ensuring your dessert table is just right for your occasion. Cheesecake selection Summer fruit tarts Cream scones Gateaux selection Fruit crumble
  • Cheesecake selection
  • Summer fruit tarts
  • Cream scones
  • Gateaux selection
  • Fruit crumble

What’s Included in Our Service

When you book Janie’s Pantry, you don’t just get great food — you also get a friendly, professional service designed to keep your event running smoothly. We can provide everything needed for set-up, service, and clear-down, so you can relax and enjoy the day.

Included as Standard

  • Professional, reliable service and support on the day
  • Set-up and clear-down of the catering area
  • Serving equipment and utensils
  • Napkins and tableware as required
  • Eco-friendly serving options wherever possible
  • Disposable plates and cutlery for outdoor events where needed (including bamboo options for hog roasts)

Available to Hire (Where Required)

  • Glassware hire
  • Crockery hire (plates, bowls, serving dishes)
  • Stainless steel cutlery hire
  • Table linen hire

All hire items are professionally cleaned, sterilised, and ready to use, giving your event a polished finish without the hassle.

Optional Extras

  • Bar service (where required)
  • Tea and coffee stations
  • Salad tables, dessert tables, and additional buffet displays

What our Past Guests Said!

"Jane catered for my husbands birthday party which we held at home. We enlisted help from 2 of her waitresses who were fantastic! Food was hot on arrival and delicious. All of our guests were well fed and commented on how delicious it was.
Beverly BewleyCounty Durham
"Thank you so much for the beautiful food on Saturday for our wedding. Don’t know how you do it, cooking a roast dinner for 170 day guests and then pork for 250 evening guests can’t be easy lol. Everyone has said how beautiful all the food was that was served."
Emma EmersonBishop Auckland
"I was provided with a hog roast for my parents surprise wedding anniversary party. The food was excellent, the service was brilliant and the staff couldn't have been better. I wouldn't hesitate to use the company again. The price was also very good when compared to some companies for hog roasts."
Les MudieDurham