External Catering
Following suspension of some in-house catering services, the university has developed a framework of external buffet suppliers for use within University central rooms or for your Department (however not for centrally bookable teaching space or colleges). This framework includes C & P Northern Company Limited (known as The Cheese & Pickle), Collins Fine Foods,The Picnic Basket, Bespoke, and Olivia’s Kitchen who have signed up to the university’s supplier terms & conditions and food allergen policy (including non-supply of unpackaged peanuts and tree nuts.) They have also supplied essential documentation including; local authority food business registration, HACCP food safety management system, food safety training details, and liability insurance documents. This framework has been put in place until 02 July 2023.
Further information about the these suppliers can be found by clicking the links below. Please note no other suppliers should be used to provide buffet services unless advised through Procurement.
C & P Northern Company Limited (The Cheese & Pickle Co.)
C & P Northern Company Limited, who is known as The Cheese & Pickle, is one of a few external catering supliers you can order buffets to Central Rooms or to your Department. These external suppliers are approved for use whilst Durham University's Delivered Catering is temporarily suspended. For further information, please read through the FAQ's below.
Will my order be packaged and labelled?
All goods will be packed and delivered in line with current and incoming legislation. All of our goods will bear allergy food labels in accordance with Food labelling rules in European Directives 2003/89/EC and 2006/142/EC updated on 13 December 2014 and Natasha Law which come into effect on 1st October 2021?
Do you offer catering for individuals with vegan and gluten free dietary requirements?
All vegan and gluten free options can be found on our menu online or can be ordered bespoke.
What is your cut off time for next day deliveries?
For next day delivery, please order before 11am the day before your buffet is required.
What is the minimum/maximum number of people you can cater a buffet for?
We require a minimum order for 10 people for a buffet order, but we have no maximum number - we can cater to as many people as you need.
How do I order my buffet?
Orders can be made by emailing Office@thecheeseandpickle.co.uk.
Do you accept payment by Credit Card?
We do not accept card payments on BACS.
Do the menu prices offered include VAT?
Yes - our menu prices do include VAT.
How does the catering company find my room?
Event organisers need to provide a detailed map of where the catering is to be to delivered to.
What do I do with any waste food and packaging?
It is the responsibility of the event organiser to recycle any buffet waste.
Where can I find further information and your menus?
Visit the Cheese & Pickle Website by clicking here.
Any other queries?
Please contact The Cheese & Pickle Co. directly for any other questions.
Olivia's Kitchen
Olivia's Kitchen is one of a few external catering supliers you can order buffets to Central Rooms or to your Department. These external suppliers are approved for use whilst Durham University's Delivered Catering is temporarily suspended. For further information, please read through the FAQ's below.
Will my order be packaged and labelled?
All goods will be packed and delivered in line with current and incoming legislation. All of our goods will bear allergy food labels in accordance with Food labelling rules in European Directives 2003/89/EC and 2006/142/EC updated on 13 December 2014 and Natasha Law which come into effect on 1st October 2021?
Do you offer catering for individuals with vegan and gluten free dietary requirements?
Vegan and Gluten free guests can be catered for. We have a wide range of options from our suppliers so can offer the same menu as the rest of the guests.
What is your cut off time for next day deliveries?
For next day delivery, please order before 3pm the day before your buffet is required.
What is the minimum/maximum number of people you can cater a buffet for?
We require a minimum order for 4 people for a buffet order.
For cold buffets, we can cater to as many orders as you need. We have support from another caterer to supply large scale hot buffets, however maximum orders for hot buffets will very much depend upon the menu and resource available.
How do I order my buffet?
Orders can be made three different ways:
- Online - www.olivias-kitchen.co.uk
- e-mail - info@olivias-kitchen.co.uk
- Telephone - 0191 3009919
Do you accept payment by Credit Card?
Yes we do, our invoices are sent over by email on the day of delivery and there is a "pay now" link within the email where a credit card can be processed online.
Does the menu prices offered include VAT?
No - our menu prices do not include VAT.
How does the catering company find my room?
Event organisers need to provide a detailed map of where the catering is to be to delivered to.
What do I do with any waste food and packaging?
It is the responsibility of the event organiser to recycle any buffet waste.
Where can I find further information and your menus?
Visit Olivia's Kitchen Website by clicking here.
Any other queries?
Please contact Olivia's Kitchen directly for any other questions.
Resources
- Olivia's Kitchen Festive Menu 2021 (last modified: 12 November 2021)
The Picnic Basket
The Picnic Basket is one of a few external catering supliers you can order buffets to Central Rooms or to your Department. These external suppliers are approved for use whilst Durham University's Delivered Catering is temporarily suspended. For further information, please read through the FAQ's below.
Will my order be packaged and labelled?
All goods will be packed and delivered in line with current and incoming legislation. All of our goods will bear allergy food labels in accordance with Food labelling rules in European Directives 2003/89/EC and 2006/142/EC updated on 13 December 2014 and Natasha Law which come into effect on 1st October 2021?
Do you offer catering for individuals with vegan and gluten free dietary requirements?
We offer a variation of vegan and gluten free salads, jacket potato options and gluten free wraps on our menu to support individual dietary requirements.
What is your cut off time for next day deliveries?
For next day delivery, please order before 1pm the day before your buffet is required.
What is the minimum / maximum number of people you can cater a buffet for?
We require a minimum order value of £20 per order.
The maximum number of orders we can supply is 100 people per event.
How do I order my buffet?
Please call us or email us to place your order. We require 48 hours notice for orders.
- E-mail - picnicb@hotmail.com
- Telephone - 0191 383 1967
Do you accept payment by Credit Card?
Yes we do - please call us at 0191 383 1967 between 9am and 2pm to pay for your order using credit card.
Does the menu prices offered include VAT?
No - our menu prices do not include VAT.
How does the catering company find my room?
Event organisers need to provide a detailed map of where the catering is to be to delivered to.
What do I do with any waste food and packaging?
It is the responsibility of the event organiser to recycle any buffet waste.
Where can I find further information and your menus?
Visit The Picnic Basket Website by clicking here.
Any other queries?
Please contact The Picnic Basket directly for any other questions.
Collins Fine Food Limited
Collins Fine Food, is one of a few external catering suppliers you can order buffets to Central Rooms or to your department. These external suppliers are approved for use whilst Durham University's Delivered Catering is temporarily suspended. For further information, please read through the FAQ's below.
Will my order be packaged and labelled?
All goods will be packed and delivered in line with current and incoming legislation. All of goods will bear allergy food labels in accordance with Food labelling rules in European Directives 2003/89/EC and 2006/142/EC updated on 13 December 2014 All foods are supplied with food allergens list
Do you offer catering for individuals with vegan and gluten free dietary requirements?
We provide catering for all dietary requirements; Vegans, Gluten Free, and create menus for each individual event to cover all intolerances allergens and dietary requirements
All of our menus include dairy free vegan and gluten free options.
What is your cut off time for next day deliveries?
For next day delivery, please order 24 hours before your buffet is required.
What is the minimum/maximum number of people you can cater a buffet for?
We require a minimum order value of £300 for a buffet order, but we have no maximum number - we can cater to as many people as you need.
How do I order my buffet?
Orders can be made by emailing collinscatering@hotmail.co.uk
Do you accept payment by Credit Card?
We do not accept card payments on BACS.
Do the menu prices offered include VAT?
No - our menu prices do NOT include.
How does the catering company find my room?
Event organisers need to provide a detailed map of where the catering is to be delivered to.
What do I do with any waste food and packaging?
It is the responsibility of the event organiser to recycle any buffet waste.
Where can I find further information and your menus?
Collins. Fine Food, Delivered. (collinsfinefood.co.uk)
Any other queries?
Please contact directly for any other questions. collinscatering@hotmail.co.uk 07768782765
Bespoke
Bespoke, is one of a few external catering suppliers you can order buffets to Central Rooms or to your department. These external suppliers are approved for use whilst Durham University's Delivered Catering is temporarily suspended. For further information, please read through the FAQ's below.
Will my order be packaged and labelled?
All goods will be packed and delivered in line with current and incoming legislation. All of goods will bear allergy food labels in accordance with Food labelling rules in European Directives 2003/89/EC and 2006/142/EC updated on 13 December 2014 and Natasha Law which come into effect on 1st October 2021.
Do you offer catering for individuals with vegan and gluten free dietary requirements?
We offer vegan platters both sweet and savoury. All individually boxed and labelled away from other food.
We offer Gluten Free platters both sweet and savoury. All individually boxed and labelled away from other food.
What is your cut off time for next day deliveries?
For next day delivery, please order by 2pm the day before your buffet is required.
What is the minimum/maximum number of people you can cater a buffet for?
We require a minimum order is for 10 people, but we have no maximum number
How do I order my buffet?
You can order via email, bespoke.events@hotmail.com or contacting Lauren on 07950802886 or Carole on 01913710669.
Do you accept payment by Credit Card?
YES.
Do the menu prices offered include VAT?
YES.
How does the catering company find my room?
Event organisers need to provide a detailed map of where the catering is to be delivered to.
What do I do with any waste food and packaging?
It is the responsibility of the event organiser to recycle any buffet waste.
Where can I find further information and your menus?
Any other queries?
Please contact directly for any other questions. bespoke.events@hotmail.com 07950802886