Open days are a great way to welcome new visitors, showcase your business, and create a more memorable experience for guests. Good catering plays a big part in that, especially for outdoor events where people are likely to spend the day on site.
Recently, we catered for a farm open day, providing a menu for 250 guests with options to suit a wide range of ages and preferences.
A Catering Menu Designed for a Busy Outdoor Event
The event called for food that was easy to serve, generous, and well suited to an informal outdoor setting. The aim was to provide something substantial for guests while keeping service smooth and efficient throughout the day.
What Was on the Menu
For this event, the menu included:
- British beef burgers
- Pork sausages
- Marinated chicken kebabs
- Halloumi and vegetable skewers
- Fresh bread rolls, including gluten-free options
- Homemade chips
- Sweet potato fries
- Gourmet coleslaw
- Corn cobettes
- Mixed leaf salad
This combination worked well for the occasion, giving guests plenty of choice while keeping the menu practical for a large outdoor gathering.
Why This Menu Worked
For events like farm open days, school events, and public open days, catering needs to be straightforward, flexible, and easy for guests to enjoy. A menu like this works well because it offers familiar favourites, a good mix of meat and vegetarian options, and sides that suit both adults and children.
Planning Catering for an Open Day
If you’re organising an open day, it helps to choose catering that is easy to serve, suits a wide range of guests, and can be adapted to your event size. Outdoor events often benefit from menus that feel relaxed but still offer enough choice to keep guests well fed throughout the day.
Planning a Similar Event?
We cater for outdoor events, open days, private functions, and large gatherings across the UK. If you’re planning an event and would like menu ideas or a tailored quote, get in touch with our team.