Plated Bistro · 2026 menu
Canapés first, then courses at the table.
For sit-down dinners and gala evenings. Canapés while guests arrive, then plated courses with full waiter service.
Packages and prices
From R650 a head. VAT and chefs included.
| Package | What you get | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 course, standard | 5 canapés, a starter or dessert, a main | R650 |
| 2 course, enhanced | 7 canapés, a starter or dessert, a main | R690 |
| 3 course, standard | 5 canapés, starter, main, dessert | R780 |
| 3 course, enhanced | 7 canapés, starter, main, dessert | R840 |
| 4 course | 8 canapés, starter, palate cleanser, main, dessert | R1,170 |
| Kids, under 16 | Any one kids meal | R110 |
Starter protein 120 g per person. Main course protein 250 g per person. Canapés 2.5 per person per item. A seating chart is needed. Minimum 50 guests. Food choices reach us 14 days before the event. Transport, waiters, hiring (crockery, cutlery, glassware, furniture) and kitchen equipment are quoted separately.
On the menu
A taste of what's on it.
A sample from the menu. Every dish is in the PDF, or build your own in the Menu Creator.
Starters
- Hot smoked salmon trout
- Fish croquettes with lemon dill aioli
- Mushroom arancini salad
- Spiced roasted hummus (vegan)
Mains
- Seared ribeye
- Steak frites, the bistro classic
- Grilled beef fillet
- Harissa lamb rump
- Sumac chicken supreme
- Karaage chicken ramen bowl
- Pan-seared hake
- Grilled kingklip
Desserts
- Death by chocolate tart
- Lemon meringue tart
- Sticky caramel toffee malva bake
- Tiramisu chocolate finger
- Baked mango tart
- Crème brûlée cheesecake
- Poached pear (vegan)
What's in the price
No surprises on the invoice.
In every menu price
- Our chefs
- VAT
- Platters, serving tongs and buffet stands
- Serviettes, branded or plain
- Garnish
Quoted separately
- Waitrons and supervisors
- Transport
- Crockery, cutlery, glassware and furniture
- Kitchen equipment, if the venue has no kitchen
Questions
About this menu.
Do we need waiters for a plated menu?
Yes. Plated courses are served at the table, so waitrons and a supervisor are quoted with the food.
Do guests choose their main in advance?
Food choices reach us 14 days before the event. Choices on the night carry a R170 a head surcharge, so we help you collect them beforehand.
What is the difference between Plated Bistro and Plated Delux?
The structure is the same. Plated Delux draws on the fine-dining dish range, with dishes like beef tataki, duck breast and chocolate raspberry dome, and starts at R750.
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