Walking dinner sample menus
Walking dinner sample menus give you a concrete idea of how a complete evening comes together, the sequence of dishes, the balance between cold and warm, light and substantial, and the natural flow from start to finish.
The four menus on this page are examples built from our full dish library. They cover the most common formats we put together: a mixed meat and fish menu, a fully vegetarian menu, a compact business format and a more festive selection for celebrations and end-of-year events. Each one is a starting point rather than a fixed offering, and you can swap dishes, adjust quantities or mix elements from different menus to suit your group.
You can use these menus as inspiration or let us create a custom selection based on your event and guests.
These sample menus show how a walking dinner can be composed. Each menu is a balanced selection of dishes, combining light bites, warm dishes and more substantial items.
Jump to: Mixed walking dinner · Vegetarian walking dinner · Compact business menu · Festive walking dinner
All menus are examples and can be fully tailored. A typical walking dinner consists of 6 to 10 dishes per person, served in a natural flow throughout the event.
Mixed walking dinner — 7 dishes
A balanced selection for a 2.5 to 3 hour evening event with meat, fish and vegetarian options.
Green pea mousse on a gro-cracker
Creamy green pea mousse with coconut, Thai basil and mint on a gro-cracker. (cold, vegan, gluten-free)Blini with wild Alaska smoked salmon
Mini blini with smoked salmon, capers, crème fraîche and dill. (cold)Tuna tataki
Tuna with a sesame seed crust on a bed of wakame and wasabi soy sauce, served on a small plate. (room temperature, gluten-free)Jack Daniel’s chicken skewer
Roasted chicken thighs marinated in Jack Daniel’s, served with mango chutney on a small plate. (warm)Asian tenderloin skewer
Tenderloin marinated in soy, ginger and garlic, served on a skewer on a small plate. (warm)Mini beef burger with caramelized onion
100% beef burger with caramelized onion, Little Gem and mayonnaise on a soft brioche bun. Also available with vegetarian Beyond Meat. (warm)Classic tiramisu
Classic tiramisu with coffee, or prepared with rum, Amaretto or coffee liqueur for an alcoholic version. (cold, vegetarian)
Vegetarian walking dinner — 7 dishes
A fully vegetarian selection for a 2.5 to 3 hour evening event. Several dishes are vegan or can be made vegan on request.
Hearty mini cone with goat cheese
Mini cone filled with mango-ginger chutney, soft goat cheese and wasabi crumble topping. (cold, vegetarian)Beetroot tataki
Beetroot with a sesame crust on wakame, finished with yuzu soy and pomegranate. (room temperature, vegan, gluten-free)Quinoa salad with Greek olives, avocado and dill
Light quinoa salad with Greek olives, fresh avocado and dill, served in a small glass. (cold, vegan, gluten-free)Miso broth with spring onion
Clear miso broth served warm as a shot with finely sliced spring onion. (warm, vegan, gluten-free)Miso-glazed aubergine skewer
Japanese-inspired miso-glazed aubergine skewers with roasted cherry tomatoes. (warm, vegan, gluten-free)Mini celeriac burger
Mini burger of beetroot and Sriracha marinated celeriac with samphire mayonnaise on a soft bun. (warm, vegan)Mango mousse with fresh mango and coconut cream
Mango mousse topped with fresh diced mango and coconut cream, served in a fancy glass. (cold, vegan, gluten-free) Compact business walking dinner — 5 dishes
A focused selection for a 1.5 hour business event. Easy to eat standing up, no fuss, good variety.Bruschetta with guacamole and pico de gallo
Toasted bread with fresh guacamole and a tomato and chili salsa. (cold, vegan)Blini with wild Alaska smoked salmon
Mini blini with smoked salmon, capers, crème fraîche and dill. (cold)Asian chili honey chicken skewer
Roasted chicken thighs marinated in chili, honey and ginger, served with pineapple on a small plate. (warm)Mini beef burger with chipotle mayonnaise
100% beef burger with tomato, red onion, Little Gem and chipotle mayonnaise on a brioche bun. Also available with vegetarian Beyond Meat. (warm)Asian tenderloin skewer
Tenderloin marinated in soy, ginger and garlic, served on a skewer on a small plate. (warm) Festive walking dinner — 9 dishes
A generous selection for a celebratory event or end-of-year party. A mix of cold bites, warm dishes, a burger and a dessert.Hearty mini cone with goat cheese
Mini cone filled with mango-ginger chutney, soft goat cheese and wasabi crumble topping. (cold, vegetarian)Crostini with home-made pesto and roasted tomatoes
Crostini with a home-made basil, parsley and sunflower seed pesto and roasted tomatoes. (cold, vegan)Blini with wild Alaska smoked salmon
Mini blini with smoked salmon, capers, crème fraîche and dill. (cold)Coquille St Jacques
Scallop on toast with Jamón Serrano and an apple basil dressing. (lukewarm)Tuna tataki
Tuna with a sesame seed crust on a bed of wakame and wasabi soy sauce, served on a small plate. (room temperature, gluten-free)Jack Daniel’s chicken skewer
Roasted chicken thighs marinated in Jack Daniel’s, served with mango chutney on a small plate. (warm)Mini beef burger with caramelized onion
100% beef burger with caramelized onion, Little Gem and mayonnaise on a soft brioche bun. Also available with vegetarian Beyond Meat. (warm)Mini tarte tatin
Classic French mini tarte tatin served with crème fraîche or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. (warm, vegetarian)Classic tiramisu
Classic tiramisu with coffee, or prepared with rum, Amaretto or coffee liqueur for an alcoholic version. (cold, vegetarian)FAQ
Can we serve a walking dinner in just one hour?
If you allow us to advise you on the dish selection, yes we can. We will put together a fast-serving 5-dish menu that is specifically designed to be served within one hour, with dishes that are easy to pass and quick to eat. Let us know your time constraints and we will make it work.
Our guests are mostly carnivores with a few vegetarians and vegans. Can we put together a menu that works for everyone?
Yes, absolutely. We can build a menu that is predominantly meat and fish based while making sure your vegetarian and vegan guests have similar alternatives. It helps if you let us assist in choosing the dishes so we can ensure the vegetarian and vegan options feel like a natural part of the main menu.
Which menu works best for a 1-hour corporate event?
If you allow us to advise you on the dish selection, yes we can. We will put together a fast-serving 5-dish menu that is specifically designed to be served within one hour, with dishes that are easy to pass and quick to eat. Let us know your time constraints and we will make it work.
Can the vegetarian sample menu also work for vegan guests?
Yes. Most dishes on the vegetarian sample menu are already vegan, and the few that are not, such as the mini cone with goat cheese, can be adapted (with vegan cream) or swapped for a vegan alternative on request. Let us know the breakdown of your guests and we will make sure everyone is well catered for.
Planning a walking dinner?
These sample menus are a starting point — we are happy to adapt any of them or put together a completely tailored selection based on your guest count, event format and dietary requirements. Share your preferences and we will come back to you with a clear menu proposal.
Looking for the full list of available dishes to build your own selection? Visit our walking dinner menu page.