Eat Up Journal

Catering ideas, planning guides and event notes.

Practical articles for office managers, private hosts and anyone planning food for a group. Browse guides on office catering,
halal menus, dietary requirements, event tables and hosting at home.
How Much Does Catering Cost in London? A 2026 Guide to Catering Prices
How Much Does Catering Cost in London? A 2026 Guide to Catering Prices
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You probably want a useful number rather than “it depends”. Fair enough. But before comparing prices, check what each one includes. Lunch delivered to your office is a different order... Read more...
Drop-Off vs Full-Service Catering in London: How Much Support Does Your Event Actually Need?
Drop-Off vs Full-Service Catering in London: How Much Support Does Your Event Actually Need?
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One of the first things I ask when someone is planning catering is what they actually need us to do on the day. Sometimes it really is as simple as... Read more...
Next Day Catering Required in London: What You Can Get in Short Notice?
Next Day Catering Required in London: What You Can Get in Short Notice?
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You need lunch for 20 people tomorrow, and that shouldn't require a string of emails just to get it ordered. At Eat Up, most straightforward, simple orders require 24-48 hours... Read more...
How Many Catering Platters to Order
How Many Catering Platters to Order?
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If you know you are feeding 20 people, you would think ordering the food would be fairly straightforward. Then you start looking at platters. How many do you actually need?... Read more...
Halal Party Food for Office Celebrations: What to Serve for Parties and Team Socials?
Halal Party Food for Office Celebrations: What to Serve for Parties and Team Socials?
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Choosing food for an office party shouldn’t be difficult. But it’s easy to order a few things that look lovely and realise you’ve planned light refreshments for people who were... Read more...
How to Plan Dietary Requirements Properly for Office Catering
How to Plan Dietary Requirements Properly for Office Catering?
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Is it difficult to cater for a group with different dietary requirements? Not necessarily. But having a suitable option on the menu doesn’t always mean everyone gets the meal they... Read more...
Which Catering Style Is Right for Your Corporate Event: Flat Grazing Tables, Sharing Platters, Buffets or Canapés?
Which Catering Style Is Right for Your Corporate Event: Flat Grazing Tables, Sharing Platters, Buffets or Canapés?
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Choosing a catering style isn’t particularly difficult. But choosing one that actually works for your event takes a little more thought. A grazing table can look lovely, but what happens... Read more...
Lunch Boxes vs Sharing Platters vs Hot Food: Which One Fits Your Corporate Event?
Lunch Boxes vs Sharing Platters vs Hot Food: Which One Fits Your Corporate Event?
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Is it a difficult choice? Not really. So why do you need to read a whole blog? Because if you get it wrong, as the host, you are the one... Read more...
Halal Corporate Catering in London: How to Get the Food Right?
Halal Corporate Catering in London: How to Get the Food Right?
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Why do you need to read this blog? When you’re planning a corporate event, it’s surprisingly easy to get the catering wrong. Not because you don’t know your event, but because... Read more...
Client Meeting Catering in London: How to Impress Your Clients
Client Meeting Catering in London: How to Impress Your Clients?
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You’re hosting clients, so of course you want the food to make a good impression. But a lovely menu won’t help much if lunch interrupts your pitch or leaves everyone... Read more...
How to Choose Between Drop-Off, Styled and Grazing Table for Corporate Events?
How to Choose Between Drop-Off, Styled and Grazing Table for Corporate Events?
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Why would you need a whole blog to choose between drop-off, styled catering and a grazing table? It doesn’t sound that complicated. And if you’re unsure, your caterer should be able... Read more...
how to plan halal breakfast catering in london for office event
How to Plan Halal Breakfast Catering for an Office Event in London?
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Planning halal breakfast catering for an office event isn’t especially difficult. But confirming the halal requirements is only the starting point. You still need enough suitable food, a setup people... Read more...
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Office Catering

Guides for office lunches, team meals, meetings and workplace events.
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Private Catering

Ideas for birthdays, baby showers, home hosting and family gatherings.

Dietary Options

Advice for halal-first menus, vegetarian, vegan and mixed guest lists.
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Event Tables

Guides for brunch tables, lunch tables, grazing tables and styled setups.
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