Offices
A shared lunch table where people eat together and go back for seconds. Works best when the team is on one floor and breaks are not staggered.
Buffet catering in Hamilton
Buffet Catering in Hamilton
Shared trays for offices, churches, parties and community events. Tell us the guest count, room and serving time, and CaterHarbor confirms the format and quantities with a local caterer.
Catering from $9.95/person.
Explore the food
Serving inspiration — see package inclusions.
Motion settings
Reduced motion is enabled.
When trays work best
A shared table, and a line that keeps moving.
Buffet service gives guests choice and scales well, provided the room has the space and someone is set to lay the food out.
Churches
Fellowship meals, volunteer appreciation and after-service gatherings, where the hall already has tables and a few people willing to serve.
Parties and celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries and graduations with a mixed crowd. Choose an agreed menu and quantities for the guest count and dietary split.
Community events
Clubs, associations and volunteer gatherings where attendance may change. Update attendance early and confirm quantities with the caterer.
What buffet catering means here.
Buffet or shared-tray catering means the mains and sides arrive in group quantities for guests to build their own plates. It works best when people eat in the same room and there is a clear serving area.
How individual meals differ.
Individually packed meals are portioned before arrival and handed to each guest. They can be easier for staggered schedules, desk lunches or rooms without enough space for a serving line. See small-group catering formats for groups of roughly 10 to 30.
Starting food-cost examples
A starting point for 20, 30 or 50 guests.
These examples use the current Mediterranean Classic starting price of $9.95/person. Use the guest-count and portion planning guide to agree quantities. They cover food only, before tax, delivery, setup or upgrades. Final availability and pricing are confirmed by a person.
About 20 guests
From $199.00
Starting food-cost example only.
About 30 guests
From $298.50
Starting food-cost example only.
About 50 guests
From $497.50
Starting food-cost example only.
Menu formats available for trays
- Mediterranean Classic with chicken shawarma, seasoned rice, garlic potatoes and garlic sauce; Signature adds salad, 7-layer dip and pita chips, and Premium also adds falafel and baklava.
- Saj & Salsa laffa catering, rice bowls and salad bowls prepared for group serving.
- Vegetarian selections such as falafel and salad trays, ordered alongside the main trays.
- Desserts and extra sides added as separate trays where the menu offers them.
Staffing, setup, chafing equipment and rentals are quoted separately where they are required. Exact inclusions are listed on the Mediterranean catering menu and the Saj & Salsa menu.
Mediterranean Original Shawarma
Packages that work as buffet trays.
- Most Popular
Signature
$13.95/person
Includes 7-layer dip & pita chips Chicken shawarma, seasoned rice, garlic potatoes and garlic sauce, plus salad, 7-layer dip and pita chips.
Food subtotal · 20 guests
$279.00
Premium
$15.95/person
Includes falafel & baklava Chicken shawarma, seasoned rice, garlic potatoes, garlic sauce, salad, 7-layer dip and pita chips, plus falafel and baklava.
Food subtotal · 20 guests
$319.00
Saj & Salsa — Laffa from $11.95/person, Rice Bowl from $14.95/person.
View Saj & Salsa menuDelivery planning example · 20 Classic guests
For an address within 10 km of Eastgate Square Mall only
20 Classic portions = $199.00 food + $25.00 delivery = $224.00
Before tax, optional extras and any eligible offer. Other addresses: $35 over 10 km through 20 km; custom quote beyond 20 km. Exact address availability and fee confirmed. The welcome gift never changes these food estimates.
Most catering menus have a 10-guest minimum. Smaller requests can still be submitted and are reviewed individually. Delivery and tax extra — see pricing & delivery.
What to plan for.
- Enough table space for trays, plates and condiments
- Delivery time and the time food should be served
- Parking, entrance, elevator or loading instructions
- Dietary labels and clearly separated selections
- An onsite contact who can receive the order
- Whether serviceware or separately quoted setup is needed
Staff, chafing dishes, equipment and setup are not assumed. Ask for a separate quote if any of these are needed.
Match the trays to the gathering.
Corporate buffet meals work when a team shares one lunch window and serving space.
Church and community gatherings benefit from a clear onsite contact and a room prepared before delivery.
Wedding receptions and related meals need venue access, serving time and any setup requirements confirmed in advance.
Choose a buffet menu.
Mediterranean Original Shawarma offers shared chicken shawarma packages with rice, potatoes and garlic sauce; salad, 7-layer dip and pita chips are included in Signature and Premium. Compare shawarma trays and individual wraps if you are deciding how to serve your group. Saj & Salsa offers laffa, rice-bowl and salad-bowl formats for group ordering.
A simple first step
Get Buffet Catering Options
Share the guest count, date and location. You do not need to choose a caterer, package or serving setup before reaching out.
Have every detail ready? Request a full catering quote.
Buffet catering questions
What headcount does a buffet make sense for?
Serving space, schedule and agreed portions determine whether shared trays or individual meals suit your group. Most menus have a 10-guest minimum; smaller requests are reviewed individually.
What serving setup is needed?
A table long enough for the trays, room for a line that does not cross the room, and someone to lay the food out. Multiple accessible serving points may help reduce queues when the room allows.
Are staffing and chafing equipment included?
No. Staffing, setup, chafing equipment and rentals are quoted separately where they are required. Ask for them with your request rather than on the day.
How is buffet delivery handled?
Delivery is measured from Eastgate Square Mall in Hamilton: $25 within 10 km, $35 over 10 km and up to 20 km, and a custom quote beyond 20 km. Share the entrance, elevator or loading access, parking and the time food should be on the table.
How are dietary needs handled on a buffet?
Vegetarian and halal-tagged selections are ordered as their own trays so they are not mixed at the table, and allergy-related needs are confirmed with the caterer in advance. Labels describe intended ingredients and preparation, not a guarantee against cross-contact.
What does buffet catering cost?
Mediterranean packages start at $9.95 per person and Saj & Salsa laffa catering starts at $11.95 per person. Delivery and tax are extra, and the final total is confirmed by a person.
Most catering menus have a 10-guest minimum. Smaller requests can still be submitted and are reviewed individually. Browse catering by event occasion, see office and corporate catering, or review prices and delivery fees.