🌍 Diplomatic & Embassy Catering
Catering for Embassies & Diplomatic London
Independently halal-certified, 100% nut-free, fully allergen-labelled catering for embassies, high commissions and diplomatic residences across London — delivered fresh from our kitchen near St Paul's.
Why diplomatic missions choose us
- ✓ Independently halal-certified kitchen
- ✓ 100% nut-free — no nuts ever enter the premises
- ✓ Every dish labelled across all 14 UK allergens
- ✓ Vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free & gluten-free menus
- ✓ Invoicing and account terms for regular events
- ✓ Trusted supplier to Selfridges and London corporates
Catering that respects every guest
A diplomatic event brings together guests from across the world — and with them, every dietary requirement, faith-based restriction and allergy you can imagine. For an embassy or high commission, catering isn't a detail. It's a matter of hospitality, protocol and reputation.
Vanda's Kitchen is built for exactly this. Our entire kitchen is independently halal-certified — not a halal option on a non-halal menu, but a genuinely halal kitchen. We are 100% nut-free, so no nuts ever enter the premises, and every dish we prepare is labelled across all 14 UK allergens. That means you can host a national day, a delegation lunch or an ambassador's reception knowing every guest can eat safely and with confidence.
We deliver across central London — including Westminster, Mayfair, Belgravia, Knightsbridge and Kensington, where most of the capital's embassies and high commissions are based — fresh from our kitchen near St Paul's.
Diplomatic occasions we cater
From working lunches to formal receptions — fresh, allergen-safe food for every kind of diplomatic gathering.
National Day Receptions
Catering for your country's most important date in the calendar, at any scale.
Delegation & Working Lunches
Visiting delegations and bilateral meetings catered discreetly and on time.
Ambassadorial Receptions
Canapés and sharing platters for formal evening and networking events.
Staff & Office Catering
Regular breakfasts and team lunches for embassy and consular staff.
Conferences & Cultural Events
All-day catering for cultural programmes, briefings and trade events.
Residence Entertaining
Private catering for the ambassador's residence and official guests.
Why diplomatic missions trust Vanda's Kitchen
Independently Halal-Certified
A genuinely halal kitchen, independently certified — not a halal line on a mixed menu.
100% Nut-Free Kitchen
No nuts ever enter our premises — safe for guests with the most severe allergies.
Full Allergen Labelling
Every dish clearly labelled across all 14 UK allergens — essential for international guests.
Every Diet Catered
Vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free menus so every guest eats together.
Invoicing & Account Terms
We invoice missions directly and set up account terms for recurring events.
A Trusted London Supplier
A proud supplier to Selfridges and corporate clients across the capital.
How to arrange embassy catering
1
Tell us about your event
Email or WhatsApp with your date, guest numbers and the kind of occasion.
2
We build your menu
A tailored, fully allergen-labelled menu to suit your guests and protocol.
3
Confirm & we deliver
Approve the proposal — we prepare everything fresh and deliver to your mission.
4
Settle by invoice
Pay by card or on invoice — and we can set up account terms for regular events.
Embassy catering — common questions
Yes. We deliver to embassies, high commissions and diplomatic residences across central London — including Westminster, Mayfair, Belgravia, Knightsbridge and Kensington, where most of London's diplomatic missions are based — from our kitchen near St Paul's.
Yes. Our entire kitchen is independently halal-certified, and we are 100% nut-free — no nuts ever enter the premises. Every dish is labelled across all 14 UK allergens, and we offer vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free menus so guests from any background can eat safely together.
Yes. We cater national day receptions, ambassadorial receptions, delegation lunches, conferences and residence entertaining, at a range of scales. Contact us with your date and guest numbers and we will build a tailored proposal.
Yes. We invoice diplomatic missions directly and can set up account terms for missions that cater regularly. Payment is also accepted by card or bank transfer — whichever suits your finance team.
For most menus we ask for a few working days' notice so everything is prepared fresh. For larger receptions and bespoke menus we recommend contacting us as early as possible. Get in touch and we will confirm what is possible for your date.
Planning an event at your mission?
Tell us your date and guest numbers and we will build a tailored, fully allergen-labelled proposal for your embassy or high commission.
Ready to choose?
Two ways to cater your team
Know exactly what you need, or want a hand working it out — either way, it's the same nut-free, halal, gluten-free-throughout kitchen.
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I know what I want
Browse the menu and order in minutes — platters, hot meal packs, breakfast and salads, every item allergen-labelled. Order by 2pm for next-day.
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I'd like some help
Tell us your event — headcount, dates and any dietary needs — and we'll sort the rest. Straight through to a real person on WhatsApp, no forms.
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