Service · Cocktail & canapés
Cocktail & canapé catering in Nairobi.
Passed bites and canapé stations for receptions, product launches, cocktail hours and corporate events — the kind of catering where people are standing, mingling and holding a drink, not sitting down to a plated meal. We bring the food, the trays and the staff to run it, anywhere in Nairobi.
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When canapés are the right call
Canapés suit any event built around conversation rather than a meal: a product or brand launch, a networking reception, a cocktail hour before a dinner, a gallery or office opening, or the drinks part of a wedding. Guests graze as they move, so nobody is tied to a table, and the room keeps its energy.
Our canapé menu
Hot bites: mini beef samosa, mini chicken samosa, vegetable spring rolls, beef skewers, chicken skewers, meatballs, chicken wings, fish goujons and sausage bites.
Cold bites: kachumbari cups, carrot and cucumber fingers, and fruit skewers.
Nothing here is fixed. Build your menu to pick the bites you want and send them straight to us, and tell us any signature canapé you'd like us to make.
Passed service or stations
We serve canapés two ways: passed on trays by staff moving through the room, or set out at stations guests come to. Passed service keeps a reception moving and feels more formal; stations work well when the space is open and you want people to linger. We'll suggest the format that fits your venue and headcount — serving staff, trays, cutlery and the setup are included either way.
Where we cater
Receptions and launches across Nairobi, including Westlands, Upper Hill, Kilimani and Gigiri. Canapés also pair naturally with corporate events and outside catering at your own venue.
What it costs
As a guide, most events land between KES 500 and KES 4,000 per plate — the lighter end for simple buffets and tea breaks, the higher end for premium menus, plated service and smaller numbers.The final figure is a clear, itemised quote built around your selection and guest count — see our Nairobi catering price guide for what moves it.
Trusted & Certified
- Certified Food Handlers
- AAA Food Handler
- Food Handler's Permit
- HACCP Certified
Halaal-certified kitchen
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between canapés and a buffet?
Canapés are small, finished bites passed around on trays or set out at stations, eaten standing with a drink in hand — no plates or seating needed. They suit receptions, launches and cocktail hours where people are mingling, rather than a sit-down meal.
What canapés do you offer?
Hot bites like mini beef and chicken samosas, vegetable spring rolls, beef and chicken skewers, meatballs, chicken wings, fish goujons and sausage bites; and cold bites like kachumbari cups, carrot and cucumber fingers and fruit skewers. We're not limited to the list — tell us a signature bite you'd like and we'll work it in.
How many canapés per person?
As a rough guide, 4–6 pieces per person for a pre-dinner reception, and 10–14 if canapés are replacing a meal over a longer event. We'll recommend a count once we know the format and timing.
Do you provide staff for passed service?
Yes. Serving staff, trays, cutlery and the setup are included as standard — passed service and stations both come with the team to run them.
How much does canapé catering cost in Nairobi?
Quotes are per plate in Kenyan shillings. As a guide, most events land between KES 500 and KES 4,000 per plate depending on the selection and numbers, with no fixed packages — you get a clear, itemised quote within 24 hours.
Planning a reception?
Tell us the date, guest count, venue and format, and we'll put together a canapé selection and a clear, itemised quote.
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