Small Chops & Cultural Snacks
Traditional Snack Catering London & Kent
Authentic small chops and West African finger food, beautifully plated and served by a trained team. Perfect for engagements, weddings, naming days and cultural events.
The Bites Everyone Asks For
Small Chops Done The Way Guests Actually Want Them
Small chops are the heartbeat of West African celebrations. The trays of puff puff, kelewele, gizdodo, samosas, spring rolls and chinchinga that move around the room while guests are mingling. Done well, they are the first thing people ask for the recipe of. Done badly, they sit untouched on the corner table.
Mijays Bar provides traditional snack catering across London and Kent for engagements, weddings, naming ceremonies, birthdays and corporate cultural events. Our kitchen team prepares each item to the standard you would expect at a serious family event, then plates it for a luxury setting with gold trays, fresh garnishes and the polish the rest of your event deserves.
We are often booked alongside our main catering and bar services for full coverage of the day. Equally, traditional snack catering works beautifully as a standalone for casual gatherings, after-parties and intimate ceremonies.
What's Included
What Our Traditional Snack Catering Includes
Puff Puff
Light, golden and freshly fried. Served warm with a choice of dipping sauces.
Kelewele
Spiced fried plantain with ginger, chilli and a hint of clove. A guest favourite at every event.
Gizdodo
Gizzard and plantain in pepper sauce, prepared the way the aunties make it.
Chinchinga (Suya Skewers)
Spiced beef or chicken skewers with the proper suya rub, grilled fresh.
Samosas & Spring Rolls
Hand-folded, freshly fried and served with sweet chilli or shito on the side.
Asun & Pepper Soup Bites
Optional small plates for guests who want something heartier between rounds.
Vegetarian & Vegan Options
Plantain bites, vegetable spring rolls, vegan puff puff and plant-based skewers built into every menu.
Premium Tray Presentation
Gold trays, fresh garnishes and styled plating that match a luxury event aesthetic.
Trained Service Staff
Uniformed servers passing trays through the crowd at the right moments.
How We Do It
Authentic Flavour, Premium Plating, Service That Reads The Room
Most snack catering in London is either authentic but poorly presented, or beautifully presented but lacking in flavour. We refuse to choose. Our kitchen is staffed by chefs who grew up cooking these dishes, and our front-of-house is trained to a luxury hospitality standard.
The result is small chops with the proper heat, the proper texture and the proper flavour, plated on gold trays with fresh garnishes and passed through the room by a uniformed team. Guests reach for the trays, ask what is on them, and return for seconds. That is the indicator we care about.
We can build the snack catering around an existing main caterer, integrate it with our own catering and bar services, or run it standalone for casual gatherings. Tell us the format of the day and we will scope the menu and team accordingly.
Most-requested small chop combinations
- Puff puff, kelewele and gizdodo for engagement ceremonies
- Chinchinga skewers and spring rolls for cocktail hour
- Samosas, puff puff and spiced chicken for naming days
- Pepper soup shots and asun for late-night after-parties
- Vegan plantain bites and vegetable rolls for inclusive menus
Suitable Occasions
Where Small Chops Shine
Traditional Engagements
Wedding Cocktail Hours
Naming Ceremonies
Birthday Celebrations
Cultural Showcases
After-Parties
Pricing Guidance
Traditional Snack Catering Pricing
Per-guest snack catering scales cleanly with guest count. Most clients combine it with bar service or a main meal package.
Traditional Snack Catering
£8
per guest
Canapé Catering
£23
per guest
Mocktail Bar Hire
from £1,299
Luxury Local Bar Experience
from £1,799
All packages are bespoke and final pricing depends on guest numbers, menu selections, staffing requirements, venue location and event specifications.
Coverage
Coverage
Traditional snack catering across Greater London, Kent, Essex and the surrounding Home Counties.
Client Stories
What Clients Say
"Puff puff was perfect. Kelewele was perfect. Suya was the closest to home I've had in London. The team kept the trays moving and the room loved it."
Tunde A.
Engagement Ceremony, London
"Beautifully plated and served with warmth. Even the elders, who are not easy to impress, finished every plate."
Joana M.
Naming Day, Croydon
"We needed late-night small chops to keep the energy going. Mijays delivered without a hitch, and the late team cleared down without disturbing anyone."
Bisi & Femi
After-Party, Kent
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many small chops per guest should we serve?
For a cocktail hour we recommend five to seven small chops per guest. For a standalone snack catering event without a main meal, plan for ten to fourteen per guest depending on event length.
Can you provide vegetarian and vegan small chops?
Yes. Plantain bites, vegan puff puff, vegetable spring rolls and plant-based skewers are built into every menu so vegetarian and vegan guests feel considered.
Are your small chops halal?
We can prepare your full small chop menu halal on request, sourcing from halal-certified suppliers and managing service to keep your menu fully compliant.
Do you provide service staff?
Yes. Every booking includes a trained, uniformed service team passing trays through the room at the right moments.
Can we book traditional snack catering alongside other services?
Yes, and most clients do. Small chops sit naturally alongside our mocktail bar, traditional drinks bar, canapé service and main meal catering.
What is the minimum guest count?
We cater traditional snack catering from 30 guests upwards. Smaller bookings may be possible subject to availability and venue logistics.
Do you cater outside London?
Yes. We regularly travel into Kent, Essex and the surrounding Home Counties. Travel and logistics are quoted transparently as part of your proposal.
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Let's Plan Your Event
Share your event details and we will create a bespoke proposal tailored to your vision. No obligation, no pressure, just a thoughtful conversation about what you want to create.