Wedding & Event Catering Menus in Surrey, Hampshire & West Sussex
The Ultimate Open-Fire Braai & Salad Buffet Menu
Cooked live over smouldering coals to bring the theatre, aroma, and spectacular flavour of the braai to your event.
Fire-Licked Canapés (Perfect for guest arrival)
- Mini Boerewors Skewers: Authentic South African farmer’s sausage, flame-grilled and served with a sweet Mrs Ball’s chutney dip.
- Peri-Peri Tiger Prawns: Charred over the open fire with a zesty garlic, lemon, and mild chili butter.
- Smoked Halloumi Bites (V): Grilled halloumi squares drizzled with hot honey and fresh thyme.
From the Coals (The Main Event)
- Traditional South African Boerewors: Thick, juicy, and perfectly spiced, coiled and grilled over wood-fire.
- Karoo-Style Leg of Lamb: Butterflied, marinated in garlic, rosemary, and lemon, then slow-roasted over the coals and carved to order.
- Flame-Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken: Succulent chicken portions marinated for 24 hours in our signature, mildly spiced smoky Peri-Peri sauce.
- Charred Portobello Mushroom Steaks (VG): Thick-cut mushrooms marinated in balsamic and garlic, grilled over the fire for a rich, smoky flavour.
The Vibrant Salad Buffet (Served family-style or at the buffet station)
- Signature Braai Potato Salad (V): Creamy baby potatoes with free-range egg, chives, and a hint of tangy mustard.
- Rainbow Slaw with Citrus Dressing (VG): Shredded red and white cabbage, carrots, and crisp apples, tossed in a light, zesty vinaigrette (no heavy mayo).
- Charred Sweetcorn & Feta Salad (V): Grilled corn off the cob, mixed with crumbled feta, cherry tomatoes, fresh coriander, and a squeeze of lime.
- Heritage Tomato & Balsamic Leaf (VG): A fresh, vibrant mix of seasonal greens and colourful tomatoes to cut through the rich meats.
Essential Sides & Sauces
- Chakalaka (VG): A traditional, spicy South African vegetable relish—the ultimate braai accompaniment.
- Braaibroodjies / Garlic Roosterkoek (V): Traditional fire-baked bread or grilled cheese, tomato, and onion toasties made straight on the grid.
- A Selection of Artisan Sauces: Cowboy Butter, Peppercorn, and classic BBQ.
A Sweet Finish (Dessert)
- Sticky Malva Pudding: A warm, caramelized South African sponge cake served with rich vanilla custard.
- Fire-Roasted Pineapple: Sweet pineapple wedges caramelized on the grill, served with a scoop of coconut sorbet.
The Showstopper Carving Station Buffet
Bring the theatre of the fire to your event. Our chefs will man a live carving station, slicing premium, fire-roasted meats to order, accompanied by a vibrant, self-serve buffet of elevated sides and salads.
Fire-Licked Canapés (Served upon guest arrival)
- Smoked Duck & Cherry Skewers: Rich, lightly smoked duck breast paired with a dark cherry glaze.
- Charred Sweetcorn Fritters (V): Crispy, golden bites of fire-roasted corn served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce.
- Miniature Braaibroodjies (V): Bite-sized traditional South African toasted sandwiches with vintage cheddar, tomato, and onion chutney.
The Live Carving Station (Carved to order by our chefs)
- Oak-Smoked Beef Pichania: Premium, locally sourced beef, rubbed with black pepper and mustard seed, smoked low and slow over oak wood, and carved perfectly pink.
- Fire-Roasted Pork Belly with Crispy Crackling: Rolled with fresh sage and garlic, slow-roasted over the coals until the meat is meltingly tender and the crackling is blistered and crisp.
- Whole Smoked Cauliflower Shawarma (VG): A spectacular plant-based centrepiece. Whole cauliflower, rubbed in Middle Eastern spices, slow-smoked, and carved at the station just like the meats.
The Hot Buffet Sides
- Beef Dripping Fire-Roasties: Crispy roast potatoes cooked over the coals in rich beef dripping (Vegetarian herb-roasted alternative available).
- Honey & Thyme Charred Carrots (V): Whole baby carrots blistered over the open flame and glazed with local honey.
- Braaied Green Beans & Mangetout (VG): Tossed in a light garlic and lemon dressing for a vibrant, crunchy side.
The Cold Salad Station
- Roasted Beetroot & Whipped Feta Salad (V): Earthy, fire-roasted beetroots served on a bed of rocket with creamy whipped feta and candied walnuts.
- South African Yellow Rice (V): A fragrant, slightly sweet turmeric rice dotted with plump raisins—the traditional pairing for a roast.
- Heritage Tomato & Red Onion Salad (VG): Simple, fresh, and dressed with a sharp balsamic vinaigrette to cut through the richness of the carved meats.
The Sauce Bar
- Smoked Red Wine & Rosemary Jus (Perfect for the beef)
- Spiced Apple & Chilli Chutney (Incredible with the pork)
- Fresh Chimichurri & Classic Horseradish
The Dessert Table (Self-serve miniatures)
- Traditional South African Melktert (Milk Tart): Sweet pastry crust filled with a creamy, cinnamon-dusted custard.
- Fire-Baked Apple & Berry Crumble: Individual portions of warm, spiced fruit crumble served alongside a jug of pouring cream.
Food is the beating heart of any great event. At Kai & Braai, we bring the theatre, aroma, and unforgettable flavour of open-fire cooking to weddings, corporate functions, and private parties across Surrey, Hampshire, West Sussex and beyond.
Because no two events are the same, we don't believe in rigid, one-size-fits-all catering. The menus below are simply a taste of what we can create for you. Whether you are dreaming of an elegant wedding breakfast, a relaxed family-style Braai buffet, or late-night street food straight from the coals, we will work closely with you to craft a bespoke feast that your guests will talk about for years.
Explore our culinary styles below:
Fire-Fuelled Street Food: The Kai & Braai Truck Menu
Fast, fresh, and bursting with flavour. Perfect for festival-style weddings, corporate team days, and late-night event snacking. All cooked live over the flames and served straight to your guests.
The Premium Handhelds (Served in artisan, fire-toasted buns)
- The Fire-Seared Steak Roll: Prime Rump steak, flashed over the roaring grill, sliced thin, and served in a toasted artisan ciabatta with peppery rocket and a vibrant, zesty cowboy butter.
- The Ultimate Boerie Roll: A South African street food classic. A thick, juicy traditional Boerewors sausage, grilled over the coals, topped with sweet caramelized onions and a generous drizzle of Mrs Ball’s chutney.
- Smoky Peri-Peri Chicken Prego Roll: Flame-grilled chicken thighs marinated in our signature spicy Prego sauce, served in a toasted Portuguese roll with crisp lettuce and a cooling garlic mayo.
- 12-Hour Smoked Pulled Pork Bap: Slow-smoked over applewood until meltingly tender, piled high in a brioche bun with a tangy apple slaw and our house BBQ sauce.
- Fire-Roasted Halloumi & Portobello Bun (V): Thick slabs of halloumi and large portobello mushrooms, charred on the braai and served with sweet chilli jam and fresh wild rocket.
Fire-Licked Skewers (The ultimate easy-eating street food)
- Traditional Rump Steak Sosaties: A true South African classic. Tender cubes of Rump steak marinated in a sweet apricot and mild curry sauce, skewered with onions and charred to perfection over the fire.
- Flame-Grilled Chicken Skewers: Juicy chicken thighs marinated in your choice of our signature smoky Peri-Peri or a zesty Lemon & Herb, grilled on sticks for the perfect handheld bite.
Loaded Braai Fries (The ultimate crowd-pleasers)
- The "Dirty Braai" Fries: A mountain of skin-on fries loaded with 12-hour pulled pork, melted vintage cheddar, crispy onions, and fiery jalapeños.
- Steak & Chimichurri Loaded Fries: Crispy fries topped with fire-kissed strips of Sirloin and Rump, finished with garlic mayo and fresh chimichurri.
- Chakalaka Loaded Fries (V): Skin-on fries topped with a traditional, mildly spicy South African vegetable and bean relish, finished with a blanket of melted cheese.
- Classic Braai-Spiced Fries (VG): Skin-on, twice-cooked fries generously tossed in our secret, smoky South African Braai salt.
Something Sweet
- Fire-Toasted S'mores: Giant marshmallows toasted live over the embers, squished between two artisan biscuits with a slab of melting milk chocolate.