Catering
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Cretan catering with a local
At Cretan Gathering, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional catering experiences. Inspired by traditional recipes and prepared with fresh, local ingredients, our menus capture the authentic taste of Crete. Every dish celebrates the land, the season, and the joy of coming together.
Event Catering Services
Delightful Cuisine for Every Celebration
Custom Menu Options
Tailored Solutions for Unforgettable Events
Why Choose Our Catering Services?
Tailored Menus
We craft personalised menus inspired by Cretan tradition. These menus reflect your event's character and satisfy every guest with authentic local flavours.
Reliable Service
Our team approaches every event with care, punctuality and genuine Cretan hospitality — ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
Quality Ingredients
We use fresh, seasonal ingredients from trusted local producers to prepare dishes that feel homemade — full of flavour, colour, and Cretan warmth.
Experienced Team
Our skilled and dedicated team combines years of catering experience with a passion for Cretan tradition, delivering every event with care and heartfelt expertise.
Our Menus – Inspired by Crete, Crafted for You
At Cretan Gathering, we pour our hearts into every catering experience we create.
For us, food is more than flavours—it’s a way to connect, welcome, and celebrate. That’s why we’ve designed five unique menu categories—BBQ, Fish, Vegetarian, Vegan, and Cretan—each crafted with care to reflect different tastes, lifestyles, and traditions.
We use local ingredients, honour time-tested recipes, and add our personal touch so every guest feels at home and every dish tells a story.
No matter the occasion, we’ll help you choose a menu that will bring people together and make your gathering unforgettable.
Cretan Menus
These menus are a deep dive into the heart of Cretan culinary tradition. Based on age-old recipes, handmade delicacies, and locally sourced ingredients, they tell a story of mountains, villages, family tables, and timeless hospitality.
White Mountains
Starters:
- Sfakian savoury pastry with cured pork (syglino) and herbs
Appetiser:
- Grilled zucchini with barley rusk, sun-dried tomato and anthotyro cheese
Main:
- Handmade lamb roll with wild oregano
Dessert:
- Lemon cream with mastiha and almond biscuit
Urban Cuisine with a Cretan Heart
Starters:
- Smoked syglino from Chania with fava purée, oregano and caper-ladolemono sauce
Salad:
- Quinoa with tomato, cucumber, spearmint, Naxos graviera and orange-raki vinaigrette
Main:
- Chicken fillet stuffed with staka and mizithra cheese in aromatic tomato sauce with vegetable couscous
Dessert:
- Rakomelo panna cotta with Cretan pistachio and plum marmalade
Secrets of the Stone
Starters:
- Mini pies with ground veal, sage and caramelised onion
Salad:
- Tomato-cucumber salad with yogurt, sour cheese bites, and crunchy barley puff
Main:
- Slow-cooked goat with stamnagathi, lemon and smoked salt
Dessert:
- Tart with grape molasses and sultana raisins
BBQ Menus
Smoky, generous, and full of flavour, our BBQ menus bring people together around timeless favourites. From lamb on the spit to Cretan sausages and fire-roasted vegetables, each dish celebrates sharing, joy, and outdoor feasting the Cretan way.
Cretan Grill
Main dishes:
- Lamb on the spit
- Kontosouvli (chicken or pork)
- Traditional country sausages
Sides:
- Baked potatoes with sea salt and oregano
- Cretan Dakos with dry anthotyro cheese
- Seasonal salad with samphire and capers
Dessert:
- Cretan Xerotigana (crunchy and sweet Cretan Lenten dessert) with honey (or rakomelo), cinnamon & ice cream
Cretan Wellness BBQ
Main dishes:
- Turkey skewers marinated in yoghurt and lime
- Grilled pleurotus mushrooms with thyme and olive oil
Sides:
- Quinoa salad with beans, peppers & herbs
- Multigrain dakos with vegan cheese
- Grilled vegetables with citrus dressing
Dessert:
- Yogurt with honey and mixed nuts served in a glass
Deluxe BBQ
Main dishes:
- Dry-aged beef steaks
- Lamb chops with rosemary
- Grilled sausages
Sides:
- Grilled mushrooms with vinegar and thyme
- Oven-baked potatoes with staka
- Cretan pilaf with chicken broth
Dessert:
- Kalitsounia with honey
- Ice cream with chilled or caramelised liqueur
Mixed Grill
Main dishes:
- Chicken skewers with yogurt and citrus marinade
- Country-style sausages
- Beef patties with herbs
- Pork belly with honey and mustard
Sides:
- Fried potatoes in olive oil with mountain oregano
- Charcoal-grilled pitas with cool tzatziki
- Traditional Greek village salad
Fish Menus
Fresh from the Cretan Sea and prepared with subtle, elegant touches, our fish menus combine tradition with finesse. Ideal for summer celebrations by the coast, they highlight the simplicity and beauty of island cuisine at its finest.
The sea of Crete
Starters:
- Taramosalata with wild carob, lemon foam, and barley rusk crackers
Salad:
- Green shoots with stamnagathi, cucumber, xinomyzithra, pistachios, and bergamot vinaigrette
Main:
- Octopus sous vide with fava from Rethymno, caramelised onions, and tsounati olive oil
Dessert:
- Sheep’s yogurt mousse with sour cherry spoon sweet and crunchy carob rusk base
Cretan Riviera
Starters:
- Smoked eggplant with tahini, pomegranate, or fresh almond flesh on barley rusk
Salad:
- Summer village salad with cherry tomatoes, kritamo, cucumber, rusk, capers, and soft graviera cheese
Main:
- Catch of the day (e.g., sea bream) grilled with herbs and served with al dente vegetables
Dessert:
- Summer cheesecake with xinomyzithra, lemon cream, and crumbled carob rusk base
Aegean Moment
Starters:
- Seabass carpaccio with olive oil-lemon dressing, radish, and citrus
Salad:
- Cucumber, fennel and grilled calamari with raki vinaigrette
Main:
- Steamed catch of the day with vegetables and traditional ‘ouzo’ sauce
Dessert:
- Prickly pear sorbet with crunchy carob flour
Vegeterian Menus
Our vegetarian menus feature seasonal vegetables, local cheeses, herbs, and pulses. Inspired by the richness of the Cretan garden, these dishes are hearty, colourful, and full of vibrant Mediterranean character.
The green table
Starters:
- Stuffed vine leaves with herbs and lemon sauce
Salad:
- Colourful quinoa salad with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mint and olive oil-lemon dressing
Main:
- Lentil moussaka with eggplant and potatoes
Dessert:
- Apple pie with oat crust and agave syrup
Taste of the land
Starters:
- Zucchini fritters with mint and yogurt sauce
Salad:
- Dakos with barley rusk, tomato, feta, and olives
Main:
- Tagliatelle with tomato sauce, Kalamata olives, capers, and basil
Dessert:
- Halva cream with sesame and chocolate drops
Innovation
Starters:
- Mini dakos bites in a modern twist, tomato foam, mizithra cream, olives, and basil
Salad:
- Green vegetables with pickled grapes, pomegranate vinegar, and fennel rusk bites
Main:
- Cretan vegetable ragout (briam) in phyllo crust, herb pesto, and vegan mint yogurt
Dessert:
- Fig tart with thyme honey and almond cream
Vegan menu
Earthy, balanced and creative, our vegan menu showcases Crete’s natural bounty — without compromising on flavour. Every plate is a tribute to clean, plant-based enjoyment, from lentils and greens to nuts, carbs, and roasted beetroot.
Nature & Light
Starters:
- Cold tomato soup with watermelon and raki
Salad:
- Gazpacho with ripe tomato and watermelon, cashew-based vegan xinomyzithra, raki and mint
Main:
- Earthy Balance – Beluga lentils, roasted beetroot, kritamo, Cretan citrus dressing with orange zest
Side:
- Potato soufflé with Chania herbs and almond feta, caramelised onion, and seasonal salad
Dessert:
- Carob mousse with orange and cinnamon, nut base, carob powder, and grape molasses syrup
What Our Clients Say
Elevate Your Event Experience Today
Let us turn your vision into reality. Whether you’re planning a heartfelt celebration or a meaningful corporate gathering, our catering and event-planning services will make it special.
With creativity, care, and a deep love for Cretan hospitality, we craft unforgettable moments — from the flavours on your table to the smiles around it.
Ready to start planning? We’d love to hear from you.