Menu

Bold flavour. Big choice. Made with love.

Great food is at the heart of every event, and for us, it’s personal. Our menus are inspired by Julian’s Caribbean roots blended with classic British favourites, American-style BBQ comfort, and a whole lot of family passion. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, corporate event, private celebration or a lively outdoor party, we bring colourful, soulful dishes that get people talking.

We cater for events of 25 guests or more, covering Essex, Suffolk, and London, bringing our signature Caribbean-inspired flavour wherever your celebration takes you.

Below is a taste of the menus we offer. Each one can be tailored to your event, your tastes and your guests. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, just ask; we’re always happy to create something bespoke.

Caribbean Menu

A burst of island flavour for weddings, garden parties, laid-back celebrations and anyone who loves real Caribbean soul!

Our Caribbean dishes are rich, vibrant and lovingly made from scratch using authentic spices, fresh herbs and time-honoured cooking methods. Expect slow-cooked meats, deep flavour and dishes that wrap your guests in warmth.

A few favourites from our menu include jerk chicken, jerk pork belly strips, curry chicken, curry mutton, BBQ honey wings, brown stew chicken, jerk prawn skewers and plantain sides, as shown in our full Caribbean Menu.

Our Caribbean Menu is perfect for:

Canape’s 

  • Jerk shrimp Crostini’s (Crisp crostini topped with tender homemade jerk shrimp and a hint of fiery sauce- perfect bite of Caribbean flavour)
  • Jerk chicken Tartlets (Bite sized tartlet filled with tender jerk marinated chicken, drizzled with our spicy sweet jerk sauce- a little island heat in every bite)
  • Spicy Mango salsa Crostini’s (Crunchy crostini crowned with mango salsa and a touch of chilli fire)
  • Mini Patties (Flaky golden pastry, a true Caribbean classic)
  • Mini Jerk wraps (Tortilla rolled with juicy jerk chicken crisp vegetables with a touch of jerk sauce – small wraps big flavour)

Meats

  • Jerk Chicken (Juicy chicken marinated in our homemade, bold Caribbean spices and flame grilled for that signature Smokey, spicy jerk flavour)
  • Seasoned roasted chicken (Seasoned chicken, slow roasted to perfection -always a crowed pleasure)
  • Jerk Pork belly strips (Crisp edge pork belly glazed with our homemade jerk)
  • Curry Chicken (Tender chicken simmered in a fragrant blend of Caribbean curry spices)
  • Curry Mutton (Tender Mutton simmered in a fragrant blend of Caribbean curry spices)
  • J &K’s Flat Iron steak strips (Juicy and flavourful, seared to your liking and topped with our homemade special sauce)
  • BBQ Honey wings (Juicy wings tossed in a sweet and Smokey homemade honey BBQ sauce. – Sticky saucy and soooo addictive)
  • Fried Chicken (Crispy golden chicken, seasoned in a bold flavour)
  • Brown stew chicken (Hearty chicken pieces, simmered in a savoury gravy with onions peppers and spices – a comforting Caribbean classic

Fish

  • Jerk King Prawn skewers (Succulent King Prawns glazed with our homemade jerk)
  • Salmon (whole roasted salmon fillet drizzled in our secret sauce)
  • Fried Sea Bream (Fresh Sea bream fried to a golden crunch- packed with flavour)
  • Escovitch fish (Fried fish topped with Escovitch sauce of pickled peppers, onions and carrots and punchy warmth.

Vegetarian

  • Vegetable curry
  • Chickpea curry
  • Halloumi and vegetable traybake
  • Macaroni cheese
  • Caribbean BBQ Jackfruit (Also Vegan)

Sides

  • Rice and peas (Rice simmered in coconut milk with red kidney beans Thyne and spices)
  • Plain white Rice
  • Steamed veg (A mixture of veg steamed and served with a crunch)
  • Mixed Green leaf salad
  • Creamy homemade coleslaw  
  • Chef special potato salad
  • Corn on the cob

Additional extras

  • Fried dumplings
  • Fried Festivals
  • Fried Plantain

English and American-Inspired BBQ Menu

Comfort. Smoke. Sizzle. A crowd-pleasing feast for hungry guests and big celebrations!

This menu brings classic BBQ favourites together with American-style slow-cooked meats and bold Caribbean touches. Think tender brisket, juicy ribs, grilled prawns, flame-grilled chicken, lamb chops, burgers and sausages. Making you hungry? Here’s our full BBQ Menu.

Our BBQ Menu is a perfect fit for:

English and American BBQ options

Mains

  • Burgers- Steak, Minted Lamb, Pork and Apple
  • Sausages- (Various Flavours)
  • Lamb kofte Kebabs
  • Minted lamb chops
  • Chicken kebabs (Various Flavours)
  • Lamb kebabs (Various Flavours)
  • Succulent Belly Ribs (Various Flavours)
  • Butterfly chicken breast (Various Flavours)
  • Boneless Chicken Thighs (Various Flavours)
  • BBQ Pulled Brisket
  • BBQ Pulled Pork
  • Pulled minted Lamb
  • Grilled Chicken wings (Various flavour
  • Flat Iron steak 
  • Garlic and chilli King Prawns
  • Various Vegetarian and Vegan options (Please enquire)
  • Whole Salmon Fillet (Various flavours)


Sides and salads

  • Homemade Coleslaw (different variations)
  • Mixed leaf salad
  • Steamed vegetables
  • Rocket and parmesan, with crotons
  • Tomato and mozzarella
  • Pasta salad
  • Pesto pasta
  • Corn on the cob
  • Mac and cheese
  • Ceasar Salad
  • Greek Salad
  • Caribbean inspired mixed salad


Vegetarian/Vegan Options

  • BBQ Jackfruit
  • Vegetable Tarts
  • Vegetarian Burgers
  • Vegetarian sausages
  • Portabella Mushrooms with Halloumi
  • Stuffed bell peppers with couscous


Potato options

  • Chefs Potato salad
  • Mixed Fries
  • Roasted Rosemary and Garlic Potatoes, with a touch of Paprika
  • Honey Roasted Potatoes

Canapés

Small bites. Big flavour. The perfect opener for elegant celebrations!

Our canapés combine Caribbean influence with British classics, offering bursts of flavour in every bite. From jerk shrimp crostini and mini patties to minted lamb tartlets, mini fish and chip cones, smoked salmon blinis and chocolate-dipped strawberries, we guarantee our Canapés Menu will hit the spot.

Our Canapés Menu is great for:

Canape’s

  • Jerk chicken tartlets
  • Minted lamb tartlets
  • Pulled pork tartlets
  • Beef brisket tartlets
  • Slider burgers
  • Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes green olive and a crisp leaf of basil skewer
  • Tomato bruschetta on crostini
  • Mini Fish and chip cones
  • Tempura prawns
  • King prawn Lollypop sticks
  • Chocolate dipped strawberries
  • Mini prawn cocktail on a bed of crisp lettuce
  • Honey mustard sausages
  • Honey siracha sausages
  • Mini pigs in blanket in J & k’s sauce
  • Mini Yorkshire puddings filled with fillet beef and horseradish
  • Mini Yorkshire puddings filled with honey mustard sausages
  • Cranberry, brie and ham on crisp ciabatta or crostini
  • Pear, brie and rocket skewers
  • Cream cheese, rocket and Parma ham on crispy ciabatta
  • Smoked salmon blini with cream cheese 
  • Roasted duck wraps and vegetable spring rolls served with hoisin sauce
  • Pate on crostini with caramelised onion relish
  • Vegetable Samosa served with Crispy onion Baja’s and mint yoghurt dip
  • Mini chicken skewers
  • Breaded mozzarella dippers served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Crispy chilli cheese bites

Grazing Tables

Beautiful, abundant, and made for sharing!

Our grazing tables are overflowing with artisanal cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, crackers, breads and vibrant garnishes, beautifully styled to bring guests together. As you can see in our Grazing Table Menu, these displays add an instant wow factor to any event.

Our Grazing Tables Menu is ideal for:

Grazing Tables

  • A lavish spread of artisanal cheeses cured meats, and fresh seasonal fruits, complemented by crisp crackers, golden breadsticks and rustic artisan breads. Beautifully styled as the perfect start or end to any occasion.


Finger Buffets

  • Our buffets can be designed around you and your guests, including full vegetarian buffets. Please enquire for further details

Finger Buffets

Easy, flexible and perfect for feeding a crowd!

Designed around you and your guests, our finger buffets can be tailored to include vegetarian, vegan and British/Caribbean-inspired favourites, as you can view in our Finger Buffet Menu.

Our Finger Buffet Menu is perfect for:

Finger Buffets

  • Selection of sandwiches and wraps
  • Vegetables or meat samosas
  • Pakoras
  • Chicken skewers
  • Scotch eggs
  • Sausage Rolls
  • Prawn skewers
  • Vegetable platter
  • Mini pies
  • Quiche
  • Chicken bites
  • Bread sticks
  • Hummus
  • Olives
  • Spring rolls
  • Cupcakes
  • Miniature desserts
  • Potato salad
  • Mixed salad
  • Crisps and dips

We take requests if you want something specific.

Evening Food

Late-night eats that keep everyone smiling!

When the dancing is in full swing, you need comforting, generous evening food. Our menu includes curry and rice, bacon and sausage baps, loaded fries, mini fish and chips, dirty burgers, hot dogs, finger buffets and more, as listed in our Evening Food Menu.

Our Evening Food Menu works really well for:

Evening Food options

  • Curry and rice
  • Bacon and sausage Baps
  • Hog roast with sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce
  • Loaded Fries
  • Grazing Table
  • Chicken burgers and Chips
  • Curry and rice
  • Mini Fish and chips
  • Dirty Burger and chips
  • Hot dogs and chips
  • Loaded Mac and cheese
  • Finger Buffet


If you have any requests, please let us know

Caribbean Menu

A burst of island flavour for weddings, garden parties, laid-back celebrations and anyone who loves real Caribbean soul!

Our Caribbean dishes are rich, vibrant and lovingly made from scratch using authentic spices, fresh herbs and time-honoured cooking methods. Expect slow-cooked meats, deep flavour and dishes that wrap your guests in warmth.

A few favourites from our menu include jerk chicken, jerk pork belly strips, curry chicken, curry mutton, BBQ honey wings, brown stew chicken, jerk prawn skewers and plantain sides, as shown in our full Caribbean Menu.

Our Caribbean Menu is perfect for:

Canape’s 

  • Jerk shrimp Crostini’s (Crisp crostini topped with tender homemade jerk shrimp and a hint of fiery sauce- perfect bite of Caribbean flavour)
  • Jerk chicken Tartlets (Bite sized tartlet filled with tender jerk marinated chicken, drizzled with our spicy sweet jerk sauce- a little island heat in every bite)
  • Spicy Mango salsa Crostini’s (Crunchy crostini crowned with mango salsa and a touch of chilli fire)
  • Mini Patties (Flaky golden pastry, a true Caribbean classic)
  • Mini Jerk wraps (Tortilla rolled with juicy jerk chicken crisp vegetables with a touch of jerk sauce – small wraps big flavour)


Meats

  • Jerk Chicken (Juicy chicken marinated in our homemade, bold Caribbean spices and flame grilled for that signature Smokey, spicy jerk flavour)
  • Seasoned roasted chicken (Seasoned chicken, slow roasted to perfection -always a crowed pleasure)
  • Jerk Pork belly strips (Crisp edge pork belly glazed with our homemade jerk)
  • Curry Chicken (Tender chicken simmered in a fragrant blend of Caribbean curry spices)
  • Curry Mutton (Tender Mutton simmered in a fragrant blend of Caribbean curry spices)
  • J &K’s Flat Iron steak strips (Juicy and flavourful, seared to your liking and topped with our homemade special sauce)
  • BBQ Honey wings (Juicy wings tossed in a sweet and Smokey homemade honey BBQ sauce. – Sticky saucy and soooo addictive)
  • Fried Chicken (Crispy golden chicken, seasoned in a bold flavour)
  • Brown stew chicken (Hearty chicken pieces, simmered in a savoury gravy with onions peppers and spices – a comforting Caribbean classic


Fish

  • Jerk King Prawn skewers (Succulent King Prawns glazed with our homemade jerk)
  • Salmon (whole roasted salmon fillet drizzled in our secret sauce)
  • Fried Sea Bream (Fresh Sea bream fried to a golden crunch- packed with flavour)
  • Escovitch fish (Fried fish topped with Escovitch sauce of pickled peppers, onions and carrots and punchy warmth.


Vegetarian

  • Vegetable curry
  • Chickpea curry
  • Halloumi and vegetable traybake
  • Macaroni cheese
  • Caribbean BBQ Jackfruit (Also Vegan)


Sides

  • Rice and peas (Rice simmered in coconut milk with red kidney beans Thyne and spices)
  • Plain white Rice
  • Steamed veg (A mixture of veg steamed and served with a crunch)
  • Mixed Green leaf salad
  • Creamy homemade coleslaw  
  • Chef special potato salad
  • Corn on the cob


Additional extras

  • Fried dumplings
  • Fried Festivals
  • Fried Plantain

English and American-Inspired BBQ Menu

Comfort. Smoke. Sizzle. A crowd-pleasing feast for hungry guests and big celebrations!

This menu brings classic BBQ favourites together with American-style slow-cooked meats and bold Caribbean touches. Think tender brisket, juicy ribs, grilled prawns, flame-grilled chicken, lamb chops, burgers and sausages. Making you hungry? Here’s our full BBQ Menu.

Our BBQ Menu is a perfect fit for:

English and American BBQ options

Mains

  • Burgers- Steak, Minted Lamb, Pork and Apple
  • Sausages- (Various Flavours)
  • Lamb kofte Kebabs
  • Minted lamb chops
  • Chicken kebabs (Various Flavours)
  • Lamb kebabs (Various Flavours)
  • Succulent Belly Ribs (Various Flavours)
  • Butterfly chicken breast (Various Flavours)
  • Boneless Chicken Thighs (Various Flavours)
  • BBQ Pulled Brisket
  • BBQ Pulled Pork
  • Pulled minted Lamb
  • Grilled Chicken wings (Various flavour
  • Flat Iron steak 
  • Garlic and chilli King Prawns
  • Various Vegetarian and Vegan options (Please enquire)
  • Whole Salmon Fillet (Various flavours)


Sides and salads

  • Homemade Coleslaw (different variations)
  • Mixed leaf salad
  • Steamed vegetables
  • Rocket and parmesan, with crotons
  • Tomato and mozzarella
  • Pasta salad
  • Pesto pasta
  • Corn on the cob
  • Mac and cheese
  • Ceasar Salad
  • Greek Salad
  • Caribbean inspired mixed salad


Vegetarian/Vegan Options

  • BBQ Jackfruit
  • Vegetable Tarts
  • Vegetarian Burgers
  • Vegetarian sausages
  • Portabella Mushrooms with Halloumi
  • Stuffed bell peppers with couscous


Potato options

  • Chefs Potato salad
  • Mixed Fries
  • Roasted Rosemary and Garlic Potatoes, with a touch of Paprika
  • Honey Roasted Potatoes

Canapés

Small bites. Big flavour. The perfect opener for elegant celebrations!

Our canapés combine Caribbean influence with British classics, offering bursts of flavour in every bite. From jerk shrimp crostini and mini patties to minted lamb tartlets, mini fish and chip cones, smoked salmon blinis and chocolate-dipped strawberries, we guarantee our Canapés Menu will hit the spot.

Our Canapés Menu is great for:

Canape’s

  • Jerk chicken tartlets
  • Minted lamb tartlets
  • Pulled pork tartlets
  • Beef brisket tartlets
  • Slider burgers
  • Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes green olive and a crisp leaf of basil skewer
  • Tomato bruschetta on crostini
  • Mini Fish and chip cones
  • Tempura prawns
  • King prawn Lollypop sticks
  • Chocolate dipped strawberries
  • Mini prawn cocktail on a bed of crisp lettuce
  • Honey mustard sausages
  • Honey siracha sausages
  • Mini pigs in blanket in J & k’s sauce
  • Mini Yorkshire puddings filled with fillet beef and horseradish
  • Mini Yorkshire puddings filled with honey mustard sausages
  • Cranberry, brie and ham on crisp ciabatta or crostini
  • Pear, brie and rocket skewers
  • Cream cheese, rocket and Parma ham on crispy ciabatta
  • Smoked salmon blini with cream cheese 
  • Roasted duck wraps and vegetable spring rolls served with hoisin sauce
  • Pate on crostini with caramelised onion relish
  • Vegetable Samosa served with Crispy onion Baja’s and mint yoghurt dip
  • Mini chicken skewers
  • Breaded mozzarella dippers served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Crispy chilli cheese bites

Grazing Tables

Beautiful, abundant, and made for sharing!

Our grazing tables are overflowing with artisanal cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, crackers, breads and vibrant garnishes, beautifully styled to bring guests together. As you can see in our Grazing Table Menu, these displays add an instant wow factor to any event.

Our Grazing Tables Menu is ideal for:

Grazing Tables

  • A lavish spread of artisanal cheeses cured meats, and fresh seasonal fruits, complemented by crisp crackers, golden breadsticks and rustic artisan breads. Beautifully styled as the perfect start or end to any occasion.


Finger Buffets

  • Our buffets can be designed around you and your guests, including full vegetarian buffets. Please enquire for further details

Finger Buffets

Easy, flexible and perfect for feeding a crowd!

Designed around you and your guests, our finger buffets can be tailored to include vegetarian, vegan and British/Caribbean-inspired favourites, as you can view in our Finger Buffet Menu.

Our Finger Buffet Menu is perfect for:

Finger Buffets

  • Selection of sandwiches and wraps
  • Vegetables or meat samosas
  • Pakoras
  • Chicken skewers
  • Scotch eggs
  • Sausage Rolls
  • Prawn skewers
  • Vegetable platter
  • Mini pies
  • Quiche
  • Chicken bites
  • Bread sticks
  • Hummus
  • Olives
  • Spring rolls
  • Cupcakes
  • Miniature desserts
  • Potato salad
  • Mixed salad
  • Crisps and dips


We take requests if you want something specific.

Evening Food

Late-night eats that keep everyone smiling!

When the dancing is in full swing, you need comforting, generous evening food. Our menu includes curry and rice, bacon and sausage baps, loaded fries, mini fish and chips, dirty burgers, hot dogs, finger buffets and more, as listed in our Evening Food Menu.

Our Evening Food Menu works really well for:

Evening Food options

  • Curry and rice
  • Bacon and sausage Baps
  • Hog roast with sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce
  • Loaded Fries
  • Grazing Table
  • Chicken burgers and Chips
  • Curry and rice
  • Mini Fish and chips
  • Dirty Burger and chips
  • Hot dogs and chips
  • Loaded Mac and cheese
  • Finger Buffet


If you have any requests, please let us know

Why Choose Sizzling Thyme?

Why choose us? Because our food is more than a menu. It’s our family, our heritage and our passion. Every dish is handcrafted with love, cooked with soul and served straight from the heart!

We bring:

Let’s Build Your Menu

We know that every event is unique, which is why your food should be too. If there’s something special you want or a flavour you’re dreaming of, let us know. We’ll create a menu that fits your crowd, your style and your celebration perfectly!

Sizzling Thyme Events: bold flavour, warm service and food that brings people together.

“You’re not just hiring caterers, you’re hiring a family that truly cares”