Our menus are simply suggestions of what we have found to be popular. Take our word for it or, if you prefer, use them as a starting point to build your own menu.
We are happy to cater for special dietary requirements i.e. low fat, low sugar, gluten free, vegetarian.

All prices include quali​ty disposable crockery, cutlery, white napkins and tablecloths for the buffet table where appropriate.
​Minimum numbers may apply to some buffets.
No deposit required however we respectfully request full payment on delivery by cash or bank transfer.
Free delivery within 5 miles of Kendal.
Small charge may apply elsewhere.

All trays, dishes, servers etc. remain the property of Cracking Spread and must be returned within 7 days unless alternate arrangements have been made.

Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss anything.
​The Orient Express 
Not strictly oriental, but a good mix of vibrant flavours.
Platters of vegetable spring rolls, pakoras, onion bhajis and samosas with sweet chilli dipping sauce.
  • Chicken satay skewers with peanut sauce
  • BBQ spare ribs
  • Salt and pepper chicken drumsticks
  • Sticky sausages with hoisin sauce
  • Spicy noodle salad
  • Green salad
  • Vegetable rice
  • Potato salad with curried mayonnaise
  • Prawn crackers Crusty rolls
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Some items are best served hot if your venue permits
​Life of Pie
Comfort food at its best 
We have a wonderful selection of handmade local pies
Choose from;
  • Cheese and onion
  • Meat and potato
  • Chunky steak
  • Chicken and mushroom
Delicious served with piping hot peas and gravy and a selection of beetroot, red cabbage and pickled onions

​The Secret Garden 
Fresh, vibrant and zingy - the ultimate vegetarian feast
  • A selection of wraps filled with Cream cheese and roasted vegetable​s, hummus with grated carrot and sultana, beetroot, rocket and feta.
  • Open sandwiches served on French bread:
    Egg mayonnaise
    Cheese savoury
    Red leicester and caramelised onion chutney
  • Tomato, cheese and pesto puffs
  • Crunchy celery and cream cheese
  • Olives and vine tomatoes
  • Vol au vents with creamy garlic mushrooms
  • Salad bowl
  • Creamy coleslaw
  • Potato Salad
  • Crisps
​Abigail’s Party 
Take a step back to a blast from the past.
  • Open buns:
    roast ham, egg and cress, tuna and cucumber , cheese and tomato
  • Vol au vents with prawn cocktail, garlic mushrooms or chicken in white sauce
  • Cocktail sausages
  • Cheese on sticks with pineapple, grapes and cocktail onions (Hedgehogs optional!)
  • Quiche
  • Chicken drumsticks
  • Celery with cheese spread
  • Coleslaw
  • Green salad
  • Crisps​
The Calendar Girls 
We’re going to need bigger buns!
  • A selection of sandwiches served on white and brown bread
  • Quiche
  • Pork pies
  • Sausage rolls
  • Crisps
  • A selection of traybakes and sponge cakes and scones served with jam and cream.
Desserts
Raspberry and banana trifle
Lemon roulade
Profiteroles
Banoffee pie
Raspberry pavlova
Tropical fresh fruit salad
​Mississippi mud pie
Raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake 
MAgnificent 7  

​Simple but substantial Mix it up to suit yourself. 

Let's start with a selection of open and closed sandwich platters with a wide range of fillings served on brown and white bread and rolls Sandwich fillings, choose from -
Roast ham, Beef, Turkey with cranberry and stuffing,
Chicken and bacon, Coronation chicken, Egg mayonnaise, Tuna and cucumber, Cheese savoury. Cream cheese and chive. Cheese and pickle, Brie and grape, Hummus, red pepper and rocket

Add crisps, dips and crudites or breadsticks

Next choose 5 items from the list below to make your own Magnificent 7
  • Sausage rolls
  • Pork pies
  • Quiche
  • Margherita pizza
  • Cheese on sticks with pineapple and grape
  • Chicken dippers with BBQ sauce
  • Vol au vents with chicken and bacon or garlic mushrooms
  • Cheese and onion rolls
  • Cocktail sausages

*Add green salad, plus coleslaw or rice salad for only  £1.00 per head
The GODFATHER 
A mingling of our most popular buffets- the Rustic Fayre and the Carvery because sometimes the old ones are the best!
  • Platters of home cooked ham, beef or turkey (choose two)
  • Pate ​- Choose from brussels, smoked mackerel or mushroom
  • Selection of English and continental cheeses served with crackers, chutney and pickles
  • Sticky sausages cooked in cranberry and orange glaze
  • Pork pie
  • Green salad
  • Pesto pasta with sundried tomatoes and rocket
  • Potato and chive salad
  • Coleslaw
  • Mediterranean tart
  • Hummus, olives and vine tomatoes
  • Selection of delicious continental breads​
​The Italian Job 
​A feast of continental flavours
  • Antipasti platters
  • Selection of salami, prosciutto, pepperoni and garlic sausage
  • Cheese board
    ​Selection of English and continental cheese Served with crackers, chutney and olives
  • Sicilian roasted potatoes with lemon zest and parmesan
  • Mediterranean  salad with red wine vinegar and oregano dressing
  • Orzo with roasted vegetables Tomato and mozzarella and basil salad
  • Italian meatballs in tomato sauce
  • Artisan breads​
Breakfast at Tiffany’s 
​Perfect for those early starts but delicious at any time of the day
Platters of ham, cheese and fresh fruit served with crusty rolls and butter.
Or
Bagels served with cream cheese and smoked salmon
With a choice of:
  • Croissants with preserves and butter
    Pain au chocolate
    Danish pastries
    Delicious muffins
  • Selection of yoghurts
  • Fruit juice
    Choose from apple, orange, pineapple, grapefruit and tomato
  • Tea and coffee*
* We will provide free tea and coffee if your venue permits
Bacon or Sausage Butties  
A great British favourite
Choose from;
Sizzling rashers of back bacon or Succulent pork sausages
Served in soft white baps
Vegetarian alternatives can be provided