Eastern European dumpling catering brings handmade pelmeni and vareniki to your event — fresh-cooked, self-serve, and built for crowds. At Varenik & Pelmen, we’ve fed a sold-out crowd at a London food event. If you want food that people actually talk about, dumplings are the answer.
Why Dumplings Work for Catering
Most event food is forgettable. Platters of limp sandwiches. Lukewarm pizza. That one veggie option that always runs out first.
Dumplings are different.
They’re hot. They’re filling. They suit almost every dietary need in your group without any extra fuss. And the self-serve format means people get exactly what they want — no waiting, no special orders, no awkward dietary conversations.
The format is interactive without being gimmicky. Guests choose their dumplings, pile on their toppings, and dig in. It breaks the ice. People talk. That’s what good catering does.
We ran a pop-up at the TERN Food Power event in May 2026. Seventy portions. Gone in two hours. Seventy percent of guests tried something they’d never had before. That’s what happens when the food is actually interesting.
What We Offer
Handmade dumplings. That’s the foundation. Everything else follows from that.
Pelmeni (Eastern European filled pasta, boiled to order):
– Lamb & Beef — halal
– Pork & Beef
– Chicken
– Pork
Vareniki (the softer, slightly larger cousin — also brilliant):
– Potato
– Cabbage
– Mushroom
– Cheese & Spinach
– Sweet Cherry
– Strawberry
Six toppings, all included:
Sour cream · Crispy bacon · Fresh herbs · Sautéed mushrooms · Fried onions · Berry jam
Every topping is included. No upcharges. No hidden extras.
Drinks:
Kompot · Uzvar · Kissel — traditional Eastern European fruit-based drinks that pair perfectly and spark curiosity in their own right.
Dietary needs sorted:
– Halal: Lamb & Beef pelmeni
– Vegetarian: the full vareniki range (six options)
– Vegan: potato, cabbage, and mushroom vareniki with appropriate toppings
One menu. Every dietary requirement covered. No separate trays, no awkward labels.
Events We Cater
From intimate office lunches to full festival pop-ups, here’s where dumplings work especially well:
Office parties and corporate events. Dumplings scale. Whether it’s a team of 20 or a room of 200, the self-serve format keeps things moving fast. No special orders, no waiting. Everyone eats at the same time.
Private celebrations. Birthdays, engagement parties, house warmings. Want food that people remember? Serve something they’ve never had before. Guests don’t forget the night they discovered pelmeni.
Festivals and pop-ups. We know how to operate in high-volume environments. Seventy portions in two hours at TERN was just a warm-up. We know how to feed a crowd.
Corporate hospitality. Something different for client events, team days, and end-of-quarter drinks. Eastern European food is a talking point. It’s food that starts conversations.
Portion guide: We recommend 150–200g of dumplings per person as a main. For lighter appetites or events where dumplings are part of a larger spread, 100–150g works well. We’ll advise based on your guest count and event style.
How to Book
We don’t have a fixed permanent address — we operate at pop-ups, events, and private catering engagements across London. That means we come to you.
Here’s how it works:
- Get in touch. Head to eatpelmeni.com/contact and tell us about your event — date, location, guest count, and any dietary requirements.
- We’ll talk it through. We’ll confirm what’s possible, discuss the menu, and put together a quote.
- We show up. Fresh dumplings, all toppings, and everything your guests need to have a brilliant time.
For larger events and corporate bookings, visit eatpelmeni.com/catering for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you cater events in London?
Yes. We cater private parties, corporate events, office lunches, festivals, and pop-ups across London. Get in touch via eatpelmeni.com/contact to discuss your event and get a quote.
How many dumplings per person?
We recommend 150–200g per person as a main course. That’s roughly 8–12 dumplings depending on size. For events where dumplings are part of a wider spread, 100–150g per person is usually plenty. We’ll advise based on your specific event.
Can you cater dietary needs?
Yes — this is one of the reasons dumplings work so well for groups. We offer halal pelmeni (Lamb & Beef), a full range of vegetarian vareniki (Potato, Cabbage, Mushroom, Cheese & Spinach, Sweet Cherry, Strawberry), and vegan-friendly options with appropriate toppings. One menu covers the whole room.
How do I get a quote?
Head to eatpelmeni.com/contact and tell us about your event. We’ll get back to you to discuss the details and put together a quote.