Food Corners for
100 to 500 Guests
A food market at your event venue. Six to ten staffed corners, freshly portioned food, no buffet queue and none of the hassle of food trucks. For corporate parties, anniversaries and networking events.
House caterer at
- Nieuwe Kerk DelftWeddings, memorials and corporate receptions
- De Grote Kerk Den HaagConferences, corporate events and gala evenings
- Sociëteit De VereenigingMaster caterer at Kings Ballroom, The Hague
- Escher in het PaleisExhibition openings and donor evenings, since 2026
A food market at your event venue
Your guests move between six to ten staffed corners. Each corner has its own theme, its own chef and freshly portioned dishes. Guests taste, talk and keep moving. For corporate parties, anniversaries and networking events of 100 to 500 guests, this is the most sociable way to eat.
Each corner works as a separate meeting point. Guests mingle, sample small portions at different corners and naturally start conversations. No queuing at a buffet, no scramble for a seat, none of the "everyone at their own table" effect you so often see at large corporate events.
Why not just a buffet?
With a classic buffet, guests queue, choose from a line of dishes and find somewhere to sit. With 200 guests, that easily takes 25 minutes before everyone is served. And once everyone is seated, conversation tends to stay at the same table.
With food corners, the dining experience spreads across your entire venue. Flow is better, the atmosphere more dynamic and the contact between guests more intense. This pattern works demonstrably well for corporate events where people need to meet each other, or anniversary receptions with guests from very different circles.
Why KOM and not food trucks?
Food trucks only work outdoors and depend on good weather. If it rains on the day, you have a problem. They are often specialists in one cuisine and cannot always guarantee dietary requirements such as halal, vegan or allergen management. On top of that, you are dealing with multiple suppliers, each with their own contract, their own schedule and their own point of contact.
KOM's food corners work indoors and outdoors, regardless of the weather. Our own chefs in our own kitchens deliver consistent quality across all corners. And because we also arrange décor, styling, staff, heating and marquees through our partner network, you get one contract, one invoice, one point of contact.
What makes our food corners different
Every corner always includes a vegetarian and gluten-free option alongside the main concept. Vegan, halal and kosher are arranged on request, included as standard in our partner menu. For embassy events and protocol receptions, this is demonstrably a better fit than individual food trucks.
Our chefs stay at each corner for more than an hour, so there is time for a conversation and dietary explanation for each guest. For 500 guests we scale up to ten corners with double staffing, keeping the wait at any corner to no more than five minutes.
Who this works for
Food corners suit events where social flow matters more than a formal dinner moment. We typically use this format in four situations:
- Corporate parties and anniversaries (100 to 400 guests)Corners ensure colleagues from different departments meet each other. No separate-tables effect, everyone mixes.
- Networking events and conferences (150 to 500 guests)The walking format suits the purpose of the event: helping people connect. Corners act as natural conversation starters.
- Family celebrations and anniversaries (100 to 250 guests)An alternative to a formal dinner. The atmosphere of a food festival, less static than traditional seated tables.
- Product launches and client events (100 to 300 guests)The visual impact of the corners suits a branding moment. Guests taste, share on social media and remember the atmosphere.
For smaller groups (30 to 100 guests), a walking dinner is usually the better choice. See walking dinner and seated dinner. For larger groups (500 or more), we often combine food corners with full event production, including marquees, lighting and sound.
Food corners, walking dinner or buffet?
The three most popular catering formats for large groups, side by side. The right choice depends on the character of your event, the number of guests and whether speeches play a role.
- Food corners100 to 500 guests. Social flow, food market atmosphere, staffed corners. Ideal for corporate parties and networking events without a central dinner moment.
- Walking dinner20 to 300 guests. Staff circulate with small courses. More personal than food corners, more formal than a buffet. Lasts three to four hours.
- Buffet15 to 800 guests. Classic format, guests serve themselves. Often the most cost-efficient option for large numbers without a walking format.
Examples of corners
For a group of 200 we choose six to eight corners together. For 500 guests we scale up to ten corners with double staffing.
- Asian cornerBao buns, gyoza, papaya salad and fresh noodles.
- Mediterranean cornerBruschetta, arancini, focaccia and wood-fired pizzas.
- Grill cornerSlow-cooked meats, smoked chicken and house-made sausages.
- Poke cornerCustomised bowls with fresh tuna, salmon, vegetables and dressings.
- Deli cornerHouse-made pasta dishes, risottos and seasonal vegetables.
- Sweet cornerDessert tasting, patisserie and ice cream.
- Vegetarian and vegan cornerA permanent fixture, not a separate diet corner.
- Cheese and charcuterieA selection of Dutch and French specialities.
- Bespoke on requestOn request, we build a corner around your chosen theme.
What we take care of
One point of contact from the initial brief through to completion. We do not just set up the corners, we also handle all the infrastructure around them.
- All corners including stall, chefs, refrigeration and heating
- Bar and drinks package (beer, wine, mocktails, coffee or tea)
- Staff: chefs, hosts, bar staff and washing up
- Heating, marquees, lighting and sound through our established partner network
- Décor and styling to match your event
- Full logistics: delivery and collection, set-up and clear-down
Pricing and what is included
From € 62.50 per guest for 150 or more guests. Includes six corners of your choice, all equipment and décor per corner, chefs and service staff, consumables and packaging.
Extra corner: € 8.50 per guest. Drinks package, 4 hours: from € 27.50 per guest. Marquee, heating, lighting and sound: bespoke pricing through our partner network. Full styling: bespoke.
For smaller groups (100 to 150 guests) we price from € 68.50 per guest with a reduced number of corners and the same quality. For larger groups (400 or more) the price drops to € 58.50 per guest thanks to economies of scale.
per guest, from 150 guests
Worked example: food corners for 250 guests
A company anniversary with 250 employees, three hours of food, bar with beer, wine and soft drinks, outdoors on your own premises.
- Eight corners of your choice: 250 guests × € 62.50 = € 15,625 excl. VAT
- Drinks package, 4 hours: 250 × € 27.50 = € 6,875 excl. VAT
- Marquee (10 × 20 metres), heating and canopy through partner: approx. € 3,500 excl. VAT
- Bespoke décor and styling: approx. € 1,500 excl. VAT
- Set-up, clear-down and transport: included in quote
Total: approx. € 27,500 excl. VAT, an average of € 110 per guest including bar and marquees. Comparable to an extensive walking dinner, with more capacity than a classic buffet.
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Frequently asked questions
How many corners do I need for 200 guests?
Our rule of thumb: six corners for 100 to 200 guests, eight for 200 to 350, ten or more for 350 to 500. Each corner serves around 30 guests per hour, enough flow to avoid queues.
Can it work indoors and outdoors?
Yes. Indoors the corners function as fixed islands. Outdoors we arrange marquees, heating and canopies through our partner network.
What does a food corners event for 200 guests cost?
Basic level with six corners and three hours of food: from € 12,500 excluding VAT. With bar and marquees: from € 18,500. Concrete quote within 24 hours.
Does it work for weddings?
Yes, especially for weddings with 150 or more guests who want to move away from a classic dinner. Do consider a seated dinner moment for the speeches. We often combine both formats.
How do you handle dietary requirements?
Every corner always includes a vegetarian and gluten-free option alongside the main concept. Vegan, halal and kosher are arranged on request.
Do you have experience with large groups?
Yes. KOM caters events of up to 800 guests annually for businesses, ministries and event venues across South Holland. As in-house caterer at Nieuwe Kerk Delft, De Grote Kerk Den Haag, Sociëteit De Vereeniging Den Haag and Escher in het Paleis, we are well versed in large-scale productions.
