Shamiat Catering · Abu Dhabi

Canapés, finger food & small bites in Abu Dhabi

Levantine canapés, finger food and small bites in Abu Dhabi for receptions, networking events, launches and standing parties. Kibbeh, falafel, yalanji, mini manakish, tawook bites and kunafa, for 20 to 1,000 guests.

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✓ Halal kitchen✓ Across Abu Dhabi✓ 10 to 1,000 guests✓ Setup & service staff✓ Custom menus
What we cater

Canapés & small bites, your way

What we cater most for canapés & small bites in Abu Dhabi.

Standing receptions Networking events Launches & openings Cocktail-style parties (alcohol-free) High tea & afternoon events Mezze bites
Catering packages

Damascus feasts, from 10 to 1,000 guests

Pick a signature spread or build a custom menu. Every package is halal and cooked fresh on the day.

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Mezze Table

Hot and cold mezze, hummus, mutabbal, fattoush and fresh bread.

From 10 guests
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Charcoal Grill Feast

Mixed grill, lamb chops, kebab and shish tawook, or a live grill station with a chef.

Sharing or live station
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Mansaf & Oze Banquet

Whole-lamb mansaf or oze served the traditional way for big tables.

Large groups
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Full Shami Buffet

Mezze, grills, mains and sweets with full setup and service.

Up to 1,000 guests

⬇ See all 97 dishes in the catering menu (PDF)

Sample menu

What we serve for canapés & small bites

Real dishes from the Shamiat menu. Mix and match, and we build the final menu around your guests. We cook fresh in our Dubai kitchen and drive it to you, and confirm the delivery slot, minimum order and any delivery charge with your quote.

Hot bites

Fried Kibbeh, Falafel, Grilled Halloumi, Shish Tawook pieces, Kabab pieces

Cold bites

Yalanji vine leaves, hummus and muhammara cups, fattoush and tabbouleh cups

Mini bakes

Zaatar, Cheese with Thyme, Spinach and Muhammara manakish, Soujouk & Cheese

Mini wraps

Chicken Shawarma, Falafel and Musakhan rolls cut bite-size

Sweet bites

Shamiat Kunafa, Lazaqiat, Rice Pudding cups

Drinks

Fresh orange, lemon & mint, pomegranate and watermelon juice, Ayran, Arabic tea

How booking works
Step 1

Send the event type, time and guest count

Step 2

We suggest pieces per guest and a mix of bites

Step 3

We confirm the menu and quote

Step 4

We deliver trays ready to pass or display

Canapés & small bites across Abu Dhabi
Al Reem Island → Al Maryah Island & ADGM → ADNEC & Al Safarat → Al Raha Beach → Masdar City → Musaffah & ICAD → All Abu Dhabi areas →
Other occasions in Abu Dhabi
Wedding catering → Nikah catering → Engagement & mehndi catering → Office party catering → Office farewell catering → Birthday party catering → Corporate event catering → Iftar & suhoor catering → Aqiqah catering → BBQ & live grill catering → Home party & majlis catering → All occasions →
Catering FAQ

Questions, answered

Do you do canapés and finger food in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. We turn Levantine favourites into bite-size pieces: kibbeh, falafel, yalanji, halloumi, tawook, mini manakish and kunafa. We confirm the exact pieces with your quote.
How many pieces per guest do I need?
For a short reception, plan around 6 to 8 pieces per guest. For an event that replaces a meal, plan around 12 to 15. We size it with you.
Can you cater a networking or launch event?
Yes. Small bites suit standing events where guests mingle. We deliver trays ready to display or pass.
Do you have vegetarian small bites?
Yes. Falafel, yalanji, halloumi, manakish and mezze cups are all vegetarian.
Can small bites be delivered to an office or hotel venue in Abu Dhabi?
Yes, where the venue allows outside catering. Send the venue and time and we plan delivery.
Do you deliver canapés & small bites to Abu Dhabi?
Yes. We cook fresh in our Dubai kitchen on Sheikh Zayed Road and drive it to Abu Dhabi, Yas, Saadiyat, Khalifa City and the rest of the city. We cook fresh in our Dubai kitchen and drive it to you, and confirm the delivery slot, minimum order and any delivery charge with your quote.
How many guests can you cater in Abu Dhabi?
From about 10 guests up to 1,000. Small gatherings get platters or a mezze table, and large weddings and corporate events get a full buffet with setup and service staff. Share your headcount and your Abu Dhabi location and we size the menu and quote.
Is Shamiat catering in Abu Dhabi halal?
Yes. Everything is halal and made fresh in our kitchen at Duja Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road. Every menu includes vegetarian mezze and mains.

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