Darren Long Freelance Chef brings high‑quality event chef services and catering to tours, music festivals, and live events across the UK. I cook on the road—backstage, on festival sites, and behind the scenes—fueling artists, crews, and teams through long days, late nights, and fast turnarounds.
Alongside full‑service catering, I specialise as a pastry chef, creating handmade desserts, pastries, and baked goods that bring a touch of comfort and creativity to even the busiest tour schedule. From early‑morning pastries to post‑show treats, I craft everything with care, flavour, and attention to detail.
My food is designed for the pace of live events: practical, energising, and memorable. Whether it’s hearty meals, tailored dietary options, or freshly baked pastries, I bring reliable, professional catering to the heart of the music world.
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BREAKFAST
English Tea – Coffee – Hot Chocolate - Flavoured teas – Hot Milk available all day WITH BISCUITS
FULL ENGLISH
PORK SAUSAGE, BACON, MUSHROOMS, PLUM TOMATOES, BLACK PUDDING, FRIED BREAD, BAKED BEANS, HASH BROWNS, FRIED EGGS
ON THE BUFFET
WIDE SELECTION OF BREAKFAST CEREALS (FOR THE YOUNG AND OLD)
NATURAL YOGHURT, WILD MIXED BERRIES
FRESH FRUIT, WATERMELON WEDGES
SELECTION OF SLICED BREADS FOR TOAST
BUTTER, SPREADS, JAMS, HONEY, PEANUT BUTTER, NUTELLA, MARMITE ETC
SELECTION OF MILKS, INC SOYA, ALMOND, OAT
MORNING PORRIDGE
Chefs breakfast specials
Each morning our chef will produce something different to start your day
SHAKSHKA
TOFU AND AVOCARDO BAGAL
CHORIZO HASH
AMERICAN PANCAKES with BANANA and TOFFEE SAUCE
BREAKFAST BAKED BURRITO’S
CONTINENTAL PLATTERS – CROISSANTS, CHEESES, HAMS, RUSTIC BREADS
SCRAMBLED EGGS and SMOKED SALMON MUFFINS
LUNCH
Each lunch time our chef will produce something different each day suiting all dietary requirements, fresh daily, all dishes clearly labelled
, 3 DISH OPTION EACH DAY AND WITH SUITABLE SIDES TO ACCOMPANY THE DISH PLUS SALADS AND DRESSINGS
(ALL DISHES TAYLORED FOR VEGETARIAN/VEGAN)
CHICKEN, LEEK AND MUSHROOM PIE, MASH, GRAVY
BAKED NEW YORK STYLE BAGAL, CURED MEATS AND CHEESE
HOMEMADE JUMBO SAUSAGE ROLL
GREEK STYLE STUFFED LAMB PEPPERS, TZATZIKI, and MINT YOGURT
BRAISED BEEF AND HORSERADISH HASH CAKES with FRIED EGGS
FULL SUNDAY ROAST BEEF LUNCH, YORKSHIRE PUDDING and ALL THE TRIMMINGS
CRISPY BBQ KOREAN CHICKEN BURGER
CLASSIC FISH AND CHIPS, MUSHY PEAS, CURRY SAUCE, BREAD AND BUTTER AND PICKLED ONIONS
CHICKEN WINGS – TANDOORI – CAULIFLOWER DAHL, NAAN BREADS AND DIPS
MALAYSIAN LAMB AND SWEET POTATO CURRY, COCONUT RICE, CORIANDER AND LIME
CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SOUVLAKI, SKEWERS, GREEK FETA SALAD, ROAST PEPPERS
POTATO GNOCCHI DUMPLINGS, CHORIZO SAUSAGE, TOMATO RAGU
MEATBALL SUB SANDWICH, SALSA, CHEESE and CRISPY ONIONS, CAJON POTATO WEDGES
FISH FINGER CIABATTA, ICEBERG, SWISS CHEESE, GERKIN RELISH
CHINESE CRISPY SALT N PEPPER CHICKEN, PEPPERS, STICKY CHILLI, STIRFRY BEANSPROUT NOODLES
CLASSIC MAC N CHEESE, GARLIC AND ROSEMARY FOCACCIA BREAD, LOADS OF CHEESE
HOMEMADE FISHCAKES, RANCH SLAW, FAT CHIPS AND DIPS
AFTERNOON TREAT
EACH AFTERNOON OUR TEAM WILL OFFER TO ALL CREW MEMBERS A LITTLE SOMETHING TO TAKE THEM THROUGH TO DINNER, THIS WILL INCLUDE 1 EACH DAY
ICE CREAM CONE
SCONE, JAM AND CREAM
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
ICE LOLLY
CAKES AND MUFFINS
POPCORN
COOKIES
SWEETS and CHOCOLATE
TOFFEE APPLES
DINNER TIME
EACH DINNER time our chef will produce something different each day suiting all dietary requirments, fresh daily, all dishes clearly labled
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3 DISH OPTION EACH DAY AND WITH SUITABLE SIDES TO ACCOMPANY THE DISH
JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN, RICE AND PEAS
SLOW BRAISED BEEF STEW AND DUMPLINGS
CLASSIC SHEPHERDS PIE, CHEESE MASH
BUNNY CHOW- SOUTH AFRICAN CURRY
ROAST LOIN OF PORK MIXED GRILL, PEPPER SAUCE
BEEF AND MUSHROOM PIE, GUINNESS GRAVY
INDIAN LAMB KOFTA WITH FLAT BREADS
CLASSIC LASAGNA
CRISPY KATSU CHICKEN, JAPANESE CURRY SAUCE AND RICE
PANCETTA AND MUSHROOM CARBONARA, GARLIC BREAD
BBQ SPARE RIBS, EGG FRIED RICE AND PRAWN CRACKERS
MEXICAN BEEF AND MIXED BEAN BAKED BURITTO,
AVOCARDO, SALSA AND SOUR CREAM
MOROCCAN LAMB TAGINE WITH FRUITY ALMOND COUS COUS
LANCASHIRE HOTPOT
CRISPY PORK BELLY THAI CURRY, CORIANDER, CHILL, LEMONGRASS AND COCONUT RICE
4 CHEESE, ONION AND LEEK PIE WITH CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
TANDOORI CHICKEN LEG PLATTER, ONION BHAJI’S,
SCORCHED VEGETABLES
ARTST MENUS
Japanese Ramon Noodle Pot
Slow Braised 5 Spice Pork Belly with a Fragrant Broth of Shredded Vegetables, Noodles, Egg, Bean Sprouts, Coriander, Crispy Onions and Crackling
Seafood and Prawn Fishcake
Salmon, Cod, King Prawn and Atlantic Prawn Fishcake with Dill and Parsley, with a Ranch Slaw, served with a Roast Onion, Sun-Blushed Tomato Chutney
Stuffed Roast Peppers
Veggie/Vegan
Citrus Giant Couscous with Roast Butternut Squash, Avocado, Mozzarella, Pesto, Roasted Red Pepper and Sweet Potato Fries
Oriental Selection Box
Selection of Pork and Shrimp Siu Mai and Dumplings, Vegetable Spring Rolls, Salt and Pepper Squid, Teriyaki Sea Bass with Spring Onion Noodles, Prawn Crackers and Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce
Supreme of Chicken
Pan Fried Supreme of Chicken, served with Crushed Buttered New Potatoes, Tender Stem Broccoli and a Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce
Moroccan Tagine
Veggie/Vegan
Roasted Harissa Cauliflower with Chick Peas and Sweet Potato, served with a Sultana and Almond Citrus Couscous, with Wholemeal Flatbreads
Thai Spiced Fish and Seafood Coconut Curry
Sea Bass, King Prawns, Salmon and Squid with a mild Thai Spiced Curry Sauce, served with Rice, Coriander and Sesame Seeds
Roast Pork Belly
Crispy Pork Belly, served with Garlic and Herb Roast Potatoes, Tender Stem Broccoli, Spiced Apple Relish and Chorizo and Rosemary Gravy
Harissa Roast Cauliflower Super Food Bowl
Veggie/Vegan
Moroccan Spiced Roast Cauliflower, served with a Fruit Citrus Herb and Almond Couscous, Avocado, Hummus, Olives, Sun Blushed Tomatoes and Smoked Roast Peppers
Ploughman’s Box
Handmade Sausage Roll with Apple, Honey Mustard Roast Gammon, Mini Pork Pie, Retro Cocktail Stick, Pickled Onion, Cheese and Pineapple Mini Brioche Bun, Wedge of Brie and Old Fashioned Pickle
Roast Fillet of Salmon
Roast Fillet of Salmon with a Citrus and Herb Crumble, Tomato. Pesto and Garlic Ragu Gnocchi Dumplings and Feta Cheese
Vegan/Veggie
Steamed Boa Buns, Crispy Tofu, Glass Noodles, Asian Salad, Coriander, Honey and Sesame Dressing, Prawns Crackers and Vegan Poppadom’s
Italian Anti-pesto Box
Pea, Lemon and Pesto Arancini, Marinated Mozzarella and Basil, Mini Brioche Roll and Butter, Selection of Italian Meats, Sun Blushed Tomatoes, Marinated Olives, Bruschetta and Fruit Relish
Seared Tuna Steak
Seared Tuna Nicoise, Tomato, Baby Potatoes, Hard Boiled Egg, Green Beans, Dijon Mustard Dressing, Parsley and Lemon
Veggie Trio of Sliders
Avocado, Halloumi, and Roast Tomato
Goats Cheese and Spring Onion Fritter
Hummus, Pimento Pepper and Courgette
Served with Celeriac Remoulade
Vegan
Chop Suey Roll
Carrot, White and Red Cabbage, Bean Sprouts, Coriander, Spring Onion, Asian Salad, Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce and Cashew Nuts
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
PABLO Events
Manager Kilimanjaro
Darren and his team did a great job feeding our artists and crew on a number of outdoor summer shows in 2024. Great food and lovely people to work with.
DARRYL Events
Manager UK Live
Darren Long Freelance Chef and Kitchen Crew Services are nothing short than fabulous !.
We have had the pleasure of being supported by Darren and his amazing team for our UK Festivals for many years.We learned so much about how catering can be achieved successfully for both our event stafff and VIP Arists.
Darren was a integral part off our catering stratage and helped us devrlop what must be the best in the industry with ease and all with a genuine friendly professional manner.
As a family business we are so inpressed and look forward to working with the team in our future ventures.
Thank you for all your commitment,support and off course AMAZING FOOD.
DAN Head of Security
Darren and his crew exceeded all expectations providing the best crew food I’ve ever experienced. They ensured there was always a wide selection of dishes to accommodate everyone’s diverse needs. In my opinion, this is truly the best crew food available!
COLIN Freelance Chef Crew member
Darren and his team have been my trusted partners at numerous festivals across the UK for many years. His excitement and enthusiasm bring a vibrant energy to the kitchen, making every event memorable. As an incredible chef and a fantastic colleague, he consistently elevates our culinary experiences. It's always a pleasure to work alongside him!