| Many people in the UK are ones that follow strict Halal | | | | diners can have. |
| guidelines with regards to cuisine. Halal guidelines are | | | | There are many different vegetarian and |
| ones created by Islamic law that state that certain | | | | non-vegetarian starting meals that a Halal caterer can |
| foods are ones that shall not be consumed by people | | | | work with. Shami kebabs, which are lamb cutlets in |
| who follow the Islamic faith. Many caterers around the | | | | egg batter, are very popular among caterers in the UK. |
| UK, including in the midlands and London, acknowledge | | | | Paneer Tikka, which is cubed cheese that has been |
| this and are working with a variety of different Halal | | | | marinated in tandoor, can also be used. Even |
| processes. These Halal catering companies are great | | | | vegetable balls that have been fried in a batter can |
| companies for people to see. | | | | work. |
| Halal catering companies in the UK work with general | | | | Sandwiches can also be prepared for large parties. A |
| Muslim dietary needs. This comes from general dietary | | | | caterer can offer different Halal sandwiches around |
| rules that have been established in the Qur'an, the main | | | | the London and midlands areas including sandwiches |
| holy book of the Islamic faith. | | | | made with turkey breast, roast beef, chicken, beef and |
| There are many different foods that will not be found | | | | salami. All meats will be prepared under Halal guidelines. |
| in the cuisine provided by a Halal caterer. These are | | | | Vegetarian sandwiches, including ones made with |
| ones that are specifically listed in the Qur'an as foods | | | | cheeses and lettuce options, can also be enjoyed. |
| that shall not be consumed by Muslims. Pork and | | | | The side dishes that a caterer can provide can work |
| carrion will not be served. Any meats that came from | | | | with many different options. Yogurt that has been |
| animals that were not killed in the name of Allah will not | | | | properly cultivated can be served alongside a variety |
| be served either. | | | | of different chutney spices. Salads are also available |
| Foods that contain blood will not be served either. In | | | | through many Halal catering companies. |
| fact when the meat is being prepared for a meal the | | | | Rice dishes are some of the most popular sides that |
| blood should be completely drained from the meat. | | | | Halal catering companies can make in that the cooking |
| This comes from how the blood is considered to be | | | | needs that are used for these dishes can work in a |
| harmful. In addition to this making sure that the blood is | | | | variety of ways. Rice can be boiled or cooked with |
| removed will help to make sure that the meat is going | | | | meats. Peas and cumin seeds can also be used during |
| to stay fresh for a longer period of time. | | | | the cooking process. |
| Also, alcoholic drinks will not be made available by a | | | | Desserts that have been prepared under Halal |
| caterer. This comes from how 5:90 of the Qur'an | | | | guidelines are also popular among these caterers. |
| states that all things that can be intoxicating to the self | | | | Some of the best desserts include Kulfi, which is ice |
| are harmful ("Strong drink...are only an infamy of | | | | cream shaped in a cone, and rice pudding. |
| Satan's handiwork"). Foods cannot be prepared with | | | | Of course all caterers will have different options with |
| any alcoholic materials either. | | | | regards to what foods they will have to offer. |
| In fact Halal catering companies in the London and | | | | However one thing is for certain that all foods are |
| midlands areas will work with a proper method for | | | | going to be prepared under the Halal guidelines. |
| handling all animals that are going to be used for the | | | | Because of the general cuisine needs that people of |
| cuisine. The Dhabiha process of slaughtering an animal | | | | the Islamic faith have many different Halal catering |
| in the name of Allah will be used. This works in that all | | | | companies have been set up throughout the UK. From |
| animals used will be cut with a deep knife slash on the | | | | London to the midlands and all other points there are |
| neck of the animal. This is used in that it will kill the | | | | many different caterers to choose from. These include |
| animal without any pain caused to it by causing vital | | | | specialist caterers that are experienced in exclusively |
| veins and arteries to be cut while not harming the | | | | cooking Halal foods. These caterers include ones like |
| spine. It is a clean and humane way of handling an | | | | Barkat Catering Services in London, the Halal Catering |
| animal while making sure that the meat is pure. | | | | Company in Middlesex and Pride of Asia Event |
| Any other process of taking meat for Halal meals will | | | | Caterers in London. |
| be avoided by caterers. This comes from how any | | | | Many caterers that are not specialists can work with |
| meats that have been killed by other animals in | | | | adjusting their processes with Halal guidelines in mind |
| savage ways are not Halal. The meat that has been | | | | as well. It helps to consult different caterers one is |
| handled in these ways will not be seen as pure meat. | | | | interested in to see what can be done with regards to |
| All foods will also be ones that have been pronounced | | | | getting the cuisine to fit into the general guidelines that |
| under the name of Allah. This is in conjunction with 6:121 | | | | all diners will be working with. |
| of the Qur'an ("And eat not of that whereon Allah's | | | | Halal catering companies are important caterers to |
| name hath not been mentioned, for lo! It is | | | | see in the UK. These are caterers that will help to |
| abomination"). | | | | make sure that everything that is served for diners will |
| With these factors in mind all sorts of different types | | | | work with the best Halal standard possible. This is so |
| of foods will be prepared by one of these catering | | | | the cooking will be something that all people of the |
| companies. These foods are going to be made with | | | | Muslim faith can feel comfortable with. |
| variety in mind because of the many palates that | | | | |