Business Details
Your Home-Cooked Meal Destination in Edinburgh
At A La Carte, we have dedicated ourselves to crafting home-cooked meals that bring warmth and satisfaction to every bite. Established in Bruntsfield over 25 years ago, our commitment to using the finest fresh ingredients has made us a beloved fixture in Edinburgh. We offer a diverse range of frozen meals, baked goods, and desserts, all prepared on-site using traditional recipes. Our menu includes options made without gluten-containing ingredients, catering to dietary needs while maintaining exceptional taste. With a focus on local sourcing and seasonal ingredients, we ensure every dish is wholesome and free from artificial additives. Our weekly delivery service makes it convenient for customers to enjoy our meals at home, while our catering division provides bespoke buffet solutions for events of all sizes.Transparency is key to our operation, and we gladly provide allergen information for all our products. From our daily selection of scones and pastries to our extensive frozen meal collection, we strive to deliver comfort food with a personal touch. Our team takes pride in creating dishes that evoke the feeling of home, whether enjoyed in our shop or at your dining table. Through years of experience and a passion for traditional cooking, we continue to serve Edinburgh with meals that nourish both body and soul.
Services
Home-Cooked Meals
Frozen Meals
Event Catering
Gluten-Free Options
Celebration Cakes
Highlights and features
- We've served Edinburgh with home-cooked food for over 25 years
- Our menu includes gluten-free and dairy-free options
- All dishes prepared on-site with transparent allergen information
- We use locally sourced ingredients with no artificial additives
- Bespoke catering service for events with 14-day cancellation policy
Services
Home-Cooked Meals
Our homemade meals use time-honoured recipes with fresh, local ingredients. Available in single portions or bulk orders, these dishes feature classic combinations like fish pie and beef lasagne. Prepared daily in our kitchen, they're frozen for convenience while maintaining restaurant quality. Customers can choose disposable or reusable containers for easy home heating.
Event Catering
We create bespoke catering solutions for weddings, parties, and corporate events. Our menu includes platters, canaps, and main courses with options for special dietary requirements. Clients can customise selections from prawn cocktails to smoked salmon platters. A 50% deposit secures bookings, with flexible cancellation terms for advance notice.
Gluten-Free Options
We offer numerous dishes prepared without gluten-containing ingredients, including frozen meals and desserts. Our kitchen accommodates dietary restrictions while maintaining flavour integrity. Allergen information is readily available upon request. This service extends to celebration cakes and party food, ensuring everyone can enjoy our homemade quality.
Celebration Cakes
Our made-to-order celebration cakes start at 25 for 8-10 portions. Available in flavours like chocolate fudge and red velvet, they can be customised with decorations and messages. We offer dairy-free and gluten-free alternatives. Last-minute orders can often be accommodated from our daily stock of 8-inch cakes.
Frozen Meals
Our frozen meal collection features traditional recipes for convenient home cooking. Single portions and bulk orders available, with options like chicken tagine and vegetarian lasagne. Meals can be supplied in disposable trays or reusable ceramic dishes. Weekly delivery service available for regular customers and family care packages.
Questions
Do you offer gluten-free meal options?
Yes, we provide numerous frozen meals and desserts prepared without gluten-containing ingredients. Please ask for our special menu and allergen information.
Can I customise celebration cakes?
Absolutely! We create bespoke decorations including chocolate numbers, flowers, and themed elements. Advance orders ensure your preferred design and flavour combination.
How does your catering service work?
We offer buffet platters and canapés for events. Choose from our menu or request custom options. A 50% deposit confirms bookings, with flexible cancellation terms for early notice.
Do you deliver meals locally?
Yes, we provide weekly delivery of frozen meals in Edinburgh. This service helps customers maintain a supply of home-cooked food for personal or family use.
Are ingredients locally sourced?
We prioritise local suppliers for fresh produce and ingredients, ensuring seasonal quality while supporting Edinburgh producers and sustainable practices.
What happens if I need to cancel an order?
For catering bookings, cancellations with 14+ days notice receive a partial refund. Within 7 days, deposits cover preparation costs. Contact us promptly for any changes.
Reviews (6)
Alex Bird
Nov 12, 2021
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I cant resist grabbing one of their sausage rolls when Im passing, and just eating it straight away.
Nick Zagorac
Dec 08, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
This is a great little place for sweet treats! We had fresh tablet tastings here which we throughly enjoyed! We bought a few bags to take home with us. The owner was super friendly and hospitable, taking the time to chat to us. Would highly recommend to anyone passing by!
This is a great little place for sweet treats! We had fresh tablet tastings here which we throughly enjoyed! We bought a few bags to take home with us. The owner was super friendly and hospitable, taking the time to chat to us. Would highly recommend to anyone passing by!
Jane Strudwick
Feb 20, 2020
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Thank you once again for your help - delicious home cooked meals to feed my hungry hoards over half term. Pre-ordering meals from abroad before I arrive ‘home’ really helps me get back up and running before a busy time with family and friends. Thank you 🙏
Jane Lewis
Jan 06, 2020
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What a beautiful little bakery! In their window they have such a lovely array of baked sweet and savoury goods. We came in as part of Karlys walking food and drink tour and tried a typical Scottish sweet- tablet. This was tasty! I really recommend this place for homemade sweet goods!
Richard Cameron
Dec 25, 2019
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The homemade tablet tasting here is delicious, so much so I had to buy a few bags as gifts! I would definitely recommend this independent bakers for anything ranging from mini pizzas and sausage rolls to homemade brownies, macarons and caramel shortbread!
Lindsey Ross
Dec 18, 2019
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Cute little spot
Delicious pastries and fast service. We had the pistachio macaron and mars square. Both really nice! Would have loved a little spot to sit and eat them! Even a little two seater would be lovely.
Delicious pastries and fast service. We had the pistachio macaron and mars square. Both really nice! Would have loved a little spot to sit and eat them! Even a little two seater would be lovely.
