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Best Christmas Caterers in Birmingham
Get ready for a truly festive feast with Birmingham’s finest Christmas catering for hire! Whether you’re planning a grand corporate Christmas party or an intimate family gathering, we have 36 top-rated caterers ready to serve up seasonal delights. From traditional roasts and gourmet buffets to delightful dessert stations and canapés, our suppliers are perfect for celebrations at venues like The Old Library or the Hyatt Regency Birmingham. Discover the perfect festive menu to wow your guests!
Elegant Dessert Table For Your Event
Bringing joy through beautifully crafted desserts, this service turns sweet moments into lasting memories. Each treat is made with love, style, and flavor to brighten every special occasion.
from £3 / person
Very High Tea with Vintage China
Treat yourself and your family and friends with this special Afternoon tea edition. Quality food and beverages served on vintage china to create the ultimate afternoon tea experience.
from £25 / person
Wraps, burritos & Burgers Delights Freshly Cooked on Charcoal BBQ
We will freshly cook our wraps and burgers delights on charcoal BBQ in front of you and your guests. This menu is provided to give quick service to a large number of guests at a good price.
from £10 / person
Stunning, Fresh Displays Fruit Creations for Every Celebration
Elegant fruit displays are made fresh on-site to wow your guests. Beautiful, healthy, and unforgettable centrepieces that add colour and flavor to your special event.
from £300 / event
The Quintessential English Afternoon Tea Experience with Complete China
Immerse yourself in an exquisite world of tradition and taste, where every detail has been meticulously crafted to offer you the finest in British Afternoon Tea.
from £23 / person
Soulful Caribbean Fusion Street Food Full of Mouthwatering Flavours
This Caribbean fusion cuisine is full of mouthwatering flavours. From traditional West Indian dishes to my own take on certain fusion foods like the shredded jerk chicken quesadillas.
from £15 / person
Delicious High End Cold Fork Buffet for All Occasions
Cold fork Buffet for the true foodies! Wether you are celebrating a birthday party, a corporate event or a get together event, this cold buffet is a winner with everyone.
from £37 / person
Classically British Traditional Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a beautiful afternoon tea at home with this hand-delivered afternoon tea, handcrafted using locally sourced ingredients.
from £14 / person
Swirled to Perfection: The Creamiest Soft Serve Whipy Ice Cream
Premium Soft-Serve Ice Cream Service! Add a delicious touch to your event with our creamy soft-serve ice cream, served fresh in cones or tubs.
from £400 / event
British Hot Buffet Featuring Fresh & Local Ingredients
Perfect Autumn buffet for friends and family. This menu is packed with flavours and spices and will guarantee a successful event.
from £55 / person
Luxury Afternoon Tea Catering Including Vintage China (Flexible Menu)
The service is ideal for weddings and birthday parties, where guests will be seated at tables, rather than standing or via a buffet service. We also offer a buffet style tea service.
from £15 / person
Mini Dutch Pancake Cart with Bespoke LCD Touchscreen
Experience the magic of freshly made Dutch mini pancakes, crafted with premium ingredients on a bespoke cart featuring a custom LCD touchscreen panel.
from £350 / event
Traditional Sweet & Savoury Finger Buffet
The Clusters Kitchen is offering a Traditional Finger Buffet which will be handcrafted using the finest ingredients by our talented chefs and will deliver fresh to your chosen venue.
from £17 / person
Delicious Afternoon Tea Served on Stylish Three-Tier Stands
Delicious afternoon tea comes supplied with vintage 3-tier stands with a selection of finger sandwiches, dainty savouries plus cream cakes and scones.
from £14 / person
Fresh & Delicous Big Pan Paella
Enhance your special occasion with the most authentic Mediterranean food from our Head chef Silvia Sanchez. We will make sure the event is run perfectly.
from £28 / person
Authentic Indian Curry Bowl Buffet
The Clusters Kitchen is offering a traditional Indian Curry Bowl buffet which will suit any occasion and event. Just sit back and enjoy let take care of your catering needs.
from £20 / person
Afternoon 4-Tier Tea Caddy
Add that WOW factor in sending your loved ones this beautiful 4 tier stand, delivered directly to the door at the delivery time requested.
from £25 / person
Freshly Whipped Ice Cream, Ice Lollies & Slush Puppies
We are a family-run Ice cream van hire company based in Birmingham. We have multiple Ice cream vans for outdoor and indoor events. All events are catered for large and small.
from £3 / person
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Bespoke Gelato Lollies
The client is at the heart of everything we do. Our experience aims to provide a professional, courteous service while ensuring that all your requirements are met. We believe in providing a service that exceeds your expectations while guaranteeing flair and creativity that are never compromised, no matter the size of your event.
About supplier
Let us be your personal ice-cream vendor for your event. We’re here to provide you with bespoke and delicious treats, made to match your colour theme and suit your taste buds. All of our lollies are made freshly for you, with love.
from £5 / person
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Reviews for Best Christmas Caterers in Birmingham
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Emily Wyatt9 Dec 2024
From start to finish my experience with Lukasz was 5 star. I was arranging a Christmas party for 150 people and so needed to make sure the catering was special. I was a little nervous using someone new but Lukasz's reviews were so good I felt confident to take the chance and I am so glad I did. The constant communication kept me at ease, the fact he happily catered for so many dietary requirements was a huge plus, and, when the day arrived - everything was taken care of and the food was sensational. I've had nothing but great comments from everyone and it was so fun to do something different. Thank you so much Lukasz, I won't hesitate to use you again!!!! Have a great Christmas.
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Beth1 Jul 2024
We hired Vines Pizza Shack through Poptop to supply pizzas as our evening food at our wedding.
The service was really good - communicating with Vines via email was really easy and effortless, their customer service was good and they were very responsive!
On the day, they arrived promptly and all of our guests loved the pizza! Vines are able to offer gluten free pizza base as well as vegan cheese so this meant all of our guests were taken care of!
Any leftovers were boxed up for guests to take home.
Would definitely recommend ! Thank you !
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miss l howell7 Jul 2023
Waffle stick was an amazing feature at my daughters 16th which everybody loved ! Will be definitely booking for all our future parties 🎈
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hannah bell18 Jun 2023
We had Pizza Escape come to a party house we had rented out for the weekend for a hen party and they were brilliant. They were on time, reliable and kept in contact prior to the event. The pizzas, dough balls and nachos were all amazing - there was nothing left as we all enjoyed the food so much! The lads were great, friendly and it was lovely of them to have a personalised sign for the hen and a gift. Top service and would definitely recommend :)
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Devki8 Aug 2021
Two foodies were fantastic for my daughters birthday party catering. I would highly
Recommend them, all the guests commented on the fantastic food which tasted lovely and the wonderful service too!
Communication was fantastic and responses to any questions was very quick.
Will deffo be using two foodies for any events we have in the future.
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Amanda King10 Feb 2021
Superb! Food was delicious, the vintage crockery made it feel very special... the staff were amazing and very covid secure. Thank you so much *****
We delivered next level parties for exceptional companies
We also did more than 40,000 birthday parties. Probably, including your neighbour’s recent big bash.
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Your Guide for Hiring Christmas Catering Services in Birmingham
Christmas in Birmingham is a festive season full of lights, laughter and the warming scent of spiced treats drifting through the city streets. From the twinkling stalls of the Frankfurt Christmas Market to the cosy pubs of Harborne and the lively energy of Digbeth, the city truly comes alive in December.
With the season’s joy, however, comes a flurry of responsibilities — cooking, cleaning, and hosting can quickly overshadow the celebration. That’s why many Brummies are turning to professional Christmas caterers to handle the heavy lifting, allowing them to focus on what really matters: spending quality time with loved ones.
Why Hire a Christmas Caterer in Birmingham
Organising a festive gathering often sounds magical in theory but turns into a logistical challenge in practice. Between planning menus, shopping for ingredients, cooking, serving and cleaning up, it’s easy to spend more time in the kitchen than with your guests.
Hiring a Christmas caterer in Birmingham removes the stress from the equation: no endless supermarket queues or ingredient lists, no panicking over whether the turkey is cooked through, no serving stress, and no mountain of washing up after the last guest leaves.
A professional caterer handles it all, ensuring delicious food, beautiful presentation and a seamless experience from start to finish. Whether you're hosting an office Christmas party in the Jewellery Quarter, a family dinner in Edgbaston, or a student gathering near the universities, catering lets you relax and actually enjoy your own event.
Popular Catering Styles in Birmingham
Christmas events come in all shapes and sizes — and so do catering formats.
Traditional Christmas dinner
Ideal for sit-down meals at home or formal events. Expect roast turkey, stuffing, and all the trimmings, served plated to each guest.
Buffet catering
A favourite for office parties and larger gatherings, where guests help themselves to a spread of hot and cold festive dishes.
Finger food and canapés
Work well for standing receptions or casual events, offering easy-to-eat bites like mini Yorkshire puddings, sausage rolls, or smoked salmon blinis.
Grazing platters and sharing boards
Great for relaxed home get-togethers, featuring stilton, cured meats, fresh fruits, chutneys and artisan breads.
Street food and food vans
Increasingly popular for outdoor or alternative venues. Caterers might serve balti wraps, gourmet burgers or loaded roast dinner sandwiches.
Dessert tables
Provide a visually striking way to offer festive puddings, yule logs, mince pies and plant-based sweets throughout the evening.
Festive Food Highlights
Christmas catering in Birmingham offers a delicious blend of tradition and local flavour. Classic dishes like roast turkey with sage and onion stuffing, honey-glazed gammon, pigs in blankets, and crispy roast potatoes remain staples on many menus. These are often served with seasonal sides such as Brussels sprouts, rich gravy, and tangy cranberry sauce, forming the foundation of a traditional festive spread.
Adding a regional twist, many Birmingham caterers showcase local favourites. Stilton cheese boards, pork scratchings served with festive dips, and handmade artisan pies are especially popular. The city’s culinary diversity also shines through with balti-inspired mains or side dishes, which lend a warm, spiced alternative to conventional Christmas fare.
Plant-based options have grown increasingly creative in recent years. Vegan nut roasts, mushroom wellingtons, and falafel platters with roasted vegetable slaws are now widely offered, reflecting Birmingham’s expanding plant-based dining scene. Most caterers also provide gluten-free or halal-friendly alternatives, ensuring all guests are catered for.
Sweet treats round off the experience with mince pies, chocolate yule logs, and traditional Christmas puddings, often served with brandy sauce or custard. For a modern touch, many caterers offer gingerbread bites, cinnamon-spiced cakes or vegan desserts that are just as indulgent.
Cost of Christmas Catering in Birmingham
Catering prices in Birmingham vary depending on the style and scale of your event. Here's a rough guide:
- £18–25 per head (ideal for finger food, afternoon teas, or casual platters)
- £25–40 per head (great for buffets or mixed hot and cold menus)
- £40–£50+ per head (for fully plated meals, waiter service, or gourmet offerings)
Custom quotes are often available, especially for larger groups or corporate functions.
Tips for Booking Christmas Caterers in Birmingham
When to Book
Aim to book 8–12 weeks in advance for events taking place in early to mid-December. Friday and Saturday evenings are the first to go — secure your date early.
What to Look For
Look for caterers with experience delivering festive menus and similar events. Check their dietary policies, allergen handling, and whether pricing includes service elements like staff, crockery or delivery. Reviews from past Christmas clients can also help narrow your choices.
Last-Minute Planners
If you’re organising late in the season, don’t panic. Platforms like Poptop and local catering directories can help you compare services, view real-time availability and book instantly. You may even find ready-made festive packages that bundle food, staffing and décor — ideal for tight timelines.