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Caterers in Colchester

Hire Colchester’s best catering services for your 2026 event. From festival-style weddings to corporate lunches at Layer Marney Tower, browse 800 options featuring vibrant street food and classic British buffets.

Every catering service on our platform is hand-picked by our team, evaluating listing quality, stellar reputations, and verified client feedback to guarantee top-tier reliability.
Hiring a caterer typically costs around £35 per guest, with the final price varying based on your guest count, menu choices, and dietary requirements.
Our Colchester caterers have successfully served 5,209 events, earning 1,595 verified reviews and a brilliant 4.88* average rating from happy hosts.

A vintage-style coffee van serves artisanal drinks at a charming outdoor wedding, accentuated by rustic wooden signage and lush greenery.

5.0(7 reviews)

Speciality Coffee Brewed with Arabica Beans & Served At Your Event

Imagine your favourite coffee shop. Now imagine that at your event. We are offering the chance for your to have just that. We don’t do average, we only do great coffee!

from £7 / person

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Reviews for Caterers in Colchester

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Ryan Harkins2 Jan 2025

Booked for Corporate Function

Food was great quality, and the set up was impressive and clean. Guys were very professional and the selection was impressive. Absolute top marks

Erin May16 Jul 2024

Booked for Celebration

Sha'hid and his team were incredible at our wedding party! They catered for 130 meals easily. All the guests complimented the food and said how delicious it was! Banana Leaf were great with communication and set up. They were on time and very easy and friendly to work with. Could not recommend them more highly! Absolutely perfect for a wedding or celebration Thanks so much again!

Lynda Girvan1 Jul 2024

Booked for Birthday party

Hired Food Genie Ltd got my daughter’s 18th birthday. Service was excellent. Staff turned up promptly and ready to serve within 30 mins. Offered a varied menu so guests could choose what they wanted on the evening. Staff couldn’t have been more generous or friendly. Made sure everyone had enough food before packing up and leaving. Would highly recommend them.

William Hart30 Aug 2021

Booked for Private party

Fabulous all around experience, helpful, communicative and polite, and that was pre-event. On the day so easy to deal with, self contained and know what to do, and the food itself was terrific, everyone, and I mean everyone at our event commented on the quality, highly recommended and thanks both, see you next year at our next one!

Julie Cummings29 Apr 2021

Booked for Celebration

Fabulous afternoon tea. This was a surprise for my mum and she loved it. Cherry scones were amazing. Thank you Wendy. I highly recommend

Jen Hulett5 Nov 2019

Booked for Community Event

Jo and Wayne were really friendly, good communicators and great with our customers, keeping them happy with tasty food. Thank you so much for working at our event!

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A rustic mobile bar features a sleek white and wood finish, showcasing colorful bottled drinks under warm ambient lighting in a spacious venue.

🎉 New to Poptop

Fully Stocked Horsebox Cash Bar Is Mane Attraction

We are the perfect mobile bar company. You can trust us to go above and beyond to make sure you have the most incredible time.

from £200 / event

Set in a rustic shed, the mobile bar features a sleek wood and metal design with vibrant cocktail displays, under warm lighting, enhancing service appeal.

🎉 New to Poptop

Make Memories of A Lifetime with All-Inclusive Horsebox Bar

Hiring a professional bar provider who you can trust will take the strain out of your day, letting you relax and enjoy your special celebration or event with your guests.

from £45 / person

A vibrant blue catering tent hosts a buffet, with checkered tablecloths and wooden chairs. Guests enjoy food amid lush greenery and bright daylight.

5.0(3 reviews)

• 12 bookings

Freshly Cooked Paella with Crusty French Bread & Dressed Green Salad

Freshly made using the finest ingredients to make the perfect meal for you. I come to you with the required paella pan size and cook freshly for you the paella of your choice.

from £16 / person

A vibrant dish of diced potatoes topped with rich red tomato sauce and fresh green cilantro, presented in a sleek black skillet on a warm wood table.

5.0(3 reviews)

• 12 bookings

Delicious Tapas Style Hot Buffet

I have cooked many tapas meals for all sorts of different groups of people in all sorts of places. With the wonderful aromas, you will love this meal.

from £35 / person

A beautifully arranged buffet in a rustic kitchen, featuring vibrant salads, tender meats, and glass bowls, all under warm, inviting lighting.

5.0(3 reviews)

• 12 bookings

A Cold Buffet in Your Home or Garden

I am passionate about food and in the summer there is nothing quite like a delicious cold buffet served inside or out. Eton mess for dessert?

from £35 / person

A juicy burger sits on a sleek black surface, topped with crispy bacon, melted cheddar, and pickles, exuding mouthwatering appeal.

5.0(11 reviews)

• 2 bookings

100% Locally Sourced Beef Smash Burgers & Beef Dripping Fries

Proudly serving 100% locally sourced beef smash pattys, bringing you the freshest, most flavourful burgers around. Paired with our crispy beef dripping fries.

from £18 / person

A stylish mobile cocktail bar features a sleek black counter with elegant glassware set on warm wooden flooring, under soft ambient lighting.

5.0(4 reviews)

• 2 bookings

Mix and Mingle! Fernando's Mobile Cocktail Bar

Transform your celebration with Fernando's Mobile Cocktail Bar. Our expert mixologists bring creativity and quality to every event, Cheers to exceptional moments with Fernando's MCB!

from £25 / person

A well-organized outdoor bar features rows of sparkling glass flutes, shiny metal taps, and colorful bottles, all under a bright tent.

No reviews yet • 5 bookings

The Fully-Stocked Contemporary Bar

The key to a successful event is planning and communication, we pride ourselves on listening to our clients needs from the first booking enquiry to the cleaning up process.

from £250 / event

A rustic bar showcases polished glassware and vibrant drinks against a warm wood backdrop, illuminated by vintage bulbs, exuding charm.

No reviews yet • 5 bookings

Fully-Stocked The Barrel Bar

Our family-run business can provide a tailor made drinks service with professional, trained staff for any occasion ensuring the success of your event for you and your guests.

from £250 / event

A sleek bar counter with illuminated panels in blue and green, stylishly arranged. The space has warm lighting, exuding a vibrant atmosphere.

No reviews yet • 5 bookings

Light Up Your Party With Versatile LED Bar

We stock only premium range drinks, providing a full bar set up with draught lagers/ciders/Guinness, hand-pulled real ale and freshly made cocktails, which most mobile bars do not supply.

from £275 / event

A rustic wooden bar setup showcases vibrant drink dispensers and neatly arranged glassware under a tent, creating a festive atmosphere.

No reviews yet • 5 bookings

The Rustic Wooden Bar

Fun fact - our wooden rustic bar appeared in the Jubilee addition of Eastenders in filming over 3 days so it's now known as our " Eastenders Bar'!

from £250 / event

A bright, airy hall features a long banquet table adorned with colorful arrangements and polished glassware, under vibrant hanging lanterns.

5.0(7 reviews)

Exciting & Flavourful Authentic Indian Buffet

Engaging directly, we craft delectable menus, accommodating preferences and dietary and budget needs. Whether private gatherings or corporate occasions, weddings relish our heavenly food.

from £35 / person

A vibrant food truck showcases "Grilled Cheese" offerings, featuring a cheerful vendor amidst sunny outdoor vibes, inviting patrons to enjoy.

5.0(6 reviews)

• 1 booking

Suffolk Sourdough Toasties

Craving the best toasties? Otis Breading serves up gourmet grilled cheese with local sourdough, three-cheese blend, and homemade chutneys. Perfect for any event, with plant-based options!

from £12 / person

A vibrant, floral-themed bar features lush greenery, sunflowers, and elegant glassware, creating a welcoming atmosphere for catering events.

🎉 New to Poptop

Adaptive Flower Style Pop-Up Bar

A pop-up bar that can truly pop up anywhere. Adaptable with almost every part of our service, we can handle any type of bar requirements from 20 to 200 guests!

from £400 / event

A vintage sidecar coffee stall gleams in bright daylight, showcasing polished espresso equipment and vibrant drink bottles, set in lush greenery.

5.0(8 reviews)

• 1 booking

1989 Dnepr "Nepie" Serving Our Own Blend of Speciality Coffee

We guarantee that if you book us, you'll be met with the upmost professionalism & attention to detail topped off with the opportunity to have coffee that is graded the top 15% in the world.

from £30 / person

Two burritos, stuffed with black beans, rice, corn, and vibrant toppings, are held against a colorful, whimsical food truck backdrop.

5.0(14 reviews)

• 29 bookings

Mexican Inspired Burritos with Nothing but the Freshest Ingredients

Offering Mexican-inspired burritos, which are fully customisable to your liking, just speaks to your soul. Our food uses nothing but the freshest of ingredients.

from £14 / person

A vibrant large paella brimming with yellow saffron rice, chicken, and colorful bell peppers awaits on a polished metal table under soft natural light.

4.73(33 reviews)

• 65 bookings

Big Pans from Around the World

We use a variety of large pans: paella pans & Korai'is up to 3 ft across, large woks, and casserole pans so it is very visual. Guests watch the food being cooked.

from £10 / person

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Signature Street Curry & Rice Bowl

5.0(3 reviews)

Our curries are prepared using fresh ingredients and a traditional tomato-based masala (sauce), cooked from scratch for authentic flavour. Each chosen meat is slow-cooked in the sauce and served with fresh rice and salad. A highlight of our menu is our signature Palak Pork – tender pork strips slow-cooked in a rich spinach curry. This approach ensures every dish is full of depth, freshness, and bold BBQ-inspired curry flavours.

About supplier

We are the perfect supplier for this catering service because we combine authentic flavours with a unique live curry experience. Our dishes are prepared using fresh ingredients and traditional recipes, cooked from scratch to ensure quality and bold flavour in every bite.

from £20 / person