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Best Caterers in Essex

Discover Essex’s finest catering services, perfect for making your next event truly unforgettable! We feature an amazing 964 catering options, from elegant wedding banquets and corporate buffets to vibrant street food and intimate private dining experiences. Whether you're planning a grand celebration at Hylands Estate or a garden party in Southend-on-Sea, our trusted suppliers are ready to impress. Start exploring the delicious possibilities for your Essex event today!

Every catering service on this list has been personally vetted by our team, ensuring top-tier quality based on their reputation, proven booking history, and glowing verified client reviews.
The average catering price in Essex is around £35 per guest, or approximately £474 per event, with costs varying depending on your chosen menu, number of guests, and service style.
Our Essex-based caterers have successfully served 5,181 events in total, collecting 1,705 verified reviews with an excellent average rating of 4.89* out of 5*.

Your Passport to Thai Street Feast Vibes 🍜🔥

5.0(14 reviews)

• 22 bookings

Your Passport to Thai Street Feast Vibes 🍜🔥

Your Curry Adventure Starts Here! Choose your flavor: Fiery Issan Green 🌶️ or smooth Royal Massaman. Served with fragrant jasmine rice & your pick of Chicken, juicy Prawns (+£2), or Tofu.

from £13 / person

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Reviews for Best Caterers in Essex

Read verified reviews from real clients, who booked with Poptop in Essex

Sophie Briggs21 Oct 2024

Wow!! From the moment he arrived Richie was helpful from the off he cracked straight on! Smashed an amazing dinner service from the first to the last course all food was amazing perfectly served and piping hot for every course! Would recommend Richie all day long he really made the weekend Thanks again richie

Caroline18 Aug 2024

Fantastic service from Monster Grill. Everyone got a choice of burger and fries on the night which made it really personalised. The burgers were the best we've ever had! Real novelty having a burger van! Nothing was too much trouble. Loved it thank u!

Ross Gee8 Apr 2024

From the moment we were in touch with Mazhar at Romano Pizza/Pizzeria Al Forno, it was a dream. Super responsive, helpful, flexible and lovely to speak to. As for the day itself, the guys were right on time and ready to serve within minutes. All our guests loved the guys & their pizza. We had very happy guests. Would highly recommend and would hire again! We loved them! They made our 1 year old's birthday incredibly special. THANK YOU.

Razan Doleh6 Jun 2021

The food was absolutely outstanding. In addition to it being in abundance, the flavour, the freshness, the temperature, were all amazing. One of the girls said it was the best meal she's had in years. We can't wait for another event just to order from Dawn again. Thank you so much.

Helen parker16 Mar 2021

What an amazing afternoon tea. My mum absolutely loved it for Mothers Day. It tasted fabulous and was 'huge' so lasted a couple of days. Great value and a beautiful gift especially with the cake stand that came with it.

Rian Bailey-Weir21 Nov 2019

Working with Carl was an absolute delight. We had contacted him last minute about a corporate party and he was happy to work around existing plans to accommodate us. The pizzas were absolutely incredible and highly praised by everyone at the party. We would recommend Carl and Mobile Bistros to anyone who is looking for high-quality service and delicious food!

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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Basildon

5.0(14 reviews)

• 22 bookings

Fast, Fresh & Full-On Thai Favourites

Pad Thai tease or Curry craze? 🤔 Fan Thai Sticks Catering : Thai food so good, it's almost illegal! 🌶️ Real family recipes = flavour explosion! Ditch the drab, grab Bangkok fab! 🎉

from £14 / person

Emeralds Chelmsford, Private hire & events venue with free venue hire

5.0(8 reviews)

• 3 bookings

Emeralds Chelmsford, Private hire & events venue with free venue hire

With 100% 5* reviews we are certain you will not regret booking your special event with us and it'll be a celebration to remember.

from £12 / person

Delicious 4-Course Menu Featuring Aged Beef Fillet

4.83(58 reviews)

• 128 bookings

Delicious 4-Course Menu Featuring Aged Beef Fillet

We will come to you and prepare, cook & serve your 4-course meal to you and your guests - we will describe each dish as it is served and can accommodate any dietaries.

from £80 / person

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

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

Freshly Cooked Pizza from a Gazebo in Your Garden or Party Venue

5.0(13 reviews)

• 20 bookings

Freshly Cooked Pizza from a Gazebo in Your Garden or Party Venue

Delicious Pizzas cooked & served by Essex's leading Pizza caterer, Lot 33 Pizza. What more could you want?

from £850 / event

Mexican Inspired Burritos with Nothing but the Freshest Ingredients

5.0(14 reviews)

• 27 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

4 HOUR OPEN BAR: Cocktails, Spirits, Beer & Wine!

POPTOP CHOICE 😎

5.0(19 reviews)

• 69 bookings

4 HOUR OPEN BAR: Cocktails, Spirits, Beer & Wine!

Elevate Your Event. 4 hours of unlimited cocktails, drinks, and entertainment, plenty of time to relax and enjoy a drink with your guests. I guarantee to add something special to your event.

from £30 / person

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GoldFinger Canapés Based on the Movie

We craft luxurious, flavourful canapés, perfect for any occasion. Tailored to impress, they add elegance to corporate events and special celebrations.

from £32 / person

Lovingly Restored & Converted Rice Horse Vintage Style Bar

5.0(16 reviews)

• 17 bookings

Lovingly Restored & Converted Rice Horse Vintage Style Bar

We believe a friendly, tailored, personal service goes a long way in making the customer happy. We want to focus on putting the customer at the heart of it all for a lasting impression.

from £150 / event

Gorgeous Stylish Pop Up Bar Serving Perfectly Chilled Drinks

5.0(16 reviews)

• 17 bookings

Gorgeous Stylish Pop Up Bar Serving Perfectly Chilled Drinks

We add that little extra touch of class to any event with our beautiful grey pop-up bar. Serving perfectly chilled drinks to suit any occasion.

from £150 / event

No reviews yet • 3 bookings

Authentic Mexican Street Food For Your Event 🌮

I have over 18 years of experience with many culinary awards, and I guarantee I will always be using the finest and highest quality ingredients for your event.

from £12 / person

5.0(3 reviews)

• 8 bookings

Brunch Menu With Bacon & Egg Sandwiches

I provide the perfect party for any occasion, it will be just the treat for your hungry guests. I only use the best ingredients.

from £15 / person

Mix and Mingle! Fernando's Mobile Cocktail Bar

5.0(4 reviews)

• 1 booking

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

5.0(2 reviews)

Authentic Paella Feast For Your Event

Experience the heart of Spanish cuisine with our signature paella. Compliment your paella with a delightful array of tapas. Refresh your palate with vibrant Spanish salads.

from £18 / person

Premium Canapés Served By Attentive Wait Staff

4.91(65 reviews)

• 151 bookings

Premium Canapés Served By Attentive Wait Staff

Allow us to delight your guests with our range and wide variety of premium and thoughtful crafted finger foods, inspired by tastes and flavours across the world.

from £20 / person

5.0(2 reviews)

Caribbean Street Food For Your Event

We are offering a wide selection of mains & sides to ensure all your guest are covered whether they have a flavour or dietary preference or an allergy requirement

from £18 / person

4.91(65 reviews)

• 151 bookings

Authentic Italian Buffet With Dessert

Enjoy an authentic Italian buffet experience in the comfort of your chosen venue with hand-crafted locally sourced ingredients many of which come from the Covent Garden Market stalls!

from £20 / person

Sweet Crepes Served with Loads of Sauces & Toppings

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Sweet Crepes Served with Loads of Sauces & Toppings

5.0(1 review)

• 4 bookings

We are a funky little retro Airstream catering trailer called The Tin Canteen. We serve fresh sweet crepes all made freshly in front of you, and with loads of delicious sauces and toppings, the options are endless! Karyn and her husband, along with The Tin Canteen stylishly rocked up, set up, and cheerfully will serve the most delicious crepes and waffles.

About supplier

Our Retro Rocket It was built as a food truck but before I bought it it was a sausage van. We had to change all sorts of equipment. I've always wanted to do crepes for some reason, who doesn't love a crepe?

from £8 / person

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