Christmas caterers in Essex

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Best Christmas Caterers in Essex

Get into the festive spirit with our top selection of Christmas Catering for hire in Essex! We’ve hand-picked 30 incredible caterers, perfect for delivering a magical Christmas dinner, delightful festive buffets, or elegant canapés to your corporate Christmas party in Chelmsford or a family gathering in a charming village hall. Explore a world of delicious seasonal flavours and make your Yuletide celebration truly unforgettable.

Every Christmas caterer on this list has been meticulously vetted by our team, ensuring exceptional quality based on their reputation, delicious menus, and glowing client reviews.
The average price for Christmas catering is around £21 per guest, typically for festive buffet style, or £850 per event for more elaborate packages, with costs varying based on menu choices and guest numbers.
Our trusted Christmas catering suppliers in Essex have successfully served 360 events, accumulating 141 verified client reviews with an impressive average rating of 4.92* out of 5*.

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

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Reviews for Best Christmas Caterers in Essex

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

Jennifer Murray23 May 2025

Rupert and his team were brilliant. Really nice down to earth people and the food was excellent. So much to go around and all our guests loved it. Would highly recommend! Thanks again :)

Kevin Hickling29 Aug 2024

Great guy and does what he says. Shame the rain came down but he came up trumps. Probably wouldn't do the starter again but everything was lovely and we had a great evening.

Rita Gonzales- Thomas29 Jul 2024

Thank you, The Banana Leaf staff were kind, considerate, and generous. The food was terrific, and the set-up was professional, meeting everything I needed for my garden party. All my guests enjoyed the experience. Don't hesitate to book them. Absolutly Fab. Thank you again.

Lindsay Maguire26 Oct 2023

This was a great experience! I booked at short notice but John at Fine Street delivered a brilliant pizza service despite the pouring rain with plenty of options and really great comms, my mum whose birthday it was was thrilled and the pizza got rave reviews. Would highly recommend for all events. Thank you so much!

Robert Dearnaley6 Nov 2022

Just fantastic.... adapted their menu to cater for everything we wanted, were early, food was bang on time and lovely. Everyone commented on how good Christian & the team were. We'll definitely use them again.

Alexandra Wilson26 Sep 2021

Highly recommend.. Amazing pizza and service. Matthew is brilliant at what he does and had nothing but compliments from both me and my guests. Cannot praise enough! Thank you.

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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

Indulge in Elegance & British Tradition with Afternoon Tea Service

5.0(9 reviews)

• 14 bookings

Indulge in Elegance & British Tradition with Afternoon Tea Service

Indulge in elegance with our Afternoon Tea Service. Elevate any occasion with this quintessentially British tradition.

from £25 / person

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

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

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

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

4.77(13 reviews)

• 13 bookings

Afternoon Tea Buffet Made with Passion

Make your guests amazed with this lovely affordable Afternoon Tea buffet with the theme you want. We will make sure your requirements are met.

from £15 / person

Authentic Mexican Street Food For Your Event 🌮

5.0(1 review)

• 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

A Buffet Bursting with Real Thai Flavour 🌶️

5.0(14 reviews)

• 22 bookings

A Buffet Bursting with Real Thai Flavour 🌶️

We are offering delicious Thai food stations cooked in the comfort of your home or your chosen venue. With over 20 years experience in Thai food catering across Thailand and the UK .

from £25 / person

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

Afternoon Tea with a Range of Sweet & Savoury

4.97(101 reviews)

• 219 bookings

Afternoon Tea with a Range of Sweet & Savoury

Delivering our special afternoon tea option with a range of sweet and savoury. We've had amazing feedback from clients who've tried it! We're proud to offer great food quality & service.

from £22 / person

Delicious Authentic Indian Cuisine Afternoon Tea

4.94(32 reviews)

• 63 bookings

Delicious Authentic Indian Cuisine Afternoon Tea

We are equipped to provide catering services for any events. We’re known for our excellent service. Whenever you book us, you’re sure of an incredible food you won't forget.

from £18 / 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

4.91(65 reviews)

• 151 bookings

Canape Selection with Waiters

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

from £20 / person

4.22(9 reviews)

• 10 bookings

The High Indian Chai Experience

Enjoy a tasteful twist with Veen Kitchen's traditional Indian Afternoon Tea. Indulge in finger sandwiches and vibrant Indian street snacks.

from £21 / 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

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4.66(44 reviews)

• 111 bookings

Hand-Crafted High Tea

Hand-crafted Patisserie for any occasion and any needs, we cater for all dietary requests and allergies, also providing Vegan options.

from £24 / 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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