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Best Dinner Party Caterers in Essex
Looking to elevate your next gathering? Discover the finest Dinner Party Catering in Essex with Poptop’s curated selection of 176 top-tier chefs and caterers. Whether you dream of exquisite fine dining, comforting Modern British dishes, vibrant Mediterranean feasts, or innovative sharing platters, our experts are ready to transform your home, rented cottage, or intimate venue across Essex – from Colchester to Chelmsford. Browse our options to find the perfect culinary match!
Indian-Style Private Dining Experience with Scallop Bhel
Delicious, beautifully presented fresh food prepared and served by a professional chef in the comfort of your own home!
from £100 / person
Cinnamon to Saffron Fine Indian Dining Experience
Create a sense of exclusivity with a unique and unforgettable dining experience. This service is for anyone who is seeking a fine dining experience in the comfort of their own homes.
from £50 / person
The Signature Deluxe 5-Course Chef Tasting Experience
Add the ‘wow’ factor to your dinner party with our signature 5-course tasting menu, freshly prepared and served at home by your own private chef—relaxed, personal, and seamless.
from £85 / person
French Inspired Menu with Grilled Octopus To Start
Allow us to take your tastebuds to France with this delicious menu filled with the authentic flavours of France.
from £63 / person
The Grill Platter Private Chef Service
For this service, your private chef will freshly prepare, cook and serve this BBQ-style grill menu by taking over your kitchen and equipment in the home or accommodation.
from £49 / person
3-Course Fabulous Private Chef Experience with a Wide Choice of Meals
Hosting a private dinner for your family and friends? Let a trusted catering company help you make your event even more special.
from £41 / person
Modern Fine Dining British Menu
A seasonal fine dining experience making the most of my favourite autumnal ingredients found in Britain and abroad.
from £90 / person
Modern British 3-Course Menu with Local Kentish Ingredients
We are offering a stunning 3 course British menu cooked and served to you in the comfort of your own home or desired Venue. We will adapt any menu to suit your needs or dietary requirements.
from £60 / person
Modern European Fine Dining
Delicious, beautifully presented fresh food prepared and served by a professional chef in the comfort of your own home!
from £65 / person
4-Course Festive Seasonal Menu
We are offering a delicious 4 course menu for you and your guest to enjoy. This festive menu is perfect combination where seasonal ingredients are transformed into flavourful vibrant dishes.
from £72 / person
Experience A Dining Adventure With A Plant-Based 4-Course Meal
Experience an exclusive dining adventure with a plant-based meal, with dishes meticulously prepared to highlight the unique flavours and nutritional benefits of plant-based ingredients.
from £50 / person
Superb 5-Course Meal Featuring Grilled Monkfish
Serving delicious freshly-cooked food with that special warm friendly approach, we are the perfect choice for all your catering needs!
from £100 / person
3-Course Indian Cuisine Menu with Canapes & Table Service
We will cater to all food requirements for your wedding. Our trained staff provides highest level of service to guests. We are committed to exceeding your expectations from start to finish.
from £45 / person
The Breakfast 2-Course Private Chef Experience
Impress your guests with a delicious two-course breakfast, freshly prepared and served by your private chef for a relaxed and memorable start to your event.
from £40 / person
The Tapas Sharing Platter Experience
Create a relaxed dining experience with tapas sharing platters prepared & served by your own private chef, who takes over your kitchen to cook, present each dish & leave everything spotless.
from £55 / person
Culinary Journey Tasting Kent’s Best Produce Over 7-Courses
This 7 Course fine dining experience is a taste of Kent using the best produce available. This will be prepared with care and technical skill and then presented and served to the guests.
from £95 / person
The Discovery French 3-Course Private Chef Experience
Experience the romance of a true Parisian restaurant with a 3-course French menu, freshly prepared and served by your private chef in the comfort of your home.
from £54 / person
The Indulge Premium 3-Course Private Chef Experience
Enjoy a delicious 3-course British menu, featuring indulgent starters, mains & desserts, freshly prepared & served by your private chef for a relaxed, personalised dining experience at home.
from £72 / person
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2-Course with Sides Flavourful Indian Menu with Table Service
We pride ourselves on creating healthful, customised catering experiences that honour fresh and flavourful cuisine. Our hands-on approach and creative flair make us the perfect choice for your next celebration. This service provides all guests with our 2 course plus sides menu of Indian favourites served to you at your table. It is guaranteed to be incredible food you won’t forget.
About supplier
Great food is what we do and above all, we’re known for our excellent service. Whenever you book us, you’re sure of the incredible food you won't forget and we’ll work with you to make your event a success.
from £28 / person
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Reviews for Best Dinner Party Caterers in Essex
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Milo Boyd11 May 2025
Private Chef Review – Chef Ed | 10/10 Experience
We recently hired Chef Ed for a private dining experience, and it exceeded all expectations. From start to finish, the evening was flawless. Each course was beautifully presented and full of flavor.
We began with perfectly seared scallops on butternut purée, pancetta, and pea shoots — a refined and delicious start. The main course was a standout: homemade Beef Wellington with Aberdeen Angus fillet, wild mushroom duxelle, truffle oil, and Palma ham in golden puff pastry. Served with port jus, seasonal veg, and creamy celeriac mash, every bite was exceptional.
A refreshing trio of homemade sorbets (lemon, raspberry, and mango) served as a palate cleanser, followed by a sophisticated dessert of macarons and chocolate crisps — a perfect finale.
Chef Ed also recommended excellent wine pairings for each course, enhancing the experience. Beyond his culinary skill, he was warm, professional, and left the kitchen spotless.
This was an extraordinary meal, restaurant-quality in the comfort of home. Highly recommended. 10/10!
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Joanna Harman12 Sep 2024
Thank you so much, Shaloma.
It was a pleasure working with you - so responsive and had full confidence in this being a lovely evening.
I've had so much great feedback on the food as well from the guests.
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Lindsey De Beer6 Dec 2023
super slick, very responsive and tailored to exactly what we wanted, absoutely sensational food, made everything seamless, all we had to do was sit back, relax and enjoy.
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Caroline Towe14 Mar 2022
Marco was fantastic and the food was 5 star. The salmon was the best we’ve ever eaten! Delicious paella starter and amazing key lime pie that the whole family enjoyed. Marco also left us with a clean kitchen - highly recommended!
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Felicity Wileman27 Oct 2021
After three separate providers pulled out of my birthday weekend (one through Poptop, two privately) I rang Laurel at Poptop and begged her to help me, with only two weeks to go until my doomed dinner party which was looking like it was going to be Chef-less. Laurel immediately sprung in to action and found me Ed, who had only recently signed up to Poptop.
After we had agreed the menu and confirmed the booking, Ed was in touch regularly (to reassure me he was still there!) but also to confirm the finer details of the evening. When one of my party pulled out at the last minute, Ed was totally flexible to change the courses to accommodate in other ways so I didn't lose money.
On the night, Ed turned up promptly, brought me birthday sparkles and cooked us a delightful four course dinner (and an additional palette cleanser!). He also flexed on timings to allow for a live singer we had booked. He dressed in full chef's attire, did all of the cleaning up after the event and not only this, but he also got involved with our games and conversations and was fabulous company!
Honestly, could not be more happy with Ed, the service he provided, but also how much of an all-round gentleman and nice guy he is. Couldn't recommend him more. THANK YOU ED! Legend.
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Rachel Feeney20 Jan 2018
"We were absolutely delighted with Jesse. Both himself and his wife Sarah make a great team. She dealt with my enquiry and booking very efficiently. Jesse was lovely to meet in person. His service was great and most importantly his food was spectacular. All plates were emptied as so delicious. He really did make our party run so smoothly and it was most enjoyable.
Thank you.
Rachel."
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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