Outdoor catering for hire in Essex

Explore our curated list of outdoor caterers available in Essex for private parties, corporate events, and weddings. We have a wide range of options - street food stalls, food trucks, mobile bars, BBQs, buffets, and many more!Read more

Best Outdoor Caterers in Essex

Looking for exceptional outdoor catering in Essex? Explore our stunning selection of 147 top-rated suppliers, ready to bring delicious food to any al fresco event! From sizzling BBQs and gourmet street food to elegant hog roasts and bespoke grazing tables, our caterers are perfect for garden parties, country weddings, or corporate events across the county. Find your perfect match and make your next outdoor gathering unforgettable!

Every outdoor catering service on this list has been meticulously vetted by our team, guaranteeing quality based on their menu excellence, hygiene standards, and verified client feedback.
The average cost for outdoor catering is £24 per guest, with prices varying depending on your chosen menu, number of guests, and the style of service.
Our fantastic Essex outdoor caterers have collectively served 864 events, gathered 291 verified reviews, and boast an impressive average rating of 4.93* out of 5*.

4.9(63 reviews)

• 151 bookings

Premium British Style BBQ

We are offering a unique BBQ menu cooked at your own home or chosen venue. Your guests will be smitten by the variety and taste of dishes we are about to cook for you!

from £45 / person

5.0(4 reviews)

• 12 bookings

Unlimited Chocolate Fountain and Dips 🍫

Bring your party to life with our exquisite Belgium chocolate fountain, the perfect way to treat your guests!

from £345 / event

5.0(14 reviews)

• 20 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

Indian BBQ Cooking Lamb Chops, Tandoori Wings & Chicken Tikka

5.0(12 reviews)

• 3 bookings

Indian BBQ Cooking Lamb Chops, Tandoori Wings & Chicken Tikka

BBQs have been a thing in our family since for as long as I remember. We pride ourselves on flavour and service. We can set up a BBQ just about anywhere - rain or shine!

from £25 / person

5.0(5 reviews)

• 16 bookings

Fabulous Themed Candy Cart

he Sweet Cart is everyones favourite and a must-have addition to all types of special events, we can provide all the old favourites, like Cola Bottles and Fried Eggs too!

from £195 / event

Your Passport to Thai Street Feast Vibes 🍜🔥

5.0(14 reviews)

• 20 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 £11 / person

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Greek & Mediterranean Style Barbecue

We offer the finest local ingredients - all of our meats & fish are sourced locally from Colman's butchers who have won numerous awards for their quality.

from £22 / person

Handmade Candyfloss with 25 Moreish Flavours to Choose From

5.0(10 reviews)

• 7 bookings

Handmade Candyfloss with 25 Moreish Flavours to Choose From

Our candyfloss is all handmade! We colour & flavour them ourselves and we've got 25 different flavours. We guarantee you our flavours are nothing like you've ever seen before in Candyfloss!

from £280 / event

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

BBQ Meats and Veggies Grilled Over Charcoal Fire

4.8(5 reviews)

• 7 bookings

BBQ Meats and Veggies Grilled Over Charcoal Fire

Want the Best BBQ in town? Let your guests taste the divine flavours from our BBQ meats and veggies cooked and smoked over charcoal fire.

from £18 / person

Bring The Ultimate Popcorn Experience To Your Event

5.0(12 reviews)

• 51 bookings

Bring The Ultimate Popcorn Experience To Your Event

Enjoy endless servings of fresh, delicious popcorn for three hours, making your event truly unforgettable!

from £265 / event

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

5.0(31 reviews)

• 71 bookings

Standard Fusion BBQ Menu

For your next BBQ event, using the freshest top-quality ingredients our fusion BBQ menu will leave you and your guests wanting more. We cater for all dietary requirements.

from £37 / person

5.0(12 reviews)

• 51 bookings

Super Fun Donut Wall

Our vibrant doughnut wall can display up to 98 doughnuts, adding a delightful twist to any celebration.

from £245 / 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

5.0(31 reviews)

• 71 bookings

Classic Summer Break BBQ Special

For your next BBQ event, using the freshest top-quality ingredients our fusion BBQ menu will leave you and your guests wanting more. We cater for all dietary requirements.

from £25 / person

5.0(12 reviews)

• 51 bookings

Totally Sweet Candy Floss

We will come and set up our fabulous candy floss cart for you and your guests to enjoy at your event! Unlimited candy floss for 3 hours.

from £245 / 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

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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Reviews for Best Outdoor Caterers in Essex

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Julie Connery1 Jul 2025

All of guests said how good the food was - they were really wowed at the quality, taste and options available. The guys were great and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. Professional, courteous and most importantly ... absolutely delicious! Highly recommended.

Tegan West2 Sep 2024

This was a perfect way to end our work anniversary event! Staff members were treated to freshly made churros (catering for allergens too!), with a wide range of yummy toppings. Very friendly, helpful servers and a hassle free set up, and I can't forget to mention the lovely blue converted trailer that added to our theme! Would recommend as a great addition to any event, Thank you :)

Kelly Matcham28 Aug 2024

Denis was very responsive from the initial enquiry, all the way through the booking process and during the event. He was really flexible with menu options and provided lunch, dinner and breakfast for our client's private birthday party. The guests were really impressed with the delicious food and loved the music and lights during dinner! Thank you!

Sarah Gavin1 Oct 2023

Kye and team were amazing. The food was so fabulous. Delicious and homemade! Brilliant choice of sides too. Excellent communication. Couldn’t have been happier. Thank you!

Emily Kay17 Jul 2023

Dave & Ben are absolutely fantastic and their Hog Roast was the perfect addition to the Corporate Funday we held last week. Nothing was too much trouble; Dave kept me informed from the moment we booked to the time they packed up. The food was delicious and many people commented on how tasty the Hog Roast was. If you are looking for a Hog Roast for an event, look no further than Tom Piper's Hog Roast!!! Thanks again Dave & Ben, we hope to see you again in the future. Many thanks All at Sencat Ltd

Donna Bruce2 Sep 2021

The chocolate fountain was lovely, everyone enjoyed it. The staff was friendly and helpful, the only comment on the negative side was there was no bin to put the rubbish in.

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.