Hire Private Party Catering in Essex

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Best Private Party Catering Menus in Essex

Elevate your next celebration with Essex’s finest private party catering for hire! We have 262 amazing options, offering everything from gourmet buffets to elegant sit-down dinners and fun street food experiences. Perfect for memorable gatherings at popular Essex venues like Hylands Estate, Blake Hall, or even a sophisticated garden party at home. Explore our hand-picked selection and find your perfect caterer today!

Every private party caterer on this list has been personally vetted by our team, ensuring exceptional quality, reliability, and service, based on their reputation, booking history, and verified client feedback.
The average cost for private party catering in Essex is around £53 per guest, with prices varying based on your chosen menu, number of courses, and overall guest count.
Our Essex-based private party caterers have successfully served 1,320 events, accumulating 376 verified reviews with an impressive average rating of 4.81*.

2-Course with Sides Flavourful Indian Menu with Table Service

4.94(32 reviews)

• 63 bookings

2-Course with Sides Flavourful Indian Menu with Table Service

We are offering the table service for your event. The authentic Indian food will be be served by well trained staffs. We take extra care and can customise the menu as per your requirement.

from £28 / person

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Reviews for Best Private Party Catering Menus in Essex

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

Sarah Johnson10 Sep 2023

We had a family gathering of 24 for a 70th birthday. Chef Pat cooked us a delicious 3 course meal in which we thoroughly enjoyed. Fantastic experience, would highly recommend- thank you!!!

kiran shoat18 Mar 2023

Norbert cooked an exquisite meal for 8 of us for a 70th birthday, and easily accommodated adapting the recipes to cater for vegetarian and vegans!

Adrian Nicholls14 Jul 2021

What a fantastic night… our chef Jose was amazing, the food was incredible and an all round superb experience - I would definitely recommend it

Mo Graham22 Jun 2019

Fantastic I have had everybody ring me to say how they enjoyed it. Not one complaint and the everything cleared up afterwards. Dealt brilliantly with a lot of different personalities

Monica Glass6 Jun 2019

Excellent service from start to finish. Lovely pizzas - every single person thought they were delicious! Can’t recommend the WPC highly enough. If you’d like really fresh, melt-in-the-mouth pizza at your event, book them!

Beverley Donagher26 Oct 2018

James and his team made a fabulous meal for my party. Everyone had a wonderful time. It was beautifully cooked and presented. Would highly recommend

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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Superb 5-Course Meal Featuring Grilled Monkfish

5.0(2 reviews)

• 5 bookings

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

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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

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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

3-Course Fabulous Private Chef Experience with a Wide Choice of Meals

4.79(28 reviews)

• 79 bookings

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

5.0(3 reviews)

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

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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

Cinnamon to Saffron Fine Indian Dining Experience

5.0(2 reviews)

• 2 bookings

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

5.0(8 reviews)

• 2 bookings

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

Culinary Journey Tasting Kent’s Best Produce Over 7-Courses

5.0(7 reviews)

• 2 bookings

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

Modern British 3-Course Menu with Local Kentish Ingredients

5.0(7 reviews)

• 2 bookings

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

5.0(8 reviews)

• 2 bookings

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

The Indulge Premium 3-Course Private Chef Experience

4.72(169 reviews)

• 814 bookings

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

The Discovery French 3-Course Private Chef Experience

4.72(169 reviews)

• 814 bookings

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 Signature Deluxe 5-Course Chef Tasting Experience

4.72(169 reviews)

• 814 bookings

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

4.72(169 reviews)

• 814 bookings

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

4.72(169 reviews)

• 814 bookings

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

The Breakfast 2-Course Private Chef Experience

4.72(169 reviews)

• 814 bookings

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

Delicious 4-Course Menu Featuring Aged Beef Fillet

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Delicious 4-Course Menu Featuring Aged Beef Fillet

4.83(58 reviews)

• 128 bookings

This delicious 4-course menu showcases well sourced seasonal produce from our trusted suppliers and where possible, local farms. We carry out every aspect of this meal from prep to serving, clearing away at the end so you have nothing to worry about. We include a detailed explanation of each dish we serve.

About supplier

We have each been in the restaurant and private catering for over 20 years. We are professional in every aspect of bringing to you a wonderfully presented and delicious tasting 4-course menu to you and your guests whether it's in your own home or chosen venue.

from £80 / person

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