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Looking for Manchester's best mobile caterers to spice up your next event? We've got 132 fantastic options ready to roll, from delicious street food vans and gourmet grills to dessert stations and pop-up bars. Perfect for everything from large festivals at Heaton Park to corporate functions at The Lowry, or even a private party in your own garden! Get ready to discover your perfect culinary match.
Our main focus and passion is to provide the best chocolate fountain hire service in the North West and have your guests talking about their magical experience even on the next day.
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Our 5-Tier Chocolate fountain comes with an amazing setup with our premium decor. We provide 1-2 staff members to serve guests and we ensure there is plenty of food on the day of the event.
All our brownies are made from scratch using the finest free range ingredients. We have taken years of practice to perfect our recipes
Make your event unforgettable with our luxurious chocolate fountain! Perfect for weddings, parties, and corporate events—dive into flowing Belgian chocolate with a range of delicious dips.
Delicious milk or triple chocolate cookie dough with 9 toppings, 5 sauces, and a friendly team offering a fun, personalised setup for every event. Get in touch to get a personalised quote!
What truly sets us apart is our commitment to quality and creativity. We source the finest ingredients, from premium Belgian waffle batter to locally sourced toppings.
We serve delicious soft serve with fun toppings, vibrant setups, and great service, bringing joy, flavour, and unforgettable moments to every event!
What truly sets us apart is our commitment to quality and creativity. We source the finest ingredients, from premium Belgian waffle batter to locally sourced toppings.
We’re perfectionists with great attention to detail, serving delicious mini Dutch pancakes with 9 toppings and 5 sauces—crafted to impress and leave a lasting taste at every event.
Our package includes machine hire for up to three hours, along with cheese sauce, salsa, and sour cream, all served with attended service to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience.
This is where passion meets presentation. Bringing joy, flavour, and unforgettable memories through live dessert experiences. We create moments that leave a lasting impression.
With luxurious Chocolate and attended service for up to 3 hours, a wide variety of dips including doughnuts, waffles, and fruit!
With 5 years of experience, we craft fresh, golden Belgian waffle sticks, served from a customisable cart, blending taste, style, and detail for an unforgettable dessert experience.
We offer a fully attended service with unlimited sweet and/or salted popcorn which can be coloured or left plain. Our cart is a typical retro popcorn.
With 5 years of experience, we craft fresh, golden mini Dutch pancakes, served from a customisable cart, blending taste, style, and detail for an unforgettable dessert experience.
We have a range of other services to offer alongside our Candy Floss Cart to create the perfect package for your event
Delight your guests with freshly made Mini Dutch Pancakes or waffles-on-a-stick — warm, fluffy, and topped with luxury flavours.
Our burger n fries combo is the most popular choice of our customers We are family run and pride ourselves at providing the best service we can offer All your guests are served a gourmet burger with choice of cheese. Grilled onions, choice of sauces and a side of freshly cooked fries We have various menu offerings from burgers to wood fired pizza to deserts like donuts, churros and crepes Please enquire for more details and we would be happy to help
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We are a family-run business who have been working catering industry for over 15 years. We take great pride in providing both a personal and professional service and we love sharing our delicious meals with guests and being a part of special celebrations
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Planning food for a Manchester event shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. Mobile caterers make it simple: great menus, fast setup, zero faff. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to choose the right mobile caterer in Manchester, what it costs, the spaces that work best, and the small details that keep everything running smoothly. We’ll keep it straight, friendly, and focused on what matters, so you can book with confidence and get back to the fun bit.
Poptop is not just another marketplace. We’re the most reliable and straightforward way to organise an unforgettable event in the city. With us, you get peace of mind and real support from the first click to the final crumb.
Manchester loves a gathering, and mobile catering suits the city’s pace. If you’re planning any of the below, a mobile caterer is often the simplest and most cost-effective option.
Mobile caterers shine because they bring the kitchen to you. No venue kitchen required, minimal rental kit, and menus that are built to be served hot and fresh without long queues.
The city’s venues are wonderfully varied. A mobile caterer can adapt to most spaces, provided a few basics are covered.
If power is limited, most suppliers can bring generators. Water is handy but not essential. Clear directions and a contact number save everyone time on the day.
We see certain themes fly in this city. They’re bold, satisfying, and flexible for dietary needs. A few winners:
Ask your supplier about seasonal swaps. Manchester’s calendar is busy, and changing a slaw, sauce, or side to fit the time of year keeps costs tight and flavours bang on.
Plan on £10 to £24 per person for most mobile catering in the city. Many suppliers use a minimum spend model between £500 and £1,000. That keeps things viable for smaller gatherings and helps you predict the bill.
A few quick examples to help you budget:
Add-ons to consider:
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We keep the process fast and low stress.
Because prices are transparent up front, you can decide today instead of waiting for quotes.
We’ve built the platform around the needs of Manchester planners and hosts. Here’s what that means for you.
A great result starts with a few helpful details.
Share those up front and we’ll fine-tune the menu and staffing to fit.
Mobile catering removes lots of complexity, but the best events share a few practical habits.
If you’re in a residential street, tell neighbours your service times. Everyone stays cheerful, and your event runs smoothly.
Use these as inspiration. They’re common briefs we see across the city.
Many Manchester suppliers lean into responsible sourcing and packaging. If that’s important to you, ask for:
Small choices add up. We can help you build them in from the start.
We’ve seen a few common pitfalls. Here’s how to sidestep them.
Sticking near £10 to £24 per person keeps quality high and choices generous. The minimum spend of £500 to £1,000 is normal for Manchester and makes smaller gatherings possible without compromising service. Where you’ll see the biggest difference in value is organisation. A well-planned, high-throughput setup gives guests more time to celebrate and you fewer headaches to manage.
If you want to stretch the budget, consider a shorter service window, a tighter menu, or using compostable serveware instead of china. If you want to elevate things, add a snack station late in the evening or a signature soft drink alongside water.
If you’re searching for a mobile caterer in Manchester, you’re in the right place. Tell us your date, guest count, and postcode. We’ll show you instant prices from available suppliers, help shape the menu to your crowd, and keep you fully informed right through to service. We’ll bring the friendly attitude, the fast planning, and the safety net that lets you relax.