How much does buffet catering cost in the UK?

To hire a buffet caterer in the UK costs between £7 and £200 per person. The average cost is around £65. This cost is determined by the caterer (caterer’s reputation) you decide to work with because different caterers have their rates. Other factors affecting the cost of booking a buffet catering in the UK include the event location and the type and number of meals required at the party. You can hire a buffet caterer on the Poptop website in a few simple steps: enter your party details and view live prices and caterers’ availability; submit a booking request, ensure to pay a deposit to secure a date, the reservation is then confirmed.

What cuisines do buffet caterers offer?

The main course, sides, salads, and desserts are all included in the base price. Our buffet caterers for hire provide the following dishes: naverine of lamb chicken with button mushrooms and white wine sauce, slowly braised beef, shallot, ale casserole, curried lamb with tomato and mango, and Thai lemon chicken and coconut sauce. The cuisines can also be tailored to your preferences. All you have to do is to discuss this with your preferred supplier prior to the event.

Who will set up a buffet catering area?

Definitely not you, the buffet caterers will do that. They will set up the buffet catering area by themselves. To do this effectively, our caterers will arrive at your event about 2 hours before the program begins. They will provide all the necessary equipment, cutlery, and crockery. They will set up and arrange everything. When you are ready, their staff will serve you and your guests. Afterward, when the event is over, your premises will be left clean and tidy.

Do buffet caterers clean up after themselves?

Yes, the buffet caterers clean up after themselves. You won’t be the one arranging for who to clean up after your event. Before leaving your event center, the buffet caterers for hire will clean the area and ensure they leave it just the way they met it. You do not need to worry about having a dirty space after your event. They will also make sure there's no damage. The caterers will also be the ones to set up and serve you and your guests. All you have to do is sit back, and enjoy your party.

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Buffet & Canape Menus in the UK

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5( 7 reviews )

Spanish Style Buffet Cooked with Love

This Spanish buffet menu is lovingly prepared and inspired by the culinary delicacies of the sea all cooked with love.

4.75( 4 reviews )

• 6 bookings

Traditional Caribbean Party Buffet

An authentic African/Caribbean dining experience that is guaranteed to impress your guest and fill your event with joy.

4.75( 4 reviews )

• 6 bookings

Traditional Nigerian Party Menu

We do not only offer authentic flavours and flair to your event but help imprint a lasting happy memory.

5( 6 reviews )

• 9 bookings

Hot & Cold Canapes Menu

This delicious food will give your guests something to talk about for weeks to come! What more could you want?

1 booking

Uniquely Flavoured Canapes Using the Finest Ingredients

All the Canapes will be served by our team, explaining what they are to all guests at your event, making sure every guest gets served.

1 booking

Classic Favourites Finger Buffet Selection with Elevated Flavours

You won't be disappointed with this buffet. Loads of variety & loads of food! What more can you wish for?

1 booking

Italian Buffet Including Assorted Meat Platter & Fresh Pizza Slices

Enjoy an Italian inspired buffet, made fresh with the finest ingredients. MP catering pride themselves on their food and service quality, ensuring everyone attending is having the best time.

Grazing Platters with Cheese from Around the World

5( 4 reviews )

• 1 booking

Grazing Platters with Cheese from Around the World

We are offering grazing tables for parties and weddings from basic set ups to lavish ones. They can also be themed according to the celebration.

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Fusion of Flavours Buffet

Fusion-inspired catering to wow your guests with a variety of amazing flavours and buffet dishes. Whatever the occasion, we can cater for it!

4.63( 106 reviews )

• 194 bookings

Delicious & Unique Hot Buffet Menu

We are offering a custom-made BBQ menu. All our meats are from local midlands suppliers and cooked fresh on location.

5( 2 reviews )

• 3 bookings

Delicious & Healthy Breakfast Buffet

Our Super Healthy Breakfast Buffet includes loads of super foods like smashed avocado, chia pudding with blueberries, chilled oats along with fresh fruits, bagels and open sandwiches.

4.67( 3 reviews )

• 6 bookings

Beautifully Made Canapes With Fizz

My mission is to bring joy through ‘good nosh’ by using fresh, locally sourced, and seasonal produce in each dish I create.

Homemade Finger Buffet Service with Mini Pies

4.90( 10 reviews )

• 14 bookings

Homemade Finger Buffet Service with Mini Pies

We are passionate about our work and this is being shown on the display of the food and in every bites.

Handcrafted Canapes Featuring King Prawns Tempura and Sweet Chilli Sauce

4.91( 47 reviews )

• 96 bookings

Handcrafted Canapes Featuring King Prawns Tempura and Sweet Chilli Sauce

With no limits in culinary creation, I will bring a touch of creativity, taste, and good feeling to your event!

4.75( 69 reviews )

• 220 bookings

Spectacular Fruit Display Table

Try our unique and spectacular fruit display tables for your next event! This is can be part of a dessert table or just for your guests to nibble on!

4.88( 81 reviews )

• 128 bookings

Relaxed-Style British Cold Buffet

We are a business that prides ourselves in customer service as well as supplying the freshest of ingredients. Our excellent reviews speak for themselves.

Delicious Canapes Menu Include Chicken Yacaktori

4.92( 13 reviews )

• 39 bookings

Delicious Canapes Menu Include Chicken Yacaktori

With a delicious range of tastes and locally sourced ingredients, this Canapés service is the perfect addition to your next special event.

Full Buffet Cooked Using Traditional Caribbean Methods

4.80( 5 reviews )

• 7 bookings

Full Buffet Cooked Using Traditional Caribbean Methods

A delicious, traditional, and authentic Caribbean buffet, cooked fresh daily using quality ingredients. We provide food bursting with Caribbean flavours and aromas.

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Authentic Spanish Canapes, Tapas & Paella Served Buffet Style

5( 9 reviews )

• 2 bookings

We are offering a selection of 3 handmade canapes, follow by 3 tapas options buffet style and paella. Enhance your special occasion with the most authentic Mediterranean food from our Head chef Silvia Sanchez. We will make sure the event is run perfectly so you and your guests will have a special culinary experience. Everything will be prepared, cooked, and presented to a high standard, as we want to share our passion for cooking with your guests.

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With over 15 years of experience in the kitchen, chef Silvia Sanchez Santiago has a passion for sourcing unique and high-quality produce to create gastronomical experiences in the UK.

from £37 / per person

Authentic Spanish Canapes, Tapas & Paella Served Buffet Style

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Reviews for Buffet & Canape Menus in the UK

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James M

• 22 October 2022

Booked with Poptop

Responsive, fantastic value and delicious food. Acorn Hog Roast catered for my wedding, and they did a splendid job, many satisfied guests and they were flexible to the dietary requirements (even the…

ziv

• 14 April 2018

Booked with Poptop

"Absolutely fabulous! Very tasteful and satisfying for our kosher and not so kosher guests. We will highly recommend Lyreb Honey CATERING and especially chef Natoya who from the initial respond to o…

Susie

• 29 June 2018

Booked with Poptop

Richard catered for me at my marquee wedding for 140 guests. Richard was professional right from the start. He was easy to deal with and produces amazing delicious food. Highly recommended. Thank you…

Jenny H

• 24 April 2021

Booked with Poptop

Ordered for a surprise 80th Birthday Celebration. Far outweighed my expectations, plenty of food for 6 with enough to send ‘Gran and Grandad’ home with a goodie bag, and still some left for us. Lovel…

Annabel F

• 28 May 2022

Booked with Poptop

Absolutely fantastic ! Couldn't ask for better for our wedding reception ! Loved the horse box ,which you even managed to squeeze into the restricted area we wanted it in . Everyone found you to be f…

Nicola S

• 08 February 2020

Booked with Poptop

These guys were absolutely amazing. Food was awesome, nothing was too much trouble. How they did what they did we do not know but we were super impressed. 9 different immaculately presented dishes ov…