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Recent Catering reviews

Amazing!! Thank you 🧡

Cocktail Serving

£120

Very friendly and helpful! Didn’t quite finish the job initially but came back to do so and at that point I was happy with the cleanliness of my BBQ

BBQ cleaning

£40

Dan was great. Lovely guy did a fabulous BBQ. Would highly recommend thank you

Help with BBQ for a small party.

£100

Great job completed promptly - thanks Bob!

Set up 2x Nest video conferencing bars in office

£100

Efficient, polite, communicated well, came on time, would recommend highly.

Help assembling a new bbq please

£100

Sandra did a great job at our place and was a very attentive to all our guests during our dinner party.

Need a waitress to help with dinner party at home

£75

What's the average cost of a caterer

£82 - £125

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£82

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£105

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£125

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based on 38 reviews

4.79

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Recent Dinner Catering reviews

Manuri was great! We hired her fairly last minute for a dinner party. She helped with set-up, warming and setting out the food, clearing and cleaning glassware and tidying up. She took all the stress away and had everything out to schedule. She was warm, friendly and professional. I would definitely hire her again. Thank you so much!

Dinner party helper: set up, help serve, clear away and help tidy up

£60

Great cooking. Lovely personality

Home dinner party chef to hire

£200

Sandra did a great job at our place and was a very attentive to all our guests during our dinner party.

Need a waitress to help with dinner party at home

£75

Super fast and efficient ! Great job

Cleaning after dinner

£100

Lydia was amazing and really made my event!

Serving staff and bar tending for dinner party

£100

Danyelle jumped right into the tasks in the kitchen and was very easy to work with. She had an eye for what needed to be done and worked efficiently and timely. I would love to have her again helping for my next party!

Kitchen wash up help during dinner party.

£200

What's the average cost of a dinner catering expert

£70 - £117

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£70

median

£100

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£117

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Average reviews for Dinner Catering Services

based on 13 reviews

4.92

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It’s shocking to know how many hours and how much energy goes into preparing a delicious meal, especially for a big group of people. Don’t worry, though! Airtasker can connect you to professional catering companies in just a few taps. There’s no need to ask for recommendations or send messages to caterers for quotations.

Finding food catering near you starts with putting up a task. What kind of catering services do you need? Is it for a wedding, a corporate event, or a simple gathering in your house? Make sure to include details like locations, dietary requirements, number of pax, and budget.

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Top Catering related questions

Catering prices can start as low as £6 and go as high as £70 per head. The cost of catering depends on the type of event, the kind of food, and the number of people. 

This depends on the menu your selected Tasker offers. You can make your choice of cuisine, like French, Italian, or Japanese. Alternatively, simply choose between breakfast catering, lunch catering, brunch catering or dinner catering. Ultimately, it depends on the type of event.

Taskers offering event catering services already have the equipment needed to prepare the meals you ordered. They may also already have a system for buying and preparing the raw ingredients for the food they need to serve. However, if your preferred menu has a specific ingredient, you can tell your Tasker to include it too!

Ideally, you would have booked a month before the event. For peak months like June for weddings and November to December for holidays, it may be best to book earlier, up to three to six months ahead. Some couples book a caterer a full year in advance if that caterer is quite popular in the area. For smaller events, give the caterer at least two to three days lead time.

Yes. When you hire mobile catering, much work is removed from your list. This includes cleaning up the cookware, the kitchen used, and even the dishes. However, the event venue or your home isn’t included in the cleanup. If you need a pre-or post-event cleaning service, you can also find a Tasker for that!

This depends on the caterer and the size of the event. Hosts of smaller gatherings prefer a buffet for the guests to freely get their food, while more formal or bigger events require wait staff to serve the plated meals. If you need a wait staff with your catering service, make sure to check the inclusions in the offer sent to you and clarify.

Airtasker offers an easy payment system with our Airtasker Pay. This secure payment feature allows you to pay for all your needs with your credit or debit card connected to your Airtasker account. Once you accept an offer, we charge the fee to your card. However, we only release the payment to your Tasker after completing the task. It’s cashless, contactless, and hassle-free!

Yes. Peak seasons may require an additional helping hand for your business. Try working with a Tasker instead of worrying about staffing and going through dozens of applications. This allows you to easily manage your costs during the busy months and lower them back when bookings start to slow down.

What do catering services include?

Professional chefs often say that the secret to a delicious meal is time, but we understand that not everyone has hours to spend in the kitchen. All that chopping, boiling, baking, and cleaning can eat up a big chunk of your schedule. Let Airtasker connect you with catering services near you so that you can get more done.

Whether you need only need cooked food delivered to your home or a full setup for corporate events, there’s a Tasker who can do it for you. Get free quotes from local catering near you when you put up a task on the platform. This makes transporting food and equipment easier and faster. Plus, a local Tasker would know the fresh ingredients available and the popular recipes in your location. Here are some types of catering that you may want to book via Airtasker:

Event catering

Special occasions, grand or intimate, always require good food. From birthday parties to weddings, turn it into a feast on a special day with the help of an experienced caterer. Airtasker also allows you to find catering packages within your budget. Make sure to indicate it right away so that Taskers also know how much you’re willing to pay and if they can accommodate that rate. This way, you can shorten the process of going through offers that do not match.

After you’ve found the right caterer, you can start searching for other suppliers you need for the event, like singers, bands, performers, and even magicians. You don’t even have to leave the site!

Appetizer catering

Let’s face it. Party guests will never forget how good or bad the food is at any cocktail party. Good food equals a good time. It’s crucial to have a great spread of finger foods and delicious appetizers made from the best ingredients. Because food can make or break any party. Hors d’oeuvres catering near you can help make your event a success. 

Dessert catering

Speaking of special events or a special day, another type of catering that has become more popular over time is dessert catering. This can complement your menu or serve as a stand-alone spread for smaller and shorter programs like bridal showers, kiddie parties, or after-office activities. Airtasker is a great place to find a baker who can create a banquet of sweets, pastries, and fruits for you. You can even request a chocolate fountain for a centerpiece!

Food truck catering

Food trucks have become trendier over the last few years because of the variety in taste and the convenience of hiring them for big venues. You can hire food truck catering near you for concerts, school fairs, informal corporate events, or even weddings. They create a relaxed and casual vibe where guests can have a good time and choose which food tickles their taste buds. It can be a trip worldwide through different cuisines, with tacos in one truck and pizza cones in another.

These are just a few of the catering services that you can find on Airtasker. Be as detailed as you want when you put up a task and watch Taskers send you offers!

Recent Catering tasks

Photographer and Videographer for company Christmas party

£350

Fulham, Greater London, SW6

12th Nov 2024

We are a small care company running out of West London and were looking for someone to help us with out annual Christmas party at The Hurligham Club in Putney. It is on the 15th of December and will start at 12pm ending at around 17:00. So you'd need to be there during this period to document. We'd be looking for still images of people talking, awards etc (natural) and then a 30 second - 1 minute long video for our website. You can see last years video + photos on our website custoscare.org If you think you might be able to help - please let me know. Price would obviously be negotiable I have just put a ballpark figure.

Birthday dinner

£5,000

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

10th Nov 2024

70th birthday 80 people High quality food Amazing venue Local to London W11

Breakfast bar

£500

Chattenden, Kent

6th Nov 2024

I need a breakfast bar coming of my original kitchen worktop

Waitering/ waitressing at an afternoon Christmas party

£80

Willesden, Greater London

28th Oct 2024

This is an afternoon family drinks party in our home on Saturday 14 December, we would need help from just before 2pm until probably 6pm/ 7pm. Duties would be - opening the door, taking coats/ presents, handing out drinks, topping up drinks, some clearing up empties/ rubbish, maybe some simple 'putting bought canapes in the oven' type work, giving coats back etc.

Clean after office networking event

£50

Tower Hill, Greater London

28th Oct 2024

Tidy up after networking event. Everything will be provided. Easy job.

General help with guests making coffee clearing up

£100

Bedford, Bedfordshire

25th Oct 2024

A person to help me to look after guests clear tables make tea leave hall clean and tidy

Waitress or waiter for a catering job in the Peak District

£80

Wildboarclough, Cheshire

23rd Oct 2024

Looking for someone with experience waiting - to help me plate and serve/clean up for a catering job for a few hours! SK11 0BD in the Peak District.

Caribbean breakfast cook

£50

Southbury, Greater London

14th Oct 2024

Subject: Caribbean Breakfast Chef Needed for Birthday Celebration Hi, I’m looking for a chef experienced in preparing Caribbean-style breakfast for a small group of up to six people on Saturday, 19th October. It’s my birthday, and I’d love for you to help make the morning special by arriving at 6:00 am to begin cooking. The table will already be set, so your focus will simply be on preparing the meal and serving it. Here’s the menu I have in mind: • Small golden fried dumplings • Fried salt fish with vegetables (e.g., tomatoes, peppers) • Salt fish fritters • Scrambled eggs • Baked beans • Fried bacon • Pork sausages • Fresh waffles (I have a small waffle maker, but feel free to bring your own if preferred) The menu is somewhat flexible, so if you have any suggestions or improvements, I’d be happy to hear them. This is a two-hour job, starting at 6:00 am with breakfast ready to be served by 8:00 am. I will provide all the ingredients, and the pay is £25 per hour. Thank you in advance, and I look forward to hearing from you! Best regards, Dominique

Cocktail maker or bar man/ woman

£250

Friern Barnet, Greater London

8th Oct 2024

Hi I'm looking for someone who can make cocktails at a friend's birthday party, all drinks and provisions provided. From 7-10 pm

Hugh, you have been absolutely fantastic. Thank you for your patience, dedication, professionalism. 11/10!!! All of our party guests spoke so highly of you. Thank you for the wonderful cocktails and attentiveness !

Catering for a pre-christmas lunch event up to 20 pax.

£300

Esher, Surrey

5th Oct 2024

I am hosting a pre-xmas lunch event on the 22nd december 2024. I need to cater for approx 20 people and need support in this. It is an extremely casual event, so wiuld be good to get a quote for: "picky bits" starter Main meal (lasagna/fishermans pie etc) this wouldnt need to be individually portioned, we would run a buffet style. Tirimisu or similar buffet style desert (fruit crumble perhaps?) Can be flexible on supply date as we could freeze it if necessary. Also flexible on the food - happy to hear your inspiration. Thanks

Someone to wash dishes during a formal lunch hosted at home

£40

Willesborough, Kent

3rd Oct 2024

We’re hosting a 3 course lunch with 15 women at our home. We need help with someone to wash dishes during and afterwards (total 2-3 hours). Will give you lunch too

We need event staff (1 person) for a corporate event

£35

Wapping, Greater London, E1W

3rd Oct 2024

We need event staff for a corporate event (for about 1h). Main duties: - Prepare refreshments - Arranging chairs in the venue - Welcoming guests and showing them around the property

Thai food cooking/catering

£60

Great Barr, West Midlands

2nd Oct 2024

Thai food cooking for 10 people

Food caterers

£300

Gipsy Hill, Greater London

26th Sep 2024

Jamaican food caterers required for approx. 30 people on the 10th October

Lunch party helper

£100

Hampstead Garden Suburb, Greater London

25th Sep 2024

I am looking for help with serving guests, clearing and washing plates, taking coats etc

Adult birthday party catering

£400

Summerstown, Greater London

7th Sep 2024

20-30 people. Buffet style standup food.

helper / cleaner for baby shower event

£50

Hillingdon, Greater London, UB10

5th Sep 2024

Party helper / cleaner required for baby shower event for approx 3 hours: Set up buffet and side tables Light bartending Make sure guests are comfortable Clean up / washing dishes

Catering, cleaning, serving

£100

Highgate, Greater London

28th Aug 2024

We are hosting a garden party at colleague's house. Will be about 20-30 guests from work. We will have BBQ service etc - we are looking for a person to support with catering, cleaning up used dishes, any other general small tasks during the evening. ~5-10pm.

Oleksandra was amazing - we were hosting a garden party and she helped with serving, tidying up - she would spot what needs to be done and jump to it. Could not recommend enough for such tasks - fantastic!

Emcee and Coordinator for Wedding Dinner

£150

Petersham, Greater London

25th Aug 2024

EMCEE NEEDED TO COORDINATE FAMILY WEDDING EVENING Event: Wedding evening with 60 mostly family and friends Crowd: Indian, French, European Timing: 6PM to 10PM or 11PM Location: Richmond, West London We are looking for someone with a personality: - Implement the event plan that we have created and will be printed for you on an excel with approx timings etc - Coordinate with suppliers and ensure smooth running of the event that we have planned - Help get people on the dance floor - Run a couple of games we have planned As you can see, the plan is pretty much set but we just need some help with delivering. If you have a fun personality, are not shy, do not have attitude, and have videos of the events you have held a microphone at previously that you could share, please let us know!

Event Catering Service Assistant

£120

Shoreditch, Greater London, EC2A

27th Jun 2024

We're looking for assistance setting up a BBQ for corporate client, unloading and moving, prep tables, grills and boxes to the service area on the 1st floor, Unloading fresh food and helping with the basic preparation of food, food plating and serving and maintaining a clean environment for the guests during service. Some of our equipment is rather heavy so good physical fitness is essential.

Isobel recently helped us with our catering service and setting up for an event for a Summer Corporate Party. Overall we were very impressed with Isobel's service and would highly recommend for any event. Amazing communication and professional throughout the process. Definitely would hire again without hesitation. Thanks again Lee