HALSTEAD, ESSEX
We are a local Essex company and offer catering and other services around the country.
We offer a number of services, such as; catering, Wedding/ Event Planning & Theming, Hog Roasts, BBQ, Buffets from £5/head, Seated Menus from £20 per head, Floral Service, Celebration Cakes, DJ and Karaoke service (from £150), Mobile Bars, Burger Vans, Hot Dog Trailers, Vintage Afternoon Teas, Ice cream Carts, Ice Sculpture, Candy Carts, Crepe Machines, Giant Paella Pans, Giant Wok Cooking, Popcorn Machines, Candy Floss Machines, Doughnut Machines, Giant Chocolate Fountains, Sweet Trees, Seat Covers and More!
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52 customer reviews
HollyB-133
Wonderful food for our large party. Caterers ETC were incredibly accommodating and helpful in setting up and all our requests. Great food and service.
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Patricia Ginsberg
Correspondence from day 1 was swift; responses professional and my frequent questions and requests accommodated. My husband and I both enjoy cooking and entertain a lot. I like nothing more than a big party and was anxious if there would be sufficient but there was plenty, and was actually no need for the additional salads I produced.The member of staff cooking and serving was great. There was a small hiccup with the salads provided (not those ordered). However, she was cheerful, obliging and coped calmly to provide the requested salads and potatoes. Our guests (40 for lunch) all said how good she was. It was rather challenging weather wise and she carried on unperturbed while we were dealing with the downpour. There were lots of compliments about the delicious lamb. All the accompaniments were very well cooked.It was a great success. I would have no hesitation to use this company again. More...
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HeatherG-116
Stephen & his team were amazing from start to finish!We had so many compliments on the food at our wedding & I could relax knowing they had everything under control! They did a bbq, wood fired pizza & made our beautiful cake too.Everything was perfect I can’t thank you enough Stephen & your team!Heather & Gary More...
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karen carter
They arrived on time and started setting up their marquee. All they needed was an electric socket. When the food was ready, everyone was impressed. We had just over 100 guests and had ordered 2 lamb roasts, potatoes, coleslaw and roasted veg with corn, they didn’t disappoint, the food was delicious! I was so impressed and told them afterwards I would book them again for next year! Rating:5/5 stars! More...
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MarieE-47
From the first point of contact this company have been flawless! Great service and the hog roast itself was fantastic! Everyone enjoyed it and a fair few went back for second helpings too. Thank you for helping to make our party as success. Would definitely recommend and will be more than happy to use your services again!! More...
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Ritual
These people are brilliant, they arrived on time, cooked a great BBQ for me and my wedding guests and also help the transition of tables so everything went smoothly. I would highly recommend! They really are wonderful!Many Thanks from Lila and Oliver Holland for adding to our wedding day! More...
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Ebele Nwakude
Steve and Sam were superb, can’t reccomend them enough. Professional and polite. Would definitely use again
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Simon Pickering
The team at Caterers Etc did a brilliant job for our curry night, we would highly recommend them for any function or event. The food served was lovely, cooked from scratch and everyone was very happy, Steve was great to work with in particular from Catering Etc More...
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BonnyE
Excellent food. Excellent service excellent value. Nuff said !!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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pam weissen
We used Caterers etc for a second time for another large party at our home. As before we found the service amazing, prompt, efficient and the staff provided for the bar were excellent catering for a very busy party crowd. The food is fresh and delicious and the disco and whole set up is fantastic. I would not hesitate to recommend Stephen and the team and will definitely book again. More...
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Diane Elgar
Stephen catered for my husband's 60th Birthday celebration last night. 12 of us had an amazing 3 course meal in the comfort of a house . ..just perfect. A big thank you to both you and Ginger More...
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RachelC-317
In December we used Caterers etc to cater all the food for a Christmas function for 120 people, it was a huge success and the food went down a storm. Caters etc were super to deal with, they couldn't do enough to help. will use this company again for future events. More...
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Natjack1
Having recently used them for a family wake I have to say we were really impressed. Food was really tasty and lots of guests commented on it. Service was great and so we're the staff. I have no hesitation in using them again. More...
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Ewelina Gorecka
Our company BBQ party was a great success and much of that is due to the outstanding work done by Caterers Etc. The food was amazing and Stephen and his Team went out of their way to make sure that everyone was happy. Thank you!
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Joanne Bacon
Caterers etc recently catered for our wedding. Our wedding was an afternoon tea for 70 & then a hog roast for 120ish. They also ran our bar for us. Choosing a wedding caterer is always such a big decision! From the beginning Stephen worked with us to ensure our day was unique to us, and offered us the best selection for our budget and preferences. He guided us through timings, and tips to ensure our day went smoothly. Our tasting was also great and put our minds at ease.The day before our wedding the team arrived promptly to ensure everything was what we needed, and to prevent any last minute problems, this was really helpful and calmed this bride-to-be's nerves! We did have a small issue with tablecloths but it was rectified almost immediately despite the issue being out of business hours.The team worked tirelessly and our day was all we could have asked for! The food was delicious and we had lots of compliments on the food and cocktails! We cant thank the team enough! More...
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JoanneB-274
Caterers etc recently catered for our wedding. Our wedding was an afternoon tea for 70 & then a hog roast for 120ish. They also ran our bar for us. Choosing a wedding caterer is always such a big decision! From the beginning Stephen worked with us to ensure our day was unique to us, and offered us the best selection for our budget and preferences. He guided us through timings, and tips to ensure our day went smoothly. Our tasting was also great and put our minds at ease.The day before our wedding the team arrived promptly to ensure everything was what we needed, and to prevent any last minute problems, this was really helpful and calmed this bride-to-be's nerves! We did have a small issue with tablecloths but it was rectified almost immediately despite the issue being out of business hours.The team worked tirelessly and our day was all we could have asked for! The food was delicious and we had lots of compliments on the food and cocktails! We cant thank the team enough! More...
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Sarah Stainton
Fantastic service and excellent food quality! Staff were well organised and efficient in catering for our party of 35 guests, and everyone commented on how delicious the bbq food was. Would definitely use again. Thank you! More...
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Andrew Bowers
Stephen and his team were outstanding from beginning to end. The communication before the event was great and Stephen tailored a unique menu from all of our requests. The food was incredibly good value for money and surpassed all of our expectations with lots of unexpected and thoughtful touches. The set up of the food stalls was highly professional and the team put huge thought in to the presentation of their prep area. The whole team were charming and professional and operated such a seamless delivery. We've been inundated with compliments from all of our guests as to how delicious the food was and we couldn't be happier to have chosen Caters Etc. More...
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Hilary hawkins
Stephen was very helpful prior to our event in Stratford in Avon, a significant birthday party in a rented large party house. He provided a wide choice of food in a 3 course dinner menu for 18 - coping with all the fussy eaters... His waitress Samantha was excellent, coping with a table of noisy and slightly tipsy diners, serving the meal and keeping glasses charged. He even cut the birthday cake. The kitchen was left spotless. Thank you Stephen for making the night so special. More...
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diegomonster01
Stephen was professional and informative and certainly stopped me panicking about feeding fifty people.He did a Halloween decorative table the food and service were excellent . Many people commented on the food and have asked for his details for future events....my surprise was that he did everything within a month as i had booked late....thanks x More...
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Margaret Hilditch
Just amazing food and service from start to finish and all so professionally done.. thank you Stephen and Samantha..
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Jesse Silvera
Organised a spread for a lunch time business event. Great job, organised relatively last minute as well! Final details were only sorted the day before. Would definitely use again.
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Kirsty Adam
We used caterersetc for a hen party, we were let down last minute by our caterer and thankfully Stephen and his team were available, the food was amazing and they were very well organised! it made our night, we would definitely use their services again. thank you! More...
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Hannah Cunningham
We hired Stephen for an event we were hosting at Heel Farm Barn in Stalisfield. Stephen arranged an amazing 3 course dinner for 16 of us at the property. He was friendly and professional and we hardly knew he was there for the hours of prep he did in the kitchen and he left the kitchen spotless afterwards. The food was fantastic and he catered for a vegan in our party without any fuss at all, as well as letting us add extra guests to the order quite last minute without any hassle. He also made it through the foot of snow to get to us in the middle of nowhere! Thank you Stephen for making the event such a success! Would definitely reccommend, such excellent value for money. More...
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dunya
SCAM!!! RUINED MY WEDDING DAY - I hired this team to cater on my wedding day in april, as your wedding day is the most important day in your life i had asked to do a tasting before hand. The tasting was great and so we agreed for them to cater for my wedding. i paid them for 120 to be served 5pm. on the day at 7pm stephen Hurley (the owner) was still cooking. not only this but even 2 hours later there was still 40 guest that had gone hungry. i have tried to contact him on many occasions not only am i being ignored he has no remorse for what he has done. i was sat on my top table crying in front of my guest. STAY AWAY!! i would hate for this to happen to anyone else! we are now taking it further and he has still ignored all formal letters and refused to reimburse me even for the people he didn't serve. More...
NavyCup58
Fabulous service very happy would definitely recommend gorgeous food will use again .
Reviewed on Yell
MagentaToaster62
Really good food and very innovative. yet tasty for all. super friendly and helpful service. Very considerate about how to help the whole event, and not just handle the catering. Spot on.
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Laura Horne
Caterers etc. did pie and mash out of a van for 160 people at my workplace. They were quick to respond to all messages, were booked easily at short notice and the food was excellent. Lots of fillings to chose from and all hot and fresh. We will definitely use again! More...
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kate waggott
It was good to finally meet Stephen last week, he was very personable and answered all of our questions to put our minds at ease for the big day. More importantly he bought a taster selection from our wedding menu which was all delicious.Casters ETC without a doubt ticked all of our boxes and we cant wait for them to cater our wedding in June.Kate & Ben More...
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kay
Caterers etc catered a post wedding his roast for us and they were very good! They were efficient and unobtrusive- and the meat was excellent. I would thoroughly recommend them.
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Daniel Cartwright
Caterers ect helped make our wedding day very special. The food was fantastic and we had lots of feedback from the guest's all saying how great the food was. We loved the presentation and service and would recommend them in a heartbeat. More...
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Roisin McBride
We had two BBQs in Newcastle for Derwent Students. Caterers etc - Stephen and Ed came up to Newcastle and were fantastic! The food was amazing and the guests had a fabulous time . They were very efficient and the whole set up looked very professional. I was very pleased and would definitely recommend Caterers etc. We will hopefully be using you guys again for future events! Thanks again! More...
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Laura Holloway
Absolutely perfect caterers. I could not recommend Stephen and his team enough. They catered our wedding back October 2016 and our day wouldn't have been as perfect without them. Guests were delighted and still talk about the food! From canapes and serving bubbly on arrival to the fantastic Street food themed setup. Fish and chips bbq and paella. Stephen took the effort to drive over 3 hours to visit us months prior to view the barn and church to give his ideas and really did help inspire. As well as bringing yummy canapes to try!!! Both Stephen and his team offer the best service possible and couldn't have wished for better trying to find an excuse to need to hire them again. Thanks so much for your hard work. We are eternally grateful! More...
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jorge paramor
Thank you Stephen and Samantha and Xcy. Caterersetc were hired for my birthday. The food and service were excellent. Everyone agreed and throughly enjoyed it. I would recommend them, very good value for money, and great selection of dishes to suit all tastes. Thank you once again. More...
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Ashley Day
We wanted to take the opportunity to thank you so much for a wonderful day yesterday. Everyone loved the hog roast and i had wedding cake for breakfast today which was gorgeous lolYou was very professional when faced with a few problems and you was all friendly and helpful.Well done stephen and thanks again.
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Linda Ward
food was delicious and staff were very helpful. Table centre pieces were beautiful and tables looked wonderful .On the whole would highly recommend them
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Community Embrace UK
Awesome and professional service. Our lamb roast was a show stopper and everyone loved it.We will choose you over and over again..Thanks alot SteveHerty xx
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ben stewart
Caterers Etc were absolutely first class. After doing some very thorough internet research they stood out as the obvious choice, given the quality of the menu and value for money offered. Stephen was quick to respond and very adaptable, given that our order changed several times in the lead up to the wedding.We had a taster session a few months beforehand, where the food was amazing and completely assured us that we had made the correct choice. This face to face was invaluable as Stephen answered all our questions as to exactly how it would run on the day.We opted for the BBQ Menu B option for 120 people, an ice cream cart, canapes and a hog roast for the evening. Caterers Etc also provided our wedding cake and a cake made solely from different cheeses. You also get to choose which ice cream flavours, which canapes (from a huge selection) and what the different layers of cake will be.Stephen and his team were so polite, and completely understood the different complexities required for a wedding. A particular mention must go to the young man who was serving the canapes. Many of our guests commented on how polite he was.The food was amazing again. The portions for the BBQ were huge, fresh and very tasty. The cake was genuinely one of the best cakes I’ve ever had, and people (the bride included) were going up for second, thirds and fourths for the hog roast, such was its popularity. The vegetarian/vegan options were also extremely delicious by all accounts. You also get all the condiments you require – a huge selection, more than you need – this extends to the chutneys and crackers for the cheese.We had six ushers and six bridesmaids so opted to supply and serve our own drinks however it was much appreciated that Stephen’s team helped mix and serve the welcome drinks in conjunction with the canapes. We also hired all our glassware, napkins and tablecloths from Caterers Etc too.All in all I can highly recommend this company to provide delicious food, prompt and efficient service and great value for money. The caterers are probably on a par with the reception venue and just behind the actual ceremony venue and celebrant as the most important suppliers for your wedding and Caterers Etc played a huge part in making our wedding day as perfect as it could be. More...
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ben stewart
Caterers Etc were absolutely first class.
After doing some very thorough internet research they stood out as the obvious choice, given the quality of the menu and value for money offered.
Stephen was quick to respond and very adaptable, given that our order changed several times in the lead up to the wedding.
We had a taster session a few months beforehand, where the food was amazing and completely assured us that we had made the correct choice. This face to face was invaluable as Stephen answered all our questions as to exactly how it would run on the day.
We opted for the BBQ Menu B option for 120 people, an ice cream cart, canapes and a hog roast for the evening. Caterers Etc also provided our wedding cake and a cake made solely from different cheeses. You also get to choose which ice cream flavours, which canapes (from a huge selection) and what the different layers of cake will be.
Stephen and his team were so polite, and completely understood the different complexities required for a wedding. A particular mention must go to the young man who was serving the canapes. Many of our guests commented on how polite he was.
The food was amazing again. The portions for the BBQ were huge, fresh and very tasty. The cake was genuinely one of the best cakes I’ve ever had, and people (the bride included) were going up for second, thirds and fourths for the hog roast, such was its popularity. The vegetarian/vegan options were also extremely delicious by all accounts. You also get all the condiments you require – a huge selection, more than you need – this extends to the chutneys and crackers for the cheese.
We had six ushers and six bridesmaids so opted to supply and serve our own drinks however it was much appreciated that Stephen’s team helped mix and serve the welcome drinks in conjunction with the canapes. We also hired all our glassware, napkins and tablecloths from Caterers Etc too.
All in all I can highly recommend this company to provide delicious food, promp
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Sue
Great food, great staff. The pulled pork and chips were particularly good.
One minor point was communication-I wasn't aware Stephen wouldn't be there himself -but it didn't matter as the team couldn't have been more helpful and efficient.
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Caterers etc catered a post wedding his roast for us and they were very good! They were efficient and unobtrusive- and the meat was excellent. I would thoroughly recommend them.
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KateW-79
It was good to finally meet Stephen last week, he was very personable and answered all of our questions to put our minds at ease for the big day. More importantly he bought a taster selection from our wedding menu which was all delicious.Casters ETC without a doubt ticked all of our boxes and we cant wait for them to cater our wedding in June.Kate & Ben More...
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HelenF-78
Catering arrived on time and was exactly what we asked for. Communication before the event was good.
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LeohH
Stephen & his Staff have played a massive part in making sure my wedding day was one to remember. From the off Stephen has been very attentive, and even during the quote stage went that extra mile. Caterers etc provide us with an amazingly tasty Hog roast with roasted vegetables & desserts for 90 Guests, helped us to dress the 90 chairs & tables that would be required for my guests and provided us with a fabulous Disco all evening too. I would like to Thank them all for helping me to make our day a truly unforgettable occasion! More...
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SoR
I booked Caterers ETC for my boyfriends birthday for 10 people and all I can say is that it was absolutely fantastic. I didn't have to worry about a thing and the food and service was wonderful, I would highly recommend Caterers ETC to everyone. Highly professional throughout and will definitely be using them again! More...
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AmandaL-2021
We used Caterers Etc for a party for approx 80 people the weekend before Christmas, at our house in Hampshire. Stephen and his partner turned up about 4 hours before we were due to eat. We had opted for pork and lamb, with a few vegetarian options too. They set up a cooking and serving area and started cooking the meat from scratch. They also cooked vegetables and created salads. Food was served at exactly the time specified and was delicious! The food was served on ceramic plates with metal knives and forks. After the meal, the crockery and cutlery were collected by Stephen and his partner, leaving us to enjoy our party.I would highly recommend Caterers Etc and if we have a similar party in the future would have no hesitation in using them again. More...
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ChrisP-159
I would highly recommend this company. Stephen was very helpful and put my mind at rest about everything prior to the event. On the day everything was spot on. The food was lovely and very well presented. The staff friendly and professional and nothing was too much trouble. Delighted to have found this company and will definitely use again for any type of function as they are so versatile More...
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PatriciaLewis
Everyone said so. Stephen went out of his way to accommodate us on my 80th birthday lunch and produced a three course meal cooked to perfection and beautifully served. I would recommend him without reservation and if I could give him more than five stars, I would! More...
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HannahB-49
We booked Caterers Etc for my mum's 65th birthday party lunch. Booking was easy and Stephen replied to emails promptly. On the day Stephen and his partner arrived on time and set up quickly and professionally. We were amazed at how quickly the Hog was cooked from scratch (not just warmed up after precooking) and that all of the side dishes, pasta, roast potatoes sweet corn, were also freshly cooked in what was essentially a camp kitchen.The hogroast was outstanding, as well as all of the side dishes.The portions were good and we even had some left overs for the evening. Stephen also provided all of the plates and cutlery so at the end of the party there was no washing up! Crockery was not paper but pottery and cultery was not plastic. All in all, excellent service at an excellent price.Everyone really enjoyed the food and many of our guests took away Stephen's card for their future parties. We will definitely be using Caterers Etc again. More...
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ShaunaN-1
We had a hog roast for a 40th birthday celebration in a campsite. Caterers etc were brilliant. Very friendly and professional. The food was great and everything was provided. Great value for money. We would definitely recommend them. More...
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