Catering in Colchester

Fresh, Affordable Catering for Every Occasion

Expert Catering Services in Colchester

Looking for professional catering in Colchester that’s fresh, affordable and tailored to your event? At Bon Appetit, we specialise in creating delicious cold buffets perfect for all kinds of occasions.

Whether you’re planning a wedding, birthday party, corporate lunch or funeral wake, our food is freshly prepared, beautifully presented, and designed to suit your guests and your budget.

Our catering packages start from just £4.50 per person for a simple sandwich buffet, with more options available for finger and premium buffets.
Since 2019, we’ve built a local reputation for great value, friendly service, and buffet catering that makes every event extra special.

Catering for Every Occasion

Whatever event you’re planning, we’re here to help.

We offer catering for:

Party Catering Buffets

Wedding Catering

Funeral & Wake Catering

Birthday Parties

Anniversaries & Family Gatherings

Corporate Lunches & Meetings

Baby Showers & Christenings

Office & Workplace Catering

Any Special Occasion!

All of our catering is cold buffet style — perfect for sharing — with sandwich platters, finger foods, savoury bites, salads, sweet treats and more.

Packages start from just £4.50 per person for a simple sandwich buffet, with finger buffet and premium options from £6.50 per person. We’re happy to create a bespoke menu just for you!

Standard Sandwich Buffet £4.50 per head

Consists of a selection of mixed bread sandwiches (white, granary, wholemeal) and fillings. Alternatively, we can accommodate your exact requirements.

The following can be added to your sandwich buffet catering order, for an additional price per head:

Mixed Salad Trays £1.50 per head

Consists of lettuce, rocket, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, grated carrot & sweetcorn. Other salad items can be added/removed as required.

Mixed Fruit Trays £1.75 per head

Consists of strawberries, grapes, blueberries, melon. Other fruit can be added/removed as required.

Chicken Goujons £1.50 per head

Breaded Chicken Goujons

Pork Pies £1.50 per head

Shortcrust Pastry Filled with Pork Meat

Quiche £1.50 per head

Flavours can vary

Homemade Scotch Eggs £2.00 per head

Boiled Eggs covered in Sausagemeat and Breadcrumbs

Chicken Wings £1.50 per head

BBQ or Sweet Chilli marinade £1.50 per head

Homemade Sausage Rolls £1.80 per head

Tasty pork sausage rolls

Cheese & Onion Rolls £1.80 per head

Cheese & Onion in puff pastry

Add our tasty trays to your order. Each tray is for 10 people

Cheese & Cracker Platter £19.00

An ideal accompaniment to our buffet catering service, contact us for options. £1.90 per head or £18 per tray.

Meat Platter £22.00

An ideal accompaniment to our buffet catering service, contact us for options. £2.20 per head or £22 per tray.

Homemade Hummus £18.00

With vegetable and breadsticks. £1.80 per head or £15 per tray.

Pasta £15.00

Chicken Caesar, Dill & Pickle, Mexican or any alternative required. £1.50 per head or £15 per tray.

Drinks

Cold Drinks:

Coca Cola £1.70

Coke Zero £1.40

Oasis Summer Berry £1.40

Oasis Citrus £1.40

Fizzy Lemon £1.40

Fizzy Orange £1.40

Small Bottled Water £1.20

Large Bottled Water £1.50

Drinks flavours may vary

Hot Drinks:

Latte £2.50

Cappuccino £2.50

Americano £2.50

White Coffee £2.50

Syrup shot 20p

Tea £2.50

Green Tea £2.50

Camomile Tea £2.50

Discounts offered when using reusable cups

Dairy free alternatives available, please ask.

Why Choose Bon Appetit for Catering in Colchester?

  • Freshly prepared cold buffet food

  • Bespoke menus tailored to your event

  • Affordable catering from just £4.50 per person

  • Catering available for up to 200 guests

  • Vegan, vegetarian & gluten-free options available

  • Friendly, local Colchester team with 5-star reviews

  • Delivery across Colchester and surrounding areas

  • Drinks available on request (soft drinks, bottled water & hot drinks)

Areas We Cover

Bon Appetit proudly provides catering across Colchester and many surrounding areas in Essex. Our cold buffet catering is perfect for weddings, birthdays, corporate lunches, funerals and special occasions of all sizes.

Local areas we are proud to deliver to:

  • Colchester Town Centre
  • Lexden
  • Stanway
  • Wivenhoe
  • West Bergholt
  • Highwoods
  • Marks Tey
  • Mersea Island
  • Dedham
  • Ardleigh

If you’re based in or around Colchester, get in touch for a free catering quote. We cater for homes, businesses, event venues, halls and outdoor gatherings. 

What types of catering do you offer in Colchester?

We offer cold buffet catering in Colchester, perfect for weddings, birthdays, funerals, corporate events and more.

Do you provide affordable catering packages in Colchester?

Yes! Our prices start from just £4.50 per person for a simple sandwich buffet, with premium finger buffet options from £6.50 per person.

Do you provide drinks with your catering?

Yes, soft drinks and hot drinks are available on request — just let us know when ordering.

Can I customise my buffet menu?

Absolutely! We offer bespoke menus tailored to suit your taste, event and budget.

Do you deliver catering in Colchester?

Yes, we provide catering delivery across Colchester and nearby areas for homes, businesses and venues.

Ready to Book Catering?

Call us on 07476 000086 or email [email protected] to get a free quote for your event catering in Colchester.

Get in touch today — we’d love to help make your next event in Colchester unforgettable with catering everyone will enjoy.

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29a Crouch Street

Colchester

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07476 000086
[email protected]

 

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