Caterers for hire in Colchester

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    1,080

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Organisational Skills
    10%
    Customer Service
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    53%
    Vocational or technical training
    25%
    Bachelor's degree
    17%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    80%
    Less than a year
    10%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • The British Army
    • CYGNET HEALTHCARE
    • Colchester Zoo
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    25%
    2-5 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,080 profiles for Caterers in Colchester

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Caterer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Colchester: £43,066 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £35,054 – £52,909 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Catering Manager

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood Service ExperienceCulinary ExperienceNutrition
  • Catering Manager

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQ

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceStakeholder EngagementStakeholder LiaisonCustomer Support
  • PCV Bus Driver

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingHospitalityDriving Licence
  • Catering assistant.

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookWord ProcessingComputer Literacy
  • EXECUTIVE CHEF

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH CompliancePOSCOBOLFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHACCP+3 more

    Skills

    LeadershipHospitality ManagementHotel ManagementClosing ProceduresHospitalityManagement
  • Catering assistant

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceBarista Coffee MakingCookingKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood Safety

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What's the average time to fill a caterer role?

The average time to fill a caterer role is 37 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do caterers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a caterer include: communication skills, organisational skills and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for caterers?

Common licenses or certifications for caterers include: Food Hygiene Certificate, First Aid Certification and First Aid.

What are some job titles related to caterers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to caterers include: catering manager, catering assistant and catering team member.

What level of education is common for a caterer?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a caterer in Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a caterer?

Most caterers have 19 years of professional experience.

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