Caterers for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Customer Service7%Organisational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Bachelor's degree29%Master's degree16%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%Less than a year30%1-2 years20%Current company
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Merchiston Castle SchoolQueen Margaret UniversityTime at current job
Less than a year60%2-5 years20%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,887 profiles for Caterers in Edinburgh
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Caterer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £36,101 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £53,941 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Catering Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CateringBusinessITInformation TechnologySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementFood HygieneFood SafetyCustomer ServiceFood PreparationCatering assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementGuest RelationsCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesCash HandlingCatering Unit Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCash HandlingCustomer ServiceInventory ControlMicrosoft WordCatering Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCoachingSports Coaching ExperienceChildcareCustomer ServiceCatering Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsInventory ControlStock CoordinationProduct RotationStock RotationCatering Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
ManagementEvent PlanningLeadershipNutritionMenu PlanningCoaching
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What's the average time to fill a caterer role?
The average time to fill a caterer role is 34 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, customer service and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for caterers?
Common licenses or certifications for caterers include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to caterers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to caterers include: catering assistant, catering manager and catering assistant manager.
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 Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a caterer?
Most caterers have 9 years of professional experience.
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