Caterers for hire in Edinburgh

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    2,903

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    8%
    Customer Service
    7%
    Organisational Skills
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    48%
    Bachelor's degree
    24%
    Master's degree
    14%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    20%
    1-2 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • NHS Lothian
    • OCS Group UK Ltd
    • NHS Lothian
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    25%
    1-2 years
    25%
    2-5 years
    25%

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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026

Caterer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £33,679 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £46,265 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)

  • Meeting and Events Coordinator

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQHospitality

    Skills

    Cash HandlingCustomer ServiceManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsGuest Relations
  • Catering Assistant

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceHospitalityFood SafetyServing
  • Chef De Partie

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsFood PreparationManagementKitchen ExperienceFood Safety
  • Catering Manager

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetyPersonal Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsInventory ControlProduct RotationStock RotationStocking
  • Catering Manager

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

    Skills

    ManagementEvent PlanningLeadershipNutritionMenu PlanningCoaching
  • Catering manager

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCP+3 more

    Skills

    LeadershipOperations ManagementFood Service ManagementContinuous ImprovementTeam LeadershipTeam Management

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

The average time to fill a caterer role is 33 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 Certificate, Driving Licence and Level 2 in Food Safety.

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 chef de partie.

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 8 years of professional experience.

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