What are your minimum guest numbers?
If your event is on a weekday, our minimum number for delivery is 10 guests. If your event is at the weekend, our minimum delivery is 80 guests. (However, we don't have minimum guest numbers at the weekend if you're holding your event at The Town Hall in Colchester.)

Can you recommend any other suppliers or venues?
We've worked with many different suppliers and can recommend someone for just about everything! And, if the Town Hall in Colchester isn't the right venue for you, we can suggest many others. Please just ask.

I'm worried about running out of food - will there be enough?
Yes. If you're catering for all your guests you'll definitely have enough. If you have over 100 guess attending we can even discuss reducing the ratio slightly but will ensure they'll be plenty for everyone (and enough plates to go round too).

Some of my guests have special dietary needs, can you cater for them?
Yes, absolutely. We can cater for all dietary needs (and preferences). If you've just one or two guests that are, for example, vegan, we'll provide a separate personal plated buffet for them. If many of your guests are vegetarian or vegan then we'll adapt the menu accordingly.

Halal meat can also be provided at no extra charge.

Do you provide staff?
Our prices include delivery and collection, but not staff (unless shown on the menu - for a hot buffet for example). However, we can provide staff for you at a cost of approximately £8 per hour. The price can be reduced depending on the menu you choose. If your event is at the Town Hall in Colchester we provide one member of staff free of charge to help with clearing plates at the end of the evening.

Can you provide soft and alcoholic drinks?
Yes, we can. We may need to arrange a licence to sell alcohol at your venue so please contact us in plenty of time. We also have a licensed bar and refreshments stand, please ask for more details

What do you provide with the buffet?
We provide everything you need for a buffet - tablecloths for the buffet table, china or disposable plates, cutlery and serviettes.

Where do you prepare the food?
We prepare most of the food at our premises and deliver it to you in a refrigerated van. For certain menus we may require preparation or cooking facilities on site at your venue.

How can we be assured that we'll be pleased with your service and food?
We know it's a worry but have a look at our testimonial page for some reassurance. All these comments are from real customers (you're welcome to call in and see the letters). Also, we've recently undergone a rigorous tender process for a catering contract with Colchester Borough Council. Quality and service were major considerations for the contract which we're very pleased to have won. We now provide most of the buffets for the Mayor and Mayoress of Colchester, as well as all the council's business lunches. This contract is in addition to our regular business and personal customers.

Where do you buy your ingredients?
All our meat and eggs are from an established local butcher, FJ Martins. Our fruit and vegetables are provided by local suppliers. We're looking to provide a completely organic menu choice in the near future, please contact us for details if you'd like to discuss this.

Can we change the menus?
Yes. Our menus are only suggestions and you're welcome to mix and match them or choose your own personalised menu. Alternatively, if you're not sure what you'd like, let us know your budget and we'll suggest a couple of menus for you to consider.

Why should we choose Buffets to Suit Ltd?
Because we care about our reputation! This means we approach every booking with the aim of leaving you so delighted with our service that you'll recommend us to others and enhance our reputation even further.

Our business has been built on our reputation so whether it's a business lunch for 10 or or a funeral buffet for 100 we approach each booking with a personal touch to ensure you're completely satisfied.

What are your Terms and Conditions?
As a professional company, Buffets to Suit Ltd has a set of terms and conditions that outline our service and commitment to you. If you're still considering which caterer to choose, please ensure you ask for a copy of their terms and conditions to protect yourself in case of any dispute. (All professional companies will have them.) You'll be sent a copy of ours with your quotation but a basic copy can be found here.