Christmas is the season for bringing people together. Whether it's colleagues, friends or the whole family, a festive party is the perfect way to celebrate the end of the year. The last thing you want is to spend it stuck in the kitchen.
Booking a Christmas party caterer means you can relax and enjoy the evening while the food is taken care of. At The Fig Pantry, we provide Christmas party catering across Somerset and the South West, from elegant canapés to full festive dinners cooked by a private chef. Here's everything you need to know about booking your Christmas caterer.
Why book your Christmas caterer early
December is the busiest month of the year for caterers and private chefs. Friday and Saturday nights in the run up to Christmas are always the first dates to go, and many caterers are fully booked by mid November.
Booking early gives you:
The best choice of dates, including those popular December weekends
More time to plan your menu and make it personal
Peace of mind that one of the biggest jobs on your list is done
If you're organising an office Christmas party, booking early also makes it easier to confirm the date with your team and get it in everyone's diary.
Christmas catering options for every kind of party
Every Christmas party is different, so our festive catering is built around your guests and your venue. Popular options include:
Christmas canapés: elegant festive bites to serve with drinks while guests mingle
Private chef Christmas dinner: a 2 course, 3 course or tasting menu cooked and served in your home
Festive sharing feasts: generous platters and sharing dishes for a relaxed, sociable evening
Office and corporate Christmas parties: catering for team celebrations, client events and staff parties at your workplace or venue
Christmas Day private chef: let us cook the big day so you can spend it with your family
Booking a private chef dinner for 12 or more guests? Our 2 course, 3 course and tasting menus come with complimentary canapés, the perfect start to a festive evening.
What to have ready when you book a Christmas caterer
A few details make booking your Christmas party caterer quick and easy:
Your date, plus a back up date if you're flexible
Your venue: home, office, holiday let or hired venue, and what the kitchen is like
Your guest numbers, even a rough estimate to start with
The style of food you'd like: canapés, a sit down dinner or a sharing feast
Any dietary requirements or allergies among your guests
Your budget, so we can suggest the best options for you
Don't worry if you haven't got every answer yet. We're happy to talk it through and help you shape the perfect festive menu.
Christmas party catering across Somerset and the South West
Based in Somerset, The Fig Pantry provides Christmas catering throughout the South West, including:
Somerset: Taunton, Bridgwater, Wellington, Yeovil, Wells, Glastonbury, Street, Shepton Mallet, Frome, Castle Cary, Somerton, Crewkerne, Chard, Minehead, Burnham on Sea and Weston-super-Mare
Exmoor and the Quantocks: cosy festive gatherings in country cottages and holiday lets
Bath and Bristol: office Christmas parties and festive dinners in the city and surrounding villages
Devon: Exeter, Tiverton and East Devon
Dorset: Sherborne, Dorchester and the Jurassic Coast
Wiltshire: Bradford-on-Avon, Trowbridge and Warminster
Searching for Christmas party catering in Taunton, a Christmas private chef in Bath or office Christmas party catering in Bristol? Get in touch, and if your area isn't listed, just ask.
Why choose The Fig Pantry as your Christmas caterer?
The Fig Pantry is a Somerset private dining and catering company led by Chef Sam. We bring restaurant quality food to your Christmas party without the fuss, using seasonal, local West Country produce wherever we can.
Every menu is made for you, every dish is cooked from scratch, and our friendly team makes sure your guests are looked after from the first canapé to the last course. You can see more of our food on Instagram at @chefsam83.
Book your Christmas party catering
December dates are filling up, so don't leave it too late. Get in touch with your date, location and guest numbers and we'll help you plan the perfect festive celebration.
Email enquiries@thefigpantry.co.uk or visit thefigpantry.co.uk to book your Christmas caterer today.
Frequently asked questions
When should I book a caterer for a Christmas party?
As early as you can. December weekends are the most popular dates, so booking in October or early November gives you the best choice.
Do you cater office Christmas parties?
Yes. We cater corporate Christmas parties, team celebrations and client events at workplaces and venues across Somerset and the South West.
Can you cook Christmas dinner in my home?
Absolutely. Our private chef service brings a full festive dinner to your home or holiday let, cooked and served at your table.
Do you offer a private chef on Christmas Day?
Yes. Get in touch early, as Christmas Day is one of our most requested dates.
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Let us know about any allergies, vegetarian, vegan or other dietary needs and we'll build them into your menu.
Where do you cater?
We're based in Somerset and cater Christmas parties across the South West, including Taunton, Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Dorset and Wiltshire.
