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Recent Buffet Catering reviews

Stanley is fantastic to work with. He is professional and organised, and goes above and beyond to help with the event. His food is delicious! He came through with my less conventional buffet ideas with flying results and guests were raving about how yummy it was. The leftovers were not wasted and packed in containers for guests to take home - another gift for the crowd. Stanley is also a great mixologist who made multiple mocktail mixes. Having a caterer at your party is a really nice touch. Stanley is also very experienced with event mgmt and will help you save on cost - highly recommend.

Buffet for a party in Rosebery

$1,550

Stanley is amazing Highly recommend him Fabulous food

Buffet style catering

$1,500

Laine was fantastic, easy to work with, would definitely recommend.

Pick up candy buffet set up jars and props from Glenroy

$100

Simply outstanding. I chose Isabel and Brassica Catering for my home birthday party, and I could not be more satisfied. From the start her comms were prompt, friendly, and clear, she helped me decide on a menu, and in the end the food amazing. Thank you Izzy, I look forward to next time, and I'm going to tell all my friends!

Organise and deliver Indian buffet for birthday party at home

$400

Totsu was punctual and very polite! Did an amazing job at helping out at our engagement party. Thanks totsu!

Waiter (organise buffet and general clean)

$200

Thank you Ivete for your very professional and friendly service

Waiter to serve food and wine at buffet lunch

$225

What's the average cost of a buffet catering expert

$140 - $302

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$140

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$180

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$302

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Top Buffet Catering related questions

In buffet-style catering, a wide variety of dishes is laid out on tables for guests to serve themselves. The service may vary from self-service to having servers aid the guests in serving food. On the other hand, drop-off catering is when a caterer drops-off food in disposable containers. This is usually reserved for more casual events. 

No, you don’t. Caterers are usually equipped with all the things they need including plates, utensils, chafing dishes, food pan carriers, ice beverage bins, etc. They are also in charge of setting up and packing away their equipment before and after the event. 

This depends on the package you avail of from your Tasker. Some buffet caterers do simple drop-offs to set up the food for guests to serve themselves. Others may include chairs, tables, and linen in the package for other events. This is usually done for a full-service catering for significant events like weddings. 

Yes, you can! Buffet caterers provide different dishes including appetizers, main courses, desserts and beverages. Sometimes, caterers have prepared set menus for you to choose from. Here, the choices for appetizers, main courses, and dessert are grouped for you to pick from. 

You have many options when dealing with leftover food from your buffet. First, you can prepare disposable containers to pack what is left for your caterers. This allows you to take them home after. Second, you can donate the food to your nearest soup kitchen or homeless shelter. You can communicate with your Tasker before the event to plan what to do if you have leftovers. 

It can be as short as 15 to 30 minutes or about an hour. This depends on what your buffet caterer will be providing you. Caterers aim to have everything ready 30 minutes before you let guests arrive.

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What do buffet catering services include?

Special occasions call for a unique menu not part of your regular cooking. That’s why some people choose to hire a buffet service to take care of the food for weddings, birthdays, or corporate functions. In a buffet-style catering, they set up a plethora of hot dishes on buffet tables. Some services include servers who assist guests in getting their food, while others offer to drop off packages. Here’s what you can expect when you book buffet catering near you: 

Corporate events

Having food delivered and served during a corporate event helps you focus on what matters - your business. Corporations hire buffet catering services for various occasions like working lunches, corporate retreats, conferences, and even recognition ceremonies. A buffet caterer may offer to drop off and set up the food for a self-service lunch with a set menu. This is best for smaller events like company picnics and working lunches. On the other hand, a buffet-style catering can be set up, complete with servers, rental tables, and decorations for bigger events like recognition programs and conferences. 

Weddings

Weddings are extraordinary occasions. When you hire a wedding caterer, they pay significant attention to the event’s details. This includes communicating with the bride, groom, the wedding party, and the event coordinator. Some may even offer full-service wedding catering. Here, they are responsible for the decor, table arrangements, and sometimes food presentation.

 

Moreover, the catering service also coordinates the rentals, linen, and glassware. Buffet-style catering is an option for your food presentation at weddings. A tasting may even be done for you to sample the food you picked out. You can also hire a chef to whip up meals for you before deciding on a final menu. However, a buffet caterer will always be ready with set menus for you to choose from. 

 

On the day of the event, your buffet catering service will set up the tables, chairs, linens, and dinnerware for you and your guests. Servers may be added to the package if you would want extra hands to go around to distribute beverages or add a dessert buffet to your package. 

Social events

Social events offer a more intimate setup than corporate events and weddings. These are events where you can get professional help, from planing and decorating to creating a program. When it comes the food, you can hire birthday, housewarming or afternoon tea buffet catering services. Buffet caterers may choose to differ menus in every event. They do this to consider the allergies and preferences of an intimate guest list. You can finalize a menu with your buffet caterer before the event. You also choose to have a self-service buffet or one with minimal servers. 

Recent Buffet Catering tasks

Catering waiter/waitress for buffet lunch for 50 people

$200

Cremorne Point NSW 2090, Australia

15th Jan 2026

We are looking for a polished waiter or waitress with catering experience to help with a buffet lunch for 50 people at a private home in Cremorne. Hours are 11am-4pm approx. $40 per hour. If you work extra time, we will pay you $40 per hour for it. Guests will self-serve themselves lunch from the buffet and drinks from eskies but we’d like your help: - Heating up food in our oven - Topping up and setting up the food on the buffet station when needed - Topping up drinks when needed - Keeping the bar area tidy (e.g. corks and beer caps in the bin) - Clearing plates and glasses after use - Loading and unloading our dishwasher and putting plates, cutlery and glassware away - General clean up (e.g. putting empty bottles and used paper napkins in the bin). We have hired tables and chairs but we are using our our cutlery, plates and glassware. Thank you!

Wedding dinner (80ish) buffet style. Onsite kitchen (swan hill)

$3,500

Swan Hill VIC, Australia

8th Jan 2026

I need my wedding dinner cooked. Buffet style so it will sit Bain-Marie until dinner is ready. 70-80 people to cook for may be less Job located in swan hill

I have a 60th mums bday party . People.will selve serve food (buffet)

$150

Liverpool NSW 2170, Australia

4th Jan 2026

All decription abive 3 wait staff required for 4 hours Guests will self serve food. Just need to usher, assist and over see . And 1 person to make drinks when requested

Cater a Christmas in July dinner party for 18 guests, buffet style.

$500

Lesmurdie WA, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

Cater a 18 guest buffet style dinner, theme is Christmas in July. The usual Christmas foods. Turkey, roast veg, ham, gravy, green beans. Keep it simple and time efficient for yourself e.g. turkey breast roll is fine. No need for a giant presentation turkey. Dessert can be a decorated store bought pavlova. Just cook it in your kitchen and deliver it to Lesmurdie for a 6:30pm dinner. You don't have to stay for the party. Just drop off the food to Lesmurdie in Perth,WA. I just want some basic home cooking but too busy to do it so no need to be too fancy and showy.

Evening Event Help – Indian Buffet Setup & Drink Server (Home Event)

$150

Kealba VIC 3021, Australia

20th Dec 2025

I am looking for an enthusiastic and professional individual to assist with a private evening event at my home. 12- 15 person gathering. Primary Responsibilities: BUFFET SETUP : Arrange tables & cutlery . Arrange already supplied food. Drink Service: Serve wine, beer, and [optional: basic cocktails]. Ensure a steady supply of clean glassware. Event Upkeep: Clear plates/bottles during the event and perform a final cleanup of the kitchen and serving areas. Friendly, professional demeanor and well-presented. Pay: [$35–$50 per hour depending on experience]

Mobile Buffet caterers

$8,000

Auburn NSW, Australia

30th Sep 2025

Christmas Work Party - approximately 100

Fill buffet food

$300

Tarneit VIC, Australia

18th Sep 2025

Need staff to help fill up buffet food when empty

In house buffet catering

$6,500

North Turramurra NSW 2074, Australia

11th Sep 2025

I am hosting a wedding reception at mine. I would like buffet style dinner where guests can go and help thenselves to hot buffet food. I have 110 guests.

Help serving a buffet

$140

Jordan Springs NSW, Australia

10th Jul 2025

Someone to help serve a buffet, then clear away Please wear black cloths. 11am to 3 pm Aprox 4 hours

Great Airtasker, on time, friendly helpful. Would recommend to anyone. And got the job done well. Thankyou again

Heat food and set up buffet and clean at my party

$300

Merrylands NSW, Australia

26th Jun 2025

Heat and serve buffett food and desserts. Pick up plates and was dishes.

Help with buffet food, attending to guest, clearing up and cleaning

$300

Keilor East VIC, Australia

6th Jun 2025

Setting up food provided for buffet, serving food, attending to guests, clearing and cleaning..

Help wait service party, buffet table setup and clean up

$350

Caringbah South NSW 2229, Australia

24th May 2025

Hello I’m after wait service help for my husbands 50th at home. Would love help with heating and serving starters and antipasto and serving guests, setting up buffet style table for main dinner and then help with cleaning and clearing plates/glasses/food.

Candy buffet set up and stylist MELBOURNE

$350

Melbourne VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2025

Sweet Talk is looking for a Candy Buffet set up stylist to set up candy buffets in Melbourne and surrounding areas. Experience not necessary but hospitality and events experience is an advantage. Must have a cupboard, indoor shelving, or small area to store candy jars and some props, as we provide everything you need. Casual position.

Reheat food, set up buffet table, serve drinks and clean up kitchen

$150

Rouse Hill NSW 2155, Australia

13th Mar 2025

One person with RSA cert needed to assist with alcohol service at a community hall for a 60th birthday, clearing after dinner, cleaning up hall and packing away furniture, cleaning kitchen and disposing of rubbish in the bins provided. Hours are from 6:30pm to 11:30pm. My budget is $150. The location is The Ponds. Would suit uni student.

Put together my buffet/sideboard

$80

Altona VIC, Australia

19th Feb 2025

I need someone to put together my buffet/sideboard - see photos

Candy Buffet Set Up - Sydney

$300

Narrabeen NSW 2101, Australia

3rd Feb 2025

Sweet Talk, Australia's favourite candy buffet company, requires a friendly events professional, with an eye for detail, to set up our candy buffets and lolly stations. You WILL need your own vehicle, as pick ups are required, prior to and for the set up, and you will need to transport candy, candy jars and props. You will pick up a set up kit, which will include Apothecary Candy jars and some props. Time for pick up may be flexible, and if picked up prior to 16th February, you will require some clean indoor space at home, to store your set up kit. Your event producer will assist with the set up, and provide all the information you need. Great pay and a fun job for organised event professionals. First job is 16th of February, bump in at approximately 11am /midday (to be confirmed), bump out approx 7pm. You do not need to stay at the event. Future work available.

Party helper (refill/manage food for buffet)

$5

Strathtulloh VIC 3338, Australia

23rd Jan 2025

Looking for a party helper to refill/manage food for buffet on 15th Feb. 12 to 3 pm. Kindly quote accordingly.

Reception buffet

$100

Berwick VIC, Australia

4th Dec 2024

I’m look for a wedding buffet caterer for an 80 person reception on 26/4/2025

Set up Candy Buffet at event, Collins St Melbourne, 21st November

$350

Melbourne VIC, Australia

18th Nov 2024

You will need to pick up candy jars, props and candy from Surrey Hills, prior to event set up at 4.30pm. Go to venue at Collins St, Melbourne and set up candy buffet, by 7.15pm. Pack down candy buffet at 9.30pm. Return items.

Moving buffet

$60

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

11th Nov 2024

delivering buffet to apartment . - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JCCS5MA1FR3PSS84QJSHZ6GP

Great work thanks guys