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Jacque was great! She took the time to consult with us prior to our wedding to understand our expectations and help us decide which cocktails we wanted. Cocktails were made all night and our guests were all very impressed. Thank you so much for helping us on our special day.
Wedding cocktails and serving
$560
Hired Felix for my 23rd, birthday and he was fantastic!! Our bartender cancelled the day before and Felix was able to step in so last minute. Guests were very happy as well :)
Bartender to make cocktails for guests
$320
Carlos was amazing!! We were all so happy with his awesome cocktails and lovely vibe! He was efficient with keeping cocktails on the roll for me and 17 of my friends for the afternoon. Couldn’t recommend someone more! Thanks Carlos!
Cocktail bartender for Xmas lunch
$200
So professional! Loved everything, so happy with it all!
Cocktail maker
$150
Guilherme and his team were absolutely amazing and professional.
I need two Bartenders to Serve Drinks & make 1 cocktail for a lunch.
$400
Susan was amazing. Professional, calm, very personable and hard working. I highly recommend her.
Manage kitchen for a cocktail party
$250
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It doesn’t matter what type of event you are planning. It’s often the food and beverages that excite guests the most. The best way to anyone’s heart is indeed through their stomachs, so it’s important to knock it out of the park when planning your event’s food options. You need to meet your guests’ different dietary needs and build a menu around the event theme, all while making sure the food tastes great and feeds everyone in attendance.
To make it an easier task, you can enlist party catering experts with years of experience in crafting exceptional menus tailored to any taste, crowd size, and preference. Whether it's for a corporate event, wedding, or baby shower catering, you can find the perfect party caterers near you through Airtasker. Simply post a task, select the caterer you wish to work with, and book the service!
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This will depend on the Tasker’s terms and conditions. An advance deposit might be required to procure supplies and consumables for the event, such as ingredients, as well as upfront labour fees. To ensure your expectations are aligned with the service to be provided, it is best to discuss this matter with your Tasker.
While many caterers available on Airtasker are equipped to service different types of events, it may still depend on the individual if they are willing to take on a baby shower catering request. Consult the party caterer near you before officially booking the service or specify your needs when posting your task.
Party caterers near you will come equipped with a complete set of equipment including plates, utensils, and everything they will need to serve the food. They are also responsible for setting up your tables and linens. You will not need to provide anything else.
Not all the time. This depends on the party catering service you have chosen for your party. Plated dining service requires a staff member as they will be serving dishes for every course. However, a buffet catering service will not always require staff.
Yes, you can! While caterers can advise on ideal food options for a given event or to accommodate specific dietary restrictions, you have the freedom to select every food item on the menu. This includes drinks, which you can also customise. If you request a specific brand of liquor, your Tasker may arrange this for you, provided you give ample time for preparation and are ready to cover any extra costs for this special request.
Yes, party caterers near you will need an on-premises liquor licence to serve alcohol, including cocktails. This is issued by the local government where the business is registered. In addition to this, Taskers must also have a valid business permit to operate a cocktail catering business. Feel free to reach out to your Tasker if you need to discuss this in detail.
Airtasker can cater to all your party needs from food to event documentation. You can hire event planners on Airtasker for a hassle-free experience organising your event or book a local photographer to capture those special moments.
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What do party catering services include?
What’s a party without food? If you’re short on time or have hundreds of guests to feed, leave it to the experts and book a party catering near you!
With Airtasker, hiring party caterers is now easier than ever. Taskers can assist you with every aspect, from planning and crafting a menu everyone will love, customising it to match your event's theme, serving food during the event, and even taking care of after-party cleanup.
Ensure a hassle-free celebration by selecting any of these party catering services for your next event:
Buffet style catering
Buffets stand out as a popular and versatile catering option suitable for any type of event. This is because they offer several advantages: they are more economical and easier to organise, while still delighting guests with a wide selection of food choices. Buffets are particularly ideal for accommodating large crowds and sizable events like weddings and company events, as they allow hosts to cater to various dietary preferences. This type of party catering also encourages guests to serve themselves, so there’s no additional expense for servers and waitstaff.
Cocktail catering
If you’re hosting a party centred on mingling and socialization, such as corporate networking events, cocktail party catering is your best bet. This dining style features small plates, handhelds, outdoor herbs, and other appetiser-style food options, complemented by a bar and beverage service. Guests can savour these delightful offerings while standing at high-top cocktail tables or opt for bar stools or traditional dining room table seating.
Perfect for smaller venues, intimate gatherings, and pre-events preceding larger occasions like conferences, cocktail party catering is often more cost-effective than other dining choices.
Food stations
Setting up food stations is an interesting choice for party catering near you. They're reminiscent of buffets given the diverse variety of food and beverage options, but with a unique twist. For food stations, each table features a different type of food or drink. In Australia, some exciting trends include stations for tapas, taco bars, and even a doughnut wall and a food art station.
Food stations can be accommodated in any venue size, small or large. The dining options can also be easily tailored to theme-specific events, making them an excellent choice for Halloween parties or baby shower catering.
Plated Dining Service
If you want to take it up a notch, consider plated dining services. This is another popular party catering style often reserved for more formal events such as fundraisers and galas. Typically a fancier choice, this option also comes with a higher price tag.
Choosing plated dining requires thorough planning not only of the food options, but also the other various elements that make up the dining experience, including tableware, tables and chairs, linens, and waitstaff. With plated dining, meals are served by waitstaff to all guests at the same time. Guests can also select their dinner options from a predetermined menu provided when they RSVP to your event.
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Catering cocktail staff
$200
Taylors Lakes VIC, Australia
6th Dec 2025
I require someone to serve finger food and a cocktail maker
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$200
Chapel Hill QLD, Australia
6th Dec 2025
Bartender to make cocktails for a Birthday party. We will provide the alcohol required. Just tell us the requirements + bonus if you have a bar cart.
Someone to make cocktails for a birthday party
$125
Chittaway Point NSW 2261, Australia
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someone to make cocktails for a birthday party, happy to discuss which drinks are best suited to make a cocktail menu. Location central coast chittaway point Required from 11.45am till 4.30pm approx Lunch included BBQ
Kids party Catering
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Phillip ACT, Australia
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Kids Party Catering. Hoping to have simple finger foods like nuggets, chips, pizzas. Additional for special diet kids. This will be for 20-25 kids.
Cocktail waiter
$100
Bondi NSW, Australia
4th Dec 2025
Hello, It’s my sisters Hens, and we are looking for a cocktail waiter to make some margaritas and help serve them for an hour or 2 when we arrive at the home. It will roughly be 13 women Time5:30pm-7pm roughly
Cocktail bartender
$200
Loftus NSW, Australia
4th Dec 2025
Hello ! I require a bartender that can make cocktails from 2pm - 4pm at Loftus in the Sutherland Shire. It will be a group of 6 people, and we can provide the alcohol, mixers needed, glassware and ice. We would just need the bartender to bring their own cocktail making kit. Many thanks Kate
Bartender Needed for Christmas Cocktail Service
$150
Black Rock VIC 3193, Australia
3rd Dec 2025
Hi there! We’re hosting a Christmas dinner and are looking for an experienced bartender to mix and serve cocktails throughout the evening. When: 25th December 2025 Time: Approx. 4pm to 6pm Location: Black Rock, VIC Guests: ~50 people (casual Christmas gathering) We will supply: All alcohol and mixers Cocktail shakers Glassware Ice Garnishes Bar setup area Hourly rate - $50 per hour
Catering stand up cocktail party for 50
$2,500
Brighton VIC, Australia
2nd Dec 2025
Provide canapes and a more substantial dish for 50 guests plus staff to serve and tidy up
Cocktail Bartender
$300
Brookvale NSW, Australia
18th Nov 2025
Need a cocktail bartender for a private office drinks next Friday afternoon. Location: Brookvale Arrival Time: 4PM Event Starts: 5PM Event Ends: 9PM Bump Out By: 9:30PM Attendees: Up to 30 Will need to manage service of Beer and Wine as well as two cocktails for the evening. Cocktails will be a Tommy's Margarita / Jalapeno Tommy's - and then another one of the bartenders choice. Office has an ice machine and basic coccktail accessories - however bartender will need to bring own shakers etc. We will order supplies to be onsite when you arrive.
Booked Jenny to help us out with an office Christmas party - and she was such an asset, all our attendees loved the drinks and chatting with Jenny - she was fantastic. Even helped with setup and cleanup (which wasn’t asked for - but was greatly appreciated) look forward to working with Jenny again soon.
Make cocktails at my drinks party from 6:30-8:30pm
$200
Mosman NSW, Australia
13th Nov 2025
I am having 10-12 women for drinks and would like a cocktail maker to come and make us some cocktails for 2 hours. 6:30-8:30pm
This service and experience was excellent! Highly recommend
Bartender to make cocktails for guests
$320
North Lakes QLD, Australia
6th Nov 2025
Need a Bartender to make cocktails for 28 guests, we have a premade menu of 6 cocktails. From 2.30pm-6.30pm.
Hired Felix for my 23rd, birthday and he was fantastic!! Our bartender cancelled the day before and Felix was able to step in so last minute. Guests were very happy as well :)
Cocktail maker / bartender for birthday
$350
Brighton East VIC 3187, Australia
1st Nov 2025
Require an experienced cocktail maker for two hours to make 3 pre-determined signature cocktails. Venue will be at a private residence, hosting approximately 40 people. Required in Dec, please see details on specific date. Alcohol will be provided and bartender to bring their own equipment.
Daniella did a fantastic job. 11/10! Faultless service and self sufficient. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for some to make cocktails. Thank you so much!
Cocktail Bartender for private party
$200
Balmain NSW, Australia
24th Oct 2025
We’re having a house party and would like an experienced bartender to attend for 2- 3 hours to make 2 to 3 cocktails that we will pick ahead of time.
Fantastic service. Our guests were raving about the quality of the cocktails. Would not hesitate to recommend them.
Cocktail menu curation
$20
Ashfield NSW, Australia
22nd Oct 2025
Help me curate a bespoke cocktail menu for my 40th
Rod was super easy to work with
Need a Cocktail Bartender for Backyard BBQ
$300
Red Hill, Queensland
14th Oct 2025
Backyard BBQ 40th Party - We are supplying all alcohol and plan to have Prosecco and Beers around the party and looking for a bartender to mix cocktails for 4 hours for our guests (possibly 45 guest but quite a few sober so maybe 30 cocktail drinkers), mostly margaritas and G&Ts but open to suggestions. 5pm to 9pm Saturday 29th November in Red Hill Brisbane.
Thanks for your help!
Waitstaff for Baby Shower
$400
Ryde NSW, Australia
9th Oct 2025
Hi there! We're hosting a baby shower for around 70 guests at our home in Ryde and need two experienced and friendly staff members to help make the day run smoothly. We will be providing all the food and drinks ourselves; the main role is to ensure our guests are looked after and that the party area stays clean and tidy so we can focus on celebrating with our family and friends. Date: Sunday, 9th November 2025 Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (4-hour shift) Location: Ryde, NSW 2112 Key Duties Will Include: Arriving at 2:00 PM for a briefing before guests arrive at 2:30 PM. Heating and plating food that has been pre-prepared. Arranging food on platters and taking them out to guest tables. Managing the drinks, refilling drinks, and keeping it tidy. Walking around to collect empty glasses, plates, and rubbish. General cleaning and tidying of the party area (patio and covered area) throughout the event. Final clean-up: washing dishes and glassware, wiping down kitchen surfaces, packing away leftovers, and taking out the rubbish. What We're Looking For: Must have experience in hospitality, waitering, or event staffing. A friendly, professional, and proactive attitude. You can see what needs to be done without being asked. Reliable and punctual. Attire: Please wear smart, clean, all-black attire (e.g., black shirt/top and black trousers/pants with comfortable, closed-toe shoes). An RSA certificate is a big plus.
Thank you Jo and Elle for helping us celebrate our baby shower. Both wonderful ladies who are punctual, organised and ran everything seamlessly. Everyone was so impressed with how amazing they were, and we will definitely have them back again.
Cocktail maker
$10
Derrimut VIC, Australia
8th Oct 2025
Cocktail maker for party. Drinks
Good service and punctual
Cocktail bartender
$400
Surfers Paradise QLD, Australia
6th Oct 2025
We require an experienced bartender for my mothers birthday / housewarming 20-25 people Just making classic cocktails / serving wine Olive or lychee martini Daiquiris Mojito Margarita Piña colada Start time of 1 pm but maybe set up prior. Mac four hours of actual service
Tim is amazing!!!! He prepared cocktails for my mom’s 30 person birthday.
Cocktail Bartender
$300
Brookvale NSW, Australia
26th Sep 2025
Need a cocktail bartender for a corporate event this evening at Brookvale on the Northern Beaches from 5-7PM. Private event. Will need to be able to batch / prep some Tommy’s Margaritas.
Highly recommend - Damien rocked up at short notice and absolutely smashed it out of the park for our client drinks.
Baby Shower - Bar Staff
$200
Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
9th Sep 2025
Looking for 1-2 people to help with serve drinks/clean up at my baby shower. Date: Saturday 13th September Time: 12:30pm-4pm (guest arrive at 1pm) Attendees: 30 Duties: take jackets, serve drinks, clean up plates and glasses throughout the afternoon
Absolutely brilliant- would love to work with again 💕 thank you