A colorful spread of delicious party catering food, including sandwiches, salads, fruits, and desserts, beautifully arranged on a table.
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Recent Party Catering reviews in Melbourne

Amazing, such good energy

Cocktail Hour 🍸

$50

Fantastic job, would recommend

Cocktail maker/Bartender 11th December

$156

Ange was punctual, great with guests, flexible and made great cocktails!

Bartender/ cocktail maker

$500

Sherin was awesome!! We had a bunch of thirsty kiwis smashing cocktails for three hours and she did and an amazing job. Cocktails were excellent and service amazing. Thanks Sherin!!!

Cocktail making for a birthday dinner party!

$250

Pene was FABULOUS! She was super organised and is a skilled cocktail maker!!! Thank you for looking after our guests so well. I would highly recommend Pene.

Cocktails and Bar tending for 60th birthday party

$200

Awesome service. Cannot recommend enough. Thanks girls

Cocktail maker

$200

What's the average cost of a party catering specialist in Melbourne

$168 - $300

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$168

median

$225

high

$300

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Average reviews for Party Catering Services in Melbourne

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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.

Recent Party Catering tasks in Melbourne

Cocktail Master for an Event

$150

Toorak VIC, Australia

25th Aug 2024

Heya ! Looking for mixologist to serve. a group of 30 . From 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

2 hours of photography at a Corporate Cocktail Party with presentation

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

22nd Aug 2024

5pm to 7pm at RACV on Level 2, a cocktail presentation event for a investor night, need photos taken of guest arriving, food service, guests networking with team, presenter speaking, merchandise as gifts, food service and drinks.

Dylan sent through samples of work he'd done at a similar event which made it nice and easy to choose him. He replied very promptly to all my questions, made contact a few hours prior to start time on the day of the event and sent the edited photos earlier than when I asked for them. Would definitely recommend him and would work with him again.

Bartender to make cocktails

$600

Melbourne VIC, Australia

23rd Jul 2024

We are after 1-2 Bartenders to pre-make / make cocktails for a small team celebration to be held in Office. Thursday 25th 4pm -6pm Espresso Martini & Margaritas - currently 40 team members. We can provide Glassware - but not ingredients and cocktail-making equipment. Urgent call out

Amazing Cocktail bar service for a office event!

Cocktail maker, 28/06 Event support

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

23rd Jun 2024

Making 4-6 kinds of cocktails for a event

Bartender to help me with cocktail recipes

$10

Richmond VIC, Australia

4th Jun 2024

Hi guys, Im in need of help of a experienced bartender, to teach me prepare some drinks. Mostly margaritas, mojitos, piba colada, sangrias and the usual cocktails. The location is in Richmond Please make your offer. My price is just referential.

Cocktails to be made at a hens

$1,200

Richmond VIC, Australia

19th May 2024

we are having a hens day and need someone to come in and make cocktails for a few hours for 20people.

Cocktail bartender

$250

Albert Park VIC, Australia

16th May 2024

3 hours to make cocktails for a birthday party. we have the alcohol, but need someone with all the things required e.g. shakers) to make the cocktails.

Bartender setup/make drinks/pack up for a cocktails hour

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

5th May 2024

I am hosting a quick cocktail hour for about 15 people before heading out to my sister's hens dinner (this will be a low-key hens, FYI). I would like two cocktails (Negronis and Margaritas) and one mocktail to be made on order with a bartender. I will bring some wine and beer for the group and can purchase the drinks required for the cocktail (if given a list) or you can bring everything (obviously I can increase the price). I would like someone to bring all the glasses, ice and garnishes and do the setup and pack up (including removing any bottles). The cocktail "hour" will be from 4-5.30pm.

She was amazing!! Saved the day with our event. Would recommend to anyone.

Private chef & cocktail/Bartender experience for 2

$850

Cremorne VIC, Australia

19th Apr 2024

Looking for a private chef experience for two. We’re wanting a Japanese, Asian fusion or omakase experience. We’re after set menu of between 4-7 courses paired with a cocktail(s) to enhance the experience

Cocktail Mixologist to Make 1 Drink for an Intimate Team Event

$120

Toorak VIC, Australia

4th Apr 2024

We're looking for a cocktail mixologist who can have some fun with a group of 12 people and teach us how to blend / make a cocktail! The Cocktail? Ideally a Margarita but we're open to something else! Martini, Negroni as long as it tastes good and does the trick we're up for it! Who we are - we're a wellness team who specialise in blending herbal supplements, so this is us wanting to learn how to blend something else. We're up for an hour of fun and laughter. We'll supply the ingredients and glassware, you just need to tell us what to buy. Ideally if you need tools, you have those? Location - Central House, 489 Toorak Road, Toorak Melbourne Time - 3pm Date - Tuesday 16 April

2 hours cocktail making in South yarra on Saturday 23rd March

$150

South Yarra VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2024

Cocktail making for 20 people for 2-3 hours.

Amazing cocktails and attitude with the most beautiful smile ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Bartender/cocktail maker at home

$100

Southbank VIC, Australia

23rd Feb 2024

Hi, it's my partner's birthday party. I need to get a cocktail maker/bartender to make and serve drinks for the event starting at 6.

Cocktail maker for hens party

$400

Melbourne VIC, Australia

30th Jan 2024

Looking for an experienced cocktail maker for 2-3 hours on the 16/02 for a hens party. Must have RSA and supply glassware. For about 10 guests. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 16 February 2024

Wanting a bartender to serve drinks &make cocktails for a group of 20

$200

Brunswick VIC, Australia

15th Jan 2024

Bartender needed who knows how to make a range of different cocktails. Birthday party of around 20 people. Everything will be provided. 6-10pm preferred time - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 27 January 2024

Help mix cocktails and serve drinks for small house gathering

$150

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

8th Jan 2024

We are having approximately 20-30 adults at our house for a 40th birthday celebration. Looking for someone to assist in making and serving cocktails. (Negroni, Paper Plane, Old Fashioned, Vodka + mixer) Instructions and ingredients and tools will all be provided so no background required. Looking at serving from 3pm until 7pm - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 20 January 2024

Cocktail / bar for private Xmas party

$250

Toorak, Victoria, Australia

30th Nov 2023

We are having a private Christmas party on Sunday 10th December - guests arriving at 3pm. Looking for a cocktail maker/bar person to make and serve around to our guests (we have bar tray) cocktails/mocktails - would be great to also get suggestions for cocktails and mocktails and quantities. (thinking 2-3 including a Bellini on arrival)We will provide alcohol and glasses. Also to serve wine and soft drinks - around 25-30 people (which includes some children) Thinking 3 -4 hours.

Vee was fabulous. She served amazing cocktails & mocktails and helped with selection of drinks and shopping list prior to our event. Our guests loved her and she was friendly, efficient, reliable and punctual. She did a fabulous job of the clean up too which made it very easy for us. Highly recommend and would definitely use her services again.

Mobile cocktail class

$400

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

21st Nov 2023

Looking to get a mobile cocktail making class to a home for a hens party to teach us how to mix cocktails for 2 hours. Ideally can bring all glassware and barware, we can provide the alcohol. 20ish people. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 13 January 2024

Josh was amazing! He had all of the necessary equipment and was an incredible host for our rowdy group of girls. Couldn't recommend him more. See you again soon Josh!

Cocktail making for 12 people

$100

Carlton VIC, Australia

11th Nov 2023

Cocktail for 12 people Saturday 2nd December from around 5pm to 7pm

Cocktail server

$299

Richmond VIC, Australia

29th Oct 2023

Someone to make cocktails (selection of 5 types), for a party of 20 at our townhouse in Richmond. Alcohol and bar equipment supplied. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 6 November 2023

Lindon was fantastic. Very friendly and made great cocktails.

Party cocktail maker / helping hand

$140

Collingwood VIC, Australia

29th Oct 2023

Hello I’m having a small gathering for 25ish people on December 1st. I’m looking for someone to help make 2-4 cocktails and help out with keeping things tidy/serving some food. Roughly between 7:30-11:30pm