A colorful spread of delicious party catering food, including sandwiches, salads, fruits, and desserts, beautifully arranged on a table.
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Cocktail maker / drinks

$100

Great service!!

Bartender and cocktails

$500

Carlos is the man for the job! Highly recommend

Professional Cocktail Maker/Mixologist

$150

Nicole was great to work with. Discussed cocktails before the night and let me know what ingredients to buy prior to the night. Arrived punctually and made great cocktails.

Cocktail maker for a 35th birthday in Burwood, VIC

$125

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Why book a party catering service through Airtasker?

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.

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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Bartending and cocktail making

$350

Caroline Springs VIC 3023, Australia

6th Aug 2026

Bartender & Cocktail Maker Wanted – Engagement Party 🍸 We're looking for an experienced bartender/cocktail maker for our engagement party at our home in Caroline Springs. Date: Saturday 26th of September Time: party starts at 6pm - 1:30am What we're looking for: Confident making a range of cocktails (menu will be provided beforehand) Serving beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks Friendly, professional and well-presented Able to keep the bar area clean and organised throughout the night RSA preferred (or required if applicable) About the event: Private engagement party Approximately 80–100 guests We will provide all alcohol, mixers, garnishes and glassware (Unless you have your own glassware) you'll just need to bring your bartending skills! If you've got experience with weddings, engagements or private events, we'd love to hear from you. Please send through: Your experience Photos (if available) Your hourly or total rate Any reviews or references Looking forward to finding someone who can help make our night amazing! Please note I have changed the date from the 19th to the 26th and have made a new post just incase the update hasn’t been made visible. You may be seeing my new post. Thanks Emily

Bartender(s) & Cocktail Maker(s) Wanted – Engagement Party

$350

Caroline Springs VIC 3023, Australia

6th Aug 2026

We’re looking for experienced bartender(s) for our engagement party. Location: Caroline Springs (Private Residence) Date: Saturday, 26 September 2026 Time: Approximately 6:00pm setup for a 6:30pm start, finishing around 12:30/1:00am About the Event Private engagement party with approximately 80–100 adult guests plus children. We’re a big European family, so the drinks will be flowing all night. We’re looking for someone who can work efficiently, provide great service and keep guests from waiting at the bar. What We’re Looking For Experienced bartender(s) confident making cocktails, serving beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks, while keeping the bar area clean and organised. Experience at weddings, engagements or private events is preferred. RSA preferred (or required where applicable). Cocktail Service Our signature cocktail will be inspired by a Cherry Berry Sour (similar to an Amaretto Sour with a cherry twist). It’s important to us as it matches our colour scheme and is also the bride’s favourite drink. We’d love this served to guests on arrival. A full drinks menu will be provided beforehand. Staffing Ideally we’re looking for two bartenders, however if you’re confident managing 80–100 guests on your own, we’d still love to hear from you. What We’ll Provide We’ll provide all alcohol, mixers, garnishes, ice and cocktail ingredients. If you can provide glassware and/or a portable bar, please let us know. Otherwise we’re happy to organise them. When Applying Please include your experience, photos (if available), whether you’re applying solo or as a team, your quote, whether you can provide glassware and/or a portable bar, and any reviews or references. We look forward to hearing from you!

Cocktail maker

$100

Curl Curl NSW 2096, Australia

3rd Aug 2026

Need 2 people to make cocktails - espresso martinis, margaritas, cosmos

Geoff was amazing - nothing too much trouble for him. Made brilliant cocktails and they also looked amazing.

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$100

Alderley QLD 4051, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

Need a bartender to mix espresso martini, aperol spritz and classic margaritas amongst handing out beers and topping up wine and champagne for 4hours.

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$350

Newport QLD 4020, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

40 th birthday party 5 hrs needed for making a range of cocktails

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Woodlands WA 6018, Australia

1st Aug 2026

40th birthday party, wanting to have 2 cocktails available to guests for 4 hours from 6pm. I can provide all ingredient, I just need 2 bar staff to make the drinks and serve.

Cocktail maker

$500

Narre Warren South VIC 3805, Australia

1st Aug 2026

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Cocktail Bartender + Bar Assistant Team for Private Party (30 Guests)

$10

Beaconsfield, New South Wales

31st Jul 2026

Cocktail Bartender + Bar Assistant Team Needed for Private Party (30 Guests) I'm looking for a cocktail bartender and bar assistant team to work together at a private apartment party in Alexandria on Saturday, 22 August. There will be approximately 30 guests, and the event will run for around 5–6 hours. Ideally, you already work together or have experience working events as a team. What I'm looking for Cocktail Bartender • Prepare and serve cocktails throughout the event. • I'll provide all alcohol, mixers, garnishes and glassware. • The cocktail menu will already be decided, so you won't need to design drinks or source ingredients. • Please bring your own bartender kit (shaker, jigger, strainer, bar spoon, bottle opener, etc.). Bar Assistant / Drinks Service Your role will be to support the bartender and keep everything running smoothly by: • Collecting used glasses throughout the event. • Washing and rotating clean glassware. • Keeping the bar area clean and organised. • Restocking ice, garnishes and mixers. • Assisting with serving drinks when needed. • Helping ensure guests are looked after and the bar never falls behind. We're after a friendly, professional team who are confident working at private events and can keep the drinks flowing while maintaining a clean and organised bar. Please include in your offer: • A little about your experience. • Whether you've worked together before. • Photos or links to previous events (if available). • Confirmation that the bartender has their own equipment. • Your total price for both people for the evening. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Mixing cocktails

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Cocktail making class 🍸🍹

$150

Barangaroo NSW 2000, Australia

30th Jul 2026

Looking for someone to run a fun cocktail class! 🍸 We're after someone who is confident, engaging, and knows how to keep the group entertained. You don't need to be a professional mixologist—just experienced with cocktails and comfortable leading a fun session. All equipment and ingredients will be provided, so you'll simply need to bring your personality and expertise.

Professional Cocktail Maker

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Looking for an experienced bartender to make cocktails for a private event with 9 guests for 3 hours. You’ll need to provide all the equipment and cocktail ingredients required. I’ll supply the glassware and any alcohol needed. 🍸💃

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Burton SA, Australia

21st May 2026

Need someone with experience making a set menu of five Different cocktails for a house birthday party We have the supplies and ingredients just need someone to make them From 6pm - 10pm

Fantastic job!! Very professional ,friendly and helpful to all my guests at my 40th birthday party. I would definitely recommend to anyone having a party or event l. Thank you so much. ☺️

Need Someone to help make cocktails and drinks

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2-3 reliable wait staff required for a baby shower on 13 June at our home in Williams Landing. Guests expected: 40-50 Timing: 11am - 5pm Responsibilities include (but not limited to): - setting up catered food - helping with any other setup on the morning of the event (ie dining table, bar setup) - serving food to guests - proactively tidying up and cleaning up and throwing away rubbish, empty glasses, bottles - cleaning up afterwards

Couldn’t have asked for more - Sarah was instrumental in making sure our baby shower ran smoothly. She worked proactively and very quickly to ensure guests were looked after, place remained tidy and food and drinks were quickly topped up. Thank you so much! ☺️ 🙏🏼

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We’re hosting the official opening of The Station Pilates Maroochydore and are looking for a polished, confident Cocktail Curator to deliver a premium New York-style bar experience ✨ This is a high-energy, aesthetic event with a mix of members, local business owners, and influencers — so presentation and presence matter. You’re not just serving drinks — you’re part of the atmosphere. What we’re looking for: Experienced Cocktail Curator / Mixologist Valid RSA (Required) Confident, friendly, and engaging Comfortable working in an influencer-style, social environment Efficient service during busy arrival periods Event Details: 📍 Maroochydore ⏰ Approx 3.5 hours (evening event) 👯‍♀️ Boutique wellness + influencer crowd Drinks Focus: 🍸 Espresso Martinis (must be able to make these perfectly – hero drink of the night) 🍷 White & red wine service 🥂 Light spritz-style cocktails 🍹 One elevated non-alcoholic option We will provide: All alcohol + ingredients Glassware Bar set-up (Bonus if you bring your own bar tools – shaker, jigger etc.) Dress Code: Black tie, elevated + polished All black outfit Tailored, clean, minimal Think NYC cocktail bar energy ✨ Event Timing: 📍 Maroochydore ⏰ 5:30pm – 8:30pm (event time) ⏳ Approx. 4 hours total (including setup) Arrival: 5:00pm for setup and briefing

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