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"Linden was amazing. She made a huge difference to our party, making incredible cocktails and mocktails and was very pers..."
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"Rod stepped up, took control, and saved the day"
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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
Lidy was an excellent bartender at my 30th. Made amazing cocktails, super friendly and was great energy at the party. Thanks so much Lidy!
Bartender 4 hours Standard cocktails and serve beer, wine and spirits.
$200
Guilherme and his team were absolutely amazing and professional.
I need two Bartenders to Serve Drinks & make 1 cocktail for a lunch.
$400
Awesome, amazing, wonderful!!!!!
Professional cocktail maker for a private event of 2-4ppl/2hrs.
$150
Katalina was incredible! The house looked amazing and the boards were so yummy and nicely styled. I was terrible at communicating what she needed to do as I was very preoccupied and busy that day but she was proactive and did all the work without any extra support from me! I highly recommend
Setup a charcuterie board and pre make cocktails
$150
Fantastic job, would recommend
Cocktail maker/Bartender 11th December
$156
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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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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.
Bartender and basic cocktail maker
$140
Woolloomooloo NSW, Australia
31st Oct 2025
Looking for a bartender person to help serving drinks and making basic cocktails for 3h in Woollomollooo for a private party
Cocktail maker
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Bondi Beach NSW, Australia
30th Oct 2025
Looking for an experienced cocktail maker for a friends Hen Party. This will be located at Bondi Beach. We will provide all alcohol and glasses. 1 hour from 3.30- 4.30pm.
In home cocktail maker for 40th birthday party
$300
Everton Hills QLD 4053, Australia
28th Oct 2025
We’re celebrating a 40th birthday and are looking for a fun and friendly cocktail maker to help make the night unforgettable! There will be around 40-50 guests, and we will have a small selection of cocktails on offer.
Serving drinks and cocktails
$150
Illawong NSW, Australia
27th Oct 2025
Looking for someone to serve drinks using a kegerator
Bartender for a house warming party for 2 hours to make cocktails
$150
Gledswood Hills NSW 2557, Australia
26th Oct 2025
Need someone to make 2-3 types of cocktails for 2 hours between 2-4pm for 20-25 guests in a house warming party
Bartender (Cocktail Maker)
$250
Bondi Beach NSW, Australia
26th Oct 2025
We’re looking for an energetic, friendly legend to help bring our Bondi event to life! You’ll be making and serving classic cocktails. Everything supplied (alcohol, mixers, equipment) Located at Bondi Beach, 5pm-1am Events experience a plus.
Chef needed for cocktail party
$700
Woolloomooloo NSW, Australia
25th Oct 2025
Looking for a chef to cook finger food for a cocktail party for 20 people
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
Cocktail maker
$10
Derrimut VIC, Australia
8th Oct 2025
Cocktail maker for party. Drinks
Good service and punctual
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
Cocktail bar tenders
$100
Morley WA 6062, Australia
19th Aug 2025
Looking for two cocktail bar tenders to make a small collection of cocktails and pour beer and champagne. We will supply alcohol and glassware and cocktail shakers etc just need a couple of fun capable bartenders. We also have beer on tap at our own bar set up. Approx 40 ppl. Only people with experience will be considered
Absolutely incredible! Patrick and vale were amazing, so organised, communicative, kept up with the demands with guests who went off menu! Thanks so much!
Cocktail bartender for 30th birthday
$200
Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia
4th Aug 2025
Date: Saturday 6 September Time: approx. 1pm-3pm Guests: max. 18-20 people Cocktail list: 1. Gin Martini 2. Negroni 3. Passionfruit margarita (custom) 4. Smokey maple sour (custom) 5. Grapefruit aperol spritz (custom)
Vince was an amazing mixologist for my 30th! He went above and beyond and make each cocktail amazing. He was wonderful to work with and I will absolutely be reaching out for another event soon! Thank you!!
Need a bar tender for a house party (80 guests). No cocktails
$350
Coogee WA, Australia
30th Jul 2025
Having a 50th birthday at home for 80 guests and require a bar tender to provide glass ware, can use my table or bring their own, set up bar and serve. No cocktails but will include spirits, wine and beer. Time of party 7 pm to 11pm.
Absolutely superb service from Jacquie....who ensured every guest was looked after at my 50th (crowd of 70 people).... many guests remarked how friendly yet professional Jacquie was. Very happy with her bar tending skills!
Cocktail waiter for small gathering
$300
Mordialloc VIC, Australia
17th Jul 2025
Looking for cocktail waiter(s) to make and serve cocktails at a small gathering at our house. There will be 20-30 people and I can buy the alcohol in advance. From 2pm to 5pm.
Absolutely amazing 🤩 Linden was the star of our function and all the guests raved about her service and the yummy cocktails. Highly recommend.
Bartender to make cocktails at 30th Birthday for 2 hours
$90
Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia
2nd Jul 2025
I’m needing 1x bartender to make a small variety of cocktails for a 30th Birthday from 4:30-6:30PM for approx 25 guests. All alcohol will be provided but I would also appreciate insight into how much and what types I will need for the cocktails. I’m looking for the bartender to be able to make 3 different cocktails and 1 mocktail, as well as serving wine and a clean of glassware at the end of service. We should be able to provide our own glassware but if you would be able to offer to BYO glassware that could be helpful. Thank you!
Caitlin was super punctual and efficient which I appreciated. The feedback I had from guests were the drinks were not the best. We did prep sugar syrup for the cocktails which wasn’t touched, so not sure if it was forgotten or maybe she was unaware it was there. Caitlin was very focused on getting drinks out as quickly as possible which was great, but wasn’t interested in chatting with guests when people were trying to make conversation.
Need a female bartender for 3 hours to make cocktails
$500
Blairgowrie VIC, Australia
19th Jun 2025
Requiring a female mixologist to make 2-3 types of cocktails for 3 hours in Blairgowrie for an event at a private residence.
Jess was amazing for my friends hens day. She was so personable and accomodating for everyone’s needs and wishes. Highly recommend and would definitely book again!
Cocktail Bartender
$160
Nunawading VIC, Australia
18th Jun 2025
4 hours cocktail bartender - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JY1EPHYYYZFPW98076PJ9ZWF
Another great night of cocktail making from Caitlin!
Looking for a fun bar tender/cocktail maker for a Hens party
$300
Camperdown, New South Wales
9th Jun 2025
We’re looking for an experienced bartender or cocktail maker for a private event (Hens party) with 23 guests in Camperdown, Sydney on Saturday, 23rd August 2025. Details: Time: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM (5 hours) Guests: 23 people We'll provide the alcohol and mixers. Please comment with your hourly rate and any relevant experience. Feel free to include photos or a link to your socials if you have any. Looking forward to hearing from you! Cheers, Naomi :)
Rod was incredible to work with. Excellent communication and beautiful cocktails for our event. Everyone really enjoyed themselves. Definitely recommend working with Rod ☺️