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Joshua was fantastic. At short notice he just got stuck right into the role and did an amazing job of making all our previous party planning come to life through the roll out on the night. Highly recommend Joshua and his services.
Kitchen Hand at Pretty Canapé & Cocktail Party
$150
Carlos provided his unique Cocktail making services for my daughter’s 30th birthday party. We gave in freedom to create an awesome experience for the birthday guests and he didn’t disappoint. If you are looking for that something special at your next event look no further than this guy.
Cocktail waiter/waitress
$200
We’ve partied in London, New York, Spain, and now thanks to Kristie in our own backyard! We highly, highly recommend Kristie for your next event be it organising and or managing your bar, or cocktail party. Professional, personable an excellent communicator from start to finish, incredibly detailed and organised, proactive she knows what guests like, want, and made sure we were aligned a d prepared so that everything was on point. And even better every guest loved her. She treats it like her brand and business and goes above and beyond to make everything easy for us so we could just focus on having fun with our guests. Makes a killer margarita and expresso martini. One step ahead of it all. She could run the whole night I expect and organise it as well. Highly highly recommend. Thanks Kristie.
Cocktails in the garden for my 40th
$300
Carlos is the man for the job! Highly recommend
Professional Cocktail Maker/Mixologist
$150
Caner was a great addition to our party. He helped with set up and wasn't afraid to get involved to achieve the best result! Would definitely hire again!
Bartender - 3 cocktails only
$250
Michelle was incredible. She pumped out cocktails for hours and was so friendly and personable with all of our guests. She was picking up glasses and tidying in between and just went totally above and beyond - we so appreciate it Michelle, thank you!
Making cocktails
$300
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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.
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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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Bartender/Cocktail Maker
$150
Sunbury VIC 3429, Australia
5th Sep 2025
Make cocktails, Pour beer from keg, Serve Drinks from fridge from a home bar at a residence in Sunbury for a 40th Bday party. Must be over 18. Have some cocktail making skills/experience from 4pm till 7pm
Cocktail bartender for group
$50
Salamander Bay NSW, Australia
5th Sep 2025
Would like one cocktail bartender for a few hours at an Airbnb in Port Stephens. Making cocktails for 5 guests for a 30th bday. 2-4pm
Baby Shower assisting with drinks
$250
Breakfast Point NSW, Australia
5th Sep 2025
Serving drinks for a Baby Shower small group of 16 Availability needed from 12md to 4pm Preferably female ( sorry guys)
Cocktail party / bartender needed
$200
Hunters Hill, New South Wales
5th Sep 2025
Charity cocktail function (50 people) in private residence for Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. We need staff to assist in kitchen and Bar 3pm start to prepare 4-10pm function 10-11pm finish (7-8 hours) Kitchen tasks: incl prepping food on trays (finger food), serving, clean up Bar tasks: serving drinks to guests etc Specifically looking for bartender
Keven was amazing beyond expectation would recommend 10/10 I’m so grateful to meet him
Bartender/Cocktails for a 30th Birthday
$300
Mornington Peninsula VIC, Australia
4th Sep 2025
We are looking for a bartender to come serve delicious cocktails for a friends' 30th Birthday. There will be approx. 13 people. We will supply all alcohol and mixers, looking for the bartender to bring garnishes, glassware, equipment and a bit of fun and flare. Looking for approx. service time of 5pm - 8pm.
Cocktail party staff
$200
Hunters Hill NSW, Australia
4th Sep 2025
Charity cocktail function (50 people) in private residence for Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. We need staff to assist in kitchen and Bar 3pm start to prepare 4-10pm function 10-11pm finish (7-8 hours) Kitchen tasks: incl prepping food on trays (finger food), serving, clean up Bar tasks: serving drinks to guests etc Specifically looking for 1 x kitchen manager 1 x lead bartender 2x staff to assist (this task)
Cocktail party kitchen staff
$200
Hunters Hill, New South Wales
4th Sep 2025
Charity cocktail function (50 people) in private residence for Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. We need staff to assist in kitchen and Bar 3pm start to prepare 4-10pm function 10-11pm finish (7-8 hours) Kitchen tasks: incl prepping food on trays (finger food), serving, clean up Bar tasks: serving drinks to guests etc Specifically looking for 1 x kitchen manager (this task) 1 x lead bartender 2x staff to assist
Hamza is absolutely amazing, can’t recommend enough, would definately recommend
Bartender /cocktail maker
$400
Gisborne VIC, Australia
4th Sep 2025
Make cocktails and serve drinks
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.
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 ☺️
Cocktail maker
$150
Mermaid Waters QLD 4218, Australia
1st Jun 2025
To make 3 cocktails for 1 hour 445pm-615pm
Great cocktail maker! Highly recommend!!
Bar tending/Cocktail Maker - Birthday Event
$250
Ringwood North VIC 3134, Australia
31st May 2025
Seeking help for Cocktail maker/Bar tender for Sip & Paint Event (20ppl) Time 1pm till 4pm Need to have Cocktail equipment and work with me to design 3 cocktails/ 3 mocktails for event.
Linden was amazing from start to finish. We planned the cocktails and Linden provided details on what I needed to buy. She met me at the venue & helped with set up & was ready to start once my guests arrived. Linden mixed all cocktails and was super accommodating to everyone. Helped me pack down. Will definitely book Linden for my future events.
Bartender for baby shower
$250
Robina QLD, Australia
7th May 2025
Hi, I’m looking for someone to mix a few cocktails at my baby shower (June 7th) from 2pm-5pm. We will supply the alcohol, plastic cups, and bar so you just need to show up and mix the few selected cocktails on the menu 😊
Rihannon did an amazing job! Can’t thank her enough for making our day run so smoothly
Bartender for cocktail party
$30
Prahran VIC, Australia
6th May 2025
I need a bartender for a small birthday party, for 4 hours. Location is in prahran. $30 an hour. Will need to make easy cocktails from a small list of cocktails. Alcohol and tools will be provided. Will also need to do small general tasks incidental to making cocktalls (for example, collecting used glasses and washing them out ready to be used for more cocktails, looking after and refilling beer/champagne bucket, refilling water dispenser, general tidying up towards the end of the 4 hours). Will need to wear white collared shirt and black pants.
Daniel was amazing! Couldn’t recommend him more. Amazing bartender and made my event a success.
Cocktail bartenders x1
$240
Runaway Bay QLD 4216, Australia
3rd May 2025
We need 1X bartenders who make epic margaritas for a 30th birthday party at a waterfront house in biggera waters. Only 20 people coming so shouldn’t be too hectic. All supplies needed provided. Classic margs, spicy margs and coconut margs 12pm - 4pm. $60 per hour per person. This advert is listed twice. Pricing is per person.
Julia was amazing.
Cocktail party waiter
$30
Prahran VIC, Australia
3rd May 2025
Assist with handing out canapés at a small cocktail party and with other small tasks to help set up and prepare the canapés. Canapés will be frozen/chilled and you will help to air fry/bake them, put them on a tray and bring them around to guests. All food and tools will be provided but I ask that you wear a white collared shirt and black pants. Total of 5 hours needed. $25 per hour cash (airtasker fee is for the first hour)
Laurel was amazing. I couldn’t have done my event without her and I am so grateful! Would recommend highly.
Bartender to serve cocktails
$250
Mindarie WA, Australia
13th Apr 2025
Hoping to get offers for a bartender to serve cocktails and other drinks for 3 hours. Will provide all alcohol, ice and garnishes so just after hourly rate offers. There is a bar with working sink and fridge.
Amazing cocktails, presentation, communication and service. Highly recommend
2 cocktail barmen for 3 - 4 hrs in hampton for a 21st party
$900
Hampton VIC, Australia
12th Apr 2025
2x Cocktail barmen to mix cocktails for 3 or 4 hours - roughly 100 people. Must have cocktail making equipment - but all Alcohol supplied by me. Only 5 different types of cocktails required.
Efficiency and attention to detail were on point. Caitlin and Rachel were amazing. I can’t believe how lucky I was to have them. As soon as they arrived they did their magic and the bar came to life.