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Recent Catering reviews in East Melbourne

Thankyou we had a great time!

Cocktail making with equippment

$150

Fabulous service, will definitely recommend

Cocktail maker

$160

Did a fantastic job as the bartender for a Hens party. Very professional. Thank you so much!

I need cocktail catering

$100

Wenlu is very lovely! Very responsive with messages and produced great photos! Thank you :)

Corporate and semi casual photoshoot for website

$100

What an absolute pleaser Vered was! Super professional, helpful and really knew her stuff. We had such amazing amazing party and Vered took great care of everyone, was so organised and helped the night run so smoothly. My friends all commented on how wonderful she was. Would hire Vered again in a heart beat!

Cocktail Mixologist

$200

Vee was absolutely fantastic at our event! She made sure all the food was prepared and served perfectly throughout the day as well as continually cleaning up. As hosts we were able to relax and enjoy the party with minimal cleaning afterwards all thanks to Vee 😊

I need baby shower catering

$120

What's the average cost of a caterer in East Melbourne

$113 - $284

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$113

median

$200

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$284

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Average reviews for Catering Services in East Melbourne

based on 48 reviews

4.96

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Recent Dinner Catering reviews in East Melbourne

Andrea was really lovely and pleasant woman to have her to help out at the large gathering and lots of food handling. She did everything she could to keep things clean and serve the guests. I will definitely call her again. Thank you Andrea for massive job so I can relax!

Female helper for dinner party!

$160

Aislinn was amazing! She was punctual, professional, courteous, and more importantly used her initiative to ensure our guests were looked after. She ran the kitchen seamlessly and served food and kept the kitchen spotless. I highly recommend Aislinn to whatever task she undertakes.

Help with a private dinner - serving and keeping the kitchen clean.

$200

Fantastic support; prompt, effective, courteous . A brilliant choice. Thanks Andrea.

Set up dining space and serve for retreat dinner

$200

Andrea was fantastic. She was very obliging and no task was too big for her. Andrea kept everything clean and tidy and worked so efficiently in the background. All our guests also mentioned how lovely and pleasant she was as she served our food around. Many thanks Andrea, I would highly recommend her.

Two waiters / waitresses for a birthday dinner party in Kew.

$150

Thank you Michael, you were amazing last night with all of your help and nothing was too much

Help washing dishes after big family dinner

$100

Great job. Very thorough! Would not hesitate to hire again.

Need a professional photographer for a family festive dinner

$200

What's the average cost of a dinner catering expert in East Melbourne

$145 - $300

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$145

median

$215

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$300

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Average reviews for Dinner Catering Services in East Melbourne

based on 8 reviews

4.88

7
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Professional chefs often say that the secret to a delicious meal is time, but we understand that not everyone has hours to spend in the kitchen. All that chopping, boiling, baking, and cleaning can eat up a big chunk of your schedule. Let Airtasker connect you with catering services near you so that you can get more done.

Whether you need only need cooked food delivered to your home or a full setup for corporate events, there’s a Tasker who can do it for you. Get free quotes from local catering near you when you put up a task on the platform. This makes transporting food and equipment easier and faster. Plus, a local Tasker would know the fresh ingredients available and the popular recipes in your location. Here are some types of catering that you may want to book via Airtasker:

Event catering

Special occasions, grand or intimate, always require good food. From birthday parties to weddings, turn it into a feast on a special day with the help of an experienced caterer. Airtasker also allows you to find catering packages within your budget. Make sure to indicate it right away so that Taskers also know how much you’re willing to pay and if they can accommodate that rate. This way, you can shorten the process of going through offers that do not match.

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Appetizer catering

Let’s face it. Party guests will never forget how good or bad the food is at any cocktail party. Good food equals a good time. It’s crucial to have a great spread of finger foods and delicious appetizers made from the best ingredients. Because food can make or break any party. Hors d’oeuvres catering near you can help make your event a success. 

Dessert catering

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Food truck catering

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These are just a few of the catering services that you can find on Airtasker. Be as detailed as you want when you put up a task and watch Taskers send you offers!

Recent Catering tasks in East Melbourne

I need a cocktail maker for my 21st

$250

Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia

18th Mar 2024

I have having a 21st and require someone fun and experienced to make cocktails and other drinks. The date is 20th April and it is to cater approximately 50-70 people

50th birthday party food cateres

$2,500

Mont Albert North VIC, Australia

18th Mar 2024

40 Guests arriving at 3:00PM

Dinner party wait staff

$5

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2024

I am looking for a professional wait person that has hospitality experience. The task is to serve dinner and drinks at a home dinner party for a group of 10 ladies Please quote an hourly rate

Would need help at an event to help set up food for .the buffet

$150

Templestowe VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2024

We are hosting an event on 18 May .Require someone as kitchen hand as well as to help set up buffet and keep topping up the food stations when they run-out

Bar tender makes cocktails

$200

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

It’s my daughter’s 18th, need a bar tender to make great cocktails

Shaz was good. Was on time and the girls enjoyed the drinks.

BBQ cook required for 5 men for lunch at a private home

$100

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

21st Feb 2024

i need a BBQ cook for a lunch in a private house for 5 men- i supply food- and then clean up.

Bbq cook sausages

$100

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

28th Jan 2024

First birthday party chef needed - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 18 February 2024

Clean BBQ- make new

$150

Burwood VIC, Australia

25th Jan 2024

Make BBQ clean and to look brand new again- needs deep clean - Due date: Before Friday, 26 January 2024

Private chef to prepare lunch and dinner

$100

Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia

16th Jan 2024

We need private chef to come to our residence and cook lunch and dinner meals Happy for them to come every second or third day to prepare meals for few days We need healthy meals prep - Due date: Flexible

Bbq cleaning

$50

Burwood East VIC, Australia

27th Dec 2023

3 burner Webber BBQ cleaning - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 29 December 2023

Very good job done on bbq

Experienced Catering & Event server

$250

Canterbury VIC, Australia

19th Dec 2023

I need an experienced event server to help heat food and pick up glasses etc during family gathering this Saturday 6pm to 11pm - $50 per hour - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 23 December 2023

Clem helped with our family gathering of 50+people she was absolutely fantastic - efficient and really helpful. Cleaned and was so accommodating to all catering and hospitality requests. Very highly recommended.

Enthusiastic Christmas Carols keyboard player

$200

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

16th Dec 2023

We’re having a fun Christmas party of 20 to 40 people at our home in Hawthorn and we’d like a keyboard player to play carols in the background for our party from 7pm to 10pm on Saturday 23rd December. Sing along will start at 9pm. Please bring your own equipment - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 23 December 2023

Kitchen hand assist for a family function on Christmas Day.

$600

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

15th Dec 2023

Hello We are seeking kitchen hand assistance for a large family Christmas Day lunch event at a private home. The hours would be 12 until 6 or 7pm. The role largely involves assisting in clearing platters and washing of glasses and plates. We will of course be offering award rates for a public holiday. We understand that not everyone celebrates christmas so the opportunity could work for some. Look forward to hearing from you. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 25 December 2023

Professional Photographer, Christmas Day.

$400

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

15th Dec 2023

I am looking for a professional photographer to take family photos on Christmas Day. Preferably 2 hours work around 3-5pm - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 25 December 2023

Ely was incredible and we would definitely recommend her and use her again! Xo

2 helpers who know each other, for Christmas Day family lunch

$400

Templestowe VIC, Australia

11th Dec 2023

I need 2 very reliable helpers to assist me on Christmas Day from 11:00am-@3:00pm, to help prepare my home for visitors, assist with serving food and drinks , wash dishes and glassware and general clean up of the areas used over lunchtime. Please note that this job requires 2 people who will each be paid $50 per hour. Thanks - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 25 December 2023

Saro and Ash did an absolutely fantastic job for my family today. They were really proactive, their attention to detail was amazing and my very large family were so impressed by their friendly assistance with a variety of tasks throughout our Christmas lunch. I highly recommend them

Mobile barber needed to shave beard of a work colleague in our office

$80

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

4th Dec 2023

One of our team needs their beard shaved off as part of a charity commitment and would like a barber to come into the office and shave his beard, then pamper with a hot towel, face wash, etc. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 6 December 2023

Amazing work - highly recommended!

Put up Christmas decorations

$400

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

3rd Dec 2023

Need to put up Christmas lights and inflatable decorations at front of the house. Will probably take 4 to 6 hours and need 2 people - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 9 December 2023

Great friendly service very efficient and worked quickly. Good job. Thanks

Help build a new Weber BBQ

$150

Kew VIC, Australia

30th Nov 2023

We are a disability residential house. We are having a party on Sunday and would like someone who to come to the house to assemble a Weber BBQ. We need someone to come today, in case in takes time to put together. Thanks - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 1 December 2023

Great service and communication. Did a great job assembling the BBQ! Very nice. Would highly recommend Justin.

Cocktail maker

$300

Ashburton VIC, Australia

20th Nov 2023

Someone to make cocktails for a 40th birthday - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 25 November 2023

Dee was fabulous at making cocktails at our 40th birthday and we would highly recommend her. Thanks, Dee, and look forward to working with you again next time.

Private Chef for Thanksgiving Dinner

$1,000

Camberwell VIC, Australia

6th Nov 2023

Guests: 3 x adults, 3 x children aged 2 - 8 approx Requirement: We're looking for someone to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner. Think: turkey, ham, sides, desert, some child friendly options etc. Preparation would be done mostly offsite, with dishes being brought to the home and reheated/final touches added. The chef would not be required to stay for the dinner sitting. Happy to have this prepared family style, not plated courses. Time: 5PM approx for a 6PM dinner - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 24 November 2023