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"Cassendra was absolutely amazing, could not have been more helpful and professional. She was brilliant at making cocktai..."
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"Tim was a great bartender, cocktails were amazing great customer service. Would book again highly recommend! "
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Rod was charming and attentive. He made sure all our guests had a great time.
Cocktail Mixologist
$1,000
Very helpful and thorough with bartending at our work event. Appreciated his help!
Bartender/mixologist to serve cocktails at a work function
$120
Ange was an amazing bartender at our 25th wedding anniversary. She made incredible drinks, quick, efficient, and got along with all the guests! We will definitely go to her for future events. Thanks for all your work ange.
Bartenders for cocktail
$200
Carlos is the man for the job! Highly recommend
Professional Cocktail Maker/Mixologist
$150
Rod was awesome, really helpful with planning the cocktail list and letting us know the ingredients we’d need. The cocktails on the night were amazing, looked beautiful and tasted delicious. Mock tails were also a massive hit.
Cocktail bar tender
$300
Natalie was amazing She served the cocktail food and drinks with great efficiency in a very cheerful manner Highly recommended
Waiters for cocktail party
$250
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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 wait staff.
$180
Ascot Vale VIC, Australia
7th Feb 2026
Make & serve a limited range of cocktails. General serving & helping with food items too. For a 50th birthday with around 30 guests. From 6pm-11pm.
Cocktail bartender for party
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Belmont North NSW, Australia
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I am hosting a house party on the afternoon of the 14th or February and we need a cocktail bar tender for 2-3 hours from 4-6 or 7pm
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Pendle Hill NSW, Australia
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Need bartenders to mix cocktails for party. 7pm- 9pm estimated 50 adults. Can provide materials.
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I’m having a house party and looking for a Cocktail maker to come for two hours and make us drinks. 6pm to 8pm.
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Fremantle WA, Australia
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4hr mixologist for wedding.
Cocktail maker
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Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
2nd Feb 2026
I need an experienced cocktail maker for a 50th birthday party. 5pm - 11pm Brighton.
Cook/waitress required for private cocktail party
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Essendon Fields VIC, Australia
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Cook/wait staff required to work a private function for approx 55 people. A second wait staff will be on site to assist. 3 hour shift 6:30pm to 9:30pm Must be capable of warming and plating finger food using a small deep fryer and oven as well as serving to guests. I need a go getter. Someone who has worked in a kitchen and front of house before, is organised and takes initiative. I will be onsite as a guest, however will walk you through the entire food plan and kitchen before the event and can be there for questions on the night. You must be strong willed and confident, willing to work with very little supervision
Need 2 bar staff to pour pre made cocktails
$250
Stones Corner QLD, Australia
1st Feb 2026
need 2 bar staff for cocktail party in a hall. the Alcohol will already be premade and will require the mixers to be added when serving. will require persons from 5.30pm - 8.30pm. to set up glasses on trays , drinks and counter before party starts at 6.00pm
Bar tender - serve alcohol and make cocktails
$400
Lidcombe NSW, Australia
20th Dec 2025
Serve alcohol (wine and spirits) plus make cocktails. 20 adults will be attending.
Thank you so much Rod!! You were excellent, our party wouldn’t have been a hit without you! Hiring you again definitely!
Baby shower decor
$10
Donnybrook VIC 3064, Australia
15th Dec 2025
Looking for a gender neutral decor look for baby shower balloons and banner provided need set up like arch and flowers
Great work highly recommend
Bartender to make cocktails for a Party
$200
Chapel Hill QLD, Australia
6th Dec 2025
Bartender to make cocktails for a Birthday party. We will provide the alcohol required. Just tell us the requirements + bonus if you have a bar cart.
Great service, good overall service, good cocktails.
Cocktail waiter
$100
Bondi NSW, Australia
4th Dec 2025
Hello, It’s my sisters Hens, and we are looking for a cocktail waiter to make some margaritas and help serve them for an hour or 2 when we arrive at the home. It will roughly be 13 women Time5:30pm-7pm roughly
Outstanding service from start to finish. He was always one step ahead, making drinks before we even needed to ask, and remained polite, organised, and professional all night. Would absolutely recommend and hire again. Thank you Umit
Bartender Needed for Christmas Cocktail Service
$150
Black Rock VIC 3193, Australia
3rd Dec 2025
Hi there! We’re hosting a Christmas dinner and are looking for an experienced bartender to mix and serve cocktails throughout the evening. When: 25th December 2025 Time: Approx. 4pm to 6pm Location: Black Rock, VIC Guests: ~50 people (casual Christmas gathering) We will supply: All alcohol and mixers Cocktail shakers Glassware Ice Garnishes Bar setup area Hourly rate - $50 per hour
Suthee was phenomenal! Suthee helped our big family on Christmas day and cannot thank him enough Such a beautiful soul and made the best cocktails, cant thank you enough Suthee, merry christmas!
Cocktail and bar staff
$400
Fairlight NSW 2094, Australia
22nd Nov 2025
Cocktail staff and bar staff with light serving duties. We have a private house party for 22 guests. Start 5 pm to 9 pm To serve margaritas, vodka soda, wine and beer. We will have drop off catering and will need to present the catering on platters so guests can help themselves. Clean and wash glasses as you go and a quick tidy up before leaving. Cocktail bar staff must know how to make a good margarita. We will provide the alcohol and ingredients. Must also bring your own Cocktail utensils.
Awesome team. Would hire them again
Cocktail Bartender
$300
Brookvale NSW, Australia
18th Nov 2025
Need a cocktail bartender for a private office drinks next Friday afternoon. Location: Brookvale Arrival Time: 4PM Event Starts: 5PM Event Ends: 9PM Bump Out By: 9:30PM Attendees: Up to 30 Will need to manage service of Beer and Wine as well as two cocktails for the evening. Cocktails will be a Tommy's Margarita / Jalapeno Tommy's - and then another one of the bartenders choice. Office has an ice machine and basic coccktail accessories - however bartender will need to bring own shakers etc. We will order supplies to be onsite when you arrive.
Booked Jenny to help us out with an office Christmas party - and she was such an asset, all our attendees loved the drinks and chatting with Jenny - she was fantastic. Even helped with setup and cleanup (which wasn’t asked for - but was greatly appreciated) look forward to working with Jenny again soon.
Make cocktails at my drinks party from 6:30-8:30pm
$200
Mosman NSW, Australia
13th Nov 2025
I am having 10-12 women for drinks and would like a cocktail maker to come and make us some cocktails for 2 hours. 6:30-8:30pm
This service and experience was excellent! Highly recommend
Bartender to make cocktails for guests
$320
North Lakes QLD, Australia
6th Nov 2025
Need a Bartender to make cocktails for 28 guests, we have a premade menu of 6 cocktails. From 2.30pm-6.30pm.
Hired Felix for my 23rd, birthday and he was fantastic!! Our bartender cancelled the day before and Felix was able to step in so last minute. Guests were very happy as well :)
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.
Daniella did a fantastic job. 11/10! Faultless service and self sufficient. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for some to make cocktails. Thank you so much!
Cocktail Bartender for private party
$200
Balmain NSW, Australia
24th Oct 2025
We’re having a house party and would like an experienced bartender to attend for 2- 3 hours to make 2 to 3 cocktails that we will pick ahead of time.
Fantastic service. Our guests were raving about the quality of the cocktails. Would not hesitate to recommend them.
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