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"I cannot recommend Jess enough. I will be recommending her to all my friends. And the cocktails were delicious!! "
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"Korinna went above & beyond. Cocktails were amazing and she organised every little detail, even down to the garnishes. ..."
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"Absolutely fantastic. Would recommend Nicole to everyone! So professional and helpful. "
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"Daniella has been absolutely fantastic. She was incredibly friendly and served every drink with a warm smile. She was n..."
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Recent Party Catering reviews in Melbourne
Awesome service. Cannot recommend enough. Thanks girls
Cocktail maker
$200
Esteban was fabulous. Great with the drinks and lovely to work with.
Make cocktails and mixed drinks at a party on 6 August
$220
Nicole was lovely. She came early to set up and she was very clean and tidy. Her cocktails were amazing, everybody loves them and she was very nice with my guests. Def will do the next party her.
Cocktail bartender
$160
Fantastic job, would recommend
Cocktail maker/Bartender 11th December
$156
Ange was punctual, great with guests, flexible and made great cocktails!
Bartender/ cocktail maker
$500
Berenice did a great job on the night.
Bar Tending - Cocktail Experience
$200
What's the average cost of a party catering specialist in Melbourne
$153 - $305
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$153
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$239
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$305
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4.98
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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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Make cocktails and serve beer, wine and spirits at a party
$200
Fitzroy VIC, Australia
18th Jun 2025
Seeking an experience bartender to make and serve cocktails, as well as top up a drinks station that will have beer, wine and spirits that guests can help themselves to. Party starts at 8pm, so set up from 7pm and probably finish up at midnight?
HG JOB 4th July- cocktail, 3pm & 9.30 pm pack down-Santiago
$170
Melbourne VIC, Australia
31st May 2025
HG JOB 4th July- cocktail, 3pm & 9.30 pm pack down-Santiago - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JWDJ52BXZ99W3HR0RFXASP1B
A bartender to make cocktails/ serve for 4 hours 6to 10pm
$220
Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia
18th May 2025
Birthday party for 15 people
Make cocktails for a party
$250
Rucker Ward VIC, Australia
15th May 2025
I’m having a 40th at my house and would love someone to be able to make cocktails on the night and advise on ingredients required prior to the night.
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 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 mix cocktails and serve drinks for party at home
$240
Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia
24th Apr 2025
Hi, I have a birthday party on Saturday 10 May for c 20 people, 7- 11 pm and would like to hire a mixologist to make cocktails and help serve drinks.
Caitlin you helped make my 40th a very special event, seamlessly topping people up and making excellent cocktails through the night. Not to mention the get in, get cracking attitude which I really appreciated. Everyone loved you. Thank you. Alex
4-hour cocktail/ bar service on April 5, 7-11PM, preferably 2 people.
$500
Northcote VIC, Australia
22nd Mar 2025
4-Hour Bar service for approx 35 people. Service starts at 7 and ends at 11. We will provide beer, wine, spirits and, required cocktail glassware/barware including: bar equipment, ice, fresh fruit garnishes. Although if you are willing to supply your own glassware/ barware, let us know and we can negotiate price. What we need is for two people to serve beer, soft drinks, wine and some cocktails (mojito and aperols) as requested throughout the 4 hours. In addition, we need approx. 35 of a specific cocktail, (made fresh), every 45 minutes - 5 cocktail types in total. The order will be 1) Grasshopper, 2)Midori Illusion, 3)Cosmopolitan 4) Vanilla Vodka expresso Martini and 5) Classic Negroni. Recipes will be provided.
Caitlin and Jessica were incredible! Super communicative leading up to the event and absolutely nailed it on the night—mixing nearly 30 different cocktails every 40 minutes plus standard bar service. Everything was beautifully made and served right on time. They kept the bar spotless and stayed calm and professional throughout. Couldn’t recommend them more!
Making & Serving Cocktails, finger food at Birthday
$250
Docklands VIC, Australia
17th Mar 2025
Cocktail Mixologist - making & serving cocktails & other drinks. Hearing & serving finger food.
Korinna went above & beyond. Cocktails were amazing and she organised every little detail, even down to the garnishes. Highly recommend.
Cocktail maker
$400
Fitzroy VIC, Australia
22nd Jan 2025
We are having a salon party and need someone to make cocktails from 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Cocktail maker for a house party
$5
Essendon VIC 3040, Australia
17th Jan 2025
Hi looking for someone to make cocktails and drinks for a family 21st birthday. A few simple ones for 2-3 hours for approx 30 people
Amazing service beautiful cocktails! So efficient cleaned and packed everything up.
Bar tender who makes cocktails
$150
Prahran VIC 3181, Australia
10th Jan 2025
Preparing and serving cocktails, beer and wine for approx people - house warming party for approx 3 hours. Experience required.
Caitlin rise to the occasion when I’d forgotten items on the shopping list and performed professionally keeping our guests very happy!
Cocktail maker/Bar person to help NYE in St Kilda
$50
St Kilda VIC, Australia
27th Dec 2024
Make cocktails - margs and old fashions Clear glasses Help clean up $50 per hour
Tan was amazing for our NYE party, very organised and made great cocktails. He was very professional and fun to deal with and helped clean up. Highly recommend. Would use again. Thanks Tan.
Cocktail shaker
$200
Cremorne VIC, Australia
4th Dec 2024
For our work Christmas pre-drinks we would want someone who can make cocktails from 3.30-6pm. We have all the drinks provided in the office.
Need two bartenders for a baby shower
$200
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
1st Dec 2024
Need two bartenders to serve drinks at a baby shower on 15 December 2024 at south Melbourne life saving club. Drinks will be provided to serve. Need between 2pm to 5 pm.
Despite hiccups at the event at the start of the day, Dani was super calm helpful and absolutely smashed the day and left all my guests super impressed. Thank you so much
I need a professional female bartender for making cocktail
$300
Alphington VIC, Australia
13th Nov 2024
Professional bartender to make cocktails for and evening/night party of 30 people. 18 January 2025. Saturday night (6-10:30 pm)
Linden is amazing, very professional , friendly and organized and attentive to all guests. The drinks were all delicious and beautifully presented. I highly recommend her for any event! Thanks
Bartender to serve cocktails
$300
Northcote VIC, Australia
7th Nov 2024
Bartender on Fri 20 Dec 6-9pm to serve cocktails to a private house event (24 people). Must have some experience in mixing cocktails. Able to make martini’s, gin and tonic and aperol spritz.
Delighted with Linden services at Christmas party. Served beautiful cocktails, helped serve food, cleaned up beautifully. Professional from start to finish and a lovely person.
Barman - make and serve cocktails and other drinks at a get together
$150
Ascot Vale VIC, Australia
27th Oct 2024
12:30 to 2:30 make and serve cocktails for 25 pp at home
Bar person work and general care for the running of the event left us feeling at ease.
Need a fun and active bartender to make Cocktails for 2.5 hours
$250
South Yarra, Victoria
20th Oct 2024
I need a bartender to make cocktails on Saturday 26th October from 5-7:30 pm for 2 .5 hours. I will prepare all required items except the cocktail making equipments. We will choose only 2 different cocktails to be made. The number of guests are around 20 people. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 26th October 2024
Cocktail Master for an Event
$150
Toorak VIC, Australia
25th Aug 2024
Heya ! Looking for mixologist to serve. a group of 30 . From 11:30 am - 2:30 pm