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"Rodrigo was enthusiastic and did every assignment with a focus. Would highly recommend him to anyone."
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"Bella was amazing! She was so patient and made us look wonderful "
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"Maria did an exceptional job. Great attention to details. Will definitely book again! "
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"Lila was amazing! Made our night! "
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Stanley prepared a gorgeous Japanese degustation menu with some of the dishes being some of the best I’ve ever had. He was such a professional and provided a great experience for myself and my wife on our wedding anniversary. Highly recommend!
Private chef for wedding anniversary dinner
$350
Great job and easy to work with.
Bbq and pizza oven clean
$120
Emma was a dream to work with! She is professional, talented and worked to get our photos to us quickly. Thank you Emma, we'd definitely recommend you to anyone and would love to use you again in the future.
Office Launch Photographer
$250
What a breath of fresh air. Angela was a great help heating food, passing around plates and cleaning up. I would certainly highly recommend
Waiter/waitress for home catering.
$130
Awesome work!!
Take photos of the office team
$100
Michael is exceptional at his work. He is responsive and open to feedback. Our team had a great experience working with him.
I need corporate photographers
$750
What's the average cost of a caterer
$150 - $347
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Best rated breakfast caterers near me
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"Excellent job. Motivated, hardworking"
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"We had the pleasure of having Karl as our bartender for a hens boat. He was amazing!! He was prompt, friendly, helpful a..."
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"Great communicator. Turned up early and worked very efficiently. Super funny and polite"
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"Was so lovely! Did an amazing job and was very friendly. Thanks, Allan!"
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"Pleasant to work with. Good communication. "
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"Very professional "
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"Really great experience with Chelsea. Arrived with no fuss. Did exactly as I asked. Took candids and groups without bein..."
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Recent Breakfast Catering reviews
Petrus came and cooked for my wife and friends. He did an absolutely amazing job and the breakfast was delicious. Very professional and arrived with his own gear as well. We would highly recommend using Petrus for a home restaurant experience.
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$60
Stanley cooked a special breakfast for our daughters 14th Birthday. What a truly amazing event. Menu catered to my daughters special requests. Food was just exceptional and unbelievably delicious. But SO MUCH food Stanley!! I would recommend Stanley without hesitation and we will be having you back sometime. Thank you for everything - including a wonderful rendition of Happy Birthday.
Cook breakfast for Daughters 14th Birthday
$200
Very reliable, very professional. Thank you again
Waiter for breakfast shifts
$385
Legend. So efficient and easy going.
Boozy breakfast helper
$80
Great job. Highly recommended
Deliver breakfast from cafe
$15
Words cannot describe the exquisite photography Ken delivered and his professionalism from start to beginning. I highly recommend him
Photography of Bed'n Breakfast -Phillip Island
$500
What's the average cost of a breakfast caterer
$175 - $387
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$175
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$220
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$387
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5
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"Amazing work! Would highly recommend Nada. Very friendly and easy to work with but most importantly the quality of photo..."
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"Wow ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rod came in 2 hours after requesting and did an amazing job. He went above and beyond and exceeded my exp..."
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"Stanley is amazing! We never knew we could learn so much is so less time! He brought us up to speed and taught us some c..."
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"Loved the cake. Was delivered on time and was made and decorated as I wanted. "
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"Samantha was fantastic, great chef and we’ll certainly use her again. Thank you "
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Recent Brunch Catering reviews
The best!! Can’t wait wait to use Stanley again
Looking for an experienced bartender for a brunch at home (approx 20)
$200
Prompt and reliable service. Great tasting, freshly made and clean food. Honest and nice, down to earth people.
Cater Brunch / High Tea for a family of 10
$5
Rod did a wonderful job bartending our brunch. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again.
Help bartend my brunch
$200
Perfect, such great food and service. Samantha was lovely
Personal chef for brunch at home - 6 people
$300
Beautiful food, great service thank you!
Chef / catering for a Boxing Day brunch
$795
Amazing food (all gluten free!), well thought out menu, friendly and professional!
Private chef to cook brunch for 4
$400
What's the average cost of a brunch caterer
$250 - $450
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$250
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$390
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$450
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5
Best rated lunch catering experts near me
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"The bartender at yesterday’s lunch was truly exceptional, their attentiveness and friendly service added so much to our ..."
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"Friendly, professional and willing to carry out everything that was asked of her on the day. Would definitely use her ag..."
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"Only booked Miguel today and he was a great help and ran the bar at my sons 21st"
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"Tracey helped prepare and plate food. She had attention to detail and was creative, She served food and was friendly and..."
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"Efficient - great communication, quality work!! "
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"Karen was such a great help. She was punctual, friendly, used her initiative and couldn’t have been better. "
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"What a gem this lady was!!"
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"Thanks Zach! Appreciate all your help with my event."
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Recent Lunch Catering reviews
Excellent work, followed instructions clearly and was great to work with.
URGENT - Pedestrian counting - lunchtime
$100
Wow, 5* experience from start to finish. A pleasure to deal with and wonderful chef - arrived on time communicated well took care of everything and cleaned up after. The food was fantastic and Samantha was a pleasure to have in our home - definitely recommend!!
Private Chef - Lunch for 2 people
$350
Amazing addition to the party. Kat ran the bar like a boss
Bartending / hosting at a birthday lunch
$180
Sherin did a great job catering and serving at my long lunch. Thanks!
Hospitality staff for 30th birthday lunch
$150
Matti is a SUPERSTAR! She was the best. She came to my house to waitress and was incredible. She's so organised and efficient and did an amazing job serving guests, cleaning up etc. I'm so thankful I found her and would recommend her for lots of tasks. She's really easy to communicate with and has great initiative. Thank you for making my birthday lunch such a success!
Waitress at lunch tomorrow
$120
Bexs was an absolute joy to have helping us. Kind, calm and highly competent. She worked independantly and also followed any direction. I would get her back in a second! What a find!
Bar person helper for Sunday lunch 11.30 am - 3.30
$120
What's the average cost of a lunch catering expert
$130 - $260
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Best rated dinner catering experts near me
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"Bella was amazing! She was so patient and made us look wonderful "
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"Maria did an exceptional job. Great attention to details. Will definitely book again! "
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"Lila was amazing! Made our night! "
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"Claire and Sam were amazing! They ran the bar, cleaned up all night and all our guests commented on how kind, hardworkin..."
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"Stanley is amazing! We never knew we could learn so much is so less time! He brought us up to speed and taught us some c..."
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"Vanessa has a strong eye for detail and has done a wonderful job making my garage, porch and yard look sparkling. I high..."
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"Carmen was on time, very thorough with great communication. She went over and above to ensure the clean was done really ..."
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Recent Dinner Catering reviews
Just perfect! Absolutely made our night, can't wait to do it again.
I need dinner party chef in Morayfield
$300
Just wow! Cooked an incredible vegan meal for myself and a fish meal for my girlfriend. Went above and beyond! And oh my, the vegan cake, we can't stop drooling. Thanks Juvena - superstar!!
Cook Dinner for 2 People
$70
Boyle S was an outstanding help for my dinner tonight. Nothing was too much trouble and she went above and beyond to ensure a successful evening. I would highly recommend her.
Help with cleaning at dinner
$80
Many thanks for turning up a few minutes early and staying a bit longer. Appreciate the help.
Help to prepare for a dinner party
$70
Wonderfully cooked and made for a great evening..
Birthday dinner - chef quality
$500
Thanks Chef T for a great night , catering for my 50th Birthday with a fabulous 3 course meal including home made ravioli demonstration with the kids . And spotless kitchen to finish the night . Highly recommended
Home cooking class for dinner party
$200
What's the average cost of a dinner catering expert
$125 - $280
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Food catering prices can start as low as $10 and go as high as $180 per head. The cost of catering depends on the type of event, the kind of food, and the number of people.
This depends on the menu your selected Tasker offers. You can make your choice of cuisine, like French, Italian, or Japanese. Alternatively, simply choose between breakfast catering, lunch catering, brunch catering or dinner catering. You can even get appetizer catering for a cocktail party. Ultimately, it depends on the type of event.
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Ideally, you would have booked a month before the event. For peak months like June for weddings and November to December for holidays, it may be best to book earlier, up to three to six months ahead. Some couples book a caterer a full year in advance if that caterer is quite popular in the area. For smaller events, give the caterer at least two to three days lead time.
Yes. When you hire mobile catering, much work is removed from your list. This includes cleaning up the cookware, the kitchen used, and even the dishes. However, the event venue or your home isn’t included in the cleanup. If you need a pre-or post-event cleaning service, you can also find a Tasker for that!
This depends on the caterer and the size of the event. Hosts of smaller gatherings prefer a buffet for the guests to freely get their food, while more formal or bigger events require wait staff to serve the plated meals. If you need a wait staff with your catering service, make sure to check the inclusions in the offer sent to you and clarify.
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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
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Dessert catering
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