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Recent Catering reviews

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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$150

median

$225

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$347

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Best rated breakfast caterers near me

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.

Chef/professional cook for breakfast (4 ppl) in K

$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

median

$220

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$387

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Average reviews for Breakfast Catering Services

based on 14 reviews

5

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Best rated brunch caterers near me

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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Average reviews for Brunch Catering Services

based on 7 reviews

5

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Best rated lunch catering experts near me

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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$130

median

$198

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$260

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Average reviews for Lunch Catering Services

based on 102 reviews

4.91

97
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Best rated dinner catering experts near me

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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$125

median

$180

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$280

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Average reviews for Dinner Catering Services

based on 297 reviews

4.9

280
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Finding food catering near you starts with putting up a task. What kind of catering services do you need? Is it for a wedding, a corporate event, or a simple gathering in your house? Make sure to include details like locations, dietary requirements, number of pax, and budget.

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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.

Taskers offering event catering services already have the equipment needed to prepare the meals you ordered. They may also already have a system for buying and preparing the raw ingredients for the food they need to serve. However, if your preferred menu has a specific ingredient, you can tell your Tasker to include it too!

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.

Airtasker offers an easy payment system with our Airtasker Pay. This secure payment feature allows you to pay for all your needs with your credit or debit card connected to your Airtasker account. Once you accept an offer, we charge the fee to your card. However, we only release the payment to your Tasker after completing the task. It’s cashless, contactless, and hassle-free!

Yes. Peak seasons may require an additional helping hand for your business. Try working with a Tasker instead of worrying about staffing and going through dozens of applications. This allows you to easily manage your costs during the busy months and lower them back when bookings start to slow down.

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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.

After you’ve found the right caterer, you can start searching for other suppliers you need for the event, like singers, bands, performers, and even magicians. You don’t even have to leave the site!

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

Speaking of special events or a special day, another type of catering that has become more popular over time is dessert catering. This can complement your menu or serve as a stand-alone spread for smaller and shorter programs like bridal showers, kiddie parties, or after-office activities. Airtasker is a great place to find a baker who can create a banquet of sweets, pastries, and fruits for you. You can even request a chocolate fountain for a centerpiece!

Food truck catering

Food trucks have become trendier over the last few years because of the variety in taste and the convenience of hiring them for big venues. You can hire food truck catering near you for concerts, school fairs, informal corporate events, or even weddings. They create a relaxed and casual vibe where guests can have a good time and choose which food tickles their taste buds. It can be a trip worldwide through different cuisines, with tacos in one truck and pizza cones in another.

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!

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Perth WA, Australia

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We require a corporate videographer to film a talking head-style corporate video for a client in Perth CBD this week, either Thursday or Friday. We will be briefing the client, and will be organising video editing. We require easy access to all raw footage files online. Two cameras and sound is required.

Birthday BBQ Hahndorf Charcoal BBQ Cook required. Meat provided\

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Hahndorf SA, Australia

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Birthday Party 150 pax Date: Saturday 23rd March Time: 4.00pm cook required Event starts at 6pm Location: Residential property Hahndorf Looking for experienced BBQ cook to cook and carve the meat provided for the event. Start time 4.00pm

Make & serve drinks (plus clean up) at baby shower

$240

Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia

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Looking for 1x experienced bartender/ server/ waiter to serve drinks and help with clean up at a baby shower in Bellevue Hill on Sunday 7th April. Hours are 12pm-4pm.

Need simple dinner catering for 40 people

$200

Camperdown NSW, Australia

17th Mar 2024

Basic dinner catering needed for 40 students for an event dinner break for around $200 Looking for a mixed range of meat and veg options Please send me your quotes and business page Thanks!

Cocktail Bartender for a private party

$35

Preston VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2024

Looking for a bar tender to make cocktails for a 21st birthday party for 35-40 guests. Must have valid serving liquor license. Start time 8pm for 4-5 hours

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

Corporate event photography

$300

Wacol QLD, Australia

10th Mar 2024

Corporate event photographer to capture our official opening party. 5pm to 7.30pm

Fantastic photographer who really captured our corporate event well and connected in with the attendees

Corporate Photographer

$200

Prahran VIC, Australia

6th Mar 2024

corporate photograper, 2 hour event at the College lawn

Awesome thanks Dylan!

Caterer 14 people at home casual

$600

Barwon Heads VIC, Australia

5th Mar 2024

At home ceremony - just need some buffet style food ? 2 meats and 3 salads prepared ? No serving necessary. Hoping to eat at 7pm ?

Bloody amazing so much food restaurant quality nothing to do !!! Cannot rave about the quality and ease - you MADE MY WEDDING !!

Event catering help

$90

Randwick NSW, Australia

5th Mar 2024

Need help in the kitchen to warm up food and take out platters fr serving

Thanks for your help Sarah! You were on time, proactive, had excellent attention to detail and supportive! Will be booking again

Bartender (must be able to make cocktails)

$200

Gladesville NSW, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Need a bartender for a 50th birthday party, 5.30-9.30pm Would like to serve 2-3 cocktails, wines & beer Looking for someone with own equipment & must have RSA We will supply the alcohol and cocktail ingredients If you have an assistant who can serve drinks, clear & wash glasses as we go - happy to discuss that separately so not impacted by charges Our caterer will deal with food setup and serving. Cheers! Rum Due date: Saturday, 2 March 2024

Lovely to work with. Organised & turned up on time. Happy to have Kath again.

Serving food and drinks at private dinner party

$120

East Melbourne VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

Require an experienced waitress or waiter to assist with serving food and pouring drinks at a small private dinner party. There may be some very minor assistance in food preparation required but the role will mainly be waitressing. Residence has stairs so must be reasonably fit. Required from 6-9pm.

Vanessa was great. Very reliable and friendly. Would recommend her

Cocktail Maker/bartender

$500

Mermaid Waters QLD 4218, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

We are looking for someone to make cocktails for our wedding at our house from 4pm to 7pm. We have approx 34 guests. You will also be making basic mixed spirits and opening beers. You will need the cocktail making equipment. Once we have the cocktail menu sorted I will be bying the ingredients needed.

Tamara was amazing! Would highly recommend her for any event or job. Thank you so much for helping to ensure our wedding went smoothly.

Good photographer needed for corporate photo shoot

$250

South Yarra VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

📸 Job Opportunity 📸 Seeking an experienced photographer for a corporate photoshoot in South Yarra. The shoot will last 1-2 hours, and I'll handle wardrobe, styling, and makeup. The theme is “girl boss” aesthetic. Think bold, sophisticated and empowered. I will be dressed in corporate wear and sitting on a chair posing, see photo examples. Reliable and transportation-equipped candidates with professional cameras are welcome. Please share your portfolio for consideration. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 7 February 2024

Love the photos. Thank you Saadat!!

Photography for corporate event

$300

Mount Druitt NSW, Australia

1st Mar 2024

I need a professional photographer for an event on 25th Feb from 2 - 5 pm The purpose is to capture photos and videos and process them. Its corporate events.

Roberto is great, very easy to work with.

Clean my BBQ

$80

Miranda NSW, Australia

19th Feb 2024

Inbuilt beef eater. Needs removal of plates and deep clean of everything.

BBQ like brand new again. Well done!

Dinner help - layout/ clear/ tidy

$120

North Bondi NSW, Australia

14th Feb 2024

Hosting a dinner party for 26 people at home and need someone to help set out and clear/ tidy as we go along. From 5.30pm- 9.30pm. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 17 February 2024

Mariana was a great help throughout the evening, would definitely hire again

Cocktail mixing and serving for birthday party

$150

Mascot NSW, Australia

31st Jan 2024

Hello, We are hosting a birthday party during the day at our house in mascot on Feb 10. We are looking for someone to mix up and serve cocktails for 2 hours. We will provide all of the alcohol and ingredients, it would be great if you had some glass ware (or plastic alternative) which could be used on the day. Any questions, please let me know.

Great to have Brooke