At Essential Catering & Events, we specialise in transforming private events in Melbourne into unforgettable experiences. Renowned for our exceptional culinary creations and versatile menu offerings, we bring over 16 years of expertise to every celebration. Whether it’s an intimate gathering, a milestone celebration, or an extravagant soirée, our team ensures your private event is flawlessly catered and uniquely memorable.
Our menus are crafted with the freshest, locally sourced produce, tailored to suit any style of private event – from casual buffets to sophisticated finger food or formal dining experiences. Whether you're hosting a small family celebration or a grand party, we create magic with every detail, making your event one to remember.
Let us bring your vision to life with exceptional service and mouthwatering cuisine designed to impress your guests.
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Learn MoreEnjoy fresh, delicious catering delivered straight to your doorstep. We offer a wide selection of menu options to suit every taste and occasion, ensuring your catering experience is both seamless and satisfying.
Ordering is simple—just visit our online store, choose your items, and let us take care of the rest. With prompt delivery and exceptional service, we make it easy to focus on what matters most: enjoying your event.
Visit our online store to browse and select your items (minimum order $150). Log in, register, or order as a guest.
Complete the checkout process, provide delivery details, and submit payment. Your order will be confirmed within 1 hour (or the next business day).
Sit back and relax as we deliver your catering promptly and hassle-free.
We require 48 hours (2 business days) notice to guarantee your booking. For catering orders sooner than this please contact our office directly on (03) 9626 9531
Our delicious food is delivered in disposable boxes ready for you to serve. These boxes are recyclable and any cutlery required for items such as cheese plates or dips platters are bio-degradable. Items that are delivered, that require heating are delivered in foil trays that are ready to be popped into the oven.
Yes, we can deliver on weekends, however the minimum order is $400 plus $150 delivery
Yes, we can hire you equipment please see our online hire store. (please add link in here to hire store)
Our minimum order is $150 plus delivery
We deliver throughout the South Eastern suburbs, Eastern suburbs and Yarra Valley.
Yes, we have professional staff available to hire please visit our online store
If you have any questions please call our friendly sales team on (03) 9626 9531.
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Yes, we can cater for dietary requirements, please select items from our menus that suit your dietary needs. You can order 1 of these items if required. We can cater for gluten free, vegetarian, vegan coeliac and specific allergies?
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Essential Catering & Events. Where possible we source ingredients from our kitchen garden at our head-office in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. We are Green Table accredited and our commitment to minimising our carbon footprint has been recognised with SAGE accreditation.
Get In TouchWe’d love to help you bring a touch of magic to your event. So why don’t we organise a chat? You can either call us or drop us your details and we’ll be in touch.
We’re always up for a chat. Call anytime between 9am and 5pm on weekdays.
03 9761 4188