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Recent Buffet Catering reviews

Stanley is amazing Highly recommend him Fabulous food

Buffet style catering

$1,500

Stanley is fantastic to work with. He is professional and organised, and goes above and beyond to help with the event. His food is delicious! He came through with my less conventional buffet ideas with flying results and guests were raving about how yummy it was. The leftovers were not wasted and packed in containers for guests to take home - another gift for the crowd. Stanley is also a great mixologist who made multiple mocktail mixes. Having a caterer at your party is a really nice touch. Stanley is also very experienced with event mgmt and will help you save on cost - highly recommend.

Buffet for a party in Rosebery

$1,550

Great communication, efficient and a very good job done. Highly recommend!

Make our buffet door leveled

$100

Thank you Ivete for your very professional and friendly service

Waiter to serve food and wine at buffet lunch

$225

Totsu was punctual and very polite! Did an amazing job at helping out at our engagement party. Thanks totsu!

Waiter (organise buffet and general clean)

$200

Simply outstanding. I chose Isabel and Brassica Catering for my home birthday party, and I could not be more satisfied. From the start her comms were prompt, friendly, and clear, she helped me decide on a menu, and in the end the food amazing. Thank you Izzy, I look forward to next time, and I'm going to tell all my friends!

Organise and deliver Indian buffet for birthday party at home

$400

What's the average cost of a buffet catering expert

$140 - $308

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$140

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$200

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$308

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Top Buffet Catering related questions

In buffet-style catering, a wide variety of dishes is laid out on tables for guests to serve themselves. The service may vary from self-service to having servers aid the guests in serving food. On the other hand, drop-off catering is when a caterer drops-off food in disposable containers. This is usually reserved for more casual events. 

No, you don’t. Caterers are usually equipped with all the things they need including plates, utensils, chafing dishes, food pan carriers, ice beverage bins, etc. They are also in charge of setting up and packing away their equipment before and after the event. 

This depends on the package you avail of from your Tasker. Some buffet caterers do simple drop-offs to set up the food for guests to serve themselves. Others may include chairs, tables, and linen in the package for other events. This is usually done for a full-service catering for significant events like weddings. 

Yes, you can! Buffet caterers provide different dishes including appetizers, main courses, desserts and beverages. Sometimes, caterers have prepared set menus for you to choose from. Here, the choices for appetizers, main courses, and dessert are grouped for you to pick from. 

You have many options when dealing with leftover food from your buffet. First, you can prepare disposable containers to pack what is left for your caterers. This allows you to take them home after. Second, you can donate the food to your nearest soup kitchen or homeless shelter. You can communicate with your Tasker before the event to plan what to do if you have leftovers. 

It can be as short as 15 to 30 minutes or about an hour. This depends on what your buffet caterer will be providing you. Caterers aim to have everything ready 30 minutes before you let guests arrive.

What do buffet catering services include?

Special occasions call for a unique menu not part of your regular cooking. That’s why some people choose to hire a buffet service to take care of the food for weddings, birthdays, or corporate functions. In a buffet-style catering, they set up a plethora of hot dishes on buffet tables. Some services include servers who assist guests in getting their food, while others offer to drop off packages. Here’s what you can expect when you book buffet catering near you: 

Corporate events

Having food delivered and served during a corporate event helps you focus on what matters - your business. Corporations hire buffet catering services for various occasions like working lunches, corporate retreats, conferences, and even recognition ceremonies. A buffet caterer may offer to drop off and set up the food for a self-service lunch with a set menu. This is best for smaller events like company picnics and working lunches. On the other hand, a buffet-style catering can be set up, complete with servers, rental tables, and decorations for bigger events like recognition programs and conferences. 

Weddings

Weddings are extraordinary occasions. When you hire a wedding caterer, they pay significant attention to the event’s details. This includes communicating with the bride, groom, the wedding party, and the event coordinator. Some may even offer full-service wedding catering. Here, they are responsible for the decor, table arrangements, and sometimes food presentation.

 

Moreover, the catering service also coordinates the rentals, linen, and glassware. Buffet-style catering is an option for your food presentation at weddings. A tasting may even be done for you to sample the food you picked out. You can also hire a chef to whip up meals for you before deciding on a final menu. However, a buffet caterer will always be ready with set menus for you to choose from. 

 

On the day of the event, your buffet catering service will set up the tables, chairs, linens, and dinnerware for you and your guests. Servers may be added to the package if you would want extra hands to go around to distribute beverages or add a dessert buffet to your package. 

Social events

Social events offer a more intimate setup than corporate events and weddings. These are events where you can get professional help, from planing and decorating to creating a program. When it comes the food, you can hire birthday, housewarming or afternoon tea buffet catering services. Buffet caterers may choose to differ menus in every event. They do this to consider the allergies and preferences of an intimate guest list. You can finalize a menu with your buffet caterer before the event. You also choose to have a self-service buffet or one with minimal servers. 

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Moving buffet

$60

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

11th Nov 2024

delivering buffet to apartment . - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JCCS5MA1FR3PSS84QJSHZ6GP

Great work thanks guys

A server for catering event, buffet service wait staff.

$200

Gold Coast QLD, Australia

23rd Oct 2024

Gold Coast and Brisbane location. Wait staff/ servers needed for catering event Melbourne cup day. Easy work, minimal experience required. Tasks include: -Setting up buffet -Serving food to guests -Collecting plates Paid travel to and from site Good pay rate

Christmas lunch buffet style

$1,000

Geelong VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2024

I am looking for a chef to prepare a Christmas buffet lunch for 20 People

5:30PM - 11:00PM warrandyte setup food buffet, organise bar etc.

$150

Melbourne VIC, Australia

3rd Oct 2024

5:00PM - 11:00PM - we need a friendly and enthusiastic person to join and help us with our party in Warrandyte. You will setup the buffet make sure all the plates etc. are stocked cut up limes etc. for bar and make sure bar is stocked properly (everything looking nice etc.) Keep an eye on the party and make sure everything is running smoothly. Be a helping hand as needed. AT end of night, dismantle and wash buffet dishes. Party is of roughly 40 people. All dishes are disposable so only buffet dishes need to be washed (4 or 5).

Would recommend Lani for anyone looking for an extra pairs of hands for an event. From the moment Lani arrived, she made sure that we were relaxing and was able to understand and complete all tasks with minimal instruction. Thankyou so much Lani for making our event a success 🙌

Candy Buffet Attending Saturday 11am - 6pm

$200

Moore Park NSW 2021, Australia

5th Sep 2024

You will assist our stylist to set up a candy buffet, and you will also attend the buffet assisting guests (who will mostly serve themselves) and keep the buffet topped up and clean. Hours are approximately from 11am to 6pm

Lina assisted at one of our Sydney events and did a great job!

Set up and clean up a buffet style dinner in the Kangaroo Valley

$150

Kangaroo Valley NSW, Australia

5th Sep 2024

Hello, I'm looking for a person with waitressing experience to set up bain maries, plates and cutlery for a 60 person dinner for 3 hours with a catering kitchen. You don't need to serve the meals, just to pop the food into the bain maries and make sure there's serving utensils and the area is tidy as people come through. As people finish eating, I'd want you to clear their plates and put them in the dishwasher. After dinner is complete, I'd expect the bain maries washed and cleared, and tables and surfaces wiped down. All supplies - plates/dishwashers/kitchen/cutlery will be provided, we just need you! Hours would be 5-8pm.

Waitstaff to attend a buffet and top up as needed.

$200

Southern River WA, Australia

24th Aug 2024

Require 2 waitstaff to attend to a buffet for a dinner function and top up with more food as needed. Will also be required to slice and serve cake. Only required for 3 hours at $30 p/h per person.

Pack down 6 collapsible wedding Buffett tables and 44 chairs

$100

Teven NSW, Australia

22nd Jul 2024

Needing someone to pack away wedding lunch furniture -moving it maybe 50m to uncover area from orchard while reception continues in house. 44 lightweight chairs and 8 buffett tables

Would need help at an event to help set up food for .the buffet

$150

Templestowe VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2024

We are hosting an event on 18 May .Require someone as kitchen hand as well as to help set up buffet and keep topping up the food stations when they run-out

Help required to heat, plate and serve food on a buffet table

$150

St Kilda VIC, Australia

1st Mar 2024

Help is required to do some: basic cooking heat frozen food (make sure it doesn't burn in the oven:) and present pre-prepared food on platters and serve to a buffet table. Fully equipped commercial kitchen is located adjacent to the dining area. 1-2 hours (6:30 to 8:30 pm) Cooking and catering experience preferred.

Vered was punctual, professional and I highly recommend her

Buffet style catering

$2,500

Wollongong NSW, Australia

25th Feb 2024

Buffet style catering for a garden wedding. 40 ppl

Help washing buffet platters bowls for my sons

$200

Alphington VIC, Australia

15th Feb 2024

Washing platters bowls drying Clearing tables of rubbish time permitting From 7pm to 12pm maybe finish earlier

SERVE DRINKS AND CLEAR UP AFTER BUFFET ON NY EVE

$400

Darling Point NSW, Australia

20th Dec 2023

1 waiter to serve drinks for 16 guests and clean up after buffet dinner from 5-10 pm. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 31 December 2023

Proficient, reliable, quick and easy. Great service.

Attend candy buffet

$275

Melbourne VIC, Australia

4th Dec 2023

We require a Candy Buffet Attendant, on 10th of December from 7am to approx 11am. Please see sweettalk.com.au for examples of the candy buffets we create. If you have an SUV or similar this would be an advantage as we may require you to pack down. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 9 December 2023

Set up Candy Buffet in Melbourne

$300

Docklands VIC, Australia

21st Nov 2023

We require set up of a Candy Buffet, at Docklands, on 15th of December from 3pm. Please see sweettalk.com.au for examples of the candy buffets we create. You will be provided with all items and a design of how to set it up, plus have an Event Manager on call to assist throughout. You will need an SUV, Van or similar to transport the items. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 14 December 2023

Help serving buffet lunch in and drinks

$160

Darling Point NSW, Australia

7th Nov 2023

Buffet lunch for 20 people and serve drinks ( help clear away and stack DW ; 4 hours work - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 8 December 2023

Serving a buffet/ Clearing and Washing of Cutlery and Crockery

$300

Greenfields WA, Australia

8th Oct 2023

We have a Bridge Club Christmas Party on 9 December 2023. We plan to self cater - ie source meats and salads from a local supplier. We will source desserts ourselves. Our requirement is for assistance from external staff to assist in the provision of the buffet and then clear dishes etc and wash and store. We have our own hall and our own crockery and cutlery. The location is Bortolo Park Greenfields My thought is we need 3 experience people from 6.00PM to 9.30PM - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 9 December 2023

Pick up candy buffet set up jars and props from Glenroy

$100

Glenroy VIC, Australia

3rd Sep 2023

Hi there we are looking for someone to pick up our candy buffet set up and props, and take over as stylist for our events. This payment is for the pick up. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 3 September 2023

Laine was fantastic, easy to work with, would definitely recommend.

Candy Buffet set up

$300

Melbourne VIC, Australia

27th Aug 2023

Sweet Talk, Australia's favourite candy buffet company, requires a friendly person, with an eye for detail, to set up our candy stations at events in Melbourne and surrounding areas. You will need : - a large cupboard, shelving or indoor storage area, to store candy jars and props - your own vehicle to transport the set up. - to be able to accept deliveries during business hours. - Due date: Flexible

To set up a food buffet and pour drinks for 30 guests

$150

Bellevue Hill NSW 2023, Australia

10th Jul 2023

We are looking for a person who could help us set up a food buffet before the function and then pour drinks for 30 guests during the function which should run from 6pm for around 4 hours - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 1 August 2023