A wait staff preparing food for service behind a buffet table with multiple trays of food and plates on top.
A wait staff preparing food for service behind a buffet table with multiple trays of food and plates on top.

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Recent Buffet Catering reviews in Melbourne

Vered was punctual, professional and I highly recommend her

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

$150

Great work thanks guys

Moving buffet

$60

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

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 🙌

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

$150

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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. 

Recent Buffet Catering tasks in Melbourne

Set up Candy Buffet at event, Collins St Melbourne, 21st November

$350

Melbourne VIC, Australia

18th Nov 2024

You will need to pick up candy jars, props and candy from Surrey Hills, prior to event set up at 4.30pm. Go to venue at Collins St, Melbourne and set up candy buffet, by 7.15pm. Pack down candy buffet at 9.30pm. Return items.

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

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 🙌

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

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

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

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

Buffet put together

$45

St Kilda VIC, Australia

31st Aug 2022

Medium size buffet put together. No photos. Polite reliable person. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 3 September 2022

Organise and deliver Indian buffet for birthday party at home

$400

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

25th May 2022

Hi! I'm inviting friends for a birthday party at home. I'm looking for someone who is able to organise and deliver a low-key buffet-style dinner for us around 7-8pm on Saturday the 28th of May. Delivery to my house in central Fitzroy, VIC. You don't need to stay around to serve or clean up, I'm happy to take care of that. Just arrange the food and deliver it at around 7:30-8pm ish. I have enough plates, cutlery, etc., just need the food. We'll be 17 adults. All vegetarian, with probably at most 3 vegan. Ideally I was looking to arrange Indian-style food (spicier is better!), for example, 4 different curries, enough rice and naan or roti for the group, and some finger food like samosas or pakoras with atjar and so on. But I'd be thrilled to get input on the exact variety and the amount of food from an expert! Please don't hesitate if you need any clarification. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 28 May 2022

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!

Serving drinks and assisting at a buffet

$500

Melbourne City, VIC, Australia

11th May 2021

on Friday 28 May, a private party at an apartment in the CBD from 7pm - 12pm