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BBQ Style Catering
$1,000
Kingsland, Auckland, New Zealand
14th Oct 2024
we’re hosting a Christmas party at our office and would love to have someone prepare food for us. We have about 100 people invited, though I can’t confirm how many will attend. We’re looking for someone who can cook food to order, rather than a catering setup where food is pre-cooked and laid out for self-service. Ideally, we’d like someone to set up at our office and prepare dishes as requested.
Kick off brunch menu and train staff
$800
Rotorua, New Zealand
26th Feb 2024
Job Request: Seeking an Experienced Chef for Brunch Menu Kick-Off and Staff Training We're in search of a skilled and experienced chef to launch our new brunch menu, bringing expertise to the kitchen and providing training for our staff. The role involves initiating the menu, showcasing culinary flair, and conducting efficient training sessions. This is a short-term engagement, and we expect the chef to leave our team equipped to deliver an outstanding brunch experience. **Responsibilities:** 1. **Brunch Menu Kick-Off:** Craft and execute an impressive launch of our brunch menu, ensuring high-quality preparation and presentation. 2. **Staff Training:** Instruct kitchen staff on menu items, cooking techniques, and presentation standards. Foster a collaborative and skilled team. **Requirements:** - Proven experience as a chef, preferably with expertise in brunch cuisine. - Ability to conduct effective and engaging staff training sessions. - Strong organizational and communication skills. **Duration:** Short-term engagement to kick off the brunch menu and train staff. If you're a seasoned chef ready to make a culinary impact and leave a lasting impression, we'd love to hear from you. Please share your resume, portfolio, and a brief note about your experience in brunch cuisine.
Set up buffet, top up buffet, top up head T, Clear head table, dishes
$800
Rotorua, New Zealand
29th Jan 2024
Hi there, I am having my wedding on Saturday 24 February 2024 in Rotorua and require 2-3 wait staff. Jobs include: - Setting up buffet - topping up buffet - topping up head table - Clearing head table - doing dishes - keeping food warm Time will be from 3pm to approx. 8pm. Thank you. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 24 February 2024
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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, preferred menus, dietary requirements, number of pax, and budget, so the Tasker can cater to your specific needs.
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Top Catering related questions
Food catering prices can start as low as $30 and go as high as $150 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, Japanese, or Indian catering services. Alternatively, simply choose between breakfast catering, lunch catering, brunch catering, or dinner catering. You can even get appetizer catering for a cocktail party or vegetarian catering for guests who have special dietary requirements. 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 freshest 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 caterers 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 caterers a full year in advance if they are 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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What do catering services include?
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 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 in your area 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 freshest 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 experienced caterers. 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 event managers, singers, bands, performers, and even magicians. You don’t even have to leave the site to find other suppliers for your wedding day, company party, or any other event you're planning!
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, party platters, 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. You might also want to book coffee catering to match your desserts. 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 as a centrepiece!
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!
Recent Catering tasks
Baby shower caterers
$700
Hastings 4122, New Zealand
5th Jan 2024
Baby shower finger food high tea - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 10 February 2024
Corporate event photographer, Auckland city Tuesday 9:30 - 10:30am
$200
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We will be hosting a Corporate event on Tuesday and we need a photographer to take shot of the speakers, panel and guests networking. It is 1 hour, and I need the photos touched up and sent through the same day. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 14 March 2023
Corporate event photographer, Wellington city Tuesday 9:30 - 10:30am
$200
Wellington, New Zealand
10th Mar 2023
We will be hosting a Corporate event on Wednesday and we need a photographer to take shot of the speakers, panel and guests networking. It is 1 hour, and I need the photos touched up and sent through the same day. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 14 March 2023 - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 15 March 2023
Get the bbq to ignite start
$250
Te Kauwhata 3782, New Zealand
12th Dec 2022
Unable to get the bbq to start - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 15 December 2022
A guest comedian for a Lions dinner for farmers
$5,000
Tokoroa, New Zealand
5th Nov 2022
Each year dairy farmers donate bull calves to the Tokoroa Host Lions club. The club then sells the calves and from the proceeds donates $30,000 to 3 selected charities at a dinner evening. To recognise the farmer's generosity the club puts on a dinner for two, for each calf donated. The evening usually has a guest speaker, or preferably a comedian as its key offering. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 28 November 2022
CANDY BUFFET STYLIST
$300
Christchurch, New Zealand
27th Sep 2022
Sweet Talk, New Zealand's premier candy buffet company is looking for a casual stylist to set up and pack down candy buffets at events. - Due date: Flexible
Christmas works lunch buffet 20/25 people
$250
Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand
14th Sep 2022
Buffet lunch max 25 people - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 30 November 2022
Cocktail Maker/bar tender for 2 hours
$800
Lake Hayes Estate, Queenstown, New Zealand
29th Jul 2022
We require a cocktails maker/bar tender for 3 hours for a house party. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 8 September 2022
Bartender - Cocktail Maker
$150
Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand
13th Jul 2022
Hi There, looking for 1 person whose great at making cocktails for a 3 hours pour wine and serve beers etc to serve a bunch of gay guys and girls for a house warming. Also if you have your cocktail recipes to spice things up sweet. All booze will be provided, just need expert cocktail making abilities. Most Requested Cocktails will be: Espresso Martini Southside Margarita Bonus if you have the cocktail shakers and a blender - Also cash tips provided aswell. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 16 July 2022
Plan and arange a 70th birthday wine tasting and lunch.
$2,000
Morningside, Auckland, New Zealand
7th Jul 2022
Its dad's 70th birthday party and I need to outsource the event planning to someone. We will host it at my parents place. Need someone to organise: (1) a private sommelier to conduct a wine tasting and share their knowledge; (2) finger food for or during the wine tasting; (3) lunch to be served after the wine tasting: (4) potentially some decorations and table setting - Due date: Before Sunday, 17 July 2022
Cocktail catering for a birthday party
$2,000
Pōhara, New Zealand
23rd Jun 2022
In need of cocktail catering for a 21st birthday celebration. This will be a private function of around 100 people, held at Pohara Hall, Golden Bay, New Zealand. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 2 July 2022
Corporate Photo of Business Leader
$500
Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand
27th Jul 2021
We need a photographer with experience of corporate profile shots to head to our office in Penrose, Auckland and take photos of three local leadership team members. You will need to bring all of your own photography equipment (camera, lighting, white background). The brief is really simple. We have a historic style of profile photo that we wish to imitate, copies of which can be provided. These need to be full length and head and torso close up. They need to be on white background and outlined. PLESASE NOTE - DATE IS TO BE CONFIRMED
URGENT Cocktail maker needed TONIGHT
$120
Queenstown, New Zealand
27th May 2021
Hello, I need a cocktail maker for a private function (group of 10) in Lake Hayes tonight for a couple of hours from 7pm. Drinks will be provided, just need someone to bring the equipment (shaker, stirrer). Only need 3-4 simple cocktails to be made (Mango daiquiris, Moscow mules, mojitos…) Thank you!!
Canape Catering - Harry Potter Theme
$250
Weymouth, Auckland, New Zealand
20th May 2021
We require a canape catering harry potter theme for a hens night. Finger foods, hot and cold and deserts.