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Best rated caterers near me

Recent Catering reviews

Amazing work! Very professional and the photos and video are stunning!

Corporate Christmas Party Photos

$700

Kristie was amazing. Highly recommend.

Cocktail bartender

$120

Barbara was fantastic from start to finish - super helpful nothing too much trouble very easy going - cannot recommend her more highly

Dinner Party - 16 pax - helper/server

$150

Carlos is the man for the job! Highly recommend

Professional Cocktail Maker/Mixologist

$150

Stanley was professional and great to have at our function. 100% I will be using his services again.

Cocktail barman

$300

Sarah was an amazing help and a beautiful person

Help serve and clean up dinner party

$100

What's the average cost of a caterer

$150 - $325

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$150

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$220

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$325

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Average reviews for Catering Services

based on 1477 reviews

4.92

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Best rated breakfast caterers near me

Recent Breakfast Catering reviews

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

Great job. Highly recommended

Deliver breakfast from cafe

$15

Legend. So efficient and easy going.

Boozy breakfast helper

$80

Very reliable, very professional. Thank you again

Waiter for breakfast shifts

$385

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

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

What's the average cost of a breakfast caterer

$167 - $363

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$167

median

$210

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$363

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Average reviews for Breakfast Catering Services

based on 16 reviews

5

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Best rated brunch caterers near me

Recent Brunch Catering reviews

Amazing food (all gluten free!), well thought out menu, friendly and professional!

Private chef to cook brunch for 4

$400

Beautiful food, great service thank you!

Chef / catering for a Boxing Day brunch

$795

Perfect, such great food and service. Samantha was lovely

Personal chef for brunch at home - 6 people

$300

Rod did a wonderful job bartending our brunch. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again.

Help bartend my brunch

$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

The best!! Can’t wait wait to use Stanley again

Looking for an experienced bartender for a brunch at home (approx 20)

$200

What's the average cost of a brunch caterer

$250 - $450

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$250

median

$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

Thank you Jade for all your help at the baby shower! Punctual, friendly and reliable. Jade helped prepare the food and served our guests. Highly recommend!

Waitress/ Lunch clean up

$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

amazing service thanks so much!

Help at Christmas party lunch, food prep and clean

$200

Amazing addition to the party. Kat ran the bar like a boss

Bartending / hosting at a birthday lunch

$180

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

What's the average cost of a lunch catering expert

$139 - $260

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$139

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$190

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$260

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Average reviews for Lunch Catering Services

based on 104 reviews

4.91

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Best rated dinner catering experts near me

Recent Dinner Catering reviews

Laura was fantastic , polite , friendly and followed all instructions! Highly recommend her for all tasks !

Assistant for small dinner at my house

$100

Kate was perfect from the moment she arrived. She worked well with the chef and provided excellent service throughout the night. I highly recommend her.

Waiter at dinner party

$180

Duvan completed my task promptly and as requested! Thank you.

Enjoy a pizza for dinner

$15

What's the average cost of a dinner catering expert

$123 - $280

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$123

median

$180

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$280

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Average reviews for Dinner Catering Services

based on 299 reviews

4.9

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Best rated corporate caterers near me

Recent Corporate Catering reviews

Great job, thank you

5 - 6 Hours, Office Clean Up - THIS SATURDAY

$150

Very prompt and professional Great photos Will use Nip again

Corporate headshots required

$150

Dwayne was professional and supplied exactly what I asked for in my brief. He respected the challenges with Covid-19 and attended my house and setup quickly and efficiently. The pics fit the bill and I would definitely recommended him to other people looking for headshots.

Corporate headshot required.

$100

Amazing job

Corporate photos and promotional video snippets

$250

What's the average cost of a corporate caterer

$150 - $400

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$150

median

$250

high

$400

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Average reviews for Corporate Catering Services

based on 390 reviews

4.95

377
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Best rated Christmas caterers near me

Recent Christmas Catering reviews

Good job. Came on time, and carried out the task within the time allowed. Thank you very much.

Christmas party decorations

$100

Dani was awesome. I would highly recommend her to anyone and we will definitely use her again. Photo’s were great, she is easy to work with, prompt and reliable. Five stars ... Thank you Dani xx

Photographer - for family Christmas Card

$150

Thanks Bernadette! You were very helpful and gentle with my Christmas Decorations and the lighting on the branches, much appreciated. Thanks.

Help Build Christmas Trees in Artarmon Evenings

$100

Fantastic job! Always thorough and was an immense help. Thank you again, Claudia.

Christmas Lunch - Event Assistant (TSL Bridge St)

$90

amazing service thanks so much!

Help at Christmas party lunch, food prep and clean

$200

Excellent! Grace has excellent attention to detail and has a great work ethic. Will hire again!

Help Build Christmas Trees Artarmon day or night

$100

What's the average cost of a Christmas caterer

$161 - $350

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$161

median

$250

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$350

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Average reviews for Christmas Catering Services

based on 205 reviews

4.97

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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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Top Catering related questions

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.

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 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!

Recent Catering tasks

Bartender for baby shower

$75

Landsdale WA, Australia

8th Jul 2024

Looking for a female bartender for a baby shower. 2pm-5pm We will have the bar, glasses, ingredients and 3 cocktails of choice just need someone to make and serve.

Corporate photo and 3 videos (2min) for inclusion on website

$300

Brisbane QLD, Australia

8th Jul 2024

I would like about 20 new corporate photos I also need 3, 2min videos of me talking to camera, explaining my service offering for my website.

Looking for Coffee Van to serve Coffee at a Property Auction

$50

Keysborough VIC 3173, Australia

8th Jul 2024

Looking for a Coffee Van to serve coffee for customers at an Auction on 20th July between 3:15-4pm.

Mixologist Required - Dinner Party

$250

Malvern VIC, Australia

7th Jul 2024

Hosting a dinner party for 19 people. Party starts at 6pm and will need you until 9pm. We are looking for a mixologist who can make the following cocktails; Hugo Spritz, Spicy Margs & Espresso Martinis (and other ancilliary drinks if requested but the 3 above will be the main). I will provide the liquor and garnishes and glassware, please price accordingly.

Corporate profile photo

$250

Bowral NSW, Australia

7th Jul 2024

profile pics for corporate profile

Barbecue catering

$900

Palm Beach QLD, Australia

7th Jul 2024

hosting a sundowner party and need someone to host a barbecue both veg and non veg for our guests. Looking for 40 people

Chef at Home for a special birthday lunch

$500

Vaucluse NSW, Australia

6th Jul 2024

Chef at home to provide ingredients and prepare and serve a memorable lunch for 12 people celebrating a milestone birthday

Need a freelance photographer for a 23rd birthday brunch.

$200

Mosman NSW, Australia

6th Jul 2024

I’m holding a birthday brunch at a cafe in Mosman. The brunch will be from 10.00am-11.45am. I need a photographer from 10.00am till 12.15pm to take photos of the event i.e. guests, food, speeches, etc.

Looking for a quote for a corporate photoshoot, something basic

$150

Padstow NSW, Australia

26th Jun 2024

Looking for a quote for a corporate photoshoot, something basic and to get me started. Please include if your quote also includes a studio to shoot at. Corporate casual shot. 2-5 options.

Was very efficient, friendly and did a great job! Thanks so much

Corporate photographer

$350

Sydney NSW, Australia

22nd Jun 2024

We need some headshots for our team. There are 12 headshots required - but we would also like some nice 'organic' shots of the team in our office environment. We really need this shoot to happen on Tuesday at 10.15 till 11am Thank you!

Jonathan was excellent. He came into our office to take team head shots - super professional. We just received the files back, and they all look great. I certainly recommend Jonathan for anyone looking to get corporate (or any) photos.

Help with my Sunday breakfast party

$75

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

19th Jun 2024

I am Hosting 25-30 girls at home for Sunday breakfast and need help with setting up, warming 2-3 items on the menu, serving, refilling, dishing out and finally complete wrapping up including loading the dishwasher, hand wash delicate glasses or items that don’t go in the dishwasher. Time is from 8:00 to 11:00

She was simply amazing 🤩🤩

Bartender and cocktail mixer required

$100

Marsden Park NSW, Australia

3rd Jun 2024

Need a bartender and cocktail/mocktail mixer for a 40th birthday.. 70 people will be attending

Thank you so much for amazing drinks loved s on beach 🤣

Waitress for dinner party in Bulleen

$120

Bulleen VIC, Australia

2nd Jun 2024

Waitress required for dinner party for 10 guests. Wine service, plate service and assist chef with prep and clean up. 6.00pm - 10.00pm

Nihali was great to communicate with. On the evening she was immaculately presented and ensured that all guests had a wonderful time. Can highly recommend.

Cocktail maker required for private event

$50

Fremantle WA, Australia

1st Jun 2024

Need cocktail makers to man the bar for a footy parents event from 6-12pm, including clean up of glasses etc. traditional cocktails (5) choices. $50/hr

Amazing - made cocktails all night perfectly

Photography of corporate lunch - Collins at

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

24th May 2024

A corporate lunch will be held in a private room at Society restaurant 80 Collins Street Melbourne. A professional photographer will catch images of this event including speeches and guests interacting mingling. Scope of works include post production editing & digital to be issued. Time 1pm - 3pm

Friendly, punctual and well presented

Waiter to serve food and drinks and private corporate event

$100

Alexandria NSW, Australia

20th May 2024

Looking for a professional and friendly waiter to help serve food and drinks for 30 people at a private brand launch event in Alexandria this Wednesday from 5:30pm-8pm. Must have experience with handling food and alcohol. Food will be prepared and drinks (sparkling wine and/or orange juice) to be poured into champagne glasses and served. Greatly apreciated if you can please clean along the way ie. place rubish in bin and take glasses to the dishwasher. You will need to arrive by 5:30pm to help set up and we will help you.

Very helpful and friendly. Thank you

Put together a new bbq setup

$50

Dianella WA, Australia

19th May 2024

Needing someone to put this outdoor bbq kitchen together. Name price pls

Awesome guy! Set up everything perfectly! Highly recommended and I will use again. Thanks again!

Catering assistant

$210

Ringwood VIC, Australia

9th May 2024

We need someone to do the following across the two days below: Friday 10th May: 3pm-5:30pm Saturday 11th May: 11am-3:30 Hand washing, drying & polishing: 70x cups and saucers 70x sets of cutlery 70x drinking glasses 70x plates We need these washed twice, with a break in between washings. Strict timings, not flexible Dress code: blacks

Great service and very punctual.

Art assistant for a corporate workshop Sydney CBD

$80

Melbourne VIC, Australia

8th May 2024

Looking for someone to assist me in running a corporate art workshop. No art experience needed however we will need you to be bubbly, warm and welcoming. As an Assistant we require someone with people skills so recent past customer service experience and or teaching experience with a interest in art/craft/creativity. You will be required to help with set up Of art materials, welcoming guests and readying out instructions, assist people’s inquiry, help with printing using an instax camera and cleaning up . You’ll be required 11-1:30pm approximately.

Matthew was personable and lovely to work with. Will definitely hire him again :)

Team photo during a corporate event

$150

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

7th May 2024

Our full team will be in a 1 location in Sydney cbd during a company event we holding and I want to get a shot of everyone together as well as a couple of shots during the event itself. Will be 1 hour maximum

Easy to work with and quality outcome. Will use again.