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Catering & Events · Melbourne

Food worth
gathering for.

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Who we are

We cook the way Melbourne eats — seasonal, generous and a little bit unexpected. Every menu is built from scratch around your guests and the time of year.

Servicing
  • Inner Melbourne
  • Mornington Peninsula
  • Bellarine Peninsula
  • Yarra Valley
What we do

Nine ways to gather

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Cocktail Parties

Cocktail Parties

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Roaming canapés, a proper bar and a room that hums.

Private Celebrations

Private Celebrations

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Birthdays, anniversaries and milestones, beautifully fed.

Corporate Events

Corporate Events

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Polished, on-brand, on-time — at any scale.

Weddings

Weddings

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Seamless service for the day that matters most.

Luxury Events & Activations

Luxury Events & Activations

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Bespoke experiences built around your story.

Open Home & Property Launch Events

Open Home & Property Launch Events

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Catering that makes a property feel like a home.

Event & Floral Styling

Event & Floral Styling

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Tablescapes, florals and a considered whole.

Event, Equipment & Decor Hire

Event, Equipment & Decor Hire

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Everything the room needs, delivered and set.

Bar Service & Staffing

Bar Service & Staffing

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Experienced bartenders, waitstaff and floor managers.

Urban Entertaining chefs plating a dish from scratch in the kitchen
In our kitchen

Cooked from scratch,
plated with intention.

No reheated trays, no shortcuts — every dish is built from raw produce the morning of your event.

A signature Urban Entertaining dish
The Urban approach

From first call to last pour

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A menu built for you

Every event starts with a conversation, not a package. We design the menu around your guests, your venue and the season.

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Seasonal & local

We buy from Victorian growers and the markets weekly. The menu follows what’s good right now.

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Service that disappears

Our front-of-house is calm, warm and invisible — so you’re fully in the moment.

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A glimpse of recent gatherings

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tablescape
the toast
the ceremony
Kind words
“The function ran like clockwork and our house is spotless. Your team and the food were exceptional as usual.”

Alex · Private event

“You and the team are always so friendly, reliable, efficient and professional. We really enjoy working with you and look forward to the next event.”

Susan Waterer · Monash University

“The food was delicious and the staff were absolutely fabulous. You did an awesome job with the décor.”

Tania & Norman · Private event

“Your incredible professionalism shone so brightly. I can’t thank you enough.”

Heloise · Private event

“Thank you for the most beautiful evening. The food was perfect and the service by your team was immaculate.”

Bella · Dinner party

“The presentation, service and organisation were excellent. It meant we could really enjoy the afternoon.”

Sue · Celebration of life

  • “Thank you for providing a magnificent afternoon tea for our celebration of Mum’s life. The food was delicious (I can’t believe it all got eaten). The presentation, service and organisation were excellent. It meant we could really enjoy the afternoon.”

    Sue · Celebration of life

  • “A big thank you again for last night. You and the team are always so friendly, reliable, efficient and professional. You all did an amazing job, the flowers looked wonderful, and people loved the food. Kim was thrilled again with the catering, and in particular the team’s service delivery. We really enjoy working with you and look forward to the next event.”

    Susan Waterer · Monash University · Corporate

  • “A very big thank you for the delicious lunch you prepared for Steve White’s birthday occasion. It was a really scrumptious meal and so many guests commented on your food and asked for your card. Thank you heaps. I couldn’t have asked for better.”

    Susie White · Birthday

  • “Fiona and Lousje were both so happy with everything you did and both contacted me to thank me for the introduction.”

    Tania · Private event

  • “Thanks again for your excellent catering.”

    Sue · Private event

  • “The function ran like clockwork and our house is spotless. What party? Your team and the food were exceptional as usual.”

    Alex · Private event

  • “The food was delicious and the staff were absolutely fabulous. You did an awesome job with the décor. Kim and Todd were thrilled with the party.”

    Tania & Norman · Private event

  • “Thank you so much for everything yesterday. All three G’s were incredible and the food was delicious.”

    Ginette · Family celebration

  • “I have no words to thank you and your amazing team of superstars. Your incredible professionalism shone so brightly. I can’t thank you enough and look forward to seeing you soon.”

    Heloise · Private event

  • “Thank you for the most beautiful evening. The food was perfect and the service by your team was immaculate. Really appreciate everything.”

    Bella · Dinner party

  • “Brilliant effort. You are fabulous. Can’t say thank you loudly enough.”

    Private event

  • “Such a fun night. Thank you for everything. Your staff were amazing, especially Yeet who went above and beyond. Everyone raved about the food and said it was so beautiful.”

    Private event

  • “Thank you so much for all the thought and effort that went into making lunch on Sunday so special. It was exactly what I wanted.”

    Lunch

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