Engagement Catering Melbourne

The cost of engagement event catering in Melbourne varies depending on the number of guests, the menu style chosen, the level of service required, and the event location. At Catering By Chefs, we offer affordable catering packages across a wide range of budgets, from relaxed finger food and BBQ menus through to formal plated dinners and grazing tables. The best way to get an accurate quote is to contact Phil directly on 0407 633 322 or submit an online enquiry. Phil will provide a detailed, personalised engagement catering quote based on your specific needs.

Catering By Chefs is widely regarded as one of the city’s best and most trusted engagement party catering companies. With over 30 years of experience delivering catering services since 1995, hundreds of five-star client reviews, and a reputation built entirely on word-of-mouth referrals, Phil Azzi and his team bring unmatched passion, expertise, and personalised service to every engagement party they cater.

Yes, engagement party catering at home is one of our most popular services across Melbourne. Our chefs bring all the equipment needed, cook everything fresh on-site at your property, serve your guests professionally throughout the celebration, and leave your home completely spotless when they’re done. Home engagement party catering has never been easier or more stress-free than with Catering By Chefs.

Absolutely. Backyard engagement parties are a wonderful, personal way to celebrate your news with family and friends, and our catering team specialises in making outdoor backyard events truly memorable. We set everything up, cook fresh on-site, serve your guests, and clean up completely, leaving your backyard just as you found it.

Catering By Chefs caters for engagement parties of all sizes, from intimate celebrations of 15 to 20 guests right through to large parties of 150, 200, and beyond. Whether you’re planning a small home gathering or a large-scale engagement event at a hired venue, we tailor our menu style, staffing, and service to suit your exact guest count and requirements perfectly.

We offer four main engagement event catering menu options for couples: our signature canapé and finger food menu, gourmet BBQ, grazing table and platter menu, and plated dinner. All menus are fully customisable to suit your theme, dietary requirements, and budget. Each package includes professional wait staff, fresh on-site cooking, full set-up, and complete clean-up. Beverage service is also available through our partnership with Heaven 7 Events.

Yes. Our catering menus fully accommodate all dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and halal options. Simply advise us of your guests’ dietary needs when you enquire, and we’ll ensure every single guest is well catered for. Please note that our kitchen handles common allergens, so guests with severe allergies should discuss this directly with Phil at the time of booking.

Yes. All Catering By Chefs party catering packages include fully uniformed, professional wait staff. Our friendly team serves guests throughout your event, keeps food and beverages flowing, and ensures every guest feels well looked after from start to finish.

Yes, always. Full set-up and complete clean-up are included in every event catering package we offer in Melbourne. We leave your home, backyard, or venue absolutely spotless before we go. It’s consistently one of the things clients highlight most in their reviews of Catering By Chefs.

We recommend booking your party catering at least 2 to 4 weeks in advance for smaller events, and 4 to 6 weeks for larger gatherings, especially during busy periods like spring and summer. That said, we do our best to accommodate last-minute bookings, so don’t hesitate to call Phil.

Yes, we do our very best to accommodate last-minute catering requests. Our team is experienced at turning around bookings quickly without ever compromising on food quality or service.