Essential Catering & Events in Docklands offers an extensive range of corporate, office and event catering options to suit any occasion. Our menus are designed to be flexible, featuring a variety of local produce and ranging from casual buffets to elegant finger food and formal sit-down dinners. With our experienced team, you'll be sure of a professional and memorable corporate or office catering event that your guests will rave about. Let us take the hassle out of planning your event and leave you to relax and enjoy the experience.
At Essential Catering, we believe that every gathering should be special. From intimate dinners to large-scale events, our experienced team will take care of every detail so you can focus on what matters most: creating memories with your guests. Enjoy delicious meals, refreshing drinks, and a warm atmosphere — let us help you make it a night to remember!
We know event catering inside and out, so contact us if you’re not sure what to choose.
We understand the ins and outs of delicious food and flawlessly run events.
No matter your occasion, venue choice, menu style or dietary requirements, our friendly team of experts have the hands on experience and knowledge to build you the perfect food experience.
We’ll ask plenty of questions about your event, so we can suggest options to suit your wishes and budget.
Your menu options include finger food, buffet dining, share platters or sit-down dining packages.
Our dedicated events planning team will take care of everything on the day, so you can enjoy your special occasion.
We love to talk food, and can help devise your perfect event menu.
our founder, is a highly experienced hospitality professional with decades of experience in Melbourne’s food scene. He has a passion for fresh, top quality food.
events and sales manager, is our in-house event specialist, giving advice on the best menu options, drinks choices and catering packages to impress your guests.
our head chef, has nearly 30 years of experience in the UK, Israel and the USA. A career highlight was catering for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi 2016.
At Essential Catering, we know that your event or meeting needs to be memorable, and that starts with the food. We offer a range of delicious and nutritious catering options to ensure your guests are impressed. Our Docklands caterers provide a variety of finger food, morning and afternoon teas, as well as lunch options for any occasion. Our freshly prepared salad boxes, gourmet baguettes and sweet treats are sure to tantalize your taste buds, leaving a lasting impression on your guests. With Essential Catering, you can be sure that your event will be one to remember.