Fresh corporate catering conveniently delivered to your door, on disposable recyclable platters, for no fuss clean up.
Minimum order 10 serves per item
Price per Item
Croissants with preserves and butter (v)
$6.00
Ham, cheese & tomato croissant (v available)
$7.50
Yoghurt pot, seasonal fruit granola crumble, honey yoghurt (v)(gf)
$8.00
BLT; turkish, bacon, lettuce, tomato & relish:
Vegetarian option ALT; avocado, lettuce & tomato
$8.50
BBQ corn cakes, capsicum relish (2 per person)(vg)(gf)
$5.00
Price per person
Option 1
Assorted Danish pastries, seasonal fruit platters
$9.00
Option 2:
Assorted danishes (v), seasonal fruit platters, Croissants; ham, cheese & tomato or sumac roasted tomato & Yarra Valley Persian feta (v)
$17.50
Option 3:
Yoghurt pot; seasonal fruit, granola crumble, BLT Turkish or ALT; avocado, lettuce and tomato focaccia (v)
$15.00
Minimum order 10 serves per item
Sweet
Price per item
Petit four slice assortment (v)
$4.00
Chocolate peanut slice (gf)(df)(vg)
$5.00
Spiced vegan carrot & sultana mini muffin (vg)(gf)
$4.00
Seasonal fruit and chocolate muffin (v)
$4.00
Danish pastry assortment (45gm) (v)
$4.50
Gluten Free Danish pastry (30gm) (gf)
$5.00
Pear & raspberry bread, muesli crumble, maple butter (v)(gf)
$5.00
Petit friands (2 per person) (v) (gf) (contains nuts)
$6.00
Banana bread, wrapped butter (v)(gf)
$4.50
Freshly baked lemonade scones with cream & jam (v)
$4.00
Chocolate brownie (gf) (contains nuts)
$5.00
Lemon tart (medium) (v)
$7.00
Savoury
Rosemary & Yarra Valley feta buttermilk scones, paprika butter (v)
$4.50
Pumpkin, sage & lemon arancini, grated pecorino, basil Aioli (v)
$4.50
Sundried tomato, basil & brie quiche (v)
$5.00
Savoury muffin assortment (v)
$5.00
Traditional Ivans beef pies with tomato relish
$5.50
Pork & fennel sausage roll; caramelized onion & tomato relish
$4.50
Moroccan vegan wellington (gf)(vg)(df)
$6.00
Vegan lentil & chickpea curry pot pie (gf)(vg)(df)
$6.00
Ratatouille pithivier, aioli (v)
Spiced Lebanese lamb fattaya, pomegranate yoghurt
Steamed bun with duck and lemongrass, nam jim
$6.00
$6.00
$6.00
Minimum order 10 serves per item
Price per item
Gourmet sandwiches 4 points
$8.50
Gourmet sandwiches gluten free 4 points (gf)
$9.00
Gourmet wraps (1 wrap cut in 1/2)
$8.50
Gourmet baguettes (1 baguette cut in 1/2)
$11.00
Mini quiches:
Chorizo, capsicum, tomato
Smoked salmon, caper, chervil
Sundried tomato, basil & brie (v)
$5.00
Chicken schnitzel sliders, sriracha mayo & coleslaw
$9.00
Smoked salmon bagels, cream cheese, red onion, dill & capers (1/2 per person)
$8.50
Minimum order 10 serves per option
Price per item
Option 1
Wrap or Baguette, fruit & chocolate muffin and piece of fruit
$16.50
Option 2:
Chicken schnitzel sliders, fruit & chocolate muffin and piece of fruit
$16.00
Option 3:
Rosemary baked chicken: pear, roquette, sherry mayo (gf), fruit & chocolate muffin and piece of fruit
or
Falafel, quinoa, radish edamame, chilli citrus dressing (gf)(vg) fruit & chocolate muffin and piece of fruit
$17.50
Poke Bowls
Minimum order 10 serves per item
With edamame, carrot, cabbage, radish and seasoned rice with your choice of:
Yakitori chicken
Sesame Crusted salmon
Soy braised mushroom & tofu
$16.00
$18.00
$16.00
Minimum order of 10 per salad, served in disposable cups
Cambodian beef salad, gem lettuce, lime and chilli dressing (gf)(df)
$15.00
Rosemary baked chicken: pear, roquette, sherry mayo (gf)(df)
$11.50
Wasabi & black sesame chicken, soy mayo, coleslaw (gf)
$11.50
Crispy prosciutto, cos, green beans olives, salsa verde (gf)(df)
$11.50
Moroccan duck salad, carrot, ginger, raisin, ras el hanout dressing (gf)(df)
$12.50
Baked Tasmanian salmon, soba noodles, green beans, cherry tomatoes, thai dressing (gf)(df)
$15.50
Roasted cauliflower, spinach, caramelised onion & almond salad with tahini dressing (vg)(gf)
$11.50
Roasted pumpkin, sweet potato salad with capsicum, chickpea and sumac yoghurt (v)(gf)
Falafel, quinoa, radish, edamame, chilli citrus dressing (gf)(vg)(df)
$11.50
$10.50
(gf) gluten free (df) dairy free (v) vegetarian (vg) vegan (nf) nut free
30 pieces per platter
Cold Platters
(Served on platters ready for you to serve)
Price per platter
Potato rosti, Tasmanian smoked salmon, crème fraiche (gf)
150
Goats cheese tartlet, capsicum pearls, baby basil (v) (gf available)
150
Peppered beef crostini, wasabi cream
150
Rosemary & Yarra Valley feta scones, paprika butter
130
Seasonal fruit platter (Serves approx. 10)
60
Trio of house made dips (3 x 200 gm) with Turkish bread platter (Serves 10)
54
Antipasto platter to include Olives, cured meats, bocconcini, marinated vegetables, dips and grilled Turkish bread (Serves 10-15 people)
120
Australian Cheese Platter: Tarago River brie, Maffra cheddar, Gippsland Blue, goats cheese, dried fruits, water crackers and fruit loaf (Serves 10-15 people)
100
Sushi assorted selection – 160 pieces
(Serves 30 people)
200
Dessert Platters
Chocolate & fruit muffins (v)
120
Freshly baked lemonade scones with cream & jam (v)
110
Lemon tarts (medium) (v)
120
Assorted slices (v)
120
Chocolate brownie (gf) (contains nuts)
105
Cookies – 98 pieces
120
The hot selection of food is delivered cold in foil containers ready to go in the oven.(Approximately takes 10 - 15 minutes to heat in a moderate oven)
Price per platter
Pumpkin, sage & lemon arancini, grated pecorino, basil Aioli (v)
120
Sundried tomato, basil & brie quiche (v)
140
Lamb, currant and Aleppo pepper polpette, roasted capsicum (gf)(df)
120
Traditional Ivans beef pies with tomato relish
150
House made pork, thyme & sage sausage rolls with tomato relish
130
Essential fried chicken, panko crust & chipotle spiked mayo
120
Pumpkin & almond samosa, coconut-mint raita (vg)
Sriracha macaroni cheese bites platter (v)
120
120
(gf) gluten free (v) vegetarian (vg) vegan (df) dairy free
We love to talk food, and can help devise your perfect event menu.
"Amazing food!"
The waiters are so accommodating and were very nice to all my guests. My guests said they were so happy with the quality of food and the waiters who served them. A stand out was Caroline on my wedding day. She was so lovely and attentive! Would definitely have any event catered by them in the future
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"The staff were fantastic and everything went perfectly."
Organised a morning tea for a dozen people at work with very little notice. The service was delightful & the whole experience very simple and no fuss. The food was delicious - super fresh & tasty. A great variety of yummy sandwiches and lovely pies & cakes! Will definitely use Essential Catering again should the need arise! Thanks to all concerned. Very happy customer!
We are Melbourne caterers with the experience, service and amazing food to make your event unforgettable. Working from rustic weddings to corporate conferences, from boardrooms to backyards, our dedicated team is ready to help you.
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2019 Maroondah Business Excellence Awards Finalist
Acknowledgement of country. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
We welcome and celebrate everyone. We work with a diverse array of people regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, beliefs or ethnicities. We strive to make everyone feel welcomed, heard and recognised for the unique perspective they bring to the world.
