Wedding Catering
Wedding Catering in Melbourne
Yummy Catering provides wedding catering across Melbourne for ceremonies, cocktail receptions, seated dinners and backyard celebrations. We work with couples to put together a menu that suits the wedding format, venue layout and guest count — from small ceremonies of 20 to larger receptions of 150 or more.
Wedding Catering for Every Style and Format
Melbourne weddings come in a lot of different shapes. A winery reception in the Yarra Valley needs a different approach to a rooftop cocktail party in the CBD, and a backyard garden ceremony is different again from a formal ballroom dinner. We’ve catered for all of these formats, and we build the menu around the venue and the event structure rather than offering a fixed package.
Our wedding catering menus cover:
- Cocktail and canape service — finger food and canapés passed by staff or set on stations, suited to standing receptions and pre-dinner drinks
- Grazing tables and platters — fresh seasonal produce, cured meats, cheeses and accompaniments, set up as a centrepiece guests return to throughout the event
- Buffet and sharing setups — hot and cold dishes served in shared platters or buffet trays, suited to relaxed seated receptions
- Dessert tables — mini desserts, cakes and sweet platters including chocolate strawberries, Basque cheesecake, mini pancakes and seasonal options
- Mobile coffee cart — barista coffee service available alongside any wedding catering booking, suitable for post-ceremony or post-dinner service
Most couples combine two or three of these formats — a grazing table during cocktail hour, finger food through the reception, and a dessert spread for later in the evening. We can structure the menu around your timeline and let you know what works practically for your venue and guest flow.
How Wedding Catering Works with Yummy Catering
Start with an enquiry — tell us your wedding date, approximate guest numbers, venue type and the style of catering you’re thinking about. We’ll come back to you with menu suggestions and pricing that match your brief. From there, we refine the menu together until it’s right.
On the day, we deliver fresh food to your venue at the agreed time, set up platters and stations, and make sure everything is ready before guests arrive. We work around your wedding timeline and coordinate with your venue contact for access and setup arrangements. Dietary requirements confirmed at booking are handled in the kitchen before delivery — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and halal options are available across most of our menu.
We service Melbourne CBD, inner suburbs, and surrounding areas for wedding catering. For venues further out — Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley or similar — contact us to confirm delivery availability before booking.
Engagement Parties, Bridal Showers and Hen’s Events
We also cater for the events leading up to the wedding. Engagement party catering, bridal shower catering and hen’s night catering are all available through our private catering service. If you want to use the same caterer for the whole lead-up to your wedding, we can coordinate the menus across multiple events.
For wedding table styling and event decor, see our table styling service — available as a standalone booking or alongside wedding catering.
FAQ
How far in advance should I book wedding catering?
For wedding catering, we recommend enquiring at least 6 to 8 weeks before your date. Spring and summer weddings (October to February) book out faster — for these dates, 3 months notice gives you the most flexibility on menu choices and scheduling. We do take later bookings where availability allows, but the menu options may be more limited. Contact us as early as possible to secure your date.
Can you design a custom menu for our wedding?
Yes. We don’t offer fixed wedding packages — every menu is built around your wedding format, venue and preferences. When you enquire, let us know the type of service you want (grazing, finger food, buffet, dessert table or a combination), your guest count and any dietary requirements. We’ll put together a menu proposal with pricing for you to review and adjust.
Do you cater for dietary requirements at weddings?
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and halal options are available across most of our menu. When you confirm your booking, provide us with a dietary breakdown of your guest list (how many vegetarian, how many gluten-free, etc.) and we’ll prepare accordingly. We do not operate a nut-free certified kitchen, so please flag this if it’s relevant for any of your guests.
Which Melbourne areas do you cover for wedding catering?
We cover Melbourne CBD, inner suburbs (Fitzroy, Richmond, Collingwood, South Yarra, St Kilda, Carlton) and middle suburbs (Brunswick, Bentleigh, Glen Waverley, Box Hill). For weddings at venues in the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula or outer Melbourne, contact us before booking to confirm delivery availability and any additional travel costs.
How many guests can you cater for?
We cater for weddings ranging from small ceremonies of around 20 guests through to larger receptions of 150 or more. For very large events over 200 guests, contact us directly to discuss logistics and menu planning before placing a booking — events at this scale need more lead time to coordinate properly.
Do you provide staff to serve food at the wedding?
For most orders, food is delivered plated and ready to serve, and we handle setup at the venue. If you need staff to pass canapés or manage a buffet station during the reception, let us know when you enquire so we can include this in the quote. Requirements vary by event format and venue — we’ll advise what makes sense for your specific setup.
Can we add a coffee cart to our wedding catering?
Yes. Our mobile coffee cart can be booked alongside any wedding catering package. The cart is staffed by a professional barista and serves espresso-based drinks. It works well for post-ceremony service, during cocktail hour or as an after-dinner option. Let us know at the time of enquiry and we’ll include it in the quote.