Restaurant Quality • Five-Star Service • Fair Pricing
★★★★★ 4.9 out of 5 • 83 Google Reviews
30+ Years Experience
Top 3 Caterers 2022
4.9 Star Reviews
500+ Events
Free tasting for events 70+ guests • Quote within 24 hours
Setup, professional waitstaff, and complete pack-down are included as standard, not optional extras. We bring our own equipment too, so venues without a commercial kitchen, wineries, barns, backyards, rooftops, aren't a barrier.
Meet the chef who'll cook your day at your tasting, free for weddings of 70+ guests.
Quoted within 24 hours, and scales cleanly from a 20-person lunch to a 500+ guest event.
Also catering a birthday, engagement, private function or something else? See all our events.
We've been doing this since 2016 and we still treat every single event like it's the only one on the calendar. No account managers, no drop-and-run, just the same team from first call to last plate cleared.
We bring the equipment needed to set up wherever you're hosting, so wineries, barns, and backyards without a commercial kitchen aren't a barrier
Choose from our seasonal menu as is, or work directly with our chef to design something entirely your own
Setup, waitstaff, and complete pack-down are standard on every booking. Prefer delivery only? We can do that too
Corporate bookings quoted within a day, because we know you're not waiting around
Here's what Melbourne is saying about us
Three simple steps to an event your guests will actually remember
Tell us about your event, guest count, and preferences. We'll talk through menu options and answer every question.
We create a personalised menu tailored to your taste and budget. Free tasting for events with 70+ guests!
We handle everything from setup through to cleanup. You relax and enjoy your event.
HLB Catering was founded in 2016 and operates from its commercial kitchen at Factory 7, 48 Shearson Crescent, Mentone VIC 3194. The team has delivered more than 500 events across Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, and the Yarra Valley, catering for guest counts ranging from 10 to 500. Every event includes full setup, professional wait staff, and complete pack-down service.
HLB Catering builds fully customised menus for each event, accommodating dietary requirements including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, halal, and kosher-friendly options. The team services Melbourne CBD, Bayside, Brighton, Mentone, Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley, Macedon Ranges, Geelong, Ballarat, and Bendigo, transporting all food in refrigerated vehicles to maintain temperature and freshness from kitchen to venue.
HLB Catering provides wedding catering, corporate event catering, birthday catering, cocktail functions, grazing tables, buffets, shared feast platters, bowl food, and plated sit-down meals. Quotes are provided within 24 hours of enquiry. Events with 70 or more guests qualify for a complimentary menu tasting. Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of a deposit, with full payment required 21 days prior to the event date.
HLB Catering sources seasonal produce, premium meats, and artisan cheeses from Victorian suppliers, selected fresh for each event. The menu offering spans Modern Australian, European, Middle Eastern, Latin American, and Asian cuisines, prepared by a team with over 30 years of combined hospitality experience.
We cater everything from intimate dinners to 500+ guest celebrations across Melbourne, Bayside, Mentone, Mornington Peninsula, and Yarra Valley. Whatever your budget, we'll create something delicious.
VIEW OUR MENUSMelbourne CBD • Bayside • Brighton • Mentone • Mornington Peninsula • Yarra Valley • Geelong • Macedon Ranges • Ballarat • Bendigo
Melbourne catering costs vary by event size and menu selection. At HLB Catering, we offer competitive rates and transparent pricing to fit your budget. Contact us for a customised quote based on your specific needs.
Absolutely. We cater intimate gatherings from 10 guests to large celebrations of 500+. Whether it's a small office lunch, family birthday, or private dinner party, our team delivers the same quality and care regardless of size.
We recommend at least three weeks ahead to secure your preferred date, especially for weekends and peak season events. Popular dates fill fast, so the sooner you reach out the better. That said, give us a call even if your event is coming up quickly and we'll do everything we can to make it work.
Yes. We cater all dietary needs including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, halal, kosher-friendly, and specific allergies. Just tell us what you need and we'll make sure everyone at your event is well fed.
We understand events pop up unexpectedly. Give us a call and we'll be straight with you about what's possible. We can often accommodate shorter notice depending on our schedule and menu options.
Also catering:
Engagement Catering • Birthdays • Cocktail Functions • Private Functions • School & University Catering • Sporting Club Functions • Office Catering
Tell us about your event and we'll put together a menu that fits your vision and budget. The whole process is easy and we're with you every step of the way.
🍽️ Bring 70 or more guests and the tasting's on us.
Tell us about your event and we'll put together a personalised quote within 24 hours.
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