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Fresh food delivered on-time from Melbourne's best corporate catering services
Whether you're in Melbourne CBD or the surrounding suburbs, on the Morning Peninsula or in the Yarra Valley, there's plenty of mouth-watering corporate catering options you can order online through us.
In Melbourne alone we have more than 100 catering partners with unique menus ready to serve up fresh, tasty breakfasts, lunches and so much more. Plus, our on-time guarantee lets you rest assured you'll get your food delivered when you need it and it will meet your expectations.
From gluten free cakes for office birthday parties to sandwiches for you next meeting with a top client, there are no events (or special dietary requirements) that we can't attend to from our one stop shop for catering. Delivery locations included.
Serving Melbourne businesses super fresh food that makes a difference
We want to bring you as big of a variety of suppliers as we can because we know what one workplace looks for in a catering company isn't the same as another. Some may just want the fastest delivery while others want to ensure everything is locally sourced, and we're here to help.
Keen to avoid food waste and sourcing produce from Epping Markets, The Catering Company is all about sustainability from farm to plate. The corporate catering company has also removed cling wrap from use in its kitchen, swapping it for a 100% biodegradable alternative.
Bunji Catering is a proud Aboriginal catering company crafting meals inspired by traditional produce. Damper scones, salads with native spinach and salt bush and barramundi.
Part of the Prahan Mission, The Mission Caters is a social enterprise where catering industry professions will work alongside people who have found themselves unemployed as a result of mental health struggles. It serves up impressive breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon tea, platters and sit-down menus.
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Awesome variety
From fresh Italian to spicy Asian food, we have a catering option for every occasion, taste and budget.
Consolidated billing
Your accounts department will love you. Get a single invoice for all your catering services, kitchen supplies and event catering.
Every diet covered
Nobody goes hungry on our watch! From gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and halal, we have special diet options to suit all needs.
Same-day orders
Last-minute, no problem! We can get catering to you in as little as 90 minutes.
We cater for special events and occasions
Why use EatFirst for your catering in Melbourne?
EatFirst has been helping businesses in Melbourne with all of their corporate catering, kitchen supplies, office catering supplies and event catering needs for about 20 years.
We've worked with suppliers and clients to make the ordering process for corporate catering is as smooth as possible. Whether through our online marketplace or customer service team, we've simplified the process to minimise the time you need to spend organising your catering, so you can spend more time enjoying it.
Some of the corporate catering services we offer in Melbourne:
- Breakfast catering
- Morning or afternoon teas
- Working lunches and office lunches
- Training and conference menus
- Office lunch catering
- Melbourne Cup lunch
- Office Christmas parties (and Christmas in July!)
- Corporate events, such as BBQ or team lunches
- Grazing tables
Get catering platters in Melbourne that's are perfect fit for your business
Size doesn't matter when you're ordering catering with EatFirst. We're happy to cater all businesses big or small with low minimum orders with many of our partners - with some not requiring one at all!
Caterers such as Out of Thyme can craft delicious platters for as few as two people or large grazing tables for 20 or more.
We offer a wide range of cuisines in Melbourne
Not sure what kind of food to order? We think variety is the spice of life. And we know everyone has different tastes. So we offer a great variety of delicious catering options in Melbourne to best suit the tastes and needs of your business.
Some of Melbourne's most popular catering choices include:
- Greek
- Indian
- Mexican
- Italian
- Vietnamese
- Thai
- Turkish
- Chinese
We're also able to help with hire equipment and staffing for your event, if needed.
Find the best corporate catering Melbourne has to offer
We've carefully vetted all the corporate catering options we list on our platform before sharing them with customers, and we also have a rating system on each listing.
You'll see a pink star with a number next to it on all our our catering listings when you search using your address. This is a user-generated rating (out of five) for how previous clients have found the service to be.
You'll have the option to sort from highest to lowest if you're hoping to get the best Melbourne caterer appear up top.
We're catering Melbourne's special dietary requirements
Just like we offer a range of cuisines in Melbourne, we also cater for a range of diets because we know not everything is going to suit everyone's needs.
We make it easy to find allergy-safe catering options. You can either use our search filter at the top of the marketplace to find caterers that have dishes that match those restrictions, like in the first image below
We tag all common dietary restrictions on individual menu items for Melbourne too. As in the example below, you can see these fruit cups are gluten free (G), dairy free (D), vegetarian (V) and vegan (Vg).
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Customer Care
Your local team for advice, last-minute fixes, or incidents
Account Managers
Your local, dedicated corporate catering experts
Supplier Relationship Managers
Your local team vetting & supporting our catering suppliers
Tech Support
Your local team for navigating & troubleshooting the platform
We Support the Widest Range of Suppliers
Local Small Business
Promoting the best fresh & locally produced options.
Charity & Social Enterprise
Supporting through promotion, charitable & food contributions
Indigenous Suppliers
Showcasing fantastic suppliers preserving history through food
We are Committed to Sustainability
Recyclable Kitchen Utensils
Opt for trays, cutlery and napkins that are recyclable, compostable, & sustainable.
Locally Sourced Ingredients
Local and vetted Australian businesses, providing fresh, high-quality food.
Supplier Sustainability Ratings
We rate our suppliers on important criteria, and showcase this to you.
Hear from our happy clients
EatFirst gave our staff a huge lift in morale.
When we first went into lockdown in NSW back in April 2020, EatFirst gave our staff a huge lift in morale. They were able to send to all our staff Nationwide the Easter DIY Hot Cross Buns. For some, it was a new experience in cooking, others kept their children entertained and the others just a relief to think of something else. Thanks, EatFirst for making my job easy
We’ve been able to keep our employees engaged!
EatFirst’s home delivery service has been a fantastic service for Carsales. We’ve been able to keep our employees engaged, motivated and happy while we all work from home. The EatFirst team make the process super easy and the home delivery options are outstanding.
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So easy to use!
We have recently started using EatFirst for event catering and weekly fruit and milk deliveries. The EatFirst website is so easy to use and offers a wide range of catering choices. We especially love the festive packages on offer, such as the Easter Hotcross bun boxes. Rose, our account manager, is so positive and always ready to assist us when we need something. Thank you Rose and the team for everything you do 😊
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Genuine service & easy ordering!
Spotify has been using EatFirst for our staff lunches since Jan 2020, and we've recently added their range of pantry services. The wonderful team at EatFirst makes my life easier by offering a wide range of food for staff to enjoy, as well as keeping everything running smoothly. Thank you Mel, Michael & Leanne!
It makes my job significantly easier
EatFirst is the easiest possible way to access a great variety of caterers around. It makes my job easier and allows me to have some fun choosing on the way. Thank you for all your help and support.
Delicious food & great customer service
EatFirst is perfect for keeping our kitchen well-stocked with food & drinks. We love the wide selection of snacks and fresh fruit. Michael from EatFirst always goes out of his way to make sure we have what we need, and to recommend new products for our pantry. Highly recommend!
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FAQs about corporate catering in Melbourne
How much should you budget for catering in Melbourne?
Catering prices can vary depending on where you're ordering it from and what meal you're serving for your team or guests. As an estimate, here's a rough guide on what you can expect prices to work out to per person.
Morning or afternoon tea will likely cost between $10-$15 per person. It will be on the higher end if you're wanting to serve any hot items and on the lower end for the more basic fruit and pastry-style service.
Lunch catering will probably cost a bit more in comparison as it's a full meal, so we'd recommend setting a slightly higher budget of $15-$20 per person. If that's a bit tight, you can get more basic catering, like sandwich platters, salads or pizza in the $10-$15 range. However, if you'd like any specialty cuisines like Thai, Sushi or Indian, expect it to be a bit pricier.
Grazing platters and finger foods can cost you as low as $10-$15, but that's depending on the quality of meats and cheeses you'd like to serve - they can get pricy!
Are there minimum order amounts in Melbourne?
Yes. Most Melbourne caterers do require a minimum amount, but it does start quite low at about $50 for a good handful of suppliers. That's about what you'd spend to cater for five people, so the changes of you covering the minimum costs are high.
Do you need to pay for delivery of corporate catering in Melbourne?
Sometimes; it depends on which caterer you order from. That said, there are more than 50 partners in our marketplace that don't charge anything for delivery of corporate catering in Melbourne. And that includes food options like Italian, Middle Eastern, salads, Mexican, Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese and plenty of traditional catering options.
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