Compassionate Funeral Catering in Melbourne
Professional funeral catering services across Melbourne suburbs. Short notice available. Finger food, platters, buffets, and grazing tables for wakes and memorial receptions.
When you’re grieving, the last thing you want to worry about is catering. We’ve supported countless families through this tender time, and we know how to take the stress away while allowing you to focus on what matters. Your loved one deserves to be remembered beautifully, and your guests deserve to be cared for properly.
We approach every funeral with genuine empathy and understanding, treating your loved one’s memory with the utmost respect.
Every menu is tailored to reflect your loved one’s tastes and your guests’ dietary needs, using quality locally-sourced ingredients.
We handle all the logistics, setup, and service so you can spend time with family and friends during this precious time.
We understand that these events often come with little warning. We’re equipped to help even when time is tight.
We’ve put together a range of funeral catering styles to suit different gatherings and budgets. Whether you’re planning an intimate wake, a larger memorial reception, or a celebration of life gathering, we’ve got you covered. Every option is completely customisable to your needs, dietary requirements, and budget. Choose from finger food and canapes, fresh sandwich platters, comfortable buffet spreads, or our signature luxury grazing tables.
We’ve supported countless families through their most important moments.
Professional, discrete team trained to handle every detail with care.
No hidden costs. We work within your budget and explain everything upfront.
We bring all cooking equipment and serving gear at no extra cost. One less thing to worry about.
Our professional funeral catering services extend across Melbourne and all surrounding suburbs and regions. Whether your service is at a funeral home, RSL, community hall, restaurant, hotel, church, winery, or family venue, we bring the same level of professional care and quality service to every location. We handle setup, service, cooking equipment, and cleanup.
Popular funeral catering service areas include: Melbourne CBD, South Yarra, Brighton, Bayside suburbs, Toorak, Caulfield, St Kilda, Elsternwick, Port Melbourne, Williamstown, Sandringham, Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, Dandenong, Geelong, and beyond. Not sure if we service your area? Just call us on (03) 8503 7394.
Funeral catering costs vary based on guest count, menu style, and service level. Our pricing is transparent with no hidden fees. Finger food platters start at budget-friendly rates, while luxury grazing tables and buffet spreads offer great value. Contact us for a custom quote based on your specific needs and guest numbers.
Yes, absolutely. We understand funeral arrangements often come with little warning. HLB Catering specialises in short notice funeral catering and can often accommodate requests within 24 to 48 hours. Give us a call immediately if you need same-day or next-day funeral catering in Melbourne.
Of course. We customise every funeral catering menu to accommodate dietary requirements including vegetarian catering, vegan catering, gluten-free options, and allergy management. Just let us know what your guests need, and we’ll create a menu that works for everyone.
We provide funeral catering across Melbourne and the surrounding suburbs including Brighton, Bayside, South Yarra, Toorak, Caulfield, St Kilda, Port Melbourne, Williamstown, Sandringham, Mornington Peninsula, and beyond. If you’re unsure whether we service your area, just call us.
Yes. We cater funeral receptions at funeral homes, RSL clubs, community halls, restaurants, hotels, wineries, churches, and private venues. We bring all the equipment needed, so whether it’s a formal venue or your family home, we can make it work seamlessly.
Our comprehensive funeral catering service includes menu planning, all food preparation, professional staff, full setup and service, cooking equipment and serving gear, table management, and cleanup. We handle everything so your family can focus on honouring your loved one.
Booking is simple. Call us on (03) 8503 7394 or email events@hlbcatering.com.au. Tell us your guest count, preferred catering style, and any specific needs. We’ll discuss options, provide a quote, and handle all the details from there.
Yes, finger food and canape catering is one of our most popular options for intimate funeral gatherings and wakes. We can create elegant, bite-sized selections that allow guests to mingle comfortably while enjoying quality food.
Sandwich platters are fresh, practical, and easy for guests to grab. Grazing tables are more elaborate, visually stunning displays with premium cheeses, meats, fruits, and gourmet items. Grazing tables work best as a focal point for larger gatherings, while sandwich platters suit smaller, more casual wakes.
When you’re planning a funeral or memorial gathering, catering might feel like just one more thing to organise. But it’s actually an opportunity to create a warm, welcoming space for your guests to gather and remember your loved one together.
The right catering style depends on a few things. Think about your guest count, the venue you’ve chosen, the time of day, and the atmosphere you want to create. A small family wake might work beautifully with finger food and canapes. A larger memorial gathering might benefit from the visual impact of a grazing table or the casual comfort of a buffet spread. And if you’re short on time, sandwich platters are fresh, practical, and can be organised quickly.
Funeral catering doesn’t have to break the bank. Our pricing is transparent and flexible. Finger food and sandwich catering tend to be budget-friendly options. Buffet spreads offer great value for larger groups. And if you want something special, grazing tables create a stunning impression without costing significantly more. Whatever your budget, we’ll work with you to create something meaningful.
Every menu we create is customised. Whether your guests include vegetarians, vegans, those with gluten-free requirements, or specific allergies, we handle it all seamlessly. Just let us know what you need, and we’ll make sure everyone feels cared for.
Give us a call or send an email. We’ll listen to what you’re looking for, answer your questions, and walk through your options without any pressure. Once you decide on a style and menu, we take care of everything else. Setup, service, cooking equipment, cleanup. You focus on honouring your loved one. We’ll focus on feeding your guests.
We understand planning a funeral is stressful, especially when emotions are running high. We’re here to make it easier. Give us a call or send a message, and we’ll walk through your options without any pressure.
When you reach out, here’s what we do:
Listen first. We want to understand what you’re looking for and what would work best for your family.
Talk through options. We’ll walk you through different catering styles and pricing that fits your needs.
Handle the rest. Once you decide, we take care of the menu, setup, service, and cleanup.
Your loved one’s memory. Honoured with warmth and respect.
