Exceptional Cocktail Party Catering
From elegant cool canapés to warm, comforting hot bites and substantial hearty bites, our premium finger food catering delivers exceptional flavour and refined presentation for your Melbourne cocktail party, corporate event or special celebration.
Whether you’re hosting an intimate corporate gathering, elegant wedding reception drinks, birthday celebration or grand cocktail party in Melbourne, our canapé selection offers something extraordinary for every palate. From cool, refreshing bites to warm, comforting morsels and substantial hearty bites, each piece is crafted with care and presented with style by our professional catering team.
Unlike most Melbourne caterers who count pieces per person, we serve unlimited canapés throughout your service period. Your guests can enjoy as much as they like without restriction. All packages include professional wait staff, chef service, and all necessary equipment.
4 Hot or Cold Canapés
30 to 45 Minutes Service
Only available when combined with a main meal package from HLB
6 Hot or Cold Selections
2 Hours Unlimited Service
Minimum 40 guests required
3 Hot, 3 Cold & 2 Hearty Bites
3 Hours Unlimited Service
Minimum 40 guests required
Most Melbourne caterers serve a set number of pieces per person (typically 6, 8, or 10 pieces). We believe your guests should never go hungry at your event. With unlimited service, our team circulates continuously throughout your cocktail party, ensuring fresh canapés are always available. No counting, no rationing, no guests left wanting more. Just exceptional food served professionally for the duration of your event.
Our canapé catering service brings sophistication and style to your cocktail parties, corporate events, wedding receptions, birthday celebrations and special occasions across Melbourne. Each bite-sized creation is beautifully presented with professional service that ensures a seamless and memorable experience for you and your guests at every standing reception or cocktail event.
Choose from elegant cool canapés, warm hot bites, and substantial hearty bites to create the perfect mix for your Melbourne cocktail party or corporate function
Experienced Melbourne catering staff ensuring seamless presentation, elegant service and perfect timing throughout your cocktail event or standing reception
Gluten free, vegetarian and special dietary canapés available to accommodate all your guests’ requirements at cocktail parties and corporate events
Want to take your cocktail party to the next level?
Add a selection of beautiful restaurant-style dishes to your canapé menu. Our bowl food options bring elegant, fork-friendly dining to your standing reception or seated gathering, perfect for guests who want something a little more substantial without the formality of a plated meal. Bowl food works beautifully whether your guests are sitting down or standing up, making it ideal for mingling while enjoying a more complete dining experience.
Combine canapés with bowl food for the ultimate cocktail party experience
Each cocktail party and corporate event is unique, and we’re here to help you select the ideal combination of canapés for your occasion. Whether you’re planning an intimate corporate function for 30 or a grand wedding reception for 800, we’ll work with you to create a menu that impresses your guests and suits your budget.
Get in touch with our Melbourne catering team today to discuss your cocktail party, corporate event, wedding, birthday or special celebration requirements and let us help you plan an unforgettable finger food experience.
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Professional waitstaff service, seamless dietary accommodation management, elegant presentation and service, complete event coordination from start to finish, expert menu consultation for your Melbourne cocktail party, corporate event or special celebration, flexible canapé packages tailored to your guest numbers, and all necessary cooking equipment if needed (including portable commercial ovens, electric burners and deep fryers)
Cocktail parties, corporate functions, wedding receptions, engagement celebrations, birthday parties, product launches, networking events, gallery openings and standing receptions throughout Melbourne
Experienced in catering intimate gatherings through to large-scale cocktail events and wedding receptions. They’re ideal for events ranging from 30 to 800+ guests across Melbourne venues, with consistent quality and service excellence
Work with our experienced catering team to customise your canapé selection, accommodate dietary requirements, and create the perfect finger food experience for your cocktail event
Unlike most Melbourne caterers who limit you to 6, 8, or 10 pieces per person, we serve unlimited canapés throughout your event. Your guests enjoy continuous service without restriction, and you never worry about running out of food. This approach ensures everyone is satisfied and makes for a much more relaxed, generous atmosphere at your cocktail party.
With years of experience catering cocktail parties, corporate events, weddings and celebrations across Melbourne, we understand the importance of flawless execution, exceptional food quality and seamless service for your special occasion.
Our canapé menus feature the finest seasonal ingredients, premium Australian produce, and elegant presentation that creates a memorable gourmet experience for every guest at your cocktail party or corporate event.
No hidden fees, no surprises. Our per-person pricing includes everything: unlimited food, professional staff, chef service, equipment, and complete event coordination. You know exactly what you’re paying for, making budgeting simple and stress-free.
Every package includes vegetarian options, and we seamlessly manage gluten free, vegan, and other dietary requirements. Our Melbourne catering team ensures all your guests enjoy exceptional food, regardless of their dietary needs.
From initial menu consultation through to professional service on the day, our experienced Melbourne catering team coordinates every detail to ensure your cocktail party runs smoothly and impresses your guests.
Let’s discuss your cocktail party, corporate event, wedding reception or special celebration catering needs. Our Melbourne team is here to create an elegant canapé menu that perfectly suits your occasion and delights your guests.
At HLB Catering, we serve unlimited canapés throughout your service period, so your guests never go hungry. We offer welcome packages (perfect for 30 to 45 minutes when combined with a main meal) or full cocktail party packages for 2 to 3 hours, all with unlimited food service. Our catering team ensures a constant flow of fresh canapés throughout your Melbourne event, so you can relax knowing your guests are well looked after.
Absolutely! We always recommend including at least one vegetarian option from each category: cool canapés, hot canapés and hearty bites. Our different canapé packages specify how many options you can choose from each type, including bowl food if desired. We carefully design our packages to ensure variety, balance and most importantly, that no one goes home hungry from your Melbourne cocktail party or corporate event.
Yes, we offer gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and other dietary options across our canapé menu. We always recommend having at least one vegetarian option from each type of canapé (cool, hot and hearty bites). Beyond this, we can make variations of your chosen canapés to meet any dietary requirement, whether that’s gluten free, vegan, dairy free or other specific needs. Our Melbourne catering team will work with you to ensure all your guests’ dietary requirements are seamlessly accommodated at your cocktail party or corporate event.
Canapés are perfect for cocktail parties, corporate functions, wedding receptions, engagement celebrations, product launches, networking events, gallery openings, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations and any standing reception where guests can mingle. They’re ideal for events ranging from 30 to 800 guests across Melbourne venues.
Canapés are elegant bite-sized portions perfect for standing and mingling, while bowl food consists of larger, fork-friendly restaurant-style dishes served in bowls. Bowl food is perfect for guests sitting down or standing up, making it ideal for eating while mingling at your Melbourne cocktail event. Many of our clients combine both options, starting with canapés and adding bowl food later for guests who want something more substantial without formal seating.
The earlier the better to make sure your event date is secured with our team. However, if you have a last-minute event, we always do our best to accommodate it. We recommend booking as soon as you have your date confirmed to ensure availability of our professional catering staff and to allow time for menu planning and dietary requirement coordination for your Melbourne cocktail party or corporate function.
Your canapé catering package includes professional waitstaff service, elegant presentation on premium serving ware, complete event coordination, menu consultation, dietary accommodation management, all necessary cooking equipment if needed (including portable commercial ovens, electric burners and deep fryers), and seamless service from start to finish for your Melbourne cocktail party, corporate event or special celebration.
We cater cocktail parties and corporate events at venues across Melbourne, including hotels, restaurants, corporate offices, private homes, galleries, rooftop spaces and unique event locations. Our experienced team is familiar with many Melbourne venues and can adapt our service to suit your chosen space, bringing all necessary equipment to ensure a seamless catering experience wherever your event takes place.
Most Melbourne caterers charge per person based on a set number of pieces (like 6, 8, or 10 canapés per guest). With our unlimited service, we don’t count pieces. Instead, our professional wait staff circulate continuously throughout your event, ensuring fresh canapés are always available. Your guests can enjoy as much as they like without restriction, which means no one goes hungry and you don’t need to worry about running out of food.
Our canapé catering packages range from $21pp for a welcome package (4 selections, 30-45 minutes, when combined with a main meal) to $59pp for our premium Grand Canapés package (3 hot, 3 cold, 2 hearty bites, 3 hours unlimited service). Our most popular Festive Canapés package is $48pp (6 selections, 2 hours unlimited service). All packages include professional wait staff, chef service, and equipment. Unlike other Melbourne caterers who charge per piece, we serve unlimited canapés throughout your service period.
All our Melbourne canapé packages include unlimited food service for the specified time period, professional uniformed wait staff, experienced chef service, complete event setup and pack down, premium serving ware and presentation, dietary accommodation management, and all necessary cooking equipment (portable commercial ovens, electric burners, deep fryers). There are no hidden costs or surprise fees. Everything you need for a successful cocktail party is included in the per-person price.
Our Festive Canapés and Grand Canapés & Hearty Bites packages have a minimum requirement of 40 guests. Our Welcome Canapés package is only available when combined with a main meal package from HLB. That said, every event is unique. Depending on the day of the week and our availability, we may be able to make an exception for groups from 30 people. It’s not guaranteed, but we always do our best. Contact our Melbourne catering team to discuss your specific requirements.
For corporate events in Melbourne, we recommend a balanced mix of hot and cold canapés with at least one hearty bite option. Popular corporate choices include our beef sliders, grilled prawns, arancini, smoked salmon selections, and substantial options like our gourmet hot dogs or bao buns. We always suggest including vegetarian options and can accommodate any dietary requirements your colleagues may have. Our Festive Canapés package ($48pp, 2 hours) is perfect for most corporate functions.
HLB Catering proudly serves cocktail parties, corporate events and special celebrations throughout Melbourne and surrounding regions. From the CBD to bayside venues, inner city warehouses to garden settings, wineries in the Yarra Valley to elegant venues on the Mornington Peninsula and stunning locations in the Macedon Ranges, our professional catering team delivers exceptional canapés and service across Melbourne metro and many areas in regional Victoria.
Servicing Melbourne CBD, South Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Brighton, Bayside, St Kilda, Prahran, South Yarra, Richmond, Collingwood, Fitzroy, Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley, Macedon Ranges, whole Melbourne metro and many areas in regional Victoria
