From intimate ceremonies in the Dandenong Ranges to grand vineyard receptions in the Yarra Valley and coastal celebrations on the Mornington Peninsula. Gourmet art, food you won’t forget.
“Your guests will remember the food. We make sure it’s the kind they talk about for years.”
Wedding Catering Melbourne
Choosing a wedding caterer is not just about picking dishes from a menu. It is about trusting a team to deliver on one of the most important days of your life. At HLB Catering, we understand that completely. We have been delivering exceptional wedding catering across Melbourne and regional Victoria for years, and we bring the same level of care to every event, whether you are hosting 60 guests at a garden ceremony in the Dandenong Ranges or 400 at a winery in the Yarra Valley.
Our team does not just serve food. We create an atmosphere. Our professional waitstaff and chefs pay attention to every detail so everything runs smoothly, the food looks stunning, your guests feel genuinely looked after and you can actually enjoy your own wedding. That is what we are here for.
We offer six distinct catering styles for weddings, from canapes and cocktail service to our incredibly popular Feast Shared Platters. Every menu is fully customisable around your guest list, your venue, your dietary requirements and your vision. You focus on your guests. We handle everything else.
Where We Work
From the CBD to Brighton, South Yarra to Williamstown. Full-service wedding catering for every Melbourne venue.
Fern gullies, heritage gardens, rustic barns and forest clearings. We deliver exceptional catering to every corner of the Ranges.
Ocean views, vineyard estates, clifftop ceremonies and coastal charm. We cater the full Peninsula from Sorrento to Red Hill.
Victoria’s premier wine country. Sweeping vineyard views and world-class estate venues deserve food that matches the setting.
Canape catering is the ultimate way to get your wedding guests mingling. Our chefs prepare every piece fresh on site, and our team circulates through the crowd with elegant trays throughout your event, so guests can grab something delicious while they move around and actually talk to each other.
This is the style for couples who want a relaxed, social vibe where people are on their feet, conversations flow and the energy of the room stays high. There is no awkward seating chart, no one stuck at a table they do not want to be at. Just great food and a genuine celebration.
Our canape menu spans cold bites, hot bites and heartier cocktail items we call Hearty Bites, which are more substantial pieces perfect for weddings where canapes are the main food service rather than just an arrival nibble. Every selection includes at least one vegetarian option.
All packages include professional waitstaff and chef service. Pricing is indicative and subject to change. Contact us for a current quote.
Bowl food has transformed the modern wedding reception. It is elevated comfort food, individually plated bowls of seriously impressive dishes that guests can enjoy while seated or standing, mingling however they want. There is no formality of a sit-down meal, but the food itself is anything but casual.
Our most complete offering in this style is the HLB Signature Cocktail Pack, which combines canapes, hearty bites and bowl food into one all-inclusive wedding package. It covers your entire cocktail reception with variety, substance and quality. Our chefs prepare every bowl fresh on site and our team serves them personally throughout the event.
For larger groups, you also have the option to add a Live Paella Valenciana Station. A chef cooks a traditional Paella Valenciana, chicken, prawns, chorizo and seasonal vegetables, right in front of your guests. It is a spectacular centrepiece that creates a genuine moment at your wedding.
No surprise charges for staff or essential services. Minimum 40 guests.
More substantial than canapes. More social than a sit-down meal. Bowl food gives your guests a proper dish they can enjoy wherever they are in the room.
A wedding grazing table is one of the most visually stunning ways to welcome your guests. As people arrive, while the wedding photos are being taken and the first drinks are poured, a beautifully styled grazing table gives everyone something to gather around. It creates conversation, it looks incredible and it tastes even better.
Our grazing tables are not a generic spread of crackers and brie. They are a work of art. We style each table with fresh flowers, lush Australian greenery, candles, wooden boards, white acrylic risers at varying heights, and an abundant display of artisanal cheeses, local and imported charcuterie, seasonal fresh fruits, honeycomb, house-made dips, crackers, artisan breads, dried fruits, nuts, olives and accompaniments. Every element is placed with intention.
The result is a grazing table that looks nothing like what you have seen at other events. It becomes a centrepiece, a photography backdrop and the first impression your guests have of the food at your wedding. It sets the tone immediately.
Our team sets up grazing tables approximately two hours before your guests arrive so everything is fresh, abundant and perfectly arranged when the doors open.
Every HLB grazing table is styled from scratch with flowers, greenery, candles and risers to create something genuinely beautiful. It doubles as your best wedding photo backdrop.
Our wedding buffets are nothing like the tired roast-and-three-veg setups you have probably seen before. Every HLB buffet is a fully styled, visually impressive spread that our team presents with fresh flowers, lush Australian greenery, candles and wooden and white acrylic boxes at varying heights to create a beautiful, layered display. It is a centrepiece, not just a food station.
And the food itself is exceptional. Our buffet menus feature carved proteins, fresh salads, hot and cold sides and substantial vegetarian and vegan mains. Garden salad, pilaf rice and dinner rolls with butter are included with every buffet package. Everything is kept fresh and replenished throughout service by our team, so nobody ever arrives at a half-empty tray.
Every buffet package includes chafing dishes, all crockery, cutlery, waitstaff to serve, and a chef to prepare and heat your food on site. We supply and manage everything so your venue coordinator has nothing to worry about.
All buffet packages include chafing dishes, crockery, cutlery, waitstaff, chef, fresh flowers, Australian greenery and candles. Contact us for current pricing.
No hidden costs. No boring presentation. Every HLB wedding buffet is a complete, styled experience.
A traditional sit-down wedding meal is timeless. When it is done well, it creates a sense of occasion and ceremony that no other catering style can replicate. Guests are seated, courses are delivered by our professional waitstaff and the whole event has a rhythm and elegance that your guests will genuinely appreciate.
Our seated wedding menus are built around seasonal ingredients and expert execution. We offer two, three and four course options served as an alternate drop, where every guest receives one of two dishes per course so each person gets something special. Our four course option starts with a chef’s selection of canapes, followed by entree, main and dessert. Every table also receives a shared garden salad bowl and freshly baked dinner rolls with butter.
Premium crockery, cutlery and table linen are all included. Our waitstaff are trained in formal service and are attentive without being intrusive. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are available across all seated menus on request.
Includes shared garden salad bowl, dinner rolls and butter, professional waitstaff, and premium crockery, cutlery and table linen. Minimum 60 paying guests. Contact us for current pricing.
Seated meals suit vineyard estate weddings, heritage venue receptions and any couple who wants the elegance of a proper dining experience.
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This is the wedding catering style everyone is talking about and for good reason. The Feast Shared Platter blends the elegance of a seated meal with the warmth and generosity of communal dining. Guests are seated, but instead of individual plates being delivered, large, beautifully presented platters arrive at the centre of each table and guests serve themselves and each other.
It creates an atmosphere that plated service simply cannot replicate. Conversations start over the food. People try things they might not have ordered individually. The table feels abundant, generous and alive. It is exactly how great food should be shared.
Every Feast package starts with sliced artisan bread and butter at every table on arrival. Then chef’s canapes are served on platters at each table. Your choice of two shared mains plus sides are delivered to the centre of the table. After mains, our waitstaff pass through with a dessert on trays to finish the night on a sweet note.
This style is particularly well suited to Yarra Valley vineyard weddings, Mornington Peninsula winery receptions and Dandenong Ranges barn weddings, where the relaxed, generous atmosphere of communal dining feels completely at home.
Minimum 60 paying guests. Contact us for current pricing.
From the artisan bread on the tables through to the feast platters and dessert, every part of the meal was outstanding. Our guests could not stop talking about it.
Inclusive Wedding Catering
Wedding guest lists are diverse and dietary requirements are common. We cater for all dietary needs across every menu style, and we do it properly, not as an afterthought. When you enquire, let us know your guests’ requirements and we will build your menu around them from the start.
While every care is taken to avoid cross-contamination, our kitchen handles common allergens including cereals, gluten, dairy, nuts, sesame and crustacea. We cannot guarantee any dish is 100% free of these ingredients. Guests with severe allergies should be made aware of this.
How It Works
Fill in the form, call us or send an email. Tell us your date, guest count, venue and preferred catering style. We get back to you quickly.
We put together a customised menu proposal and quote based on your requirements. Everything is clear and upfront, no surprises.
We work with you to lock in your menu, confirm dietary requirements and finalise all the details. A 50% deposit secures your date.
We arrive, set up, deliver exceptional food and service from start to finish, and handle pack-down. You enjoy your day. That is our job.
Common Questions
Yes. We service the full Dandenong Ranges including Olinda, Belgrave, Emerald, Kallista, Kalorama, Sassafras and surrounding areas. We handle transport, setup, full food service and pack-down ourselves so you and your venue coordinator do not need to worry about a thing.
Absolutely. We cater weddings across the full Mornington Peninsula including Sorrento, Portsea, Red Hill, Flinders, Merricks, Rye, Dromana and Main Ridge. We are experienced in coastal and winery wedding catering and our menus are designed to complement the Peninsula’s relaxed, high-quality food culture.
Yes. We regularly cater weddings across the Yarra Valley including Healesville, Yering, Coldstream, Warrandyte, Yarra Glen and Seville. Our Feast Shared Platter style is particularly popular for Yarra Valley winery weddings and pairs beautifully with the region’s wine culture and communal dining atmosphere.
The Feast Shared Platter is our most popular wedding catering style right now. It starts with artisan bread and butter at every table on arrival, then chef’s canapes are served on platters at each table. Your choice of two shared mains plus sides are delivered to the centre of each table and guests serve themselves and each other. After mains, our team passes dessert on trays. It is $90 per person with a minimum of 60 guests, and it creates the best of both worlds, the elegance of a seated meal with the warmth and generosity of communal dining.
Pricing varies depending on the package, guest count and any add-ons. Canape packages start from a per person rate for the welcome add-on and scale up through to the Grand Canapes and Hearty Bites package for full reception coverage. The Signature Cocktail Pack (bowl food), buffets, Feast Shared Platters and seated meals are all priced per person based on your selections. All packages include professional waitstaff and chefs. Get in touch and we will put together a clear, itemised quote based on your specific event so you know exactly what is included.
Yes. Professional waitstaff and chefs are included in all HLB Catering wedding packages. They manage all food service, replenishment, clearing and pack-down throughout your reception. Our team is trained, well presented and genuinely professional.
Yes. We accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, nut free and other dietary requirements across all our menu styles. We also offer complete vegan packages including vegan canapes and vegan seated meals. Please note that while we take every care to avoid cross-contamination, our kitchen handles common allergens so guests with severe allergies should be made aware. Final dietary requirements need to be confirmed no later than 21 days before your event.
Yes. We offer a children’s menu for up to 5 years featuring crumbed fish or chicken, chips and tomato sauce. A dessert option of French donut or triple chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce is also available. Main only is $40pp and main and dessert is $50pp. Children aged 6 to 8 can order from the kids menu or the adult menu at adult pricing.
We recommend booking at least 3 to 6 months in advance, especially for peak spring and autumn Saturdays. For Dandenong Ranges, Mornington Peninsula and Yarra Valley weddings the same applies as regional venues book quickly. If your date is sooner, get in touch anyway as we sometimes have availability. A 50% deposit is required to secure your booking.
Yes. We offer a late night snacks menu including mini sliders, baos, gourmet hot dogs and sandwiches from $6.50 per piece. We also offer cheese boards ($10pp) and dips boards ($8pp) and can arrange churros and mini donuts on request.
The grazing table was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen at a wedding. Guests were taking photos of it before they even touched it. Then they ate everything.
Get in Touch
Tell us about your wedding, your date, your guest count, your venue and the style you are after. We will put together a customised menu proposal and quote and get back to you promptly.
We are easy to work with, we respond quickly and we genuinely enjoy helping couples plan something their guests will remember.
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