Funeral Catering At Hawthorn Arts Centre

Sensitive, reliable support when you need it most

The Essential Choice for Compassionate Funeral Catering

When facing loss, choosing a place to gather should feel effortless. At Hawthorn Arts Centre, we provide a warm, respectful setting for life celebrations and farewells, giving you one less thing to worry about so you can focus on the people who matter most.

Whether you’re planning an intimate memorial or a larger wake, our adaptable spaces offer comfort and serenity. We’ll arrange seating, décor, audio-visual needs, and coordinate with your preferred caterers—handling every detail with genuine care—because we know this moment is about more than a venue; it’s about easing a difficult time.

With years of experience hosting funeral and celebration-of-life events, we offer flexible packages that accommodate diverse traditions, preferences, and accessibility requirements. Let our compassionate team shoulder the logistics so you can be fully present for the memories that matter.

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Our Funeral Catering

Options

Light Refreshments

Simple and comforting, our light refreshment menu is ideal for intimate gatherings. It includes a selection of fresh sandwiches, savory pastries, cakes, and seasonal fruit platters. These offerings are easy to serve and enjoy.

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Buffet Catering

For larger gatherings, our buffet catering offers a hearty selection of mains, sides, and salads designed to accommodate diverse tastes. Whether you prefer traditional dishes or modern flavors, our team works with you to ensure the buffet reflects your preferences.

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Tea and Coffee

We provide freshly brewed tea and coffee served alongside biscuits or light snacks. This service includes all necessary equipment and setup, offering a simple and comforting addition to your event.

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Why Choose

Our team

With Essential Catering & Events, transparency and attention to detail are at the heart of what we do. You can trust that there will be no hidden surprises on your invoice—what you see is what you get. Our funeral catering service provides everything you need to ensure the day runs smoothly, going far beyond just delivering food.

From meticulous meal preparation to complete cleanup, we take care of all the essentials so you don’t have to. Our experienced team handles event setup, including providing crockery, cutlery, and place settings, creating a professional and polished atmosphere for your gathering.

Local Melbourne Expertise

A deep understanding of local tastes.

Customisable Menus

Tailored to your event tastes, dietary requirements, and event specifics.

Professional Service

Reliable, punctual, and attentive to every detail.

premium Ingredients

Fresh, locally sourced, and prepared with culinary excellence.

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Making your Event More

sustainable

We make every effort to reduce waste at your wedding by:

  • Locally growing 95% of our own herbs
  • Growing our own fruits and vegetables as much as possible
  • Hand making 98% of our catering menus so we don’t use processed food that comes in extra packaging
  • Keeping food waste and food miles to a minimum
  • Composting all our food waste
  • Sourcing produce from local providers in or near the Yarra Valley
  • Only using 100% Australian fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood and cheeses
  • Using free range eggs
  • Using fair trade coffee
  • Minimising the use of single-use or plastic cutlery by providing our own cutlery at events
  • Recycling glass, cardboard, paper and cooking oil
  • Reducing energy demand via LED lights and other initiatives
  • Using 100% biodegradable coffee cups and supporting the use of keep cups
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The food and staff were amazing and they offered SO many options
to suit our needs

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DANIELLE J, CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTOR

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We’d love to help you bring a touch of magic to your event. So why don’t we organise a chat? You can either call us or drop us your details and we’ll be in touch.

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We’re always up for a chat. Call anytime between 9am and 5pm on weekdays.

03 8761 6657

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