Unique, specialised boardroom catering delivering appropriate level of service; your choice of two dishes, served alternately to your guests.
½ hour chef’s selection of canapés on arrival, 4 pieces
Moroccan duck tartlets, pickled radish slaw, raisin chutney
Nicoise prawn, kipfler and avocado salad, lemon and olive oil dressing (gf)
Warm heirloom baby vegetable, spiced carrot puree, poached egg, snow pea shoots (gf)
Lamb beignet, crusted lamb loin, lentil cassoulet, pea & mint puree
Bouillon of forest mushroom and crème fraiche with Pedro Ximenez (gf,v)
Braised five spiced beef cheek, bok choy, ginger, chilli and Vietnamese mint spiked jus (gf)
Pork cutlet, sage crust, olive caper berry, shallot and artichoke briagole
Swordfish, smoked potato, buttered spinach, red pepper sauce (gf)
Lamb cutlet, dukkah, pinenut kofta, sumac, chickpea, sweet potato and yoghurt (gf)
Goats cheese tart tatin, roquette Spanish onion salad (v)
Chicken breast, sweet corn puree, liver pate smear, popcorn shoots, frisee and cognac jus (gf)
Dark chocolate fondant, lavender vanilla cream, raspberries
Spiced panna cotta tart, poached pear & saffron essence
Vanilla mille-feuille, rhubarb compote & earl grey syrup
Steamed ginger & apple pudding, maple cream, oat, cardamom & ‘speculaas’ crumble
Rich chocolate mousse, coverture crumbs, citrus syrup (gf)
(gf) gluten free (v) vegetarian (vg) vegan
All inclusive
Inclusions | Qualified chef, crockery, cutlery, place setting set up and premium disposable napkin
Pricing based on minimum numbers of 20 people, surcharges apply for smaller groups
Waiting staff, surcharges & additional equipment fees may apply, but vary depending upon locations & circumstances.
All prices are inclusive of GST
We love to talk food, and can help devise your perfect event menu.
"Amazing food!"
The waiters are so accommodating and were very nice to all my guests. My guests said they were so happy with the quality of food and the waiters who served them. A stand out was Caroline on my wedding day. She was so lovely and attentive! Would definitely have any event catered by them in the future
"The staff were fantastic and everything went perfectly."
Organised a morning tea for a dozen people at work with very little notice. The service was delightful & the whole experience very simple and no fuss. The food was delicious - super fresh & tasty. A great variety of yummy sandwiches and lovely pies & cakes! Will definitely use Essential Catering again should the need arise! Thanks to all concerned. Very happy customer!
We are Melbourne caterers with the experience, service and amazing food to make your event unforgettable. Working from rustic weddings to corporate conferences, from boardrooms to backyards, our dedicated team is ready to help you.
Green Table Accredited
2019 Maroondah Business Excellence Awards Finalist
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We welcome and celebrate everyone. We work with a diverse array of people regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, beliefs or ethnicities. We strive to make everyone feel welcomed, heard and recognised for the unique perspective they bring to the world.