Unforgettable Wedding Catering for Your Country Celebration Near Daylesford
Just seven minutes from Daylesford and 80 minutes from Melbourne CBD, Leonards Hill Estate offers a peaceful, country-chic wedding setting that feels like a true escape. The four-acre property includes all-weather ceremony and reception spaces, onsite accommodation, and year-round comfort, making it perfect for couples who want to relax and celebrate in style.
Essential Catering brings your dream celebration to life with vibrant food, polished service, and seamless coordination. Whether you’re planning an intimate garden ceremony or a relaxed indoor reception, we ensure your food and service reflect the warmth and charm of the setting.
Leonards Hill Estate offers a beautiful setting for a personalised wedding, and Essential Catering brings the food and service to match. With over 16 years of experience catering weddings across Melbourne and regional Victoria, we know how to deliver a seamless experience that suits both the setting and your vision.
Our team is fully equipped to manage catering in all types of conditions, whether your reception is indoors, outdoors, or a mix of both. We bring everything needed to serve your guests with care and ensure your wedding feels as relaxed and enjoyable as it should.
Your menu should feel as relaxed and joyful as the setting. Essential Catering creates seasonal, crowd-pleasing dishes designed for estate-style weddings at Leonards Hill, with flexible menu options to suit your vision.
All dietary needs are happily accommodated, ensuring every guest is looked after.
Popular catering styles for this venue include:
Shared feasting tables for warm, communal gatherings
Roaming canapés during lawn drinks or indoor mingling
Grazing stations with abundant local and seasonal produce
Elegant plated meals for indoor receptions
Late-night snack options to fuel the dance floor
Our all-inclusive catering packages at Leonards Hill Estate are designed to make your wedding planning easier and your celebration completely stress-free. We bring everything needed to deliver a flawless food and beverage experience from start to finish.
With Essential Catering, you can relax knowing every part of your food and service is covered with no hidden costs and no surprises.
Get In TouchLeonards Hill Estate offers incredible flexibility, whether you're planning a garden ceremony, an indoor celebration, or a mix of both. We work closely with your venue team, wedding planner, and other key suppliers to ensure food and service run smoothly with your timeline.
Our team arrives early, stays late, and ensures every guest is looked after, so you can focus on celebrating your special day.
We know every wedding is different, and at a flexible venue like Leonards Hill Estate, you can truly make the day your own. Essential Catering ensures your menu and service feel equally personal and relaxed.
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Essential Catering brings expertise, warmth, and attention to detail to every wedding we cater. With a deep understanding of estate venues and regional settings, we deliver food and service that match the elegance of the day.
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From first enquiry to final course, we’re committed to making your wedding catering effortless, enjoyable, and unforgettable.
Your Leonards Hill Estate wedding deserves food and service as thoughtful as the setting. Essential Catering brings fresh flavours, seamless service, and 16+ years of wedding know-how to every event.
Call (03) 9761 4188 for a fast, personalised quote.
Absolutely. The estate features climate-controlled indoor spaces and beautiful outdoor areas for any season.
Yes, we cater to all dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-specific meals.
We do. We provide beverage staff, glassware, and flexible drinks packages to suit your needs.