Rustic Wedding Catering for Forest & Vineyard Celebrations Near Daylesford
Tucked into the Wombat State Forest and just a short drive from Daylesford, The Burrow is a warm and inviting event space set within one of Victoria’s most picturesque wine regions. This contemporary barn-style venue blends elegant country design with natural beauty, featuring cathedral ceilings, timber beams, and views of rolling farmland and forest.
Essential Catering helps bring your forest-and-vineyard wedding to life with seasonal menus, thoughtful service, and stress-free planning. Whether you're hosting a formal reception in The Barn or relaxed drinks on the veranda after a courtyard ceremony, our team ensures your catering flows smoothly from start to finish.
The Burrow combines country character with elegant styling, and your food should reflect the same quality and atmosphere. Essential Catering brings over 16 years of experience delivering memorable food and service for regional weddings in vineyard, barn, and forest venues across Victoria.
We coordinate with The Burrow’s venue team, stylists, and vendors to ensure your catering service integrates seamlessly into your celebration.
Your wedding menu should feel as warm and inviting as the setting itself. Essential Catering offers flexible catering options designed to suit the relaxed, elegant atmosphere of The Burrow, all made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
We can also accommodate all dietary requirements, ensuring every guest enjoys a thoughtful and memorable dining experience.
Popular catering styles for Burrow weddings include:
Shared banquet tables for a rustic, communal vibe
Grazing stations and platters that keep guests mingling and well-fed
Roaming canapés, ideal for veranda or courtyard-style receptions
Beautifully presented plated meals for formal dinners in The Barn
Late-night snacks to keep the celebration going into the evening
Our all-inclusive wedding catering packages make planning easy, covering everything from tastings to post-event clean-up. We handle every element so you can enjoy a seamless, stress-free day at The Burrow.
Our wedding catering packages include:
We’ve catered hundreds of regional weddings, bringing polished service and attention to detail to each celebration.
Get In TouchThe Burrow’s flexible layout and combination of indoor and outdoor spaces require a catering team who can adapt to your plan. Whether your reception flows between ceremony spaces or stays centred in The Barn, our team manages service with care and precision.
We coordinate directly with venue staff, stylists and vendors to ensure food and drinks are served at the right time and in the right place.
The Burrow offers endless options for couples to personalise their celebration, and our catering service supports that creativity. We provide tailored menus and flexible service options that reflect your wedding style and guest experience.
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Essential Catering brings warmth, creativity, and professionalism to every wedding. With years of experience catering in barn venues, forest clearings, and destination estates, we know how to adapt to your venue and help your day unfold with ease.
Couples choose Essential Catering for:
No matter how remote or rustic the location, we make your catering feel effortless, thoughtful and beautifully delivered.
Your wedding at The Burrow deserves food and service that elevate the setting. Essential Catering delivers curated menus, thoughtful planning, and professional service for weddings set among the forests and vineyards of Daylesford.
Call (03) 9761 4188 to request a personalised quote or book your wedding tasting with our team.
Yes. Essential Catering provides full beverage service, including RSA-certified bar staff, glassware, and bar setup. We offer a range of drinks packages tailored to suit your event style, guest numbers, and preferred selections.
Yes. Our all-inclusive packages cover wait staff, chefs and bar staff, as well as crockery, cutlery, glassware, and serving equipment.
Definitely. We provide inclusive menu options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy-sensitive guests, with clear labelling and communication on the day.
We’re experienced in adapting service to last-minute changes. Whether your reception moves indoors or the layout shifts, we’ll adjust our setup and timing to keep everything on track.