Finger Food Catering Melbourne- How To Cater To A Foodie Market

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How do you select a menu that will satisfy every guest you've invited to your special event? How do make sure they leave muttering "I think that was the best food I've ever had at a wedding", as they share a taxi home. Be it a wedding, engagement, or corporate eventyou find yourself responsible for, let us explain aproven menu selection and format derived from our years of finger food catering Melbourne that will inspire and delight your guests or VIPs.

The city of Melbourne is known for its passion and love of food. This makes it hard to satisfy everyone, and choosing a specific catering package is pretty tough. Fortunately finger food catering, known also as canapé, substantial canapé, or 'roving' menus, solves this problem, and works to cater to everyone's needs.
Variety is King The Chinese and other Asian cuisines are famous for it- choice. Sharing 3, 4, even 8 dishes in a single setting, and tasting many different dishes.
With finger food catering there is literally something for everyone. There are a wide selection of finger food catering options available in Melbourne and it's important to have an ...
... idea of any specific flavours or themes you'd like to see in your menu. Finger food items are great for private parties because of the variety of options and the fact that it's fun to try new food. In the corporate market, finger food catering ensures guests are free to mingle and network as they eat, and the food even become a talking point or 'ice-breaker' for people meeting for the first time.
Suggested menu format:
" 2-4 chilled canapés (inc 1x veg, 1x seafood)
" 4-8 warm canapés (inc 1x veg, 1x game, 3x other protein)
" 1-2 substantial items
" 1-2 sweet canapés
Economics
With a domestic kitchen, limited space or a unique setting chosen for your event, a menu may be tailored highlighting delicious, yet easy to prepare items featuring fresh seafood or Asian salads. Conversely, create a 10 or 15 piece feast fit for any ultra-VIP event, and show your guests the range of produce and cuisine Melbourne is famous for, much like a 3-hatted chef would do via a degustation.
With the absence of cutlery, crockery, and varied kitchen equipment (not to mention the chef labour!) usually required to prepare and plate a seated banquet, your finger food catering will not only present your guests with a varied spread, you'll save A LOT of money on equipment hire and cleaning fees.
Wait staff require much less time to set up for a canapé event, and similarly require almost no time to pack up. An excellent option if you have a time limit for guests to depart or for a venue to be vacated.
Suggested food amounts (items per person):
" 6 pieces- late afternoon or early evening event (no substantial), approx. $25pp
" 8 pieces- moderate eaters, in lieu of seated meal (1-2 substantial), approx. $40pp
" 10+ pieces- good eaters, in lieu of seated meal (2-3 substantial), approx. $55pp

Client Input
Many food catering companies in Melbourne will be happy to put together a custom package for you as well if you're unable to find something that suits your needs. The finger food catering options are quite endless. There are lactose free, gluten free, nut free, vegetarian, vegan, and healthy options among countless others to choose from for dietary specific guests or groups.
In Melbourne you can find a variety of companies with great packages and fair prices. With all the advantages of finger food catering it's hard to imagine why anyone would choose anything else! We hope this knowledge has been useful- if you have any feedback or an event you would like to discuss, please contact us today.

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