Catering For Public Holidays – Gourmet Meals To Go!

Don’t you love that feeling when you realise a public holiday is approaching? It’s especially delightful when it takes you completely by surprise!

If you’re amongst the lucky ones who gets a day off, chances are you’ll use the next public holiday to take off – either for a short holiday or a day trip somewhere nice.

At Your Private Chef we have a delicious menu of meals that are perfect for your public holiday fun. It is after all, a holiday, so you shouldn’t be stuck in the kitchen – or worse, eating something greasy or unsatisfying at the end of your journey.

BBQ package - The Get Together BBQ from Your Private Chef

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BBQ package – The Get Together BBQ from $31

Portuguese chicken skewer (gf, df) (1pp)
Beef sausages (gf) (1pp)
Black Angus beef burger patty 100g (1pp) Black bean, pumpkin & red lentil patty

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Whether you’re catering for two, four or a large group of hungry troupes, if you need public holiday catering we’ve got you covered with gourmet meals to go.

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Hot Platters

Perfect for entertaining at home or heating up at your holiday destination, these delicious hot platters include home-made pies and sausage rolls as well as quiches, dim sims and chicken wing options. There’s also a scrumptious Middle- Eastern platter as well as warm breakfast options for a perfect start to the day.

BBQ Package - Burger Bar from Your Private Chef

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BBQ Package – Burger Bar from $31

Build your own burger creation:

50% BBQ Beef Burger Wagyu Patties 150g (GF, DF)
50% Chicken Schnitzel – Free Range (DF)Shortcut Bacon (GF, DF)

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Sandwich Platters

Not going to have access to an oven? No worries. If you’re planning to spend the next public holiday in a park or beach, a sandwich platter may be the perfect accompaniment. There are so many sandwich options, you’ll want to choose them all.

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Eco-friendly platters, beautifully presented.


Salad Platters

If you’ve got plans to BBQ, why not take along some of our pre-prepared salads to make your meal complete? Simply store in your fridge until you’re ready to go. And when we say salad, we don’t mean a limp and leafy disaster. We’re talking about wholesome, colourful and flavoursome combinations of seasonal vegetables, as well as options such as cous, cous and pasta. Yum.

Platter - Black bean, pumpkin & red lentil patties (vegan, gf) (12 piece) from Your Private Chef

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Platter – Black bean, pumpkin & red lentil patties (vegan, gf) (12 piece) from $78

A wholesome platter of 12 hearty patties made with black beans, pumpkin, and red lentils. Gluten-free and entirely plant-based, these patties are pack

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Finger Food Platter

Nothing says public holiday more than a glass of red, featuring hand-picked cheeses, seasonal fruit and other mouth watering finger foods. Delicious. Enjoy your fruit and cheese platter as an afternoon delight or after an action-packed day in the evening.

We Deliver Across Melbourne

From our Caulfield kitchen, we deliver catering to suburbs all across Melbourne — including Hughesdale · Melton · Croydon North · Kealba · Tootgarook · Derrimut and dozens more.

Whichever gourmet-meal-to-go you choose for your public holiday catering, be sure to get in touch with us at least a week before you’re due to leave, so that we have time to prepare and deliver your meal in time.
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How Your Private Chef Helps You with BBQ Catering

If you’re planning BBQ Catering in Melbourne and want it handled properly, we make it straightforward. You tell us about your event — guest count, date, location, dietary needs — and we design a custom menu around your guests. Our chefs cook everything in our Caulfield commercial kitchen and we deliver it beautifully presented in eco-friendly platters, ready to serve.

You don’t need to source ingredients, hire a chef, or worry about cleanup. You take the lid off, use your own tongs, and serve. For larger events (typically 80+), we can also arrange chafing dishes, grazing styling, and service staff — quoted separately based on your event.

We’ve spent fourteen years catering Melbourne events — corporate functions, weddings, milestone celebrations, family dinners, and everything in between. Over two thousand events served, four hundred verified customer reviews, full public liability and food safety compliance. The food is the same restaurant-grade craft every time, because our chefs stay in the kitchen rather than getting shipped to events one at a time.

Get in Touch with Your Private Chef

Ready to discuss your event? Get a custom menu and quote in one business day — no obligation. We’ll ask about your guests, your venue, your dietary needs, and your preferences, and we’ll come back with a tailored plan.

Call or text: 0497 333 100

Email: info@yourprivatechef.com.au

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Quick-turnaround sandwich and fruit platters for catering that can’t wait.

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Asian-themed platters and packages — fresh, vibrant, restaurant-grade.

Canapes

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Hot and cold canapes for cocktail events, weddings and premium functions.

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Morning Tea

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Gourmet sandwiches, rolls and wraps made fresh the morning of delivery.

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Hot CBD lunches, board meeting platters and recurring office orders.

Dessert

Sweet Endings for Every Event

Cake, cheesecake, pastries and dessert platters from our kitchen.

Drinks

Refreshing Drink Options

Mineral waters, juices, soft drinks and artisanal beverage packs.

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Respectful Wake Catering

Quiet, sensitive catering for memorial gatherings and family wakes.

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Tasty bites, sweet treats and party-friendly platters for the young ones.

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Fresh and frozen meals delivered every Tuesday afternoon.

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Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, halal, nut-free and kosher menus.

Spring Racing Carnivals

Premium Spring Racing Catering

Beautiful grazing menus and canape packages for racing-day events.

Christmas

Festive Christmas Catering

Roast turkey, glazed ham, festive platters and Christmas dessert spreads.

Easter Ideas

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Hot cross buns, Easter platters and corporate Easter catering ideas.

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