“Well, at least the food was good…”
Related Reading
How often have you heard that muttered, or even said it yourself after coming back from a dull conference or company event?
At Your Private Chef we’re big believers in the idea that good food can make or break an event. Good food doesn’t just bring people together, but it can turn an event from a “meh” to amazing!
In our opinion, food is the glue that binds people together. Good food builds great atmosphere. And good food certainly gets people talking!
That’s why we offer a variety of delicious, restaurant-quality meals for your company’s Christmas and end-of-year celebrations this year.
Featured menu item
Salad Medium – Greek Salad (v, gf) serve 10-15 from $92
Greek salad of vine ripened tomatoes, cucumber, capsicum, Spanish onion, feta & pitted olives . Lemon dressing (v, gf) Medium Platters to serve 10
So whether your corporate event is for two employees, two dozen or two hundred, one of the most important things to get right when planning your company’s annual end of year party is the menu.
Here are just some ways Your Private Chef can turn your company’s end of year party from awkward to amazing!
Hot platter collection
Perfect for feeding hungry crowds, our delicious hot platter collection has something for everyone!
Our special hot platters come with crowd-pleasers such as delicious Atlantic salmon, fried rice and rich gnocchi. Each platter easily serves ten people, making them a great option when it comes to feeding a larger office.
There’s also a fantastic buffet-style roast package for companies that want to impress with a traditional Christmas lunch. Our turkeys and hams are the perfect way to end the year and start your holiday.
Not sure which option you’d prefer? Why not combine some platters with traditional Christmas menu items and create a bespoke menu for your company’s end of year celebration?
Christmas hearty cold platters
Looking for something a bit more summer appropriate or don’t have access to an oven? Our cold platter options are another fantastic option for companies looking to keep the heat down!
We’ve got freshly made sushi, chilled Mediterranean antipasto platters, and gourmet sandwiches.
Featured menu item
Crispy skin French cut lean chicken breast box from $98
12x Crispy skin French cut chicken breast in tuscan herbs. 100gr each Comes with
Herb aioli (1)
Yoghurt & cucumber dipping sauce (1)
Lemon wedge
If you’re looking to add a bit of class to your impress your bosses, why not pick up a fresh seafood platter, too? Our deluxe seafood platter has everything from fresh oysters, peeled prawns and lobster, all served nice and cold.
Pair your seafood with some sparkling for a company party that no one’s going to forget!
Cocktails and sandwiches
For a more low-key event, nibble on some our cocktail and sandwich platters.
Our hot cocktail platters include classics such as sausage rolls, pies, mini sliders and quiches. There’s also a delicious middle eastern-themed platter and plenty of vegetarian options, too.
The mention of sandwiches invokes eye rolls and groans: “Sandwiches? Again?” But there’s good news: sandwiches are no longer the basic lunches you might have in your mind!
Our sandwich platters are a great keep-it-simple option with a range of amazing choices.
We have gourmet fillings to fit anyone’s palate whether you’d prefer wraps, baguettes, rolls, or bite-sized finger sandwiches (or maybe even all of them!)
Featured menu item
Herb Rolled Eye Fillet (approx 2.5 KG, GF) Whole Angus Beef Eye fillet rolled in mustard & herbs, cooked medium rare. from $250
Whole Angus Beef Eye fillet rolled in mustard & herbs, cooked medium rare. Eye fillet ready to reheat , then slice or can be served cold.
Fruit and cheese
Bring a bit of class to your company party with our cheeses and fruit platters. Gorge your palate with our selection of some of Australia’s best cheeses, and finish your day (and the year) with fresh, seasonal fruits.
There’s always room for dessert!
If you feel like a sweeter finisher to your company Christmas party, there’s always our Christmas dessert menu.
End your work year on a high note with our irresistible chocolate and passionfruit mousses, drunken sticky date puddings and our adorable jar cakes. Trust us: no one will be skipping these Christmas desserts!
We Deliver Across Melbourne
From our Caulfield kitchen, we deliver catering to suburbs all across Melbourne — including St Kilda · Ivanhoe East · Park Orchards · St Kilda East · Carrum · Altona and dozens more.
Ask us about a staffed office Christmas party
Our services extend far beyond providing the food. If you want to go all out for your company’s party, we’re more than willing to go with you!
Our catering staff open up a world of options when it comes to your office Christmas party or end-of-year celebration. Our staff can prepare your hot food stations for you onsite. If you’d like a proper buffet setup, full event styling or stand up canape service for your company celebration, we’re more than willing to help you out!
For more information about our staff hire options, give Ana a call!
What can Your Private Chef do for you?
Company parties are sometimes notorious for being… well, kind of awkward and draggy.
With Your Private Chef, it doesn’t have to be! Let us look after catering and we’ll ensure your company’s Christmas party or end-of-year celebration is a real crowd-pleaser!
After all, nothing says good atmosphere like a fantastic gourmet lunch or dinner.
No matter what options you choose for your office Christmas party, be sure to get in touch with our team to see what we can do to bring some life into your company’s end of year celebration.
While we can’t guarantee your boss won’t make you cringe with his karaoke skills, we CAN guarantee that Christmas catering can elevate your end-of-year party into a celebration to remember (even if your boss’ memory is a little fuzzy the next day).
We’re booking up fast, so call us now to start planning your epic Christmas party!
Browse the menu
See all Christmas Catering options
Full menu, packages, and pricing — cooked fresh in our Caulfield kitchen and delivered ready to serve.
How Your Private Chef Helps You with Christmas Catering
If you’re planning Christmas 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
Caulfield kitchen pickup or delivery across Melbourne.
