The Spring Racing Carnival is part of Melbourne’s DNA – it’s hard to imagine the city without this iconic event!
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Such a glamourous event requires – nay (neigh!), deserves – quality food to match.
So if you’re planning a special occasion or event during the Spring Racing Carnival, don’t be afraid to go the extra mile. We can’t recommend enough contacting a private chef to prepare gourmet restaurant-quality food for you and your guests!
Your Private Chef takes all the catering needs off your hands so you don’t have to miss a beat.
Whether you’re planning a company party, a family get-together or were lucky enough to nab a space at Flemington, our team has a range of fantastic packages to suit your event and audience.
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Corporate catering at the race course
An event like the Melbourne Cup Carnival is the perfect chance for companies to gather their employees together and bond.
If your company was lucky enough to snag a spot at the races, first off, lucky you!
Secondly, make the most of it!
Your Private Chef can offer a culinary experience that matches the glamour, atmosphere, and class of the Spring Racing Carnival. We can add class to your function with:
- Gourmet hot and cold platters
- Sandwiches
- Expertly crafted cocktail and canapes packages
If you’d rather have our team on-site with you during your function, we can also offer:
- Barbeque packages
- Spit roasts
- Buffets
Delivery or pickup
Whether you’re into sandwiches, barbies, or seafood, we’ve got restaurant-quality food packages to make your event one toremember, all of which can be either picked up prior to your function or delivered direct to an address of your choice (home or business) on the day of your event.
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Fully staffed and styled event – trackside!
If you want to go all-out for your corporate function, Your Private Chef does much more than just food! For the full experience, treat yourself to a fully-staffed event.
We can provide trained chefs, bartenders, or waitstaff to add that extra little bit of fanciness and sophistication to your function. Best of all, you won’t need to lift a finger!
Good food is essential to building a solid atmosphere. Get in touch with us to see how we can make this year’s Spring Carnival celebration one to remember!
No place like home: Spring Racing catering at home
Believe it or not, private catering isn’t solely reserved for your ultra-wealthy or corporate types! In fact, at Your Private Chef, we offer a range of affordable catering packages/options to suit your family and friends’ preferences.
BBQ packages
The Spring Carnival is a great excuse to bring your friends and family together for the traditional backyard barbeque. The humble home barbie is a pillar of Aussie culture, especially with this gorgeous spring weather heating up!
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But is it worth missing all the racing action to fight off flies?
Our BBQ catering packages are one of the most popular choices from our menu! Ideally suited to virtually any kind of event, we’ve never met a person who could say no to a good old Aussie barbie.
Choose a fully catered experience or simply enjoy your BBQ catering as it’s delivered direct to your door.
We Deliver Across Melbourne
From our Caulfield kitchen, we deliver catering to suburbs all across Melbourne — including Narre Warren North · Elwood · Tynong · Niddrie · Bendigo · Yarraville and dozens more.
Get our platters delivered to you
Leave the running to the horses! Your Private Chef is more than happy to prepare and deliver our very generous and filling platters to you.
Using sealed eskies and refrigerated vehicles, we deliver your food and fresh so you can focus on the other aspects of your big day. All you have to do is serve!
Class up your get-together with the type of cocktail platters you’d normally see at fine dining establishments – or if you’d prefer more low-key and homely, try some of our shared-style platters and buffets.
End the day on a sweet note (no matter your betting outcomes!) with some decadent desserts.
Planning a Spring Racing party? Call Your Private Chef!
While others might be taking time off during the Spring Racing Carnival to watch the races or spend time with friends and family, Your Private Chef will be working hard to ensure your Spring Racing party off goes without a hitch.
That’s right – we’ll even be working on Cup Day!
Whatever you have planned for the upcoming Spring Races – be it extravagant or low key – you can rely on Your Private Chef for your complete catering needs. To start planning, call Ana for a chat today!
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Full menu, packages, and pricing — cooked fresh in our Caulfield kitchen and delivered ready to serve.
How Your Private Chef Helps You with Catering
If you’re planning 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.
