Afternoon Tea
Catering
Melbourne

Melbourne's catering specialists for every occasion. Polished presentation, delivered fresh.

Order before 12pm for next day delivery Delivered fresh to your venue Ribbon sandwiches, scones & sweets Melbourne CBD & metro suburbs Last minute specialists

Afternoon tea catering Melbourne

Afternoon tea catering across Melbourne

Whether you are organising a corporate function, a milestone birthday, or an elegant engagement celebration, Fabulous Catering delivers premium afternoon tea straight to your Melbourne location. As last minute specialists in afternoon tea catering Melbourne clients turn to for polished presentation, we build every platter and tier to arrive photograph-ready.

Our Melbourne kitchen scales from an intimate afternoon tea for two through to a full-floor corporate function, without a drop in presentation quality.

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Afternoon tea catering spread by Fabulous Catering Melbourne

Servicing Melbourne CBD, Southbank, Docklands, Mulgrave, City of Monash and surrounding metro suburbs daily. Have a strict budget limit? Let our team help you structure the perfect menu.

Popular afternoon tea combinations

From casual to formal. Every occasion covered.

Whether it is a shared office platter or a fully tiered afternoon spread, see pricing and full inclusions on our menu.

Option 01

Signature afternoon tea packages

Delivered fully configured or drop-and-go

Smoked salmon and truffled chicken ribbon sandwiches, gourmet cocktail quiches, and artisan buttermilk scones with strawberry jam. Scalable up to a fully tiered presentation with stands and linen.

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Shared platters and sweet treat boxes afternoon tea Melbourne

Option 02

Shared platters & sweet treat boxes

Delivered fresh, ready to serve

Cookie and slices boxes, gluten-free petite four sets, and our premium local and imported cheese selection platter.

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Option 03

Individual snack boxes

Delivered fresh, ready to serve

Streamlined conference-friendly boxes with pre-packed sweet and savoury components for seamless delegate distribution.

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Not sure which option is right for you? Download our full menu and pricing guide or call us on 1300 850 720 and we will help you put together the perfect spread.

Grazing tables & donut walls

For a bigger afternoon function, engagement or milestone celebration, our grazing tables and styled donut walls make for a striking centrepiece. Set up before your guests arrive, ready to enjoy the moment people walk in. See pricing and sizing options on our full menu.

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Grazing table afternoon tea catering Melbourne

Beverage service

Tea, coffee & licensed bar packages

Add a tea and coffee station from $5.00pp, or go free-flowing with a selection of beverages from $25.00pp.

Want a full bar? We hold a portable liquor licence and bring RSA-certified bartenders, equipment, glassware and ice to any Melbourne venue. Minimum 50 guests.

Classic $32.50pp 2 hrs, from

Premium $42.50pp 2 hrs, from

Boutique $62.50pp 2 hrs, from

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Licensed drinks and bar packages for Melbourne afternoon tea events

Why Melbourne clients choose us

Fast service. Fast delivery. Zero stress.

Last-minute specialists

Left it last minute? No problem. We specialise in short notice catering across Melbourne. Call 1300 850 720 and we will get it sorted.

Order before 12pm

Order before 12pm the day prior and we will have everything fresh and ready for your event.

Budget-conscious menu help

Have a strict budget to work with? Our team will manually structure a menu that satisfies both your guests and your budget.

Our services

Office catering & private events

We cater both types of afternoon tea gathering across Melbourne, using the same menus and adjusting the service style to suit each occasion.

Office and corporate afternoon tea catering by Fabulous Catering Melbourne

01 - Office & corporate catering

Office & corporate catering

Client meetings, team wrap-ups and boardroom functions need a spread that arrives on time and looks the part. Our afternoon tea platters are built for the office, styled and ready to serve straight away.

Available for one-off orders or standing catering across Melbourne CBD and metro suburbs.

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Private afternoon tea catering delivered by Fabulous Catering Melbourne

02 - Private & home events

Private & home events

Birthdays, engagements and family milestones call for a proper afternoon tea without the host lifting a finger. We deliver fresh, styled and ready to serve at your home or venue.

Grazing tables and donut walls are popular add-ons for bigger private celebrations.

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How it works

From enquiry to delivery

Four steps. No extra work for you or your team.

Download our menu

Review our full range of afternoon tea packages, shared platters and grazing options, with pricing, in our downloadable guide.

Place order or get a quote

Submit your order online before 12:00 PM, or call 1300 850 720 to lock in next-day delivery across Melbourne.

Kitchen assembly

Our kitchen prepares everything fresh to order, ready for dispatch.

Delivered & ready

Your order arrives fresh. Our team will confirm any setup requirements at time of booking.

Client feedback

What Melbourne clients say

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The team at Fabulous Catering have been incredibly helpful and easy to deal with. The quality of the food was amazing and we had great responses from our clients. My first choice when requiring any event catering.

Elysium Accounting, Google Review

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The food was delicious, well presented and arrived on time. The staff were very good to deal with, they were professional and very helpful. The whole line from ordering to delivery went as smooth as silk. Our guests enjoyed the meals tremendously and we received many positive comments.

Vincent Spataro, Google Review

Common questions

Afternoon tea catering questions

If your question is not here, call us on 1300 850 720 or email [email protected].

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Can I adjust menu items based on exact budget parameters?

Yes. If you have a specific budget in mind, call 1300 850 720 or send a quote request. Our Melbourne team will tailor an afternoon tea menu configuration to match your price point.

What is your cut-off for guaranteed next-day delivery?

We enforce a 12:00 PM ordering cut-off for guaranteed next-day delivery, giving our Melbourne kitchen the timeframe to prepare everything fresh.

What types of events do you commonly cater for in Melbourne?

We cater corporate office functions, birthdays, weddings, engagement celebrations and private events across Melbourne.

Do you supply full event equipment like stands and linens?

Yes. While our standard boxes arrive ready to serve, our premium tiered structures include complete table settings, multi-tiered porcelain stands, linen tablecloths and professional service staff.

Do you deliver afternoon tea across Melbourne CBD and surrounding suburbs?

Yes. Our Melbourne kitchen runs daily fulfillment loops covering the CBD, Southbank, Docklands, Mulgrave, City of Monash and inner metro suburbs.

Can you set up a grazing table or donut wall for a Melbourne event?

Yes. We build grazing tables and styled donut walls for engagements, birthdays and milestone celebrations, set up before your guests arrive. Get in touch for pricing based on your guest count.

Can I add a tea and coffee station to my order?

Yes. A tea and coffee station can be added to any afternoon tea order. Ask our team when you enquire and we will confirm pricing based on your headcount.

Ready to place an order?

We handle the food. You enjoy the occasion.

Same business day response. See prices and download our menu, or call to discuss your event.

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Or call us directly 1300 850 720 Melbourne | Sydney | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth

Mike Wrenn

I just wanted to say thank you for the catering on Saturday at my place in Sunbury.

Julie was a wonderful lady and did an absolutely amazing job on a bitterly cold night! Please pass on my thanks again to her. She was a testament to your company. The food was superb and every one of my guests were totally blown away by her efforts and the quality of the food.
Karina Martin

We had the most fantastic day and everyone loved the food plenty of options and more than enough for everyone!

The service was great and we couldn’t be happier.

Thank you so much for your patience, we would recommend you to anyone having a wedding!!
Lana

I would like to thank you all for the wonderful preparation for the food and drinks in the celebration of Graham’s life. While friends mixed in remembrance of Graham’s life. I would highly recommend your company’s services.

Thank you again
Mr and Mrs Reed 💓🥂

This is just a message to say thank you for a wonderful service.
Ruby and Richard did a marvellous job everything was perfect including their smiles and upbeat attitude both extremely professional and delightful. We will definitely be recommending fabulous Caterers and we will definitely use you guys again for our own future functions .
Rosa Abate

Your company catered my Son’s wedding on Saturday 27th March, in Serpentine, Victoria.

I would just like to say a big Thank You to your catering staff who did a marvelous job on the night. The food was excellent and the service could not be faulted.

Your staff were brilliant on the day in what they did and the service that they provided went above and beyond.

I knew nothing of your firm when I booked you, as the previous caterer pulled out, and I can say that I would HIGHLY recommend you to anyone looking for a caterer.

Once again thank you and your staff for helping make my Son’s wedding a memorable one.
Cara Naughton

I wanted to thank you and the staff from Fabulous Catering for great food and service at our wedding on 13/02/22. It was a huge success and feedback from the guests was that they thoroughly enjoyed their lunch and desserts. Shane and I would recommend Fabulous Catering without any hesitation.
Thanks again!!!
Melanie Console

Sensational experience & service from start to finish. The ladies taking enquiries were great and always promptly responding & helpful. Ashley the chef was extremely efficient, friendly & accommodating. I organised a BBQ style dinner for my boyfriends surprise party and all of our guest could not (and continue to) rave about the food. Thanks so much for taking the stress away and taking care of making everyone happily fed! Highly recommend.
Nadia and Fadi

Our experience from start to finish with Fabulous Catering has been an absolute pleasure. We were dealing with Cassie who was so lovely to deal with and super organised. She made catering our wedding an easy experience.

The chef and two waiters we had at our wedding were the most lovely team and were efficient, and many of our guests complimented how lovely they were.

The food was such a generous serving and we could not believe how much food was left over for us and was also really tasty, with all guests complimenting how good it was.

Thank you for being part of our special day, and for any future events we required catered we know where to go.
Martin & Christine Cole

Thank you once again for the fabulous job you did in catering for out 75th birthday celebration on Saturday 5th February.

Everyone was very pleased with our menu selections and delighted with your food and service.
Thanks also for providing a bar tender which was also most successful.
Meagan and Tim

Cassie! You and your team did the most amazing job on Saturday. The food was spectacular and we have had soooo many compliments! We cannot thank you enough.
Andrea Ryan

Jem, I wanted you to know that we had the most amazing day thanks to your Team.

The food quality, variety and quantity was so good – people couldn’t stop remarking on it.

Your chef Christopher was a real talent and a gentleman, Jemima was so thorough reliable and thoughtful. They were very professional together and discreetly helped everyone enjoy their afternoon. They were totally prepared and needed nothing from us to do their job.

So please congratulate them both from my mum and dad and our family.

They were a big part if our very happy day. I think we even had the photographer include them as a fun memory of the day. I’ll send it in when we receive them.

Thanks so much for your professionalism and great food.
Maxine

Everything went extremely well yesterday. The food was sensational. There was more than enough.
Please pass on our sincere thanks to Ashley the chef. He was fantastic. All our guests were really impressed with both food and service.
Val

A big thank you to you both for creating such a memorable experience for my husband’s 50th. Therese, Duck and Ash were super efficient, professional and so easy going! Our guests were wowed by the food and really enjoyed interacting with your team! Duck was a hit with our guests….his humour and demeanour just worked! Ash was very self sufficient and just ran the kitchen like it was his own and left it absolutely spotless. Therese did an amazing job to accommodate everyone’s needs …the cocktails were an absolute hit with many of the guests saying they were the best they’ve tasted!

You have an amazing team and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome! Thank you!

We have shared your details with a number of our guests upon request and Greg and I will definitely be coming back to you for any future events we need your services for.

Afternoon Tea
Catering
Melbourne

Afternoon tea catering across Melbourne