The Finger Food & Canapé Catering Specialists In Melbourne
CarmEli Catering is the finger food and canapé catering specialist in Melbourne. We offer a wide range of handcrafted finger food and canapé catering menus for all taste palates and styles, and for any type of cocktail event. If it’s not on the menu, we’ll make it.
Finger food and canapé catering is ideal for cocktail events where guests are encouraged to mingle. From weddings and corporate events to product launches and private celebrations across Melbourne, our menus are tailored to suit the flow, atmosphere and style of your event.
Finger Food Catering Melbourne For Weddings, Corporate Events & Private Functions
Clients’ Favourite Menus
These are the finger food and canapé catering menus our Melbourne clients book time and time again.
Well suited to a wide range of events, they strike the right balance between variety, value and custom-made finger food options, making them a popular choice for both corporate functions and private celebrations.
Pricing
Casual Semi Fancy – $38 pp
A structured menu of 10 finger foods and canapés as follows:
• 2 × cold canapés from the casual range
• 4 × hot finger foods from the casual range
• 4 × hot finger foods from the premium range (these can be custom-made)
Your Day, Your Way – $58 pp
A menu of 10 items of your choice from any selection, including custom-made items.
* These menus include service staff for events with 40 guests or more.
Casual Finger Food & Canapé Packages
These casual finger food and canapé packages are ideal for relaxed events where good food matters. Perfect for cocktail gatherings, workplace functions and social celebrations, they offer generous servings of freshly prepared finger foods and canapés made from scratch to order.
Mix and match items to suit your event, guest numbers and budget, while enjoying the same care, quality ingredients and attention that go into everything we do.
Casual & Premium Finger Food & Canapé Packages
These finger food and canapé packages combine casual favourites with premium options, offering a well-balanced selection for cocktail events where variety matters.
Ideal for those who want a mix of simple and refined finger foods, these packages allow you to enjoy crowd-pleasers alongside more elevated canapés, all in one menu.
Premium Finger Food & Canapé Packages
Our premium finger food and canapé packages are ideal for events where you want to impress, offering a refined selection of elevated finger foods and canapés.
Well suited to elegant weddings, VIP corporate events, business launches and special occasions, these packages focus on standout flavours, thoughtful presentation and variety, with the option for custom-made items to showcase your personality or brand.
Cocktail Catering FAQs, Everything You Need to Know
Why choose a finger food and canapé catering specialist? Choosing a finger food and canapé catering specialist means your menu is designed specifically for cocktail events, standing receptions and social gatherings. We prepare everything from scratch to order, ensuring fresh, generous and impressive finger food and canapé catering for events across Melbourne.
What makes CarmEli Catering different from other catering services in Melbourne? We specialise exclusively in finger food, canapés and cocktail event catering. Our menus are flexible, our portions are generous, and we’re known for creating custom finger food options that aren’t limited to a fixed list, making us a popular choice for catering Melbourne events of all styles.
Do you offer canapé catering Melbourne-wide? Yes. We provide canapé catering across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, catering for private celebrations, weddings, corporate events, product launches and cocktail functions of all sizes.
What type of events are finger food and canapé catering best suited for? Finger food and canapé catering is ideal for cocktail events, weddings, corporate functions, office parties, milestone birthdays and social gatherings where guests are encouraged to mingle while enjoying generous, easy-to-eat food.
Can you cater weddings with finger food and canapés? Absolutely. Finger food and canapés are a popular option for cocktail weddings and wedding receptions. We create wedding canapé menus from scratch and can customise finger foods to suit your style, guest numbers and dietary requirements, ensuring no one is left hungry on your special day.
Do you offer corporate and office party catering in Melbourne? Yes. We specialise in corporate catering Melbourne businesses trust us with office parties, EOFY events, product launches and cocktail corporate functions. Our finger food and canapé menus are designed to be easy, flexible and suitable for a wide range of dietary needs.
Can you cater to dietary requirements and allergies? Yes. We cater to a wide range of dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other nutritional needs. Because our finger foods and canapés are made from scratch, we can adjust ingredients to suit allergies and preferences. Additional fees may apply.
Can we choose our own finger food and canapé menu items? Yes. You can choose your preferred finger food and canapé items from our menus. If there’s something you’re after that isn’t listed, we can create custom finger food options to suit your event.
Will finger food and canapé catering leave guests hungry? This is a common concern, but our portions are deliberately generous. As experienced finger food caterers in Melbourne, we don’t recommend selecting more than 10 items per menu. However, additional items can be added if you wish to have more.
Do your catering packages include staff? Some catering packages include service staff, while others do not. This is clearly outlined in each package description. If staff are not included, staffing can be added if required.
How do I book finger food or canapé catering in Melbourne? Booking is simple. Choose your finger food and canapé menu items, let us know your event date, guest numbers and dietary requirements, and we’ll guide you through the next steps to secure your catering.
Is there a minimum spend for finger food catering? Yes. A minimum spend applies on Saturdays and Sundays. This will be outlined during the booking process when confirming your catering requirements.
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