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The end of the financial year means different things to different people. For some, it represents a mad dash to June 30th to have all their work complete and ready for submission. Some await the end of the commercial year.. read more

Grazing tables have hit Melbourne’s culinary scene with a bang, and show no signs of slowing down. A grazing table is just like a cheese and charcuterie board, except much, much bigger. The greater the occasion, the more opulent the.. read more

If you ask us, it’s never too early to start thinking about Grand Final catering. With finals set to start in the coming days and the Grand Final happening in about a month (Saturday, 29th September), you don’t want to.. read more

Looking for an event caterer in Melbourne to help out with your upcoming celebration? A lot of decisions can make your event unforgettable. If you want yours to be remembered for the right reasons, you’ll need a professional caterer on.. read more

A good meal is incomplete without a good drink to go with it. Wine, beer, non-alcoholic… choosing an appropriate drink menu enhances any and all types of events! But of course, you’re not here to listen to us wax poetic.. read more

A busy lifestyle shouldn’t mean compromising on healthy living! Along with keeping fit and working out regularly (or so you try!) eating well must remain at the top of your priority list. It’s a simply incredible habit to start making,.. read more

They say that there’s no such thing as a free lunch. However, many companies are breaking with this wisdom and offering their employees corporate catering on a regular basis. Why is this trend starting to take off among businesses in.. read more

It’s hard to believe it’s July already – it seems like only yesterday we were talking about Christmas, summer holidays, and our resolutions. Before you know it, we’ll probably be talking about Christmas again. And if you’re celebrating Christmas in.. read more

Picture it: You’ve spent months planning the perfect wedding. You’ve got the dress, suits, venue, photographer, music, and guest list sorted. It’s looking like everything is going to go perfectly. And of course, you can’t forget the food. While you.. read more

What do you think of when you hear the word “banquet”? If you’re like most people, it probably conjures up images of massive tables filled with exotic, decadent, masterfully-prepared food. And for the people who indulge in banquet dining, you.. read more

Bastille Day is one of the most important dates in the French calendar, and is usually accompanied by parades, parties and of course, food. There are even celebrations going on right here in Melbourne! While local festivities mightn’t hold a.. read more

Gone are the days when buffets and plated meals were the only options for styling food during birthdays, weddings, and other kinds of celebrations. Nowadays, people are beginning to understand that presentation matters as well. (It has to be Insta-worthy,.. read more

Who doesn’t love a mug of steamy hot tea on a cold winter morning? The morning cuppa is a bona-fide Aussie tradition, whether it’s at the morning tea break at work or a fresh pot of Earl Grey to kick.. read more

Planning a birthday party? A wedding reception? A corporate event like a product launch? As the event organiser, a lot rides on your shoulders. It’s only natural to want everything to be perfect, from the atmosphere down to how the.. read more

August is party time in our home, with four birthdays to celebrate. It’s a tough time of year for many of us, with the grind of work and short daylight wearing us down, coupled with feeling run down by the.. read more

Winter certainly brings out the inner bear in us, as we want to stay home more to warm up the body and soul with comfort foods and warming meals like soups and casseroles. We crave nutrient dense and heavier meals.. read more

Easter will be hopping in soon and the kids will be home for school holidays too. Make sure to plan ahead for your Easter events with family and friends to ensure a stress-free, chocolate-filled weekend. When organising your Easter gatherings,.. read more

Autumn. It’s the perfect time to cozy up with a loved one, a picnic basket – packed to the brim – and the perfect tartan rug. The brisk winter chill hasn’t yet arrived and the days are long with light.. read more

  The décor: Use the change of the seasons around you as your colour palette and create a theme rich in burnt oranges, subtle browns and light greens. For a bespoke way to dress up your aisle, think pumpkins! Big.. read more

No-one likes finding themselves the victim of false advertising. Whether it’s buying an item of clothing online only to find out it looks nothing like the picture, to buying something from one of those embarrassingly bad TV infomercials, many of.. read more

The first Sunday of September is fast approaching and just in case you didn’t realise, that’s Father’s Day! For many of us, dad is a pretty important part of our life – a pillar of strength, a well of wisdom.. read more

There are plenty of companies which provide office catering in Melbourne, but far less that give you healthy food options. Yet, there are so many reasons to serve up fresh, wholesome food to staff, as opposed to options that are deep.. read more

Ready or not, winter is here. It’s the season for hot cups of tea, DVD marathons, puffy jackets and cold, cold nights. For many of us, it’s also the season we most dread being in the kitchen. Especially after a.. read more

When we dream about our ideal wedding day, a lot of us picture the weather to be ‘just perfect’ – meaning not a cloud in the sky, a full sun, not too hot and not too cold. Of course, only.. read more

‘Corporate team building’ is a term that conjures up mixed feelings. On the one hand, team building events can provide a fun, challenging and memorable day that genuinely brings teams closer together. On the other hand, they can be notoriously.. read more

Event styling is just as important to your next party, corporate event, wedding (or any other shindig) as booking the venue and getting the best caterers in Melbourne. In fact, you should be thinking about event styling long before anything.. read more

Weddings are simultaneously the most joyous, but also most stressful time for many happy couples. Choosing venues, dresses, transport, coordinating invitations and ceremonies – the list seems endless! By the end of the day, it’s hoped that your wedding is.. read more

February 14 is Valentine’s Day and is as good a time as any to spoil the person you love with some extra pampering. Whilst we’re advocates for loving up your special somebody every day of the year, there’s just something.. read more

January is almost over, we can’t believe it either. Hands up if at the start of the year you promised yourself to get healthier in 2016, including improved fitness, more energy and shedding some extra weight? Now keep your hand.. read more

We love Australia Day! There’s just something about January 26 that makes you feel a part of something – in fact, we can’t think of a better time to come together with friends and family to salute our big, ol’.. read more

Here at Your Private Chef, Christmas is well and truly cooking! All of our team, no matter their age or beliefs, has that little twinkle in their eye (not to mention sweat on their brow) as we work through one.. read more

Can you hear the cheers from Melbourne food and wine lovers? The event we’ve all been waiting for is just around the corner: Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2014. Every year the Festival reminds us of the role Australia’s great.. read more

Have you ever noticed how throwing out the last bag of empty bottles and food cartons is always the moment when reality hits? The holidays are over. You had weeks filled with delicious food and drinks. Maybe you over indulged.. read more

The Croatians like to grill and they’re good at it. In fact, if Pizzeria šime is anything to go by, they can give Australians a run for their money. There, we’ve said it. A stone’s throw from the historic town.. read more

Air filled with spice and steam. Sizzling noodles, or is that stir fry? Dumplings with more fillings than you can shake a chopstick at. Rice paper rolls rolled with precision. Live music draws a crowd, but it’s the food people.. read more

https://www.visitmelbourne.com/food-and-wine Arriving back in Melbourne recently, it occurred to us the airport sign should be changed. It should read: “Welcome to Melbourne. Where the hunt for the best burger can lead to an unmarked door in a hidden laneway. Where.. read more

If there is one country that can rival Australia’s exceptional seafood, it’s Croatia. Scooped up out of the glistening Mediterranean, Croatia’s fish and shellfish are a taste sensation. Don’t believe us? Try Škampina Buzaru. This traditional fisherman’s recipe from the.. read more

Mouth-watering Canapés Whoever said ‘the best things come in small packages’ must have been talking about canapés. These one-bite wonder shave risen through the culinary ranks and now have the power to make or break any party. With canapés catering.. read more

This month we indulged in a family mid-week break to a place whispered to be Australia’s food capital. Yep, you’ve guessed it – Melbourne. Okay, we only live 4km away from the city, but oh how we ate! What we.. read more

Why is vegetarian catering keeping us on our toes this winter? Hosting a gourmet catering Melbourne-style dinner party is a great way to get everyone together to celebrate the winter season. It may be cold outside…but we’ve got a sure-fire.. read more