Canapés
The Chef’s Table creates elegant canapé catering for cocktail parties, private dinners, corporate events, and celebrations. From savoury and sweet bites to substantial and premium selections, each canapé is crafted with seasonal ingredients and designed to impress your guests.
Transform casual bites into an unforgettable premium dining experience.
Our gourmet canapés deliver a refined social dining experience, combining bold flavours with elegant presentation. Designed for cocktail parties, private events, and corporate functions in Melbourne, each handcrafted bite brings fine-dining quality without the formality of a sit-down meal.
Available as a standalone canapé-only service or as an elegant addition to our multi-course and shared dining experiences, our premium catering sets the tone for a truly memorable celebration.
Canapés FAQ
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We create a wide selection of gourmet canapés including savoury, sweet, substantial, and premium bites. We also offer roaming or grazing canapés.
Menus are designed around seasonal ingredients and tailored to suit your event style. View our menu here. -
Our canapé catering is flexible and tailored to your event:
Choose from Menu 1, 2, or 3.
Select the number of small bites and substantial canapés included in your package.
Upgrade to our premium canapé selection for an additional cost.
Decide on service style:
Roaming canapés (requires professional wait staff).
Grazing platter-style
A minimum of 15 guests is required for all canapé-only services.
View The Chef’s Table’s Canapé menu here.
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Yes. We offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free canapé options, and can adapt menus for specific allergies or preferences to ensure every guest enjoys the experience.
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Wait staff is not included in the menu or chef cost. For canapé-only services, wait staff is required to ensure smooth service.
We can arrange this for you when planning your event.
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Canapés are perfect for cocktail parties, corporate functions, weddings, baby showers, birthdays, and private dinners. They encourage social dining and are ideal when you don’t want the formality of a sit-down meal. However, it is also perfect before our multi-course dining to welcome your guests.
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We recommend booking 4–6 weeks in advance to secure your date, especially during peak seasons. Last-minute bookings may be possible depending on availability.
Let’s create your bespoke catering menu together.
*The Chef’s Table offers premium private chef and catering services in Melbourne, designed to create unforgettable dining experiences. By booking with us, you agree to our minimum event spend of $1,500. You can view our privacy policy and booking terms here. We're excited to create your curated culinary experience.