Sharing-Style

Celebrate together with The Chef’s Table’s sharing-style experience, designed to bring people closer through food. Our abundant platters and buffet-style menus feature seasonal produce, premium ingredients, and a balance of flavours that encourage conversation and connection.

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From family gatherings to corporate events, our sharing-style catering makes every occasion memorable.

Our sharing-style catering brings people together through abundant seasonal platters and elegant buffet-style menus, perfect for birthdays, corporate events, engagements and private gatherings.

From menu design to service and clean-up, our private chefs manage every detail, transforming sharing and buffet catering into a refined, memorable dining experience.

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Sharing-Style FAQ

  • Sharing-style catering is a relaxed yet elegant dining experience where abundant platters or buffet spreads are placed at the table for guests to serve themselves.

  • Our sharing-style catering works as follows:

    • Choose from Option 1 or Option 2.

    • Select the number of mains, sides, and desserts included in your chosen package.

    • For the Premium Sharing-Style Experience, you receive everything listed on the menu.

    • We will cater for allergies and dietaries.

    • Set up options:

      • Set dishes in the centre of your dining table for guests to share

      • Create a buffet table to the side of your dining room, office, or venue.

    View The Chef Table’s Sharing-Style menu here.

  • Our buffet and sharing-style catering is perfect for birthdays, corporate events, baby showers, engagements, and family gatherings. It’s an ideal option when you want a warm, social atmosphere without the formality of plated courses.

  • Yes. We can design sharing platters with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergy-friendly options, ensuring that all guests are included and enjoy the experience.

  • While not required, we recommend wait staff for larger events to assist with service and presentation. Our team can arrange this when planning your event.

  • We take care of menu planning, ingredient sourcing, preparation, service, and clean-up so you can relax, enjoy your guests, and be a part of your own event.

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Let’s create your bespoke catering menu together.

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*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.