To arrange funeral catering in Melbourne, simply submit an enquiry through our website or call us directly. You’ll speak with our founder, Colleen, who will guide you through the entire process with compassion and clarity. She’ll help you understand your options and provide a tailored quote and menu based on your needs.

We understand that funerals often happen with very short notice. We recommend contacting us as soon as possible, ideally within a day of confirming the service. This gives us time to thoughtfully prepare your funeral catering package, work with you to finalise menu selections, and ensure we provide the support your family needs.

Estimating guest numbers for a funeral or wake catering service can be challenging, and it’s one of the most common questions we’re asked. We’re here to help guide you through it.

Start by considering close family and friends, followed by any clubs, community groups, or churches the deceased was involved with. If they were still working, it’s also likely that colleagues may attend. Once you’ve gathered a rough estimate, we generally recommend adding a small buffer to account for unexpected guests.

With our extensive experience in funeral catering across Melbourne, we’re happy to help you refine the numbers and ensure there’s enough for everyone, without unnecessary waste.

You can read more about estimating guest attendance here.

Our menus are available on our website with plenty of visuals to help you make the right choice. We offer a variety of comforting, home-style dishes suitable for funeral wakes and memorial services. Every menu includes vegetarian options, and we have dedicated gluten-free and vegan catering selections. If there are other dietary allergies or cultural needs, please let us know, we’ll do our best to accommodate them depending on timing and availability.

Yes. Staffing is an additional service that can be added to any of our bereavement catering packages. Our experienced team is trained to offer warm, respectful service on the day, ensuring everything runs smoothly from setup to pack-down. You won’t need to worry about a thing.

We’re proud to say that our staff genuinely love working with us, and many have been part of the Farewell Catering team for years. We do not use agency staff, every team member is carefully trained to deliver caring, professional service that reflects the compassionate values of our business.

We offer complete funeral and wake catering solutions, including the hire and supply of crockery, glassware, urns, white damask tablecloths, flowers, and more. We also provide non-alcoholic beverages and alcohol service options with set packages available.

Yes, we bring all the equipment required to transform any space, including Church halls, community centres, or private homes into a warm and welcoming environment for your gathering. From crockery and glassware to urns, tablecloths, and serving equipment, we take care of every detail to ensure the space feels thoughtful, respectful, and beautifully presented.

Yes. We are a licensed funeral caterer in Melbourne, and we can legally serve alcohol at any venue. If you plan to bring your own alcohol (BYO), we can help you check whether the venue permits it and guide you through the process.

Many families choose to include a glass of bubbles or wine as part of their gathering, a simple yet meaningful way to raise a toast and celebrate their loved one’s life. We offer a range of beverage options and are happy to tailor something that suits the tone and style of your event.

Yes, we can cater at any venue across Melbourne, whether it’s a Church hall, funeral home, community centre, private residence, or hired event space. We have extensive experience working with many of Melbourne’s most respected funeral homes and venues, including Le Pine Funerals in Kew and Burwood, Tobin Brothers, St John’s Anglican church in Toorak, Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish in Hawthorn and many more. We are familiar with the logistics and sensitivities required for these occasions. Wherever your service is held, you can trust us to deliver seamless, respectful, and professional catering.

Once your funeral catering quote is confirmed via email and payment is made (usually 1–2 days before the service), we begin preparing your event. Due to the short turnaround and the custom nature of our offering, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations after this point.

Absolutely. While we cater across Melbourne, we are based in Kew and regularly work with a range of beautiful and welcoming venues that are well-suited for funeral services and wakes. Some of the venues we frequently cater at include Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish in Hawthorn, OLGC Catholic Church in Deepdene, St John’s Anglican Church and Toorak Uniting Church in Toorak, St George’s in Malvern, and Holy Trinity in Kew. We’re always happy to help you find a location that suits your needs and works seamlessly with our catering service.

We specialise exclusively in funeral and memorial catering. By focusing solely on this sensitive area, we are able to provide prompt, compassionate service that truly honours the needs of grieving families. It’s this dedication that makes us a trusted provider of funeral catering near you.

All of our food is made in-house at our Kew kitchen using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Our goal is to serve comforting, familiar food that feels like it came from your own home, something your guests will appreciate during a time of loss.