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Catering Southbank | St Kilda Rd & Arts Precinct Catering
Catering Southbank: Office Catering for St Kilda Road and the Arts Precinct
Catering Southbank offices, St Kilda Road towers and arts organisations can book in minutes: chef-made breakfast and lunch packages from $16.50 per person, and canapés from $3.30 a piece for openings and client drinks. Delivered from our Little Bourke St office, just over the river.
Classic Catering delivers catering to Southbank and St Kilda Road from its CBD office at 1102/471 Little Bourke St. Breakfast packages cost $16.50 to $24.50 per person and lunch packages $17.50 to $22.50 per person, ex GST, for 10 or more guests with 48 hours' notice, and delivery is $20 or free over $150. For openings and client drinks, canapés start at $3.30 a piece, with wait staff at $200 each for up to 4 hours.
Catering Southbank, from the river to Kings Way
Southbank mixes office towers, arts venues and apartment buildings with tight loading zones. Our CBD office is just across the river, so catering Southbank orders are planned around each building's dock, lift and sign-in.
Office catering for St Kilda Road towers
St Kilda Road is one of Melbourne's biggest office corridors, home to professional firms, government departments and health organisations. Our fixed-price packages make their meetings easy to cater.
| Meal | Packages | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast · 7:00–10:30am | Classic Start, Premium Morning, Executive Selection ★, Signature Spread | $16.50–$24.50 |
| Lunch · 11:00am–2:00pm | Standard, Middle, Premium ★ | $17.50–$22.50 |
| Dietary meals | Individually boxed and labelled with the guest's name | +$6.50 |
★ Most popular. From 10 guests, 48 hours' notice, ex GST. See every package on our corporate catering packages page.
Openings, rehearsals and functions in Southbank's arts precinct
Southbank is Melbourne's arts heart. Our catering Southbank menus suit long production days and evening openings alike.
Rehearsal & production days
Breakfast and lunch delivered to the same address on the same day, so cast and crew stay fed.
Many venues have rules about outside caterers, so check with yours first. Staffed events need at least 2 weeks' notice.
What catering Southbank events costs
| Example | Order | Approx. ex GST |
|---|---|---|
| Board breakfast, 10 people | Signature Spread × 10, delivered | $245 |
| Client lunch, 15 people | Premium lunch × 15, delivered | $337.50 |
| Opening drinks, 60 guests | 6 canapés each + 2 wait staff | $2,182 + delivery |
Package orders over $150 include free delivery. Finger food delivery is priced by distance; see delivery pricing. Prices exclude GST; see GST information from the ATO.
Barista coffee for openings and rehearsal days
Long production day or busy foyer? Add our self-contained coffee cart and barista, from $795 inc GST, indoors or outdoors.
Regular catering for Southbank offices
Order every week? Set up a standing order, pay on account and keep your building details on file, with co-owner Maureen Hegarty as your one contact. Call 0423 877 736 or email functions@classiccatering.com.au.
Planning a Corporate Event? Check Availability
For corporate events requiring a tailored menu, professional staff, equipment or coordinated on-site service, tell us your date and venue suburb below. We will review your requirements and help you choose the right catering and service level for your Melbourne event.
Need breakfast or lunch for an office meeting? Order standard office catering online here. Standard office packages are available from 10 guests with at least 48 hours’ notice.
Need catering sooner? Call 0423 877 736. We will advise what may be possible, subject to menu, staffing and delivery availability.
Catering near Southbank
Catering Southbank FAQs
Do you deliver catering to Southbank and St Kilda Road?+
Yes. Catering Southbank offices and St Kilda Road towers is a short trip over the river from our CBD office at 1102/471 Little Bourke St. The food is made fresh in our Rosanna kitchen and delivered in a 30-minute window.
How much does catering in Southbank cost?+
Breakfast packages cost $16.50 to $24.50 per person and lunch packages $17.50 to $22.50 per person, ex GST, with $20 delivery or free over $150. A board breakfast for 10 on our Signature Spread is about $245 ex GST.
Can you cater opening nights and functions in the arts precinct?+
Yes. For drinks and openings we suggest canapés with wait staff. For 60 guests, 6 pieces each plus 2 staff for up to 4 hours is about $2,182 ex GST, plus delivery. Check your venue's rules on outside caterers first.
Do you cater rehearsal and production days?+
Yes. Breakfast and lunch packages suit long rehearsal, filming and production days, and we can deliver to two meal times on the same day.
What is the minimum order?+
Breakfast and lunch packages start from 10 guests. Drop-off finger food is available for 15 or more guests, and fully staffed events for 40 or more.
How much notice do you need?+
Breakfast and lunch packages need 48 hours' notice. Custom menus and staffed events need at least 2 weeks.
What delivery times can you do in Southbank?+
Breakfast is delivered between 7:00am and 10:30am and lunch between 11:00am and 2:00pm, in a 30-minute window you choose. Staffed evening events are quoted separately.
Do you offer halal and dietary options?+
Yes. Dietary meals are $6.50 per person extra and arrive individually boxed and labelled. Our finger food menu has 15 halal items, plus vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices, all clearly tagged.
Order Catering for Southbank
Order catering Southbank packages online with 48 hours' notice, or call us about an opening or staffed event.
Classic Catering · CBD office: 1102/471 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000 · Kitchen: 37 Greville Rd, Rosanna VIC 3084 · Open 7 days, 8am–6pm · ABN 81 870 746 819
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