We were privileged to be part of the lovely Chelsea and Chris Beal’s wedding on the 29th November 2014 at St Leonard’s Yacht Club. We catered for 155 guests on a lovely spring day. The menu incorporated canapés to start, followed by a sit down meal.
Hope you enjoy the gallery as much as we do!
“We’ve had heaps of compliments about both the canapés and meals at the wedding.
Thanks again for the brilliant job!
Kind regards,
Chelsea Beal”
When you have an important event or celebration planned, taking the extra step to ensure your guests are fully refreshed can make a big different to its success. Going Gourmet is the industry leader in drinks catering and mobile bars, offering first-class service backed up by years of experience.
We understand that every guest’s tastes are different, so from beer to wine, the range of choices we have for you in our all-inclusive drinks package enables you to cater for all taste buds. We’ve even taken care of glassware, staff and covered a whole range of juices, soft drinks and mineral waters.
Beer: So many different beers to taste in the world, yet so little time… At Going Gourmet, we know our beer. If you’re after a more modest and traditional selection of the amber nectar, most of our beers will surely tickle your fancy. For the more adventures ‘cold coffee’ connoisseurs, our Hawkers Pale Ale is worth writing home about.
Wine: Whether you’re on team red or team white (or both), our selection of wines will impress the fussiest of guests. Within our range you’ll select a total of four different labels of some of the finest wines bottles throughout Australia.
Additional Drinks: Sometimes, beer and wine just won’t cut it. Special occasions call for special drinks catering, so to make your event an unforgettable one, we’re proud to supply some added packages upon request.
Included in Going Gourmet’s first-class mobile bar and beverage catering in Melbourne is:
Our specially-trained and experienced bar staff will deliver the most premium service to you and your guests, ensuring the occasion goes as smoothly and hitch-free as possible. We’re here to make your life easy. The primary focus for us at Going Gourmet is client satisfaction, and as such we approach each event and occasion with the highest level of professionalism and courtesy. Feel free to take a look at what some of our previous clients have to say about us on our testimonials page.
We can include all our staff to serve your chosen beverages, glassware, ice, a single or multiple bar locations & all in a chosen service window. All we need from you is a beverage list…. and we take care of the rest!
Bar Staff Hire: Our bar staff are there to pour beer, serve wine and soft drinks throughout the event, then bus all glass-wear.
Approach Bars: This is where bar staff are serving from a single bar station, whilst your guests approach the bar for drinks service. Glassware can be displayed, pre-poured or how you wish. Approach Bars are a great way to reduce staffing costs and are equally elegant and effective.
Table Service: Table service can be offered to your guests when staffing is of 1:30 ratio. We pride ourselves in being food and beverage professionals and take all the work out from family working on your wedding day or event.
We are happy to provide you with a free quote for beverage catering in Melbourne if you are planning on using us in conjunction with our food catering — complete the form and we’ll get back to you ASAP. Additionally, if you have any questions please call us on (03) 9543 8810 or send us an email.
One of our most enquired about types of events would actually be Christenings! In this day & age, the beautiful religious tradition has not been lost and these humble, family events are a favourite for us to be a part of. Nothing brings people together like to celebrate the start of life for a baby, and even if they’re not too sure about what’s going on themselves – family members from far and wide flock to be a part of their big day. Now with all these family members in the one place, pressure is on for Mum & Dad to play host & make sure that the day is a success, and after the service is over, the most important factor for that is of course – food!
We’ve now done a few Christening events in our day, and we’d now like to share with you our top tips & suggestions on how to make this amazing day a smooth and fuss free event;
If you follow those three steps, and tick each on off as you go you’re sure to have a successful & relaxed family gathering which leaves everyone well fed & satisfied without out you having to lift a finger.
We talk you through everything step by step & work closely with you to make sure all details are covered and everything is exactly as you ask! We are always just an email or phone call away to answer any question great or small.
So, what are you waiting for!?
There’s always room for Desserts! We have a range of choices you can go for to finish any event on a sweet note. Whether you are after a plated option for all guests, canape style sweets to compliment your wedding cake or an over the top Dessert Table bursting with colour – we’ve got you covered.
Plated Desserts are served to guests at their seats, generally paired with an Alternate Drop menu however can be added on the end of any sit-down function.
– Raspberry Crème Catalan Tart with gingerbread and hazelnut crunch, raspberry gel
– Peanut Butter and Salted Caramel Parfait on Chocolate Brownie, sweet & salty popcorn
– Passionfruit Curd Beignet Pastry with cardamom sugar, vanilla yogurt, pistachio praline
– Belgian Chocolate Mousse Shell, dried mandarin, pop rocks with orange sauce & lemon balm
Delightful handmade sweets, beautifully garnished & full of flavour. These can be walked around to guest’s canape style or presented on platters for them to help themselves.
– Passionfruit Curd Tartlet, raspberry gel, dried raspberry dust
– Banoffee Pie – banana crème, dulce de leche caramel, chocolate tart
– Peanut Butter & Caramel Parfait, sweet & salty popcorn
– Belgian Chocolate Brownie, ganache & pop rocks (GF)
– Spanish Crème Tart with gingerbread and hazelnut crunch
– Blackforest Tartlet with white chocolate mousse, cherry jelly
Jam Jar Desserts are individual dessert portions served in quirky jam jars.
Dessert Tables offer a fun filled, colourful display that are not only #instaworthy but give a great variety in the sweets department. Presented on a pine wooden table top, these include a spread of our assorted petit fours, fresh fruits, 3 jam jar desserts with an overflow of fillers such as donuts, lollies, chocolates, popcorn & much more!
Select your three Jam Jar options from the menu below
– Eton Mess, white chocolate mousse, meringues, vanilla chantilly and berries (GF)
– Chocolate Mousse, caramelized almond, candied orange peel and rum soaked raisins (GF)
– Lemon Sponge Cake, passion fruit and lemon curd, macadamia
– Lime Panna Cotta, strawberry jelly and pistachio sponge, pink meringues
– Earl Grey Panna Cotta, marinated orange and grapefruit (GF)
– Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake with amaretti crumb, raspberry curd, freeze dried raspberries & lemon balm
We have such variety of vegan menus to choose from we can (and have) provided entire vegan events in a range of different catering formats. From cocktail style functions, shared feasting entrées & mains, plated entrées & mains, buffets, through to desserts, all of which are suitable to any event. All of our options are gourmet in nature, with rich flavours bursting in each plate delivered to you. We delve through Italian flavours with our olive & rosemary tartlets and arancini, to Asian cuisine with our Korean tofu tacos and Thai red vegetable curries. There is something that everyone will enjoy with our array of cuisines, and your vegan guests will thank you for finding a catering company with such an array of options compared to the one or two plate options they are used to.
Our team understand the vast difference between vegetarianism and veganism, and we ensure that there will be no cross-contamination with our food plates offered. We take allergens and food choices seriously, and ensure that every guest is comfortable knowing that the food they are consuming has no hidden repercussions. You will be able to have peace of mind while you enjoy your vegan meal, gluten free meal, or vegetarian meal at any catered event.
With so many options available to choose from, there will not be anyone disappointed. No matter if it is a mixed dietary requirements event, or a fully vegan function, there is something for every person on our menus.
To find out more today about the catering we have, including events we can cater to, please contact our exceptional team today. We pride ourselves on being able to fit any dietary requirement so all guests can enjoy any event. Please enquire for full menu lists from our friendly events team.
Herbed Blini, onion jam, vegan cheese, baby basil (GF)
Cassava cracker, daikon radish salad, sesame, siracha kewpie (GF)
Sushi rice, pickled shitake and enoki mushroom, wakame salad (GF)
Wild mushroom pate on olive oil crostini, gremolata
Olive & rosemary tartlets, roast pumpkin puree, crispy kale
Beetroot tarte tatin, herbed tofu, vincotto
Roast jalapeno popper, vegan cheese, wrapped in vine leaf (GF)
Arancini – pea & lemon, pumpkin & herb (GF)
Broadbean and chickpea herbed felafel – coriander & mint tahini, pomegranate (GF)
Tomato and basil tartlets, braised eggplant ragout, dried cherry tomatoes
Mixed mushroom and firm tofu skewers with coriander zhoug dressing (GF)
Grilled sweet potato & pumpkin skewers, preserved lemon tahini, pomegranate syrup (GF)
Vegan steamed bao, pulled jackfruit, asian herb salad
Popcorn spiced tofu – siracha kewpie, sweet soy (GF)
Korean tofu Taco, cucumber in rice vinegar w mint & red cabbage
Thai Red Vegetable Curry, lychees, coconut rice, lime leaves (GF)
Soft polenta, mixed mushroom and lemon thyme ragu (GF)
Mushroom ragu, polenta, gremolata, crisp basil (GF)
Oven roast tempeh, charred leek, roast asparagus, sriracha kewpie, pickled enoki, thai basil (GF)
Kashmiri Pulao Rice, cumin roast cauliflower, spiced vegan yogurt, pomegranates (GF)
Roast Lebanese eggplant, grilled scallions, crisp tofu, miso & young ginger dressing, soy caramel, herbs (GF)
Iceberg lettuce, pickled breakfast radish, candied walnuts and a lemon vinaigrette (GF)
Crisp broccolini, cauliflower rice with pomegranate syrup and toasted almonds (GF)
Mixed leaf salad, oven dried cherry tomatoes, sherry vinegar dressing (GF)
Baked Polenta Chips, vegan mozzarella, paprika salt, salsa verde, crisp garlic (GF)
Steamed Nicola Potatoes, salsa agresto (GF)
Oven Roast Sweet Potatoes, red chilli, dried figs & vegan tahini yogurt dressing (GF)
A beautiful vegan dessert table including all of the below for guests to help themselves from
(Select 10 items from below for your table)
Mango & lemon Chocolate slice Raspberry panacotta jars with fresh berries, young coconut, berry sauce and lemon balm
Nutty Chocolate Bars
Pink Pitaya Coconut Truffles
Chocolate Cream Pie
Raw Strawberry Cream slice
Flourless vegan Peanut Butter Bars
Lemon Meringue Tarts – aquafaba meringue and almond crust pastry
Vegan mini fruit pavlovas
Vegan Macarons
Coconut, lime, mango & lemongrass Chia Puddings
Vegan Daniels Donuts selection
Cashew & Date Sable (GF)
Passionfruit Blondie Bar (GF)
Coconut Pannacotta & Rhubarb Compote with meringue Jam Jar (GF)
Gourmet Antipasti
grilled vegetables & shredded basil
chunky-style dips, semi dried tomatoes, sautéed olives & lavosh
Going Gourmet Dips Platter
a trio of chunky-style dips, garnished with semi dried tomatoes, olives & lavosh
The perfect starter to any event, a stunning set up full of colour vegan antipasti on a pine wooden tabletop, filled with fresh herbs & vegetables! This Includes;
Assorted grilled vegetables – zucchini, sweet potato, eggplant, peppers & shredded basil
semi dried tomatoes, sautéed olives
chunky-style dips
plenty of bread, crackers & lavosh
Assortment of soy cheeses
Fresh fruits, nuts, quince paste