Catering Port Melbourne
We're your neighbours. La Charito's commercial kitchen is based right here in Port Melbourne — which means your food arrives faster, hotter, and fresher than any other caterer in the area.
Whether you're hosting a dinner party in a Bay Street apartment, running a corporate lunch in a Station Pier function room, or celebrating a birthday at home, we bring authentic Latin American food straight from our kitchen to your door.
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Zero Travel Time
Our kitchen is in Port Melbourne. Food travels minutes, not half an hour. That means it arrives hotter and fresher than any caterer driving in from further afield.
Fastest Turnaround
Port Melbourne locals get our fastest response times. Got a last-minute event? Call us — we'll do everything we can to make it work for our neighbours.
We Know the Area
We know every apartment building, office, and function venue in Port Melbourne. Building access, parking, loading zones — we've navigated it all before.
What We Cater in Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne has a great mix of residential and commercial — from the waterfront apartments on Beacon Cove to the corporate offices near Bay Street. We cater all of it.
Private Dinner Parties
Hosting a dinner for 10-40 people at home? Our Abuela Feast is designed exactly for this — hot buffet dishes in chafing dishes, delivered and set up, ready for your guests.
Birthday Celebrations
From intimate milestone birthdays to big garden parties, our Latin American spread is a talking point. Naturally gluten-free menu means every guest can eat everything.
Corporate Office Lunches
Working in a Port Melbourne office? Our Latin Lunchboxes are the best corporate lunch in the area. Individual, mess-free, from $19.50 per person.
Function Venue Events
Catering a function at a Port Melbourne venue? We work with all venues in the area and can coordinate directly with your venue manager for seamless delivery.
Our Most Popular Packages
The Latin Lunchbox
$19.50/personIndividual box with a stuffed arepa, baked sweet plantains, and a mini alfajor cookie. Perfect for office lunches and corporate events. Min. 10 people.
The Abuela Feast
$28/personHot buffet with carne mechada, turmeric rice, black beans, guasacaca, and fresh arepas. Ideal for dinner parties and home events. Chafing dishes included. Min. 10 people.
Fiesta Bites
$60/box of 20Premium tequeños and mini empanadas for cocktail parties, welcome drinks, and canape events. Great for standing functions.
What Port Melbourne Clients Say
"We ordered the Abuela Feast for my husband's 50th birthday at our home. The food was absolutely incredible — everything arrived piping hot and the flavours were unlike anything we'd had at a catered event before. Our guests couldn't stop talking about the arepas."
Port Melbourne Catering FAQ
Do you charge extra for Port Melbourne delivery?
No. Port Melbourne is our home suburb — there are no delivery surcharges. You get the same pricing as any other inner Melbourne order.
Can you cater at Beacon Cove or the waterfront apartments?
Yes, we deliver to all Port Melbourne residential areas including Beacon Cove, Station Pier, and the Bay Street precinct. Just let us know your building access requirements.
Do you cater small groups?
Our minimum is 10 people for all packages. We regularly cater intimate dinner parties of 10-20 people, which is where our Abuela Feast really shines.
Can I do a tasting before booking a large event?
Yes. For events of 50+ people, we offer a paid tasting session where you can try the menu before committing. Contact us to arrange.
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Your Neighbours, Your Caterer
Hot Latin American food from our Port Melbourne kitchen to your door. Naturally gluten-free, from $19.50 per person.
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