Finger Food Catering Melbourne
Forget the lukewarm sausage rolls and frozen spring rolls. La Charito's Latin American finger food brings bold South American flavour to your Melbourne event — crispy tequenos, golden empanadas, and bite-sized arepas that your guests will not stop talking about.
Everything is naturally gluten-free, baked fresh on event day in our Port Melbourne kitchen, and delivered hot to your door. From intimate cocktail parties to 500-guest corporate events.
Get a Finger Food QuoteWhy Melbourne Chooses La Charito for Finger Food
Not Your Usual Finger Food
Skip the generic party platters. Our Fiesta Bites feature premium tequenos (crispy Venezuelan cheese sticks) and mini baked empanadas — Latin American recipes perfected over 50 years. Every bite is a conversation starter.
Naturally Gluten-Free
Every single finger food item is naturally free from gluten. No separate GF platter needed, no cross-contamination worries. Corn-based doughs and rice flour — coeliac-safe and delicious for everyone.
Baked Fresh, Delivered Hot
All finger food is baked fresh in our Class 2 registered commercial kitchen on the morning of your event. Hot, insulated delivery means your canapes arrive crispy and ready to serve — not soggy and reheated.
Any Event, Any Size
Cocktail parties, corporate networking, wedding canape hours, birthday celebrations, engagement parties — we cater finger food events from 10 to 500 guests across inner Melbourne.
Our Latin American Finger Food Menu
Every item on our finger food menu draws from 50 years of South American family tradition. These are not mass-produced party foods — each piece is handcrafted, baked fresh, and naturally gluten-free.
Fiesta Bites
From $80 per box of 20Our signature finger food package
A curated mix of premium tequenos and mini baked empanadas. Tequenos are crispy, golden Venezuelan cheese sticks — imagine mozzarella sticks, but lighter, crunchier, and made with a corn-based dough that's naturally gluten-free. Mini empanadas are filled with seasoned beef or black beans, wrapped in a flaky corn crust, and baked to perfection.
Perfect for: Cocktail parties, corporate networking, wedding canape hours, birthday parties, engagement parties
Other Latin American Finger Foods Available
Mini Arepas
Bite-sized corn cakes topped with pulled beef, chicken, or black beans and guasacaca (Venezuelan avocado sauce). A crowd favourite.
Empanadas
Golden, baked corn-dough parcels filled with seasoned beef, chicken, or black beans. Handheld, mess-free, and naturally GF.
Tequenos
Crispy Venezuelan cheese sticks — our most-requested finger food. Light corn dough wrapped around melted cheese. Addictively good.
Mini Tacos
Soft corn tortillas loaded with slow-cooked carne mechada, pickled onion, and fresh guasacaca. Two-bite perfection.
Contact us for custom finger food menus and pricing for larger events.
Finger Food Catering Price Guide
Here's what finger food catering typically costs for different event sizes. All prices include hot delivery across inner Melbourne.
All Fiesta Bites boxes start from $80 per box of 20 pieces (from $4/piece). Contact us for an exact quote based on your event details.
Finger Food for Every Melbourne Event
Cocktail Parties
The classic finger food event. Our Fiesta Bites are designed for standing, mingling, and eating with one hand. No plates, no cutlery, no awkward balancing. Just great food and great conversation.
Party catering options →Corporate Events
After-work drinks, project launches, networking events, end-of-year celebrations. Finger food that impresses clients and keeps the team happy. Net 30 invoicing available.
Corporate catering options →Weddings & Engagements
Fiesta Bites as canapes during cocktail hour or while photos are being taken. The perfect icebreaker that keeps guests happy between ceremony and reception.
Wedding catering options →Finger Food Delivery Across Melbourne
La Charito delivers finger food catering from our Port Melbourne kitchen to venues across inner Melbourne. Hot, insulated delivery ensures your canapes arrive crispy and at the perfect temperature.
Suburbs We Deliver To
Outside inner Melbourne? Contact us for a custom delivery quote.
"Booked La Charito for my mum's 60th birthday and it was the highlight of the party. The Fiesta Bites were devoured in minutes. You can taste the 50 years of family tradition in every bite."
Finger Food Catering FAQ
How much does finger food catering cost in Melbourne?
La Charito's Fiesta Bites start from $80 per box of 20 pieces (from $4/piece). For a cocktail party, plan 8-10 pieces per person ($32-$40/person). As a starter, 4-5 pieces per person ($16-$20/person). All prices include hot delivery across inner Melbourne.
How many finger food pieces per person for a party?
Cocktail party (finger food only): 8-10 pieces per person. Pre-dinner canapes: 4-5 pieces per person. Longer events (4+ hours): 12-15 pieces per person. Each Fiesta Bites box has 20 pieces, making it easy to calculate your order.
What finger foods can be made ahead of time?
While empanadas and tequenos can be made ahead, they taste best freshly baked. La Charito prepares everything fresh on event day in our commercial kitchen and delivers hot — so you don't need to worry about reheating or prepping anything yourself.
Are your finger foods gluten-free?
Yes. Our entire finger food menu is naturally gluten-free — made with corn-based doughs and rice flour. No separate GF options needed. Safe for coeliac guests and those with gluten intolerance.
Can I combine finger food with a buffet or lunchboxes?
Absolutely. The most popular combination is Fiesta Bites for the first hour (canape style) followed by an Abuela Feast buffet for the main meal. Contact us and we'll build a custom quote based on your event timeline.
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Skip the generic platters. Latin American finger food that's handcrafted, naturally gluten-free, and delivered hot. From $4 per piece.
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