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Impressive Platters

You dream it, we make it. Consider us the catering magic makers; the good food movers and shakers..
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At Impressive Platters, we aspire to satisfy all our valued clients by always doing our utmost in assisting with their specific needs. We are committed to providing incomparable service, by delivering exceptional products in a reliable and prompt manner, every time. Impressive Platters will proudly cater for the following events:

Breakfasts
In-house Lunches
Buffet Lunches
Afternoon Tea
Cocktail P

arties – fully staffed
Sit-down Dinners
Friday Night Drinks
All day Conferences
Company Successes
Christmas Parties
Easter Parties
Product Launches
Staff Recognition Award Functions
Company Mergers
Retirements
Farewells
Just to name a few!

10/10/2023

Have you tried Impressive Street Food? - https://mailchi.mp/impressiveplatters.com.au/impressive_streetfood

22/08/2023

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to!🎂🍯 -

A party without cake is just a meeting...

Have you tried our Cookies & Cream cake?
A fudgy chocolate cake layered with light and silky vanilla mousse and crunchy Oreo biscuit pieces. Another of our best-sellers, this yin and yang beauty is finished with creamy quenelles and heavenly Oreo crumble....devour today!

https://mailchi.mp/impressiveplatters.com.au/cake_time

08/08/2023

What's in the box?!

Check out our Grazing Boxes filled with all manner of fresh meats and vegies...

We can serve almost all other products in boxes too! - https://mailchi.mp/impressiveplatters.com.au/whats-in-the-box

01/08/2023

Say 'Aloha!' to our Poke Bowls!

Bursting with garden-fresh veg, five-star rated meat and succulent fish pieces...

The Salmon Tataki Poke Bowl is a true-to-its-roots Hawaiian dish.
Moreish edamame beans, pickled red cabbage and snappy prawn crackers give this bowl its tropical edge.
- https://mailchi.mp/impressiveplatters.com.au/poke-bowls

26/07/2023

Roll with me, baby!
Chicken Roll-Wiches - think nachos-in-a-bite...

CHICKEN ROLL-WICHES
Prime-cut chicken thigh cooked with Mexican spices to add a little zing to this Rollwich edition! Layered with mashed avocado, sour cream, house-made salsa, crumbed in crushed Dorito chips.

Check out the other Roll-Wiches...including
Salami, Vegetarian, Smoked Salmon and Roast Beef.

https://mailchi.mp/impressiveplatters.com.au/impressive_rollwiches

18/07/2023

Barramundi Canapés - perfect for that morning or arvo spread! Aussies love their seafood, which is why we've created these Barramundi beauties.

Barramundi Buns - You won't want to pull a sickie when these arrive at your office! House-made freshly-baked buns with premium flaked Aussie Wild Caught Barramundi, snappy red cabbage, piquant fennel, with fresh lemon & extra virgin olive oil dressing, finished with a slice of burnt lemon. Yum!
- https://mailchi.mp/impressiveplatters.com.au/its-barra-time

12/07/2023

It's the simply things in life that are often the best!
Classic Impressive English Scones...
You can’t go wrong with freshly whipped cream, jam and a freshly-baked scone – we dare you to disagree!
Our classic plain scones are only plain in name, not in flavour.

A recipe that earns your Grandmother’s seal of approval! Try them today :-)
- https://mailchi.mp/impressiveplatters.com.au/impressive-scones

04/07/2023

Let them Eat Cake 🙌 -

Have you tried our Heavenly Honeycomb Caramel Cake?

Tantalising sticky toffee with a creamy vanilla mousse and layers between a fudgy cake base. A golden delight smothered in a creamy butterscotch buttercream and dripping in a gooey caramel glaze. Topped with praline toffee wedges and caramel macarons...need we say more?

https://mailchi.mp/impressiveplatters.com.au/let-them-eat-cake

27/06/2023

Office Lunch?
CRUNCH n MUNCH time!

This 'impressive' range of golden-baked hot finger foods is a succulent seafood-feast.

Included in this platter are crumbed calamari rings, crumbed prawn cutlets, battered fish nuggets, barramundi cones, and flathead sticks. These marine morsels wouldn't be complete without our tangy tartare sauce!
https://mailchi.mp/impressiveplatters.com.au/hotfingerfood

20/06/2023

Introducing Impressive Popular Sets.

Can't decide which foods to serve at your office function, this is where our Popular Sets come in handy.

We have Set menus based on popular opinion and our own foodie expertise! Check them out on our website...

https://mailchi.mp/impressiveplatters.com.au/popular-sets

06/06/2023

EOFY PARTY!!🤸🍻 -
It’s time to get ready for the EOFY Work Party! Friday 30th JUNE 2023

Where to begin? What would make a great office party?
And what’s the best way to plan it all?

Our Event Planner at Impressive Platters has created a checklist of tips and ideas on making your EOFY event a success, not to mention a smooth and painless experience :)

Email us and simply request a Major Event Brochure, a checklist of tips and ideas on making your EOFY party a success!

30/05/2023

WINTER IS COMING!

Not in a White-Walker, Game of Thrones way :)
but more so an Antarctic blast cold front.

Cozy up with some warm foods this winter
and order in at the office, cos baby, it's cold outside!

https://mailchi.mp/impressiveplatters.com.au/winter-warmers

23/05/2023

The BIG Cheese 🧀 -

This week, we honour CHEESE the queen of all dairy!

Sunday the 4th JUNE is National Cheese Day so take advantage and celebrate this or next week at the office with a selection of awesome cheeses!
https://mailchi.mp/impressiveplatters.com.au/the-big-cheese

16/05/2023

National Fish and Chip Day 🙌 - Friday 2nd JUNE 2023

The best way to describe this tasty treat made up of, well, fish…and chips! - is utterly satisfying!

What better way to spend Friday lunch at the office than with a box
of fish n chips, and a cold drink?

https://mailchi.mp/impressiveplatters.com.au/national-fish-and-chip-day

09/05/2023

International TEA Day😍

Get ready to celebrate International TEA Day (ITD) on 21 May 2023.
On the 21st of May each year, people around the world celebrate the United Nations International Tea Day. This day has been created as part of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Celebrate International Tea Day at the office on Monday and don't forget the scones!
https://mailchi.mp/impressiveplatters.com.au/international-tea-day

02/05/2023

Get ready to celebrate the International Day of Plant Health
(IDPH) on 12 May 2023

Both our health and the health of our planet depend on plants.
Plants make up 80% of the food we eat and 98% of the oxygen we breathe.

Order from our nourishing Salads Range...
- https://mailchi.mp/impressiveplatters.com.au/get-ready-to-celebrate-the-international-day-of-plant-health

26/04/2023

The flavourful nostalgic taste of Street Food -

Do you miss travelling?
And the flavourful nostalgic taste of Street Food?!!
Why not have a re-enactment at the office this week :)

Whether it's the amazing taste from the humid Hawker Centres of Singapore, or the bustling streets of New Orleans devouring Po'Boy sandwiches.

Order from our Street Food or Poke Bowl Range!

https://mailchi.mp/impressiveplatters.com.au/the-flavourful-nostalgic-taste-of-street-food

18/04/2023

COOKIES!!!👅

Have you been collecting your Early Bird Tokens?
Place an order before 2:00pm the day before your function
to receive an Early Bird Token!
Collect 5 Tokens to receive your Impressive Cookie Jar!

After trying our butter cookies filled with a gooey scrumptious centre...some feedback from you:

"Wow! Your Yo Yo cookies are absolutely delish! Thank you so much"

"We wanted to say a big thank you for the most divine yo-yo’s!"

- https://mailchi.mp/impressiveplatters.com.au/cookies

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Melbourne, VIC
3051

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Website

http://www.impressiveplatters.com.au/

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COMPLIMENTARY THIS MONDAY - Traditional Fruit !

Simply place an order for this Monday 9th March to receive your complimentary Traditional Fruit Platter!* The Traditional Fruit Platter is one of our most highly sought-after additions for a well-rounded spread. This vibrant platter will give your next culinary event that fresh and juicy zing, and is lavishly presented, too. We include a mix of garden-fresh fruit pieces, such as pineapple, strawberry, watermelon, and grapes - to name just a few. *Conditions apply #impressiveplatters

COMPLIMENTARY THIS MONDAY - IMPRESSIVE MINI BAGELS! Did you know? The Bagel - a brief history... The first known mention of the bagel, in 1610, was in Jewish community ordinances in Krakow, Poland. It was known as the food which was given as a gift to women in childbirth! Introducing our mouth-watering Mini Bagels - a traditional palm-sized treat, which we think reaches its flavour potential when blended with our premium signature sandwich fillings. These mini morsels come in classic white, and are often traditionally topped with sesame or poppy seeds, or left plain. #impressiveplatters #cateringmelbourne #minibagels #lunch #breakfast #anytimeofday

An Impressive Christmas...

The holiday season is a magic time to spend time with friends, colleagues and clients while sharing fine foods. What better way to celebrate than with an Impressive feast? Impress your clients and colleagues with culinary brilliance this festive holiday season with Impressive Platters. #impressiveplatters #cateringmelbourne

A breakfast selection as it has never seen before!

We are happy to embrace Breakfast - we believe breakfast is at its best when eaten a little indulgently; and thanks to your innovative food philosophies and fresh & flavoursome ingredients, our unprecedented Breakfast Selections are all being ever so happily consumed! #impressiveplatters #breakfast #yoghurt #bircher #muesli #fruit #melbourne #cateringmelbourne #corporatecateringmelbourne #fingerfoodmelbourne #officecatering #yum #fresh #housemade #cleaneating #healthy #foodies

YOU HAVEN'T LIVED UNTIL YOU'VE TRIED ONE OF OUR 3 SWEET DELIGHTS IN A JAR... Our Chocolate Mousse is a rich and creamy delight that melts-in-the-mouth. We top with our house-made caramelised popcorn, giving this already-indulgent confection a candied finish! Our Panna Cotta is a light and lavish sweet Italian dessert that you'll be hard-pressed to keep on the table! Made using the highest-quality ingredients and served in a dainty jar. We top with fresh strawberry and zingy passionfruit pulp to complete this tangy and toothsome delight! Our Tiramisu is a creamy, layered dessert-in-a-jar that brings 'bitter-sweet' to the table in sumptuous style! We layer fresh mascarpone and cream with our crushed biscuit and delicate coffee syrup - a heavenly delight that is a well-loved favourite! #impressiveplatters #cateringmelbourne #corporatecateringmelbourne #melbourne #fingerfoodmelbourne #officecatering #melbournecatering #plattergoals #eventcatering #Melbourne #catering #corporatecatering #foodies #caramelised #chocolatemousse #tiramisu #pannacotta #sweet #yum #darkchocolate #fresh #homemade

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Our Story

You dream it, we make it.

Consider us the corporate catering magic makers; the good food movers and shakers...

Today, these words form part of our business manifesto; but it was the vision of turning these words into a reality that drove our founder to begin his journey into food service in 1990.

He started as many of us do – humbly and with our dreams clasped tightly in our hands. He made simple sandwiches and general refreshments, then walked the streets selling his house-made goods door-to-door from a rickety sandwich trolley; before long, he was known by all as the Humble Trolley Guy. Soon, he had established a loyal client base, mostly made up of office-workers who were, in essence, chained to their desks who fell in love with his quality, fresh, and ready-to-go foods, and would wait eagerly for the laden trolley to pass by their doors each day.

One day, one of his adoring customers asked if a platter of sandwiches could be made for the rest of the office team and delivered the next day...and the rest is history.

FROM “TROLLEY GUY” TO “IMPRESSIVE PLATTERS”: A TIMELINE

Our family’s business beginnings are humble, yet memorable. We’re happy and proud to share the story behind Impressive Platters. Here it is...

IN THE BEGINNING…

1992 – Time for a change. After the success of the food trolley and an increasing demand for pre-booked corporate lunches, Impressive Platters was born in a small, cosy café. It was time to bring corporate catering to Melbourne’s CBD, Metro and outskirts.

1998 – Farewell to the humble café. Six successful years later, and now a real competitor in Melbourne’s office catering business, Impressive Platters moves into a small three bedroom, heritage listed home, and transforms the residential dwelling into a three room commercial kitchen. This was well known as the Queensberry Street location in Melbourne.

2007 – Too big for our boots. A warehouse is purchased! Renovations and a complete overhaul begins.

AND THEN…

2010 – Moving day. The warehouse is complete and Impressive Platters moves from the converted heritage home into the shiny new warehouse where we still reside to this day. The move allows for unprecedented growth and great success, and is a crucial step towards dominating the Melbourne corporate catering scene. Now, with an extensive, fully-equipped state-of-the-art commercial kitchen complete with office facilities and loading dock for all incoming and outgoing deliveries, we are unstoppable.

2015 – A fresh vision. Work begins on developing brand new products and services in a push to climb ‘beyond the plate’ and make corporate catering history right here in our beautiful city of Melbourne.

TODAY...

Today, we are more than just another corporate catering company in Melbourne. We are Melbourne’s premier catering and event planning company, dedicated to pushing the boundaries on what a corporate event can be; we are also, proudly, one of the first businesses in the city to exclusively offer corporate catering to Melbourne CBD, Metro and outskirts, which gives us the advantage called ‘experience’.

Our reputation, built on our extensive experience for excellence is unrivalled, which is why we are honoured to serve many of Melbourne’s most prestigious corporate giants. Not to mention delivering unrivalled levels of service and support to our clients. We work closely with you in creating outstanding partnerships based on trust, great food and superb service.

Now, with over four decades of experience and over 2,000,000 corporate events under our belt, we are expert coordinators of a range of corporate functions. Our experienced staff can coordinate everything from grand openings, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, product launches, and award banquets, to Friday night drinks, conferences, working lunches, company start-up events, Christmas parties and much more... We don’t believe in taking the easy route; just like our founder who painstakingly pushed his food-laden trolley through the streets of the city, we go to great lengths to ensure your events are nothing short of mind-blowingly ‘impressive’. Our success stems from our people-focused philosophy, trendsetting stylized presentation, and interactive major event experiences. We expertly plan, design and coordinate each and every detail of your event. No matter the type of function, our skilled and experienced team will help bring your vision to life, creating an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. We are also dedicated to providing a delicious and far-reaching range of foods to suit any and all special dietary requirements, such as vegetarian-friendly, gluten-friendly, vegan-friendly, fructose-friendly, FODMAP and keto-friendly diets.

We are always on the look-out for better ways to be of service to our clients and their guests, which is why we also offer complete custom menus; we believe that this is the only way to ensure every event is personalised and crafted to be uniquely yours. Led by our team of food experts and event specialists, we are more focused than ever on the needs of our clients and the creation of spectacular functions. We are inspired by the people we serve, and are proud to be in a constant state of growth, curiosity, and innovation.

You can still find us at the renovated warehouse and offices located in Melbourne, “imagining and innovating with apron strings firmly tied and stove tops blazing”.

WE OFFER...

Full Service Catering: Be a guest at your own event! Let us set up, serve, and clean up!

Drop-off Catering Service: Let us deliver the food and you take care of the rest!

OUR APPROACH...

Attitude.

We embrace an “un-catered” approach to food – one which honours high-quality ingredients and creative ex*****on. We begin each day handling the freshest, most beautiful ingredients and then transform them into culinary experiences that create lasting memories for your guests and clients.

Ideas.

We are innovators. Our unique recipes are a product of long hours spent in the kitchen – created, not copied. Our dedication to delivering fine foods is why there’s always something fresh on the table at Impressive Platters.

Ingredients.

We are picky. Hand-selected ingredients should be the only ingredients. To ensure each platter is an eye-catching and tastebud-enthralling experience, we source the finest ingredients from an extensive network of specialty Australian growers and suppliers.

Presentation.

We have style. Great tasting food begins with presentation; we know you want a spread that will lure your guests to the table and keep them there. Rest assured, all our creations are dressed to ‘impress’.

Be the unsung office hero by choosing Impressive Platters as your go-to corporate caterer here in Melbourne; call or Email Us to discuss all your corporate catering needs.

P.S. We are committed to providing incomparable service, by delivering exceptional products in a reliable and prompt manner, every time. Impressive Platters will proudly cater for the following events: Breakfasts In-house Lunches Buffet Lunches Afternoon Tea Cocktail Parties – fully staffed Sit-down Dinners Friday Night Drinks All day Conferences Company Successes Christmas Parties Easter Parties Product Launches Staff Recognition Award Functions Company Mergers Retirements Farewells just to name a few!