About Us

Food brings us together, talking, sharing, laughing.

Food sustains us.

It makes us happy.

From a humble beginning in 1980, Tally Ho Catering has grown from an idea into one of Melbourne’s most dedicated corporate, funeral and event caterers. We love food, and we’re devoted to creating dishes we love to eat.

Starting in the back of a milkbar, we quickly grew (and outgrew) our premises by keeping our loyal customers happy and now, 42 years later we have extended our menu and ready to continue our journey. The kitchen may have changed but the quality of food and high level service definitely has not!

We have an experienced team with attention to food quality and food safety standards.

You will be delivered hot food ready to eat or served to you by our friendly team who are available to set up and serve your guests. Your whole event will be carefully planned by our managers considering your budget and the theme you need and the way you like.

We are Melbourne's No. 1 choice for all your catering needs at affordable prices. Speak to us about catering for your next meeting, event or function.

MELBOURNE’S CATERING SPECIALISTS

Our Clients Say

“Dear Kathy

All the family wanted to say thank you for the catering for Pam’s funeral yesterday morning.

It truly was a lovely morning tea, as Pam had instructed and lots of our family and friends commented on how good the catering was. We ended up with nearly a hundred guests attending, so the morning tea really helped the conversations after the funeral service. And with the large number of people who came back the house we got through virtually all of the food by the end of the day.

Thank you again for your assistance, and we will certainly bear Tally Ho in mind when any of us are organising functions in the future.”

Rob Gebert, Arts Consultancy and Creative Projects

“Hi Vanda

I just wanted to thank you for your assistance in ensuring we had a great day for my husband’s birthday on Sunday.

You were extremely helpful through the planning phase and the guy who dropped off the food was very friendly. However our biggest thanks to the two ladies who assisted throughout the afternoon – they never stopped – going above and beyond to ensure our guests were completely satisfied.

We along with our 90 guests were most impressed with the quality of service provided and also the delicious food.

Thank you for making our day great.”

Kate, Satisfied Customer

“To Kathy and Staff at Tally Ho Catering

I would like to express my thanks to yourself and staff for the superb food and service that you supplied on Saturday at my St Vincent De Paul Commendation.

My friends and family all commented on your great food and service. Your staff were very pleasant, and if somebody needed something it was not a problem. The kitchen area was also left spotless.

Kathy, yourself and staff are to be commended. I will highly recommend Tally Ho Catering to everyone I know.”

Annette Burkhalter, Satisfied Customer

“Dear Kathy,

I am writing to thank you for the beautiful array of food you prepared for my 80th afternoon tea, birthday party.

I really appreciated your advice about the choice of food.

The chicken meatballs, the sushi and the cheese and spinach rollinis were very popular amongst all ages.

The Petit Fours, the slices and the fruit platter were so attractively displayed and were a great choice, especially popular amongst the young people at the party.

It was a very happy day partly due to the fact that the food was all organised and so well accepted.

Thank you again. I will contact you again if another occasion arises.

With best wishes.”

Barbara Craig, Satisfied Customer

“Hi Team Tally Ho,

You looked after the event perfectly and all were very impressed. It was wonderful to see the hospitality you provided to our guests last night. I’m certainly recommending you to everyone I meet, and promoting Tally Ho to all the people at council who order catering.

It was a joy to see your skills, expertise and professionalism unfold last night. The food looked beautiful and tasted wonderful, the food and drinks service stream was perfectly timed, and all the staff handled the night with total professionalism and cooperation from start to clean-up. They were well presented, with a caring, respectful attitude and attention to detail that did not go unnoticed.

The William and Winifred Bowness Photography prize is the MGA Foundation’s most important and well-known event of the year. You played a major part in its outstanding success.”

Amanda Thornton, Program and Operations Co-ordinator Monash Gallery of Art

“I just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you for the great experience Amanda and I have had with Tally Ho Catering for an afternoon tea celebrating my parent’s 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Your services were recommended to us and we will have no hesitation in using you again and recommending you to others. From the initial enquiry to the delivery of the food, the service and advice from everyone we’ve dealt with has been exceptional.

All the guets commented on the quality and presentation of the food, so thank you for helping make the event a success! All the best!”

Sunil Daniel, Satisfied Customer

“Just a note to thankyou heaps for the girls on Saturday night, they were fantastic and the food was excellent.

Everybody has raved about how good the food was. So a BIG thankyou from us and we will certainly be singing your praises to everbody we know. It was well worth getting you and the girls to do the hard work.

Thanks again”

Caitlin, Robyn & Steve Livesay, Satisfied Customers

“I am writing to thank you for helping us so much with our 20th Birthday Luncheon on Wednesday 18th May. The ribbon sandwiches were delicious and also the Petit Fours, we really enjoyed them and the fruit platters were refreshing.

The Club Emblem on the Birthday Cake was impressive.

Many thanks for all your help.”

Gladys Watkins, Hon. Secretary - Probus Ladies Club of Surrey Hills

“Hi Tally Ho Catering, I just wanted to drop you a quick email regarding a function that was catered for by Tally Ho Catering yesterday.

The food and service provided by your company and staff was nothing short of outstanding and you should be congratulated for this.

I have kept your business card for future reference.”

Allan Chandler, President - Coburg District Football Club

“Just to let you know that the lunches yesterday were beautiful. Everyone who ordered them thought they were delicious.
Once again many thanks. And thanks to the happy young men who delivered them, you must have a great team.”

Enid, Monash Region Probus

“I just want to thank you for the tremendous job Tally Ho did for us last night. The food was absolutely delicious (and plentiful) and the girls were brilliant – professional, friendly and happy. The function was a huge success and Tally Ho certainly ensured that. Thanks again to you and your team!”

Barbara Johnston, Norwood Secondary College

“Just a note to thank your Company along with yourself and Maria on the excellent service that you provided us with on Sunday on the occasion of my wife’s special birthday.

The food, the content and the presentation, was very well received and as you stated prior to the day when we were discussing quantities with you that the guests would have “plenty” and this was the case.

We would like to thank you for your advices and courteous service during the initial stages of planning the event, and your friendly and cheerful service on the day.

Once again thank you. Best wishes”

Kel Northwood, Satisfied Customer

“We value and have extensive appreciation from staff re. your catering quality”

Deb, CSIRO

“I just wanted to say a big thank-you for your service yesterday.

The food was great and we have had really good feedback from all of our guests on how nice everything was.

Also thank-you for all of your help in the kitchen, you made it so much easier for us to enjoy our daughter’s birthday with our guests than if we tried to do it ourselves! It was really great having you there.

All in all, we couldn’t have been happier and wouldn’t hesitate to use your services again!”

Nicki McShanag, Satisfied Customer