Business Details
23 Years
experience
Live-Cooked Catering Excellence in Melbourne
Flying Woks has been delivering exceptional catering services for over twenty years, specialising in live-cooked experiences that transform events into unforgettable culinary spectacles. Our expert chefs prepare dishes from giant woks, paella pans, and BBQ stations, serving events ranging from intimate gatherings of 30 to large-scale functions for thousands. We prioritise fresh, high-quality ingredients and cater to diverse dietary requirements, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and halal-certified options.Our team ensures seamless service, from initial planning to event execution, with a focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence. With a proven track record in corporate, wedding, birthday, and school events, we combine theatrical presentation with exceptional taste to create memorable experiences. Our commitment to innovation and reliability has earned us trust from leading companies and repeat clients across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Services
Corporate Catering
Wedding Catering
Birthday Catering
School Catering
Live Chefs Service
Door Drop Delivery
Paella Catering
Asian Cuisine
BBQ Catering
Dietary Options
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of expertise in live-event catering across Melbourne.
- Our chefs provide theatrical live cooking with woks, paellas, and BBQs.
- We cater to all dietary needs, including vegan, gluten-free, and halal.
- We handle events from 30 to 10,000+ guests with seamless efficiency.
- We guarantee fresh, high-quality ingredients and customer satisfaction.
Associations and certifications
- Halal Certification
What people say
Delicious food
Seamless service
Dietary needs handled
Live cooking theatre
Professional team
Services
Live Chefs Catering
Our signature live chefs cook meals at your event using giant woks, paella pans, or BBQ stations. This service adds theatrical flair and ensures freshly prepared dishes for guests. Ideal for corporate events, weddings, and festivals requiring interactive dining experiences.
Delivered Woks
Prepared in our kitchen and delivered hot to your venue, this option includes professional serving staff. Perfect for venues lacking cooking facilities while maintaining food quality and presentation for large groups.
Door Drop Service
Pre-boxed meals delivered directly to your door. Designed for smaller events or DIY setups where clients prefer to manage serving themselves without on-site staff assistance.
Wedding Catering
Full-service wedding catering including live stations, styled setups, and dietary-friendly menus. We coordinate with venues and planners to ensure flawless execution for receptions, cocktail hours, and brunches.
School Catering
Tailored menus for school fetes, graduations, and university events. We serve large crowds efficiently with student-friendly options and accommodate dietary requirements for staff and attendees.
People
Antony Hooton
Founder & Director
With over 20 years in event catering, Antony established Flying Woks to combine live cooking theatre with high-quality cuisine. He oversees operations across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Jessie
Event Coordinator
Jessie manages client bookings and ensures seamless event planning. Her expertise in dietary accommodations and logistics makes her a key contact for Flying Woks' clients.
Questions
What types of events do you cater for?
We cater for corporate events, weddings, birthdays, school functions, and private celebrations across Melbourne.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, we offer vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and halal-certified options for all events.
What areas do you service?
We service greater Melbourne, including Bayside suburbs, and regional Victoria for large-scale events.
Do you provide staff and equipment?
Yes, we supply professional chefs, serving staff, and all necessary cooking equipment for live services.
What is your minimum guest count?
Our minimum is 30 guests for all catering options, including door drop deliveries.
Reviews (4)
Verona Gridley
Dec 16, 2021
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We used Flying Wok for a staff function. The food was delicious and there was plenty of it. The staff are very friendly and accommodating also.
Mick Iannello
Apr 11, 2021
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We stumbled across these guys online when looking for catering for my wife's 30th birthday, the party was to be had in a park with difficult conditions as far as access and setup. Anton and his team were amazing from first contact, easily accommodating any needs such as allergies, time requests, date changes, you name it! With such a shifting landscape arranging a party during these covid times it truly was fantastic having such reliable caterers providing confidence from day one! Thanks so much from Lauren and I for an amazing experience which had our guests well fed and very impressed! (3 X Paella
Lisa Hughes
Jun 01, 2019
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Thank you for making our party planning so easy. From my initial enquiry everything was handled so professionally. And then on the day of the party the van arrived and friendly staff set up and served food which was hot fresh and yummy. Highly recommend you for any occasion.
Maddison Magri
Dec 03, 2018
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What an amazing experience. Everyone of my guest loved the food and the service. :) Thanks again for making the night one to remember :). If you are looking for a caterer for any event- these guys are the best of the best. Anton & Narelle, you are amazing, keep up the good work guys :)
