Candlelit long table set for a private dinner at home, with a Michels chef in the kitchen

Private event catering in Townsville

Birthdays, engagements, anniversaries and long lunches at home. Canapés, share tables or a plated dinner, with staff to serve and clear so you can enjoy your guests.

Celebrations we cater

  • Birthdays and milestones

    From a 21st in the backyard to an 80th at the local hall.

  • Engagements and anniversaries

    Canapés and drinks, or a long-table dinner for family and friends.

  • Dinner parties at home

    Plated or shared dinners served at your table, with staff to clear.

  • Christenings and family gatherings

    Grazing tables and share platters for a relaxed afternoon.

  • Long lunches and garden parties

    Share tables and grazing for an afternoon outdoors.

Four friends smiling with glasses of rosé at an outdoor party

Enjoy your own party.

Hosting at home or at a venue means someone has to cook, serve and clean up. That can be us. We bring the food, staff, bar service and equipment, look after dietary needs and pack down at the end of the night.

Menus · Chefs and wait staff · Bar and beverages · Grazing and styling · Tableware and equipment hire · Pack-down

How it works

  • 1. Tell us about the party

    Date, place, guest numbers and the style you have in mind.

  • 2. Menu and quote

    A menu and clear quote to suit your guests and budget.

  • 3. Fine-tune

    Dietary needs, timings and final numbers.

  • 4. On the night

    We cook, serve and clear away, so you can be with your guests.

In their words

  • “The day was a great success, and a big part of that was knowing the catering was completely taken care of.”

    James Cook University · Symposium

  • “…the highlight of the night and the best food they have ever had at a wedding.”

    Molly Male · Wedding

  • “We really love working with your team, and look forward to more partnership opportunities.”

    Townsville Enterprise · Event on Castle Hill

Let’s plan your celebration.

  • Tell us the date, the guest count and the kind of party you have in mind. We’ll reply within 24 hours with ideas and next steps. Prefer to talk? Call 0437 309 328 or email info@mcenq.com.au. Office hours Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm.

Friends sharing canapés and drinks around a table at an outdoor celebration
Guests enjoying a garden party with Michels staff serving from a catering station
Canapés arranged around Michels branded napkins on a pink background