50 years of family recipes from Venezuela & Colombia. Naturally gluten-free South American food for weddings, corporate events, birthdays & private parties — delivered hot across Melbourne.
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La Charito is Melbourne's Latin American and South American catering company, based in Port Melbourne, Victoria. Founded on 50 years of Venezuelan and Colombian family recipes, La Charito caters weddings, corporate lunches, office catering, birthday parties, and private events across inner Melbourne — including the CBD, South Melbourne, Southbank, Fitzroy, Docklands, Richmond, and St Kilda. Often described as Mexican-style food with a South American twist, the entire menu is naturally gluten-free and coeliac-safe. Latin food catering packages start from $25 per person. Groups of 10 to 500 guests. Drop-off catering with hot delivery. Corporate Net 30 invoicing available.
From intimate weddings to corporate lunches, birthday parties to dietary-specific events — we have a catering package for you.
Finding the right catering in Melbourne can make or break your event. Whether you are planning a corporate lunch in the CBD, a wedding reception in South Yarra, or a birthday celebration in Fitzroy, La Charito brings something different to the table — authentic Latin American and South American catering built on 50 years of Venezuelan and Colombian family recipes, served with the professionalism you expect from a trusted Melbourne catering company.
As one of Melbourne's most distinctive catering services, we specialise in food that is bold, flavourful, and naturally gluten-free. Every dish on our menu — from hand-pressed arepas and slow-cooked carne mechada to golden empanadas and plantain chips — is made from corn, rice, and fresh produce rather than wheat. That means guests with coeliac disease, gluten intolerance, or vegan dietary requirements can enjoy the same menu as everyone else, with no separate options needed.
Our catering Melbourne packages start from just $25 per person for individual Latin Lunchboxes, while The Abuela Feast buffet serves groups of 10 to 500 guests from $35 per head. We offer drop-off catering delivered hot from our Class 2 registered commercial kitchen in Port Melbourne, keeping costs low with no staffing surcharges or venue fees. Corporate clients benefit from Net 30 invoicing on approved accounts.
We deliver across all Melbourne suburbs — from inner-city areas like Southbank, Docklands, Carlton, and Richmond to surrounding neighbourhoods including Brunswick, Hawthorn, Toorak, Camberwell, and beyond. Wherever your event is in Melbourne, La Charito's catering team will have fresh, hot food at your door on time. Request a free quote today and discover why hundreds of Melbourne event planners, office managers, and couples trust La Charito for their catering.
South American catering that respects your event, your guests' dietary needs, and your reputation. Trusted by event planners, couples, families, and office managers across Melbourne CBD, South Melbourne, Docklands, South Yarra, Richmond, St Kilda, and Fitzroy.
Our recipes have been perfected over 50 years, passed down through generations of Latin American home cooking. Every dish carries that legacy — from our kitchen to your table.
Prepared in our state-of-the-art commercial facility equipped with rapid Blast-Chill technology for maximum food safety, and Rationale Combi-Ovens for perfect, oil-free roasting.
Our empanadas and lunch boxes are perfectly portioned and easy to serve — whether it's a wedding reception, birthday party, or office lunch.
We use insulated delivery systems to ensure every dish arrives at the perfect temperature. No soggy, no cold — just fresh Latin flavour.
Trusted by couples, families, and companies across Melbourne for premium Latin American catering.
"We've been ordering the Latin Lunchboxes for our weekly team lunches and the feedback has been incredible. Everything arrives hot, on time, and the gluten-free menu means nobody misses out. Absolute game-changer for our office."
Lawson Eales
Co-Founder and Director, GRNS
"La Charito catered our wedding and our guests are still talking about it. The Abuela Feast buffet was stunning — Carne Mechada, arepas, the lot. Having a naturally gluten-free menu made it so easy for everyone to enjoy without worry."
David & Ana Pérez
Wedding Couple, Mornington Peninsula
"Booked La Charito for my mum's 60th birthday and it was the highlight of the party. The Fiesta Bites were devoured in minutes and the empanadas were incredible. You can taste the 50 years of family tradition in every bite."
Lisa Nguyen
Birthday Host, South Melbourne
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Everything you need to know about our Melbourne catering service.
La Charito is a Melbourne-based Latin American catering company founded on 50 years of Venezuelan and Colombian family recipes. We cater corporate lunches, weddings, birthday parties, private celebrations, and networking events for groups of 10 to 500 people. Our commercial kitchen is based in Port Melbourne, and we deliver hot food across inner Melbourne.
Yes. La Charito's entire menu is naturally gluten-free — made from corn, rice, plantains, and slow-cooked meats. There is no separate gluten-free menu — every guest eats the same food. Our Class 2 registered commercial kitchen follows strict protocols to prevent cross-contamination, and full allergen labelling is included on every item.
La Charito delivers across inner Melbourne including Melbourne CBD, South Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Southbank, Docklands, South Yarra, Richmond, St Kilda, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Carlton, Prahran, and Albert Park. Our kitchen is in Port Melbourne, ensuring food arrives hot and fresh. For locations outside these areas, contact us — we may still be able to help.
La Charito's catering packages start from $25 per person for the Latin Lunchbox (individual lunchbox with arepa, plantains, and alfajor cookie), from $35 per person for The Abuela Feast (hot buffet with carne mechada, rice, black beans, and arepas), and from $80 per box of 20 for Fiesta Bites (tequeños and mini empanadas). Custom quotes are available for weddings and large events.
The minimum order is 10 people. La Charito caters for groups of 10 to 500 guests, from intimate birthday dinners through to large weddings and corporate conferences.
For standard orders, La Charito recommends booking 3–5 business days in advance. For weddings and large events (100+ people), 2–4 weeks advance notice is recommended. Peak periods including the wedding season (October to March) book out quickly — the earlier, the better.
Yes. La Charito offers Net 30 invoicing for approved corporate accounts. No credit card is required. Office managers and executive assistants can order without submitting a personal card — simply request invoicing when submitting your quote and we'll set up your account.
La Charito's Fiesta Bites include premium tequeños (Venezuelan cheese sticks) and mini baked empanadas. Priced from $80 per box of 20, they are designed for cocktail parties, networking events, and gallery openings — easy to eat standing up and naturally gluten-free.
La Charito is Melbourne's only dedicated Latin American catering company. Unlike traditional caterers, the entire menu is naturally gluten-free with no separate dietary options needed. Food is made from 50 years of Venezuelan and Colombian family recipes and delivered hot from a Class 2 registered commercial kitchen in Port Melbourne. Pricing starts from $25 per person — competitive with standard Melbourne caterers while offering a genuinely unique cuisine.
Not exactly — La Charito is South American catering, specifically Venezuelan and Colombian. However, our food shares many similarities with Mexican cuisine — corn-based dishes, slow-cooked meats, and bold flavours. If you're looking for Mexican-style catering in Melbourne with a unique twist, La Charito's arepas, empanadas, and carne mechada deliver that same Latin flavour profile while being naturally gluten-free.
Yes. La Charito caters events from just 10 people, with Latin Lunchboxes starting from $25 per person. A small office lunch for 10 costs from $250, a birthday for 20 costs from $500. Our drop-off catering model keeps costs low — no staffing fees, no venue charges. Hot food delivered from our Port Melbourne kitchen.
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