Catering & Events — Coburg

Catering by Big Elma

Big Elma handles the food — colourful, generous, made from scratch — so you can actually enjoy your own event.

Plan your event
Big Elma food spread

Who we cater for

Every occasion, done properly

We cater at the cafe or come to you. Either way, you get Big Elma's full attention and food that genuinely reflects the moment.

01

Private Events

Birthdays, engagement parties, intimate dinner parties, baby showers. The kind of moments that deserve a really beautiful spread.

At the cafe At your home Fully licensed
02

Corporate & Workplace

Morning teas, working lunches, end-of-year functions, team celebrations. We make your team feel genuinely looked after.

Delivered On-site setup Recurring welcome
03

Universities & Institutions

Staff events, departmental lunches, community gatherings. Flexible, dietary-inclusive, and local in spirit.

Flexible timing Dietary inclusive Community values
Big Elma event
~40 guests at our Coburg cafe

The formats

What we do best

Grazing Tables & Platters
Big, generous spreads — cheeses, house-made dips, seasonal produce, charcuterie, breads and sweets. The kind of table that makes people stop and gasp.
Morning & Afternoon Teas
Homemade slices, scones, friands, seasonal cakes and savoury bites. Perfect for a corporate morning, staff celebration, or a gentle gathering.
Working Lunches & Boxes
Nourishing individual boxes or shared platters for corporate teams. Fresh, dietary-friendly, delivered and ready to serve.
Seated Dinners & Private Events
Multi-course dinners at our licensed cafe or at your venue. Friday evenings available for private hire from 5–9pm.

Rough guide to pricing

What does it cost?

Every event is different so we always quote properly. These are starting-point guides — get in touch and we'll tailor something for you.

Morning / Afternoon Tea
$20+
per person
  • Homemade cakes & slices
  • Savoury bites
  • Seasonal fruit platters
Working Lunch
$28+
per person
  • Boxes or shared platters
  • Dietary options included
  • Delivered & ready to serve
Grazing & Events
$40+
per person
  • Grazing tables
  • Cocktail-style canapes
  • Sweet & savoury mix
Private Dinner
POA
get in touch
  • Seated multi-course
  • Venue hire available
  • Fully licensed bar

A 30–50% deposit confirms your booking. Travel & delivery quoted separately for off-site events.

Sample menus

A taste of what's possible

These are examples only — we always tailor the menu to your event, your crowd and your dietary needs. Use these as a conversation starter.

Big Elma cafe interior

The venue

Host it at Big Elma

Our pink Coburg cafe is available for private hire — a warm, beautiful space along the Merri Creek, with a courtyard and a fully licensed bar.

Address 138 Nicholson Street, Coburg VIC 3058
Capacity Up to 65 guests (indoor + courtyard)
Licensed Yes — beer, wine & cocktails available
Availability Wednesday to Sunday, plus Saturday evening private hire
Saturday Night Private Dining
We offer intimate private dining events on Saturday evenings for 10–20 guests. Think long tables, beautiful food, candles, and live music — we can help arrange it all. Perfect for a milestone birthday, an engagement dinner, or just a really good excuse to gather the people you love.

The process

How it works

1
Get in touch
Fill in the form below or email us. Rough details are fine — we'll ask what we need.
2
We'll send a quote
We put together a tailored menu and quote within 2–3 business days.
3
Lock it in
A 30–50% deposit confirms your date. We handle everything from there.
4
We show up
The food arrives beautifully styled and ready to go. You enjoy the day.

Let's make your event something special

Whether you have everything planned or just a rough idea — get in touch and we'll take it from there. We respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.

Or reach us directly
bigelmacafe@gmail.com 0478 972 895

Whether you have everything planned or just a rough idea — get in touch and we'll take it from there. We respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.

Get in touch