• Black and white photo of a man pouring drinks at a bar during nighttime, viewed through a window. The scene features people engaging in conversation.
  • A black-and-white photo of a bride and groom standing in front of a food truck window, with the groom in a suit and the bride in a white wedding dress, as two people inside the truck prepare drinks.
  • A black-and-white photo shows three people standing outside a vintage food truck at night. String lights hang above them, illuminating the scene, with trees in the background. 
gertrude is yours.

CaTERING AND EVENTS for moments that matter

For birthdays, weddings, brand events and private celebrations, we bring together food, drinks and styling to create experiences that feel thoughtful and truly yours.

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ALL INCLUSIVE

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Your EVENT is more than a celebration.                         it’s a beautifully shared experience.

Our role is to bring warmth, care and flavour to every moment: from the first entrée served, to the thoughtful dishes shared, the details on the table, and the feeling your guests carry with them long after the final toast. 

We offer a range of dining options, from casual snacks and canapé service to set menus and buffet-style catering.

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WHAT WE DO best
A person adding grated cheese to a green, glossy, gelatinous substance in a white bowl, with additional similar bowls nearby.

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Two cocktails on a wooden bar: a frosted glass of frozen margarita with salt rim and a tall glass of creamy tropical drink with ice and a cherry garnish. A woman's hand and arm with tattoos are reaching for the margarita.

bar service

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VAN hire

A blank canvas for your celebration. Gertrude can be styled your way and transformed into a cocktail bar, snack station, brand activation or beautiful photo moment. With thoughtful details and flexible styling, our van brings charm, character and a memorable touch to any occasion.

OUR WEDDINGS

A black and white photo of a joyful couple at their wedding, outdoors, with the woman holding a bouquet of flowers and both smiling and embracing each other. 
TORI & JOSH / THE LOG CABIN RANCH
A bride and groom kissing inside a small wooden church with white walls and large arched windows, decorated with greenery on either side. 
Nic & maddie / little church spring hill
A black and white photo of a bride and groom smiling with foreheads touching, outdoors with trees in the background. The bride holds a bouquet of flowers. 
JACINTA & STEVE / BALLARAT
A hand holding a stemmed glass filled with a golden-colored cocktail and ice cubes, garnished with a dried lemon slice.

PRIVATE DINING experience

Bring the Gertrude experience to your next intimate gathering with private dining and bar service tailored to your celebration.

Whether you’re planning a birthday, engagement, long lunch, dinner party or special occasion, our team can create a thoughtful food and drinks experience designed around your style, space and guest list.

From Asian-fusion share-style menus to beautifully presented grazing, snacks and cocktails, we bring warmth, flavour and considered service to every event.

With chefs, bartenders and event staff available, Gertrude can take care of the finer details so you can relax, enjoy and celebrate with your guests.

A beautifully set dining table in a dimly lit restaurant with candles, glass bottles, and plates ready for a meal, during the evening.

JOIN OUR supper club

To make Gertrude more accessible, we host kitchen takeovers across Melbourne at some of your favourite restaurants and venues. Each pop-up brings together Asian fusion flavours, considered menus and one-off dining experiences created to bring people together over good food.

  • "A solid 100,000 out of 10"

    “We were recommended Gertrude and her team by a friend and could not be happier with the outcome! They were insanely supportive in the lead up when we had some hiccups, they were mega flexible and were just genuinely lovely people to have serving and being around on the day. Do yourself a favour and hook yourself up with the Gertrude team for your next event. A solid 100,000 out of 10!

    — Elise & Simon’s Engagement Party at Edinburgh Gardens

  • "they truly nail the brief every time"

    “Gertrude and her team are the ultimate party starters and what’s best, they’ll also stay til last drinks! My experience with the Gertrude team has always been positive, the team have an intimate understanding of events and can tailor their support to small gatherings or large scale concepts. Gertrude offers creative solutions to drink menus, service and wait staff and are collaborative in working toward event objectives. They truly nail the brief every time! Gertrude and her team can be trusted to make party planning so much easier whilst they bring your ultimate vision to life”

    — Belinda from Decjuba Events for a brand activation

  • “the team provided a truly kick ass service that everyone raved about"

    “Gertrude absolutely hands down made our wedding reception. Not only did the venue look incredible with that gorgeous van, but the team provided a truly kick ass service that everyone raved about”

    — Kim & Paul’s Wedding at Shoreham

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YOUR CELEBRATION starts NOW

If you feel drawn to Gertrude and can imagine us being part of your celebration, we’d love to hear from you. Please complete the form below with as much detail as you’d like, we personally read every enquiry and will get back to you as soon as we can.