Grazing guides
Straight answers to the questions we get asked most: how much food you need, how many people a box feeds, food safety and choosing between a box and a table.
Supermarket grazing platter or a caterer's grazing box?
A fair look at supermarket platters and a caterer's grazing box: freshness, tailoring, presentation and delivery, with our real box prices.
Read the guideWhat size grazing table do you need for 50 people?
For 50 guests, a 1.5 m fruit table ($800), a 2 m sweet table ($1,100) or a brunch table for up to 55 ($1,100). Sizes for 30, 75 and 100 too.
Read the guideOffice catering ideas in Melbourne
Match office events to real grazing boxes, tables and canapés with prices, delivered from a Melbourne CBD kitchen or free to pick up.
Read the guideHow much food do you need for a grazing table?
Caterers often plan 150 to 200 g per person for nibbles, and about double as a meal. See how our table sizes and guest numbers work.
Read the guideHow many people does a grazing box feed?
A Platter and Co grazing box feeds 1 to 6 people. See every box with its serves and price, and how to combine boxes for 4, 8 and 12.
Read the guideHow long can a grazing platter sit out?
Perishable platter food should be eaten or refrigerated within 2 hours and thrown out after 4, per FSANZ guidance. Tips for parties and leftovers.
Read the guideGrazing box or grazing table: which is right for your event?
Choose a box for groups of up to about 12 on 24 hours' notice, and a table for bigger groups with 5 days' notice. Compare price and set-up.
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What our customers say
4.6 ★ from 22 Google reviews · Read them all on Google
★★★★★
I had a last minute order for a cheese platter box, and received excellent customer service. Great communication and updates through the day. Really happy with the final product! We will be return customers!
Kim V. · Google review
★★★★★
It fed 70 guests with ease and left everyone raving — not just about how stunning it looked, but how delicious everything was.
Sarah M., first birthday party · Google review