A hot Indian buffet for 25 guests or more, live chaat and naan stations, or party trays to collect from Eastern Beach. Packages from $29 a person.
Celebrated chef Manpreet Sekhon · 10 years TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence · Meat from halal suppliers
Summer in Geelong means backyard birthdays, long lunches on the Bellarine and the office Christmas party, often all in the same month. If you're hosting this season, Curry Queen Catering Co. by Eastern Spice cooks the feast so you can enjoy your own party. Here's how our party catering in Geelong works, what it costs, and how to plan the food for a crowd.
Inside the Curry Queen Catering kitchen
Summer parties: backyards, beach houses and long lunches
Summer parties are relaxed, so the food should be too. A buffet package means everyone helps themselves, and every package comes with naan, rice, raita and salad, so there's nothing left for you to organise. Butter chicken, dal makhni and paneer dishes keep the whole family happy, while chilli chicken, Indo-Chinese noodles or a chaat counter give the party a talking point.
For a bigger celebration, add a live station. Our chaat counter, pav bhaji, and noodles and Manchurian stations are cooked in front of your guests and run for three and a half hours including setup. Where the space allows, a live tandoor on the lawn keeps fresh naan and tikka going out hot all evening.
Christmas parties in Geelong: office, team and family
An Indian buffet is made for a Christmas party: it feeds a crowd, suits every diet and feels like a celebration. Platters of tandoori chicken tikka, paneer tikka and samosas get people talking, and fresh naan from a live station turns dinner into an event. See our Christmas catering in Geelong for office parties at your venue and family Christmas at home.
Rather not host? Bring the team to us. Our dining room at 1 Bellerine Street looks straight over Corio Bay, the Chef's Table banquet is $69 a person for four or more, and BYO is $5 a person. Book a table early, because December dates fill fast.
Every package includes naan, rice, raita and salad.
Add-ons: dessert from $2.50pp · extra starter or main $3pp · live chaat, pav bhaji or noodles and Manchurian station $350 + $4.99pp · lassi counter $350 + $3.50pp · live naan on request. Basic buffet setup $150; service staff $299. Prices may change, so your written quote confirms the final price.
How to plan the food for a party
Start with your guest numbers and the way you want to serve. For 25 guests or more, a buffet package is the simplest: pick your starters and mains, and we bring the naan, rice, raita and salad. For a smaller gathering, our party trays let you choose curries, starters and rice by the tray, in 2 kg, 4 kg and 5 kg sizes, to collect from Eastern Beach.
Mix crowd-pleasers with something special, and build vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests into the menu from the start. All our meat comes from halal suppliers, and there are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes on every menu. Tell us about your group and we can adjust dishes to suit. Browse the full menu for ideas.
Send the date, guest numbers, venue and the food you love by WhatsApp, phone or email.
Pick a package or build your own menu. You get a written quote with everything included.
Our team cooks fresh, delivers and sets up, and can run a live tandoor and food stations. A 50% deposit confirms your booking.
Why Geelong books the Curry Queen for parties
Eastern Spice has been cooking on the Geelong waterfront since 2015, led by celebrated chef Manpreet Sekhon, the Curry Queen. The restaurant holds 10 years of TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence, a Top 10% Travellers' Choice award and three AGFG awards, and the same kitchen cooks for your party.
We cater across Greater Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast, including Belmont, Highton, Waurn Ponds, Armstrong Creek, Lara, Leopold, Ocean Grove, Drysdale and Torquay. Travel charges depend on distance.
Party catering in Geelong: questions
How much does party catering cost in Geelong?
Our buffet packages start from $29 a person (2 starters and 2 mains, minimum 25 guests) and include naan, rice, raita and salad. Setup, service staff, live stations and travel are extra.
Do you cater Christmas parties in Geelong?
Yes. We cater office and venue Christmas parties across Geelong with a hot Indian buffet, set up and served, with optional live chaat or naan stations. Groups can also book the Chef’s Table banquet at our waterfront restaurant for $69 a person (4 or more).
Can I order party food for fewer than 25 guests?
Yes. Order party trays of curries, starters and rice in 2 kg, 4 kg and 5 kg sizes to collect from Eastern Spice, 1 Bellerine Street, Geelong.
Do you bring a live tandoor to backyard parties?
For bigger parties, yes. Where the space allows we can run a live tandoor so naan and tikka go out hot.
Do you cater vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests?
Yes. Our meat comes from halal suppliers, and there are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes on every menu.
How do I book party catering?
Send your date, guest numbers and venue by WhatsApp on 0430 458 703, call (03) 5221 9544, or use the quote form on our catering page. A 50% deposit confirms your booking.
Send your date and guest numbers and we'll send back a written quote.
Plan your visit to Eastern Spice
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