About us
Located at Melbourne Polytechnic in Epping, our catering and cafe social enterprise specialises in delicious, healthy and culturally diverse food made on the premises and with love.
Food with impact
Our purpose is to deliver training and employment pathways for young people and people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, supporting them to build confidence to work and develop skills in hospitality.
Mouth-watering food made from scratch for your next event
Food Collective Catering offers globally-inspired dishes with a local twist, delivered to your door.

SWEET
We've got your morning and arvo tea catering needs covered, with a range of delicious pastries, slices and sweet treats.

GRAZING
Our grazing boxes are perfect for breakfast, board meetings and afternoon snacking.

SAVOURY
Our sandwiches, savoury pastries, open bagels, and 'zaapinis' are perfect for breakfast and lunch meetings.

SHARING
Our sharing platters and buffet style dishes are designed for sit-down meetings and events.

SALADS
Our range of delicious, flavoursome salad trays are made with the freshest ingredients sourced daily from the local market.

CELEBRATIONS
Our lovingly made cakes will take your next office birthday celebration to the next level.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I order?
First have a look at our menu below.
Then get in touch to place your order. We are more than happy to help recommend what would work for your event.
- Call: 0498 576 005
- Email: catering@foodcollective.org.au
Where do you deliver?
We deliver Monday to Friday between 8am to 3pm, within a 10km radius of our location.
Here is a list of suburbs we deliver to:
- Epping
- Lalor
- Mill Park
- Thomastown
- South Morang
- Somerton
- Wollert
- Campbelfield
- Bundoora
- Kingsbury
- Roxyburgh Park
- Coolaroo
- Fawkner
- Scoresby
- Reservoir
- Dallas
- Plenty
- Meadow Heights
- Mernda
- Greensborough
- Craigieburn
- Broadmeadows
- Jacana
- Preston
- Greenvale
If you wish to place an order outside this list, please contact us at catering@foodcollective.org.au
How much does delivery cost?
If the delivery is within a 10km radius of our location in Epping, there will be a $40 delivery fee. Deliveries further than 10km may be possible by negotiation and may attract a higher delivery fee.
Is there a minimum order spend?
There is a minimum order spend of $200. This amount excludes delivery.
Can I cancel and/ or change my order?
If you need to cancel your booking, please get in touch with us as soon as possible. Cancellations less than 48 hours prior to your booking may be liable for 50% of the catering cost.
Changes can be made but your order must be finalised 7 days prior to the event. We will do our best to accommodate late/last minute bookings as we understand things don’t always go as planned.
What form of payment do you accept?
Once you confirm our quote we will send you an invoice. Payment can then be made by EFT bank transfer.
Can we collect our order?
Yes you can. Pick up is available from the Food Collective at Building B at Melbourne Polytechnic, Cnr Dalton Rd and Cooper Sts, Epping between 7:30am and 3pm, Monday to Friday.
Do you cater to different dietary requirements?
Yes, we have a range of options for different dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and egg/nut/dairy free. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss.
How much food do I need?
This depends on a few factors including the occasion, time and duration of the function, whether the guests are big or small eaters and your budget. We can work with you to ensure you have the right amount and variety of food for your event.
What is the Food Collective's purpose?
Our purpose is to provide training and employment pathways for young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. We help them to develop skills in hospitality so that they have the confidence to work in this industry.