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04/10/2026
COMMUNITY EVENT? LET US DO THE RUNNING! 🙌
Never underestimate the convenience of having wait staff!
with our Discounted Community Catering Program, our experienced Gourmet Guru team will serve your guests, clear tables, keep everything tidy AND do the dishes! 🙌
You organise the event. We’ll handle the rest.
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03/10/2026
💥 ONE METRE. ONE BIG IMPRESSION. JUST $500.
Our Signature One Metre Grazing Board really packs a punch. 😍
For $500, you get the full wow-factor setup:
🧀 Generous gourmet grazing board
✨ All serving props & styling
🌸 Beautiful floral decorations
⏱️ Professional setup in just 15 minutes
Food, styling, florals and setup — all sorted.
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Perfect for corporate events, birthdays, celebrations and any occasion that deserves a little extra WOW. 💥
ONE METRE OF GRAZING. ZERO STRESS.
30/09/2026
🎄 NOPE… IT CAN’T BE 3 MONTHS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!
Corporate Christmas parties will be here before we know it!
Planning your end-of-year celebration? Now is the time to lock in your catering.
🎅 Delicious food.
🎅 No catering stress.
🎅 Happy team.
📅 Book your corporate Christmas catering now before your preferred date disappears!
28/09/2026
POV: You run a busy home based catering company… 😂
Welcome to my morning commute.
🚪 Open the door
⬇️ Down the stairs
🚶♀️ Down the hallway
👩🍳 And… I’m at work.
No traffic.
No peak hour.
No parking dramas.
Just make a coffee ☕ and get started!
Surely this has to be the world’s fastest commute? 😂
The perks of running Gourmet Guru Catering from our family’s home kitchen. ❤️
28/09/2026
🚨 NEW TO THE GOURMET GURU CORPORATE CATERING MENU! 🚨
Say hello to our fresh-baked Portuguese Tarts. 🤤
✨ Crunchy, golden pastry
🥛 Creamy, silky custard filling
🔥 Freshly baked and seriously addictive
The perfect little sweet treat to brighten up a team meeting, morning tea or office celebration.
And let’s be honest… one is probably not going to be enough. 😉
📲 Add them to your next corporate catering order!
Gourmet Guru - Redefining the Corporate Catering Experience.
24/09/2026
💥 ONE METRE. ONE SERIOUSLY BIG IMPRESSION. 💥
Our Signature One Metre Grazing Board doesn’t just arrive at the party…
IT MAKES AN ENTRANCE. 😍
Packed with a seriously delicious selection of premium cheeses, cured meats, fresh produce, dips, crackers and all the grazing goodies your guests love.
It’s generous. It’s impressive. It’s ridiculously photogenic. 📸
And yes… it really is ONE METRE of grazing goodness. 🤤
Perfect for birthdays, corporate events, celebrations or whenever you want to say:
“Yep. We brought the good stuff.” 😉
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24/09/2026
🚨 IMPORTANT PAYMENT UPDATE FROM GOURMET GURU 🚨
From 1 October 2026, Gourmet Guru Catering will no longer accept credit card payments.
Why? 🤔
From 1st October, the rules around card payment surcharges are changing, meaning businesses will no longer be able to pass card processing costs on to customers as a separate surcharge.
For a small business like ours, those processing fees still exist — we would simply have to build them into all of our prices.
And honestly, we don't think that's fair.
Why should a customer who pays by bank transfer have to help cover the cost of someone else's credit card payment?
💳 Credit card customer → higher overall prices
🏦 Bank transfer customer → paying towards a cost they didn't incur
That doesn't sit right with us.
So rather than increasing our menu prices for everyone, we've made the decision to remove credit card payments altogether and keep our pricing as fair and transparent as possible.
We will continue to accept bank transfers, which means no card processing fees and no hidden costs.
We know this may be a little inconvenient for some customers, but we believe it's the fairest option for ALL of our customers.
❤️ Fair pricing. Transparent pricing. No smoke and mirrors.
And that's exactly how we like it at Gourmet Guru.
🌐 www.gourmetguru.com.au
🖱️ [email protected]
☎️ 0408 034 630
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23/09/2026
🧊 FOUR YEARS AGO, WE FINALLY GOT A COOL ROOM! 😂
As we look back on the milestones, pinch-me moments and game changers that have shaped Gourmet Guru, this one definitely makes the list!
Four years ago, we had a stand-alone cool room AND freezer room built out the back of our home.
But before that, things were getting a little ridiculous! 😂
We had 11+ fridges and freezers in the garage, a three-door commercial freezer AND a portable cool room sitting in the driveway! 😳
Yep… our family home was slowly becoming a catering warehouse!
The new cool room and freezer room were a HUGE game changer. 🙌 More capacity, better organisation and another big step in growing Gourmet Guru while remaining proudly home-based.
Looking back, it’s hard to believe how far we’d already come — and how much more was still to come. ❤️
Four years on, we’re still investing, still evolving and still pinching ourselves.
🌐 www.gourmetguru.com.au
🖱️ [email protected]
☎️ 0408 034 630
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21/09/2026
🐯 EYE OF THE TIGER. TASTE BUDS OF A CHAMPION. 🔥
Boring office lunches? Not on our watch. 👋
Gourmet Guru brings chef-made, fresh and seriously delicious catering straight to your workplace.
🥗 Gourmet share lunches
🤤 Finger food
✨ Grazing tables
🔥 Hot delivered meals
Feed your team like champions. 💪
📲 Corporate catering that means business.
🌐 www.gourmetguru.com.au
🖱️ [email protected]
☎️ 0408 034 630
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21/09/2026
🔥 FINGER FOOD WORTH TALKING ABOUT 🔥
Not the frozen, mass-produced stuff that all looks and tastes the same.
At Gourmet Guru Catering, our finger food is chef-made, handmade and made from scratch using quality ingredients.
Because when you’re entertaining, your food should be part of the conversation - not just something people politely pick at. 😉
👨🍳 Chef-made
🙌 Handmade
🤤 Seriously delicious
✨ Made to impress
From corporate events and Christmas parties to birthdays, weddings and everything in between …
THIS is finger food worth talking about.
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18/09/2026
🎄 CHRISTMAS IS COMING… AND SO IS OUR 2026 CHRISTMAS MENU! 🎄🎅
We know, we know… it feels a little early to be talking about Christmas. 😂
But if you’re planning a Christmas celebration at home, now is definitely the time to start thinking about it!
Our 2026 Gourmet Guru Christmas Menu is coming VERY soon — and we’re pretty excited about this one! 👨🍳✨
🎅 No shopping
🍽️ No cooking
🧹 No mountains of dishes
🥂 Just delicious food and more time to enjoy your guests!
But here’s the important bit… 👀
🎁 OUR NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS GET FIRST ACCESS!
Want to be one of the first to see the menu AND get first dibs on booking your Christmas catering?
👉 Subscribe to our newsletter here:
www.gourmetguru.com.au/subscribe
Because Christmas waits for no one…🎄
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18/09/2026
Today we downed tools, stepped away from the kitchen and headed out for a team birthday lunch to celebrate 7 years since Gourmet Guru officially launched! ❤️
Seven years ago, in late 2019, our dream became a reality — and what started with just one person has grown into the business we have today.
Today’s lunch crew was Chef Sonia, Chris, Chef Darryn and Bree — enjoying some well-earned time together and, for once, letting someone else do the cooking! 😂
But our team is so much bigger than the four of us.
We are incredibly grateful for our 15+ amazing casual team members who represent Gourmet Guru at events week after week. ❤️
They are the smiling faces greeting our customers, serving our food, setting up events and helping make sure every Gourmet Guru experience is one we can be proud of.
We couldn’t do what we do without them. 🙌
Seven years of hard work, big milestones, crazy busy days, challenges, laughs and plenty of pinch-me moments — and we’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come.
A huge thank you to our entire Gourmet Guru team, past and present, and our wonderful customers who have supported us along the way. ❤️
🌐 www.gourmetguru.com.au
🖱️ [email protected]
☎️ 0408 034 630
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17/09/2026
🔎 WE’VE GOT NOTHING TO HIDE!
At Gourmet Guru, we love transparency — especially when it comes to menus and pricing. 😉
No “contact us for a price” just to find out whether catering fits your budget.
No secret menus.
No mysterious pricing.
No playing “guess how much this will cost?” 😂
We put our menus and pricing online so you can browse, compare and plan your event whenever it suits you.
Simple. Straightforward. Transparent.
🌐 www.gourmetguru.com.au
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☎️ 0408 034 630
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16/09/2026
❤️ SEVEN YEARS AGO TODAY, WE TOOK THE LEAP… ❤️
On 16 September 2019, Chef Sonia made a life-changing announcement:
“I have decided to finish my full-time job and concentrate on my dream!”
That dream was Gourmet Guru — a dream Sonia and Chris had been nurturing for 24 years.
After years working in hospitality, Sonia decided it was time to leave the security of her full-time role as Food & Beverage Manager for an international IT company and finally back herself.
She wrote:
“I am excited… not nervous nor worried.”
And:
“I must be a strong role model for my daughter.”
That decision became the beginning of an incredible journey.
✨ Gourmet Guru officially launched later in 2019, starting from our family’s home kitchen.
And now, almost seven years later, we’re preparing to celebrate Gourmet Guru’s 7th birthday. 🎉
What started as a dream has grown into a thriving catering business, an amazing team, thousands of events and a community of wonderful customers and supporters.
Looking back at that Facebook post today, one thing stands out:
She believed she could do it. And she did. ❤️
There have been challenges, hard work, risks and plenty of “What have we done?!” moments 😂 — but taking that leap remains one of the best decisions we’ve ever made.
If there’s one thing our journey might inspire others to do, it’s this:
Believe in your dream. Back yourself. And when the time is right… take the leap. ❤️
🥂 Here’s to seven incredible years of Gourmet Guru — and everything still to come!
🌐 www.gourmetguru.com.au
🖱️ [email protected]
☎️ 0408 034 630
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15/09/2026
🏆 WE’RE A FINALIST! 🏆
Gourmet Guru Catering is officially a Manningham Best of Business Awards finalist in the Home-Based Businesses category! 🎉🙌
And this one means A LOT. ❤️
We started almost 7 years ago in our family’s home kitchen. Today, that kitchen has evolved into a commercially adapted home kitchen, allowing us to cater for hundreds of people every day whilst remaining proudly home-based.
We’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come — and even prouder of the local impact we’ve made, supporting schools, sporting clubs, community groups, local businesses and families across Manningham.
We hope our journey inspires other home-based businesses to think BIG. You don’t need a huge premises to build something amazing — just a good idea, determination, hard work and a willingness to keep evolving. 💪❤️
And to be recognised as a finalist as we approach our 7th birthday makes this even more special.
Thank you for being part of our journey. ❤️
Now… fingers crossed winners announced 22nd of October 2026🤞🏆
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15/09/2026
❤️🍽️ THE PEOPLE WE HELP SAY IT BEST…
Our Discounted Community Catering Program is all about helping community organisations enjoy delicious, quality catering without stretching their budgets.
We were incredibly proud to receive this 5-star review from Alan Bertacco, President of Whitehorse Pioneers FNC:
💬 “Sonia and Chris' service is absolutely A1 and the quality and range of food is excellent and very well priced. Better still you don't lift a finger as Gourmet Guru set up, prepare, serve to the tables and clean up. Give them a go and it won't be the last time you do.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Helping community groups come together over great food is something we're incredibly passionate about. ❤️
Thank you, Alan, and the Whitehorse Pioneers FNC, for trusting us with your events time and time again!
🌐 www.gourmetguru.com.au
🖱️ [email protected]
☎️ 0408 034 630
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14/09/2026
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: GOURMET GURU HAD A WEEKEND WITH NO JOBS BOOKED! 🚨😂
For most businesses, an empty weekend might cause panic…
Us? After a huge year, we looked at the empty calendar and thought:
“WAIT… WE CAN DO WHATEVER WE WANT?!” 🙌😂
🏑 Saturday was spent cheering on our daughter Emily in her hockey grand final. ❤️
🧹 Sunday? A much-needed spring clean… because apparently that's what responsible adults do with a weekend off! 😂
No early starts. No loading vans. No events.
Just family time, sunshine and a rare chance to slow down.
Turns out an empty weekend was exactly what we needed! ❤️
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☎️ 0408 034 630
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10/09/2026
Crisp, Sweet, and Straight from the Market! 🍓🍍
There’s nothing quite like fruit that tastes like it was just picked this morning.
At Gourmet Guru Catering, we handpick every piece of seasonal produce at its peak ripeness to bring vibrant colour and natural sweetness to your table.
Always a crowd-pleaser—our fresh fruit platters are the ultimate healthy centerpiece for any gathering. ✨
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09/09/2026
🔥 CHRISTMAS PARTY FOOD? SORTED! 🎄
Our delicious marinated gyros spit roasts are perfect for your work Christmas party!
🤤 Juicy, flavour-packed gyros
🔥 Cooked off site
🚚 Delivered hot
🍽️ Ready to enjoy
🙌 No cooking. No mess. No stress!
Serve your team something seriously delicious this Christmas — without having to lift a finger!🔥
🚨 DON’T RISK MISSING OUT! Christmas is one of our busiest times of the year and our available catering dates won’t last forever. Get your work Christmas party booked with Gourmet Guru NOW before your preferred date is gone! 🎄🔥
👉 MESSAGE US TODAY TO SECURE YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY CATERING!
🌐 www.gourmetguru.com.au
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☎️ 0408 034 630
Gourmet Guru - Redefining the Corporate Catering Experience
08/09/2026
🚨🍽️ THINK DISCOUNTED CATERING MEANS CHEAP FOOD? THINK AGAIN.
Swipe through to see just some of the delicious meals we provide through our Discounted Community Catering Program. 👉
Every meal is made from scratch, prepared with care and served with pride.
Our program helps not-for-profit and community groups enjoy wholesome, quality catering at an affordable price — helping them bring people together without stretching already tight budgets. ❤️
And here's the part we're incredibly proud of...
The success of our corporate catering, private parties and special events helps make this community initiative possible.
When you support Gourmet Guru Catering, you're also helping us support our community. ❤️
🌐 www.gourmetguru.com.au
🖱️ [email protected]
☎️ 0408 034 630
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07/09/2026
⏩🍽️ THIS IS WHAT COMMUNITY CATERING LOOKS LIKE BEHIND THE SCENES!
Watch our kitchen team in action as we serve up another delicious meal for our Discounted Community Catering Program. 👨🍳❤️
From a busy kitchen to plates ready to be enjoyed, it takes a dedicated team to make it all happen!
We're incredibly proud to provide wholesome, delicious meals to community groups while helping keep catering affordable for not-for-profit organisations.
Because bringing people together over great food shouldn't have to break the budget. ❤️
Fast-paced serving… but always plenty of care in every meal! 👏🍽️
🌐 www.gourmetguru.com.au
🖱️ [email protected]
☎️ 0408 034 630
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06/09/2026
🚨 DON'T MAKE THIS CATERING MISTAKE…
→ Leaving dietary requirements until the last minute
Please don't tell us the day before your event! 😬
Catering properly for dietary requirements takes planning. That’s why Gourmet Guru Catering requires at least 7 days’ notice.
It’s not simply a matter of removing the cheese or leaving something off the plate!
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, low FODMAP, fructose-free and other dietary requirements deserve the same thought, flavour and care as every other meal. 🍽️
We also clearly label all of our dietary meals, so guests know exactly which option has been specially prepared for them. 🙌
Because proper catering means catering for everyone — and it’s something Gourmet Guru is renowned for. ❤️
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☎️ 0408 034 630
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06/09/2026
❤️ Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful dads and father figures out there! ❤️
Today, I especially want to celebrate Chris — an amazing dad to our two children, Emily and Ethan. 🥰
No matter how busy life has been, Chris has always made the time to be completely immersed in their lives — sharing their interests, celebrating their achievements and being there through the challenges and proud moments.
He has shown them that being a great dad isn't just about providing for your family, but about being present, supportive and always there when you’re needed. ❤️
Chris, you are a wonderful role model to Emily and Ethan and to the next generation. We are so lucky to have you and love you more than words can say.
Happy Father’s Day, Chris — and to all the amazing dads out there. We hope you feel just how loved and appreciated you are today! 💙
04/09/2026
🥪 OPEN THE FRIDGE… LUNCH IS READY! 😋
Today’s Ploughman’s Lunch is all packed up and ready to head out to the wonderful residents at Salford Park Retirement Village. ❤️
And the best part? Just $18 per person — including a dinner roll & butter! 🙌
That’s exceptional value for a delicious, generous lunch made with the quality you expect from Gourmet Guru Catering.
💙 And this isn’t just for retirement villages!
Our Discounted Community Catering Program is available to not-for-profit organisations, community groups, clubs and sporting organisations, helping keep great food affordable while bringing people together around the table.
Because good food, good company and community shouldn’t have to cost a fortune! 🥰
🌐 www.gourmetguru.com.au
🖱️ [email protected]
☎️ 0408 034 630
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03/09/2026
Every business has a beginning. This is ours...
People often ask us how Gourmet Guru Catering came to be.
The truth is, it didn't start with a business plan or a big investment.
It started with a piece of paper.
For years, Gourmet Guru had been a dream for local residents Sonia and Chris Hocking. Sonia had spent her career as a chef, working her way through the industry to become the Food & Beverage Manager for an international IT company. She loved her job... but she had reached a crossroads.
Should she stay in the security of a successful career, or take a leap of faith and build something of her own?
One evening, Sonia sat down with Chris and wrote two columns on a sheet of paper: Pros and Cons.
They talked through every possibility, every fear and every "what if."
Then Chris asked one simple question that changed everything:
"What's the worst that can happen?"
Sonia's answer?
"I leave my secure job... and if it doesn't work out, I'll just find another one."
That was it.
The decision was made.
There were no guarantees. No promises of success. Just two people who believed that sometimes the biggest risk is never taking one at all.
That conversation around the kitchen table became the first chapter of Gourmet Guru Catering.
And looking back today... we're so glad we took the chance.
💙 Sometimes, all it takes is one conversation to change the course of your life.
🌐 www.gourmetguru.com.au
🖱️ [email protected]
☎️ 0408 034 630
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Address
9 Bullock Court Donvale
Melbourne, VIC
3111
To get to Bullock Court in Donvale, you can take the 282 bus from Box Hill Station and get off at Blackburn Road/Bullock Dr, which is a 5-minute walk to Bullock Court. Alternatively, you can drive along Springvale Road and turn onto Bullock Drive, where there is a car park available for visitors.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday |
9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday |
9am - 5pm |
| Thursday |
9am - 5pm |
| Friday |
9am - 5pm |
| Saturday |
9am - 5pm |
| Sunday |
9am - 5pm |
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What people say
Gourmet Guru is a catering company that offers a wide range of delicious and high-quality food options. Founded in 2011, this family-run business is led by Sonia Hocking, an experienced Melbourne chef with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Sonia's passion for cooking and her commitment to using only the best ingredients are evident in every dish she creates.
One of the standout offerings from Gourmet Guru is their Gourmet Grazing Tables, which feature an array of tasty treats that are perfect for any occasion. From homemade finger foods to spit roast/buffet catering, there's something for everyone on their menu. Their corporate catering services are also top-notch, providing businesses with delicious and healthy meal options that will keep employees satisfied and energized throughout the day.
What sets Gourmet Guru apart from other caterers is their commitment to quality and safety. Sonia's home kitchen in Donvale is registered with The Manningham Council and has received a 5 Star Food Safety Award for the past two years. This means that customers can trust that their food is not only delicious but also prepared in a safe and hygienic environment.
Overall, Gourmet Guru is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for high-quality catering services in Donvale and surrounding suburbs. With their delicious food options, commitment to quality, and excellent customer service, it's no wonder they've become such a popular choice among locals.
