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Cookes Food Cookes Food creates extraordinary dining experiences for events big and small.

We design menus thoughtfully and deliberately to make every dish one worth remembering.

Sunflowers, but not as you know them.Stripped back, sculptural, a little moody. We're seeing them shed the bright and br...
28/05/2026

Sunflowers, but not as you know them.

Stripped back, sculptural, a little moody. We're seeing them shed the bright and breezy cliché and step into something far more considered. Dark centres exposed, petals pulled back, arranged with the kind of quiet drama that stops people mid-conversation.

The same energy we love bringing to a tablescape. Swipe for 10 arrangements worth saving.

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25/05/2026

Dry Roasted Tarragon Spatchcock with Sauteed Rainbow Chard & Green Goddess Creme Fraiche.

A little look at how it all comes together.

24/05/2026

Lamb cutlets, smoked yoghurt, mint & cucumber salad

A little look at how it all comes together.

The cocktail list is here for AW'26. Swipe through for the classics you know and love. ✦ Martini✦ Margarita✦ Negroni✦ Es...
22/05/2026

The cocktail list is here for AW'26. Swipe through for the classics you know and love.

✦ Martini
✦ Margarita
✦ Negroni
✦ Espresso Martini
✦ Amaretto Sour

… and the ones we couldn't help but make our own. There's also a

✦ Garden Fizz
✦ Raspberry Beret
✦ Sanjo Sour
✦ Golden Mojito
✦ Saturn
✦ Peach Glider
✦ Elderflower & Hibiscus Royal

… all waiting in the wings.

19/05/2026

The in-between and the finished.

AW26 menu shot by

Words from that we won't forget.
15/05/2026

Words from that we won't forget.

11/05/2026

Good food takes all of this.

Darcee and Matt’s wedding was designed around a simple idea - to bring people together over exceptional food in a settin...
07/05/2026

Darcee and Matt’s wedding was designed around a simple idea - to bring people together over exceptional food in a setting that felt entirely natural. The setting led, and every detail followed.

Set within a flourishing garden, where florals blended seamlessly into cherry blossoms and existing garden beds lovingly cared for by the grooms mother, creating a soft, wild, almost fairytale-like ethereal ceremony setting.

The reception drew inspiration from the intimacy of a French bistro, centred around a long sweeping, curved table dressed in ivory linen, polished silverware, and soft lamplight. As evening settled, the space came alive with warmth, conversation, and a considered sense of simplicity, allowing the landscape to remain the true hero, creating an atmosphere that felt both refined and relaxed.

The menu followed suit, generous, seasonal, and deeply considered. Dishes were hand picked by Darcee and Matt incorporating all their favourite dishes from their favourite restaurants, encouraging conversation and connection, with each course unfolding slowly as the evening deepened. The experience felt abundant yet effortless, where food, wine, and company took centre stage.

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See the full feature via https://www.vogue.com.au/brides/weddings/darcee-franchi-matt-long-wedding/image-gallery/37e3d08d0908ef822037a2a0bc59faab?page=1

Non-alcoholic doesn't mean boring. We don't do boring.The Cookes Yuzu Grapefruit Paloma is what happens when you actuall...
05/05/2026

Non-alcoholic doesn't mean boring. We don't do boring.

The Cookes Yuzu Grapefruit Paloma is what happens when you actually put thought into the mocktail menu. Zing, freshness, and a garnish situation that'll have people asking questions.

Recipe in the carousel. Save it for your next gathering.

The new season menu is here, and it's giving everything we hoped for. Richer flavours, considered pairings, a little qui...
03/05/2026

The new season menu is here, and it's giving everything we hoped for.

Richer flavours, considered pairings, a little quiet drama on every plate. Swipe to see what's coming to your next event.

1. Fluted tart shell, whipped white taramasalata, Yarra Valley roe pearls, pickle gem & dill garnish
2. Crostini, smoked fish rillette with horseradish & fine herbs
3. Fluted tartlet with marinated chard, buffalo ricotta & walnut sauce
4. Copy of Wagyu porterhouse brochette, white pepper glaze & chive
5. Potato galette with torched tallegio, leek vinaigrette & fried sage
6. Grilled scallop with bullhorn pepper butter, bread served in tasting spoon
7. New York Hamburger with beef patty, Cookes burger dressing, pickles, cheddar & watercress
8. Potato galette square with classic steak tartare, fried capers & parsley dust

Share with someone you know whose mouth waters easily and would be keen to see our full menu by visiting our website - link in bio.

The AW'26 sample menu is here. Swipe through and find what calls to you, from a ploughman of culatella and ash goat's ch...
01/05/2026

The AW'26 sample menu is here.

Swipe through and find what calls to you, from a ploughman of culatella and ash goat's cheese to confit duck with citrus marmalade, slow roasted lamb shoulder with anchovy green sauce, spanner crab tart, potato galette with steak tartare, and vanilla panna cotta with champagne rhubarb.

Head to the link in bio to register your interest and see the full menu.

10/04/2026

Cute skewers and baked beans for one of our most beloved chefs, Luana.

It’s the character behind the kitchen that make Cookes what it is.

10/03/2026

“Guys, it’s not a big deal”…we’ve got Zac on the Q&A this week.

And you’ll never believe what this cook’s favourite post-shift snack and mode of transport is….

We’re not here for spectacle.We’re here for catering and events with feeling.The warmth, the ease, the moment that linge...
25/02/2026

We’re not here for spectacle.
We’re here for catering and events with feeling.
The warmth, the ease, the moment that lingers.

No templates.No copy-paste menus.Every Cookes event is shaped from the ground up: for the people, the place, and the mom...
18/02/2026

No templates.

No copy-paste menus.

Every Cookes event is shaped from the ground up: for the people, the place, and the moment

GET TO KNOW YOU: Shem Fitiao, Head Chef. Behind the pass and very much in his element.Shem brings authenticity, warmth a...
17/01/2026

GET TO KNOW YOU: Shem Fitiao, Head Chef.

Behind the pass and very much in his element.

Shem brings authenticity, warmth and creativity to the kitchen by thinking out loud, tasting everything, and working in true tandem with the team, because great food doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s generous, intentional and built together.

Inspired by French and Japanese food culture, sound and moving image, and the simple joy of someone asking for the sauce recipe days later, this is hospitality that lingers.

Shem sums Cookes up best: Ateliers for enhanced event experiences.

More from Shem soon; from behind the scenes, with heart and plenty of flavour.

GET TO KNOW YOU: Shem Fiato, Head Chef. Behind the pass and very much in his element.Shem brings authenticity, warmth an...
17/01/2026

GET TO KNOW YOU: Shem Fiato, Head Chef.

Behind the pass and very much in his element.

Shem brings authenticity, warmth and creativity to the kitchen by thinking out loud, tasting everything, and working in true tandem with the team, because great food doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s generous, intentional and built together.

Inspired by French and Japanese food culture, sound and moving image, and the simple joy of someone asking for the sauce recipe days later, this is hospitality that lingers.

Shem sums Cookes up best: Ateliers for enhanced event experiences.

More from Shem soon; from behind the scenes, with heart and plenty of flavour.

💔Remembering Skye this week…Great pic of you & Skye… ME? Not so much 😬
26/11/2025

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Remembering Skye this week…

Great pic of you & Skye… ME? Not so much 😬

I had the great privilege of working for Skye Gyngell during her tenure This was and still is the most profound experie...
23/11/2025

I had the great privilege of working for Skye Gyngell during her tenure

This was and still is the most profound experience of my life & the reason I so passionately did and still believe in the importance of hospitality in our lives. She taught me how to cook & about the spirit of generosity. She taught me jj cale. Together, we talked for 100’s of hours on the way to work, on the way home from work, in the kitchen, and on the phone about cooking, food, chefs & restaurants. I would not have the courage to carry on in this ridiculous & beloved industry without her pressing her passionate stamp upon me. This photo was taken the first week I started at Petersham.

Thinking of her family at this incredibly sad time X. I’ll be pulling out her old menus (I kept them all, some badly stained) to remember all she taught me.

We are proud to have played a part in bringing incredible celebration to life.A night filled with purpose, connection a...
13/11/2025

We are proud to have played a part in bringing incredible celebration to life.

A night filled with purpose, connection and heart, honouring their mission to positively impact 25 million lives by 2025 by creating change and making “everyone deserves amazing” a reality.

Millie + James’ wedding began in Fitzroy with a heartfelt church ceremony, followed by an intimate celebration at the fa...
25/10/2025

Millie + James’ wedding began in Fitzroy with a heartfelt church ceremony, followed by an intimate celebration at the family home.

Guests were welcomed with champagne, canapés and a live jazz trio before gathering under a Hamptons-style marquee for an Italian-inspired shared dinner accompanied by an Italian choir. As the evening continued, the garden transformed into a lively dance floor beneath disco balls and the night sky.

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Launching One Toorak Place called for more than just canapés: it called for a moment.At the Orchard Piper display suite,...
23/10/2025

Launching One Toorak Place called for more than just canapés: it called for a moment.

At the Orchard Piper display suite, guests were treated to an exclusive preview of this once-in-a-generation development by Kerry Hill Architects. We paired the architecture with a grazing table styled to match: generous, elegant, and designed to keep conversation flowing (and glasses full).

Because if you’re unveiling Toorak’s next icon, the details deserve to be just as memorable as the design.

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Caviar is having its moment - a big moment. But at Cookes, it’s never just a trend. It’s a gesture of generosity, a touc...
20/10/2025

Caviar is having its moment - a big moment.

But at Cookes, it’s never just a trend. It’s a gesture of generosity, a touch of quiet theatre, and a reminder that the smallest details can make the biggest impression.

Whether served on ice, paired with champagne, or passed around at midnight, it’s the kind of indulgence that turns a gathering into a memory.

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