Fourside Food Design + Events: Where Flavour Meets Imagination in Highett

In the heart of Melbourne’s Bayside, tucked away on Advantage Road in Highett, sits a catering and events company that refuses to do ordinary. Fourside Food Design + Events has built a reputation on a simple, refreshing promise: we cater different, we do it awesome, and we love it.

Led by the trio known as “The Trinity” — Katie Clough, Justin and Ryan — the team brings decades of collective experience and an infectious passion for food. Every menu is designed from scratch. There are no standard set menus here. Instead, clients receive thoughtfully crafted, completely customised offerings that reflect their tastes, the season, and the spirit of the occasion.

Local Produce, Creative Design

Fourside works closely with a carefully curated list of local growers and suppliers. Seasonal Victorian produce sits at the centre of everything they do. The result is food that feels vibrant, considered and full of personality — whether it is a single intimate dinner for two or a high-profile corporate activation for hundreds.

Their style ranges from elegant hand-held canapés and bowl food to generous shared grazing tables and sophisticated raw bars. Vegan and vegetarian options are treated with the same creativity and care as every other dish. Dietary requirements are simply part of the conversation, never an afterthought.

Popular offerings include crisp oysters with wasabi in buttermilk rolls, spanner crab with crisp seaweed, spiced lamb pies with harissa, wood-fired leek and potato pizzettes, and late-night favourites such as duck, onion relish and raclette cheese toasties. Beverage packages are equally considered, featuring local and international wines, craft beers and signature cocktails.

From Intimate Dinners to Large-Scale Events

Fourside’s flexibility is one of its greatest strengths. The team regularly delivers everything from wild private parties and not-so-corporate working days to brand activations, weddings and large-scale functions. They have successfully catered events for as few as two people and as many as several thousand.

Clients frequently praise the balance of warmth and professionalism. Reviews consistently highlight Katie’s approachable communication, Ryan’s calm on-the-day coordination, and the team’s ability to make guests feel looked after without ever being intrusive. The food itself regularly becomes the talking point of the event — exactly as it should be.

A Home Base in Highett

Fourside operates from 40 Advantage Road, Highett, the same address as Luna Event Space (formerly known as 40rd). The industrial warehouse venue, with its polished concrete floors, white walls and abundant natural light, provides a blank canvas that pairs perfectly with Fourside’s creative catering. Indoor and outdoor areas, including a courtyard with festoon lighting, allow events to flow naturally from day into evening.

The location is convenient for Bayside and wider Melbourne clients, with easy access via public transport and on-street parking.

Why Clients Keep Coming Back

What sets Fourside apart is the genuine enthusiasm that runs through the entire operation. The team gets excited by fresh produce and its endless possibilities. They enjoy collaborating with clients to create something unique rather than defaulting to safe, predictable choices. That energy shows in the final experience — food that feels special, service that feels personal, and events that people remember for the right reasons.

Whether you are planning a wedding, a corporate function, a brand launch or a private celebration, Fourside Food Design + Events offers a refreshing alternative to conventional catering. Curious? Hungry? They thought so.

Contact Fourside Food Design + Events

Address: 40 Advantage Road, Highett, Victoria 3190 Phone: (03) 9532 2555 Email: letschat@foursideevents.com.au Website: www.foursideevents.com.au Instagram: @foursideevents_