Luxury Bespoke Event Catering
Blooming Onion is a bespoke luxury event catering concept providing professional event planning; bespoke menus created by Lisa Goodwin-Allen and her brigade along with outstanding hospitality service from Northcote’s Front of House Team.
Blooming Onion can deliver in any location, whether it’s a signature dinner inspired by Lisa’s award-winning menus or something less formal, such as a BBQ Garden Party, Celebration canapé party, luxurious buffet or corporate events.
Menus do not have to be Northcote style, the cuisine of Blooming Onion will be very much driven by whatever is requested by the client. Working with trusted producers, our team are ready to elevate your event.
Always indulgent, always vibrant, dishes reimagined with bold flavours and maximum joy – the perfect pairings every time.
Bespoke Menus
When it comes to events, great food sets the tone – and that’s where we shine. Led by Lisa, our team crafts everything from Northcote-style menus to street-food feasts, BBQs, and themed buffets. Using the finest local ingredients, we deliver bold, joyful flavours. The Blooming Onion: dishes reimagined, visions realised, and memories made.
Event Planning
Northcote’s renowned Events Team are masters of luxury occasions, from intimate dining to grand celebrations, festivals, and corporate gatherings. With unmatched hospitality, creative flair, and meticulous attention to detail, we deliver seamless, stress-free experiences. Whether small or large-scale, our forward-thinking approach ensures every event is memorable, polished, and truly exceptional.
The Event Team
Led by acclaimed chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Blooming Onion Bespoke Events brings Northcote’s award-winning food to your celebration. Lisa’s brigade crafts exceptional menus, while our expert Front of House team ensures flawless service. Sommeliers curate outstanding wines, and our cocktail masters mix classics or bespoke creations – delivering unforgettable flavour, style, and hospitality at every event.
Event Logistics
With over 20 years’ experience, we turn creative visions into seamless realities. From intimate dinners to grand celebrations, our meticulous team handles every detail – sourcing ingredients, crockery, glassware, and equipment, planning timelines, and managing transport. Relax knowing your bespoke event will be flawlessly executed with precision, quality, and a commitment to creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Example Events
Blooming Onion in Your Home
Bring the award-winning Northcote experience to your home. We’ll elevate your social gathering with our expertly crafted menus, whether you’re planning a bespoke dinner party, a canapé reception, or a celebratory buffet. Imagine enjoying our famous fire dishes and al fresco dining right in your own garden.
To complete the experience, we can provide perfectly matched wine pairings, as well as all the crockery, cutlery, and glassware to complement every dish. Michelin-style fine dining is no longer confined to the restaurant – impress your friends and family without any of the hassle.
Corporate Events
From prestigious festivals and elite sporting events to corporate gatherings, we specialise in delivering high-quality catering that is always on time, on brand, and on budget.
Whether you’re hosting a business breakfast, a boardroom lunch, a canapé networking event, or a large staff party, our team has extensive experience in the commercial and private sectors. We provide everything you need to deliver a flawless corporate event.
Celebration Parties
Whether you are marking a milestone birthday, celebrating a special occasion, our bespoke party catering brings you gourmet flavour, style and effortless polish to your event.
A lavish birthday banquet, garden soiree, cocktail canapé reception, wherever the setting, we will be brimming with ideas, creativity and precision to each event.
We are dedicated to delivering fabulous parties that will suit your taste, your style and your guest list at the most prestigious venues.
Our Story
At Northcote, we’re always looking for new ways to share our love of food and flavour. Our latest venture takes that creativity beyond the hotel and into exciting new spaces. The name itself carries a story – one that reflects layers of inspiration, passion and a touch of playfulness.
Take a moment to explore the journey behind Blooming Onion and discover how this new chapter will bring the Northcote experience to life in fresh and unexpected ways.
Client Experiences
Make an Enquiry
Please provide as much detail as possible about your enquiry, and our Events Team will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
We typically require a minimum of 30 days’ notice to host an event. However, if your date is sooner, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’ll always do our best to accommodate you.
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