Creating Memorable Moments Through Corporate Catering

Antony Hooton — Founder & Director, Flying Woks

Founder’s Notes

Crafting Irresistible Experiences with Corporate Event Catering

By Antony Hooton • Founder & Director • Melbourne & Regional Victoria

3,000+Largest single service

8 LinesSimultaneous stations

10,000+ Meals Served
In a week

Live Cooking
High-Volume
Dietary-Friendly
Compliance

For over two decades we’ve cooked live for Melbourne’s biggest activations, universities and celebrations. This blog shares the playbook:
menu engineering for speed & dietaries, queue design, and the compliance that keeps everything seamless.

ABOUT US

At Flying Woks, we deliver more than food — we create memorable experiences. From humble beginnings over twenty years ago, we’ve become one of Melbourne’s most sought-after catering teams, specialising in live, on-site wok theatre that excites every sense.

mY sTORY

I once stared from an accountant’s cubicle at Albert Park Lake, dreaming of a life with freedom and flavour. An electric wok ad sparked an idea, and soon my “dangerous version one” mobile wok barbecue was the centre of every party.

Flying Woks is a thriving team serving thousands across Melbourne — from intimate dinners to massive hospital activations.

tHANKS TO EVERYONE !

As Flying Woks continues to grow, I want to pause and thank every client, guest, and supporter who has shared in our journey. From small family celebrations to large-scale corporate events, your trust has allowed us to bring the theatre of live wok cooking to countless occasions. Each sizzling pan and every shared meal reminds me why we began — to create experiences that bring people together. On behalf of our entire team, thank you for welcoming us into your events and helping us turn a simple idea into something extraordinary.

fEEDBACKS THAT MADE MY DAY

The food was incredible and the presentation was spectacular. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about it!” – Monash Health

“Flying Woks transformed our event into something extraordinary. The live cooking and delicious flavours were a hit with everyone!” – Agilent Technologies

Events

High-Volume Service Without the Wait

2,000 guests served in <4 hours with 8 wok lines and wave service.

Menus

Menu Engineering for Speed & Dietaries

Inclusive by design — VE, GF, DF without slowing the line.

Outdoor

Weather-Smart Outdoor Setups

Power mapping, compact footprint, wet-weather pivots.

Compliance

Hospital-Grade Standards, Every Time

PLI to $20M, inductions, allergen labels, hot-hold verification.

Antony Hooton

Founder & Director — Flying Woks

We specialise in live wok theatre for corporates, campuses & celebrations across Greater Melbourne & regional Victoria — engineered for speed, flavour and immaculate compliance.

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Founder’s Blog — Flying Woks