Conferences

With a large number of growling bellies to fill and brains to re-energise, we ensure the catering process is a simple, no-fuss event, boasting gourmet dishes prepared, cooked, and delivered right on site for guaranteed freshness and first-class service.

WHAT WE OFFER:

1. Gourmet food varieties, for breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. We offer a wide selection of delicious hot & cold finger foods, mouth-watering mains, gourmet lunch boxes for one, and heavenly sweets and cakes for any time of day.
2. All day coffee and tea stations to keep your guests energised and hydrated from start to finish. We also have Nespresso machines available so you can provide your guests with cappuccinos, lattes, and more.
3. Carefully curated house-made recipes using fresh, quality, and seasonal ingredients.
4. A large range of impressive foods to suit all dietary requirements.
5. Personalised menus to suit your budget, theme, and location.
6. A dedicated event planner who will work with you one-on-one to help plan and prepare a catering experience to remember.
7. High-quality and stylish equipment for hire, including tables, chairs, silverware, Nespresso machines, and more!
8. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage delivery, as well as glass hire & ice for your beverages.
9. Professional and proficient wait and bar staff.

THINGS TO CONSIDER:

• Number of guests – a conference may require catering for anywhere between 20 and 1,000 attendees, so it’s important to let us know! What is the female/male ratio?  Males often have a bigger appetite than females! Always overestimate your head count to allow for last minute attendees.
• Budget – you may decide to create a ‘per-attendee’ budget to streamline the process. We can create a menu to suit a budget of anywhere from $10 to $100 per attendee.
• Purpose/theme – all conferences are different, and the type of food on offer should reflect and support the overall purpose of the event. For example, is the conference predominantly being held as an opportunity to network? Or are important business decisions being made? Let us know so we can make the most appropriate menu suggestions!
• Time and duration of the conference – this will affect the amount and type of food you will want to provide. Don’t forget to build in time for the setting up and service of food, if applicable.
• Layout/size of location – it’s important to consider the layout of your conference space and plan ahead – where will you place your food and drink stations? Will they be in the same room as the conference, or in a separate space? This will affect whether you need to allow time at the close of each conference session to bring in the food, or whether it can be ready and waiting.
• All day Coffee & Tea Stations– depending on the number of attendees, you may require more than one Coffee & Tea Station to avoid high traffic complications.
• What equipment do you have available? What will you need to hire? Consider things such as tablecloths, coffee machines, crockery, silverware, etc.
• Does your event require wait and/or bar staff? Or a function supervisor who will make your life a lot easier by taking control of the service of food and beverages.  Will your event suffer without this service?
• Do you require alcoholic beverages?
• What food and drink options will best suit the nature of your event? Sweet or savoury, or a mix of both? See our conference food suggestions and links to our range of gourmet goods below.

OUR CONFERENCE MENU SUGGESTIONS:

• Breakfast: consider a spread of gourmet breakfast finger foods, such as delectable sweet and savoury pastries and scrolls, breakfast bruschetta’s, muffins, savoury tarts, pies, roti wraps, and fritters; or try our individual breakfast packs - our Bento Boxes for 1.
• Morning Tea: imagine a range of delectable sweets and cakes, such as our petite fruit tarts, house-made cookies, raw slices (think coconut, and lemon chia), and a variety of delectable, freshly-baked pastries.
• Lunch: for a classic option, try our range of gourmet sandwiches, such as our best-selling Executive Points, Swiss Cobb and Wraps, and our range of Mini Ciabatta Rolls and Baby Baguettes. We also have a delicious range of Around-the-world Sandwiches on offer, including our Lobster Maine, Pearl Jam, Texan Classic, and El Español… For a no-fuss, streamlined option (that doesn’t sacrifice quality or flavour), try our heavenly Lunch Boxes for one. Each box is distinctive in flavour and boasts a delicious main dish, with lavish salads and desserts on the side.
• Afternoon Tea: try a range of our refreshing fruit and cheese platters – perfect for that afternoon pick-me-up. You may also consider some light finger foods, such as bruschetta’s, mini savoury tarts, and a humble spread of sweets and slices.
• Dinner: we highly recommend a buffet-style dinner for your guests, including first-class dishes such as our Coconut Chicken Curry, Lamb Shanks with Barley, Grilled Barramundi with Fennel, and a generous serve of lip-smacking sides, such as Mediterranean Vegies, Parmesan Green Beans, Turkish Pilaf, and our colourful range of Hand Cut Fat Chips.
• Drinks: no conference is complete without one or more of our All Day Tea and Coffee Stations. We also suggest hiring one of our Nespresso Machines for those highly desired cappuccinos and lattes. We also have a range of sparkling mineral waters and fresh juices to choose from, which are available in both individual and bulk sizes.
• Alcoholic Beverages: Why not treat your guests to a glass of bubbly or bottle of fine craft beer at the close of the day? This is the perfect way to wind down and network with ease; we have an exceptional variety of craft beers and first-class wines to choose from!