Wedding Catering ideas on the Sunshine Coast

Catering for an upcoming event and planning on menu selections?
We always suggest to cater for the group as a whole rather than selecting your main choices on a few guests.
Why is this you may ask?
Many catering menus we provide include vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options, however what about vegan, nut allergies and Celiac.
Much of this can depend on the style of service you are having.  I say this as we can limit and separate catering options for many styles of service.  Share Platter style of service may require those with special dietary requirements to have the chef individually plate a meal to ensure no cross-contamination, especially guests with Celiac disease.
We will look after all your guests to the best of our training and ability.
Many dietary requirements will be confirmed with RSVPs, let us know on initial enquiry if you know however we are happy to work with you along the way to ensure all guests are catered for safely. 

For more information contact Shay on 0412352719

Catering for your Wedding, corporate event or party can be a fun process.  Cocktail style, formal sit-down or a mix of both?  Catering can be tailored to suit your ideas, tastes, location and guest numbers.
Finger Foods are the perfect option for service at the beginning of your event.  Platters can be walked around directly to guests with a Graze Table for that second access point for catering.  No worry about missing out while socialising and let's face it guests can be hungry at weddings and events!

Talk & Fork is a continuation of Finger Foods / Canapes offering a cocktail style of service.  Platters of individually plated Mini Meals are walked around for guests to enjoy - no seating required.  This is perfect for social events or where seating is limited.

So your event has begun and you would like to have guests seated, what catering style is suited for this?  Alternate Drop, Share Platters and Gourmet Buffets are the main catering styles.  Each option differs and really comes down to personal choice and the style of your event.

Gourmet Buffets and Share Platters offer guests the best of both worlds with plenty of catering options for all guests.  Share Platters are served directly to guest tables, if you would like to offer more choice and don't mind guests leaving their seats buffets are worth looking at.

Alternate Drop is the most traditional option for catering, it can also be the most formal.  Guests are served an alternate meal, usually chicken or beef and an alternate dish for those with dietary requirements.

Consider how formal or relaxed you would like your event and how much space is available for you.  If you would like catering ideas or styles to suit your event contact us for more information. 

Catering can be a large portion of your budget depending on your preferred choices.  While a Buffet is a Sit Down dinner service guests will be asked to come to the buffet to make their own meal.  Plated Dinners and Share Platters offer service to guests at their tables.  While the cost per person may only vary slightly on your selected menu, additional staff will be required for the service and clearing to follow.  Why do I need more staff for a plated meal?  Service levels can vary for each function, the level of service required will depend on the number of staff required.

Desserts...yummy...while some guests can't wait to have dessert and ask to take one home for their children, it is not always everyone's favourite course.  Desserts can be your Wedding Cake, separate dessert or maybe you would like to have a donut wall or cheese platter.  Anything is possible these days.  We do cater for wedding receptions that have wedding cake as well as plated desserts, some don't have desserts at all.  We recommend having some dessert or sweet option for guests.  Even if it is a nice cookie for Grandma to have with her cup of tea.  She will appreciate it!

Catering for your event is a personal choice and only you know what you would like to have.  We have had many requests from additional items to the menu to a complete style working in with special events or themes.  If you have ideas or personal favourites let us know, we are happy to help.  

Jason our chef has been classically trained and has a extensive knowledge base for specific requests.  Our menus online are our most popular selections however we know each event is unique and personal.

From Cocktail style to Sit Down Dinners we have had many requests.  American Themed Event?  Menu that is completely Gluten Free?  Mexican style staff party?  Large graduation event for students that require numerous dietary requirements?  No problems, we have you covered.  These are just some of the questions we receive and can tailor options to suit you, your guests and the style of event you are organising. 

Looking for individual boxed dinners or large morning tea with yummy sweets and savoury options, corporate events are welcome and happy to tailor our menus to suit.We work with you to ensure the menu is complimentary for all guests.

To secure a booking a deposit is required, this is generally around 25% and locks in your booking date.  You are welcome to contact us at any time to assist with planning, additional questions or changes to your booking. 

We include a price per person for each menu on our website for our catering services however additional charges also apply.  As a mobile caterer we travel to your location or choice of venue location.  A Travel & Booking Fee is applied, this will vary depending on the location as we cater the whole Sunshine Coast and beyond.

Additional Staff are quoted to suit your event.  Some styles of catering are designed to be self service with staff required for setup and cleanup however others including Finger Food, Talk & Fork, Share Platter and Alternate Drop are designed with full service which does require additional staff. 

Contact us with your event details or upcoming event ideas and we can tailor a menu and quote for you.  Staff are organised through an external agency so let us know your needs and can provide a quote, this can vary for catering and bar services, the number of guests onsite, date of function (public holidays and Sunday have a surcharge applied) and the location and travel required.

Our Catering Bundles are a great way to package catering styles and receive additional complimentary options.

Safehands Fresh Noosa Catering since 1999

Looking for catering for your Wedding Reception?
Safehands Catering is here to help.  We have a range of different catering options to ensure the perfect catering for you and your guests.
Finger Food Canapes is a great way to start your event with platters of freshly made catering walked around to guests.

What style of catering do I serve next?  Looking for a sit down dinner where guests remain seated rather than buffet style? 

Share Platters offer the perfect solution and best of both worlds when it comes to plated service yet offering choice for you and your guests.  Alternate Drop plated meals is a traditional choice yet many feel that is it quite limiting when it comes to choice.  Share platters provide a range of different meats, salads and or vegetables so your guests can mix and match to create their own meal.  If you prefer red meat no problems, chicken, we have you covered.  Sides - hot/cold, not sure?  Choose both!

Share Platters are designed to be served to the center of guest tables for a fun and interactive dinner service.  Eat as much as you like of what you like!
Simple :)  All catering is made fresh to order with fresh locally sourced produce from award winning chef.

Contact us today!
Shay 0412352719

Bundle 5
Share Feasting Platter + Dessert
Lavish feasting platters served directly to guests tables to share

8 Finger Foods
3 Mains and 3 Sides
Select 4 desserts
$85 per person

Fresh Catering Noosa by Safehands

Maybe you have just starting planning for a function, work event or wedding reception. 
Not sure on what style or type of food to provide?
Send us an email with initial ideas and the date of your event, we can always give you a phone call to run through ideas and options to suit the venue and number of guests.
We work with you to understand your ideas to ensure our catering compliments you and the setting.  Catering options can be mixed and matched working in with any formalities or run sheet.  Finger Foods can be a really good idea to start your event while guests settle in and enjoy a refreshing beverage.
 
Needing a Sit Down Dinner or more Cocktail Style catering?  Let us assist you with menu options and service ideas.  Our Share Platters, Plated Dinner, Gourmet Buffets and Cocktail Style Talk & Fork are great options to look at.
 
Dietary Requirements?  Not a problem.  We always suggest to cater for your group as a whole and let us take care of any dietary requirements.  Guests will let you know with RSVPs, once we have these we will ensure all guests are catered for.
 
Last Minute Questions?  There can be many details to bring together with planning.  We always provide our own cooking equipment, plates, cutlery, platters and service ware as required.  You are welcome to email, SMS or call to ensure we can help you with any last minute questions or any changes required.

Talk & Fork Catering is a cocktail style of service which doesn't require formal seating.  Guests can walk around and socialise while enjoying our catering as Finger Foods and Talk & Fork Mini Meals are walked around to guests to enjoy.  No seating required.

It is always nice to have seating available for guests, especially for parents or grandparents or mothers with children.

We ask if you can provide 1-2 tables and cloths for our catering service, depending on the location and number of guests.  While platters are walked around it is always great to have a secondary point of food for guests. 

It is always beneficial to have bins and bin liners available where guests will be, there is always rubbish and this helps guests and staff to keep the area clean throughout the service.  A separate bin for bar rubbish including recyclable bottles is also recommended.

Our Bundle 3 is a very popular catering option for Cocktail Style events and functions.  We offer a substantial catering service with choice for guests served over several hours or to suit your run sheet.

Bundle 3
Talk and Fork
Talk & Fork is the ultimate catering option where seating is limited, cocktail style.
Chefs Selection of 12 Finger Foods
3 Talk and Fork Mini Meals
Guaranteed to impress your guests
$75 per person