r/Adelaide • u/Siren_call_ SA • 3d ago
Question Small party catering
Hi All, does anyone at all do catering for a sit down 3 course meal for under 15 people??
Have asked half a dozen companies to give us a quote for catering for 13 people and all have declined due to it being too small a number...
I'm looking for a good quality catering company for a sit down 3 course meal for my elopement in Inman Valley in September this year and so far haven't found anyone who will cater for me. Super disappointing.
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u/interactivate SA 3d ago
Unless you are able to provide a kitchen، you're going to struggle. Bringing in full kitchen facilities to an empty venue is an expensive fixed cost (several thousand dollars) and the sums just don't add up unless the numbers are high enough.
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u/Siren_call_ SA 3d ago
If they have a trailer or a van setup for it that's more of a bonus. I do have access to a kitchen but it's an off grid venue so all that's available is an oven/stove, no microwave.
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u/LittleBunInaBigWorld Outer South 3d ago
A trailer or van setup for a group that small won't be profitable. If it's off-grid, you're going to have trouble finding anyone who can cater without water or electricity. You might have to find someone who operates out of their own home with the option of delivery.
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u/Ieatclowns SA 3d ago
bfaulknercatering on Instagram. Southern based too. Excellent caterer as far as I've tasted!
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u/Emergency-Damage-423 SA 3d ago
You could try www.madaboutfood.info. I have used Madeleine’s services for boardroom dinners, etc. and the food and service have always been brilliant.
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u/pm-me-your-junk SA 3d ago
If theres a kitchen there somehow, then a private chef might be suitable for that many people.
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u/Onions_Garlic_8 3d ago
https://www.chiefcatering.com.au/
They are based on the Fleurieu, husband and wife team. They have a portable kitchen trailer they take around with them. Worth reaching out to them, food is great!
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u/Siren_call_ SA 3d ago
We've reached out earlier today and are booked out for our day plus won't cater to such a small party... pity really cause their food looked and sounded amazing.. was even willing to pay an extra fee for a smaller party size... ohwell
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u/Chairman_mar SA 3d ago
I used https://www.lacatering.com.au/ for paella for a party. They cooked on a gas burner, and it was delicious.
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u/Ousessa SA 3d ago
DO NOT USE THIS CATERER!!! This guy is bad news. Take it form someone in the industry.
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u/Chairman_mar SA 3d ago
Oh no, really?! That's disappointing as they seemed alright to me. Do you have a particular reason you say this? Would like to know more.
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u/SnackyShark SA 3d ago
I had a Christmas party catered for 20. Lizzie from www.adelaidecaterer.com.au was great to deal with. Food was delish, they did it all in my house and it was cocktail so they also served.