Blue Plates Catering is well versed in selecting accurate portions for your event. When requesting a quote, it’s important that you share as much detail as possible about your event, as there are a few factors that will impact how many portions you require. This may include the start and finish times of your event, event numbers and the style of event and service.

At Blue Plates Catering we do it all! We are able to cater to cocktail events that require canapes and finger food, lunch and supper buffets, grazing stations, elegant sit down dinners, and casual style picnic parties for children. Served by the friendliest waitstaff in the business, Blue Plates Catering can make your vision a catering reality. Having catered several events in our catering lifespan, our team is well versed in helping you match the perfect menu selection to your special occasion.

Blue Plates Catering can deliver a variety of menu options to your residence, holiday house,, Airbnb, office, or even the local park. Our food is secured in sealed foil containers and transported in a temperature controlled vehicle to ensure freshness each and every time.

Blue Plates Catering is Gold Coast based, and we service the areas of Brisbane and the Scenic Rim. In addition, we regularly travel between Queensland and New South Wales to provide our delicious and fresh catering services.

Blue Plates Catering has many gluten free catering options. Please share as much detail as possible when requesting a quote, so that we can accurately prepare portions for any gluten free or dietary sensitive guests.

We love our plant based friends, and we do cater to vegetarians and vegans. Blue Plates Catering is currently working on a new look plant based menu that will be available very soon.

At Blue Plates Catering we understand that your big day is well, a big deal! Every element needs to be immaculate, and an essential element to consider is your food and drink choices. Whether you opt for a full, sit-down dinner, or a cocktail canapes hour, the catering service must roll out without a hitch. Blue Plates Catering is well equipped and experienced to cater your wedding, and being part of such a special occasion is truly one of our favourite parts of the job.

We understand things happen, and in the event of an unforeseen circumstance, Blue Plates Catering requests to be notified ASAP so we can reschedule your event, or come to a mutual; agreement with a refund or credit. Blue Plates Catering always orders fresh food which is prepared within 24 hours of your event.

At Blue Plates Catering, you can decide how much or how little involvement you would like when organising your special occasion. We pride ourselves in being professional, trusted caters so that you can rest assured that our catering services will deliver and surpass expectations.

Blue Plates Catering packages are all inclusive and we have a minimum of one chef and food preparation staff for each event. Depending on the style of event, additional service staff may be required to assist and service your event. As a rule of thumb, we recommend the following: 20-30 Guests: 1-2 Staff 30 - 50 Guests: 2-3 Staff 50 - 100 Guests: 3-4 Staff Service Staff fees: $35 per hour, minimum of three hours. NB: This may vary as some events require a dedicated food waiter service, however this can be discussed further on enquiry. Blue Plates Catering also offers a full service beverage offering where Beverage Staff can be hired to help set up, serve drinks, clean up and pack down your bar. Our Beverage Staff are qualified and RSA certified. Blue Plates Catering can provide complimentary glassware, stemware, PVC plastic 'glassware' for around the pool area, tubs and buckets for ice and all beverages. Beverage Staff fees: $40 per hour, minimum of four hours. 20 Guests: 1 Beverage Service Staf

Blue Plates Catering is always happy to try and accommodate last minute bookings and requests, so please contact us as soon as possible. For our Canapes Menus and cocktail functions we require final numbers 24 hours prior to the event. For Buffet Menus, sit down lunches / dinners, and grazing boards, we require final numbers 48 hours prior to the function.