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 cater to a wide array of events, including cocktail events with canapés and finger food, lunch and supper buffets, weddings and engagements, corporate events, elegant sit-down dinners, and memorial wakes. Our versatile offerings are designed to make any occasion memorable, and we tailor our services to suit your specific needs. Our friendly and professional waitstaff are dedicated to providing exceptional service, ensuring your vision becomes a catering reality. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a large-scale event, Blue Plates Catering delivers a seamless and delightful experience from start to finish.

Blue Plates Catering can deliver a variety of menu options to your residence, holiday house, event space, office, or even the local park. Our food is secured and transported in temperature controlled food-safe boxes to ensure freshness each and every time.

Blue Plates Catering is Gold Coast based, however our services extend well beyond this area. From Brisbane and the Scenic Rim, down to Northern New South Wales, we are equipped to deliver exceptional catering services to ensure your event is memorable.

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. We have a minimum of one chef for food preparation and one service staff for each event. Depending on the size and style of event, additional service staff may be required. As a rule of thumb, we recommend the following: 25-35 Guests: 1 Additional Service Staff 35 - 50 Guests: 2 Additional Service Staff 50 - 100 Guests: 3 Additional Service Staff Service Staff fees: $45 per hour, minimum of three hours. Beverage Staff fees: $50 per hour, minimum of four hours.

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.