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Street Food

Guests mingle while we serve authentic street food inspired by iconic international dishes from around the globe.

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Guests mingle while we serve authentic street food inspired by iconic international dishes from around the globe.

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Roaming assorted finger food

1⁄2 hour chef’s selection of 3 finger food menu items, served on rotation

Wasabi & soy

Themed hawker cart, bamboo steamer baskets & Asian lanterns
Steamed vegetable dumplings | Pork siu mai, black vinegar dressing
Sushi | Teriyaki chicken | Seaweed salad (v) | Tofu & vegetable (vg), with soy dressing & wasabi (gf)
Bao bun | pork belly | shitake & tofu, pickled veg
Chicken satay skewers

South of the border

Themed with patterned cloths, piñatas & Mexican sombreros, & ponchos
Build Your Own Tacos
Slow Braised Beef | BBQ chicken | Frijoles (gf)
Soft corn tortillas | BBQ corn and tomato salsa | Guacamole | Chipotle mayo | Sour cream | Pickled onion | Jalapenos

BORN IN THE USA

Themed with USA stars & stripes pop up stand
Pulled pork & beef sliders served with an apple slaw
Mushroom slider served in an apple slaw (v)
Buffalo wings with hot sauce

Buon Appetito

Themed red gingham cloths, pizza paddles, knotted gingham bunting squares
Marinated olives
Caprese Salad (v)
Chicken & eggplant parmigiana
Margherita pizzas (v)
Crumbed ravioli, basil Napoli (v)

Old buoy

Themed with heavy sailor’s ropes and cray pots
Deep fried fish and chips served with lemon wedge in cones with choice of tartar sauce, garlic aioli or tomato relish | eggplant fritters available for vegetarian option

Toss’d

Themed with retro salad bar sign, synthetic grass and planters
A choice of:
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Beef noodle salad (gf)
Moroccan style chicken salad (gf)
Tofu & shitake mushroom with tatsoi (v) (gf)

(gf) gluten free (v) vegetarian (vg) vegan

Pricing Options

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2024

3 Street food stands and roaming finger food

per person (2 hour service period)

$60.00

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4 Street food stands and roaming finger food

per person (3 hour service period)

$71.00

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Inclusions | Qualified chef, crockery, cutlery, buffet ware as required & napkins

Pricing based on minimum numbers of 120 people, surcharges apply for smaller groups
Waiting staff, surcharges & additional equipment fees may apply, but vary depending upon locations & circumstances

All prices are inclusive of GST

PRICING OPTIONS

2025

2026

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Buffet
Drop Off Catering
Conference Day Delagate Packages
Boardroom Lunch
Vegan & Vegetarian Finger Food Menu
Carvery
Beverage Packages & Menus
Grazing Station Menu
Street Food
Breakfast
Plated Dining
Shared Platter Dining
Finger Food
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INCLUSIONS

Qualified chef, crockery, cutlery, buffet ware as required & napkins. Pricing based on minimum numbers of 120 people, surcharges apply for smaller groups. Waiting staff, surcharges & additional equipment fees may apply, but vary depending upon locations & circumstances

All prices listed are inclusive of GST.

No hidden fees. No surprises. Just

transparent pricing from the start.

DIETARY & ALLERGEN

Our kitchen uses a variety of ingredients, including gluten, dairy, nuts, shellfish, soy, and eggs. Whilst we take care with dietary requests, we cannot guarantee dishes are free from allergens.

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