Ideas to Catering on Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Sunshine Coast Caterers will provide beautifully handmade Finger Foods for your upcoming event.  Finger Foods are the perfect option to serve as guests arrive to your party, corporate event, Wedding Reception or School Graduation.

All Finger Foods are made fresh for your event and you are welcome to select your choice or Chef's selection.  A wide range of options are available including Hot and Cold, all prepared fresh for your event.  Finger Foods can be walked around on platters for guests to enjoy, individually boxed or plated are also available for those events that require a fast efficient service rather than a relaxed service over a period of time.

Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan options are all available.  We also have a wide range of Finger Foods that include Seafood, Chicken, Beef, Pork, Duck and Lamb. 

There are so many favourites available with our Calamari super soft with freshly made Kaffir or Tahitian Lime Mayonnaise or our Handmade Spring Rolls served crunchy and hot with our Coriander Chill Dipping Sauce.  Why not add our bite sized Brie and Brioche Bites with Cranberry or our very popular Vegetarian Mini Quiches with Sweet Potato Chips.

If you need assistance in selecting your options please don't hesitate to contact us, we are here to help. 

Weddings are such a special occasion to celebrate with family and friends.  All the planning has been done and it is now time for you to enjoy all your efforts and really live in the moment for your special day.  We are here to make your special day run smoothly and seamlessly.  While we may not see you before your Wedding Reception, we will have a Bridal Party Pack with delicious Finger Food Canapes ready to enjoy during your photographs.  We can also help coordinate drinks for your during this time to ensure you are well hydrated 😊 
Let us know if there is anything we can do to make your day easier, we are here for you.  We will have your dinner service on time with a beautiful display for you and your guests.  We will provide catering options for those guests requiring any special or dietary requests.  We like to tailor our catering to ensure all guests will be looked after, including those with dietary intolerances or allergies.
By the time dinner has been enjoyed it is time to relax for speeches.  We can have dessert ready to follow or assist with plating your wedding cake.  Some family members do like to get involved and look after the Wedding Cake for you. 
We work in the background to ensure everything runs smoothly for your wedding and coordinate with your MC, photographer, stylist and family to ensure you have the best day possible.
Feel free to come and say hello, we will always introduce ourselves and see how you are!

Spring / Summer Weddings, School Graduations and Christmas Parties
Summer is definitely one of our busiest times during the year with a contagious festive vibe in the lead up to Christmas
September / October are a very popular times for Spring Weddings before the lead into
School Graduations and Summer Christmas Parties

More parties are held consistently over these 4 months than any other time of the year!

If you are planning an upcoming event for
Spring / Summer
contact us

The weather has started to warm up with blue skies and summer attire.  Styling your event can include a more relaxed vibe to incorporate the longer days

SafeHands Catering specialises in large events including Cocktail and Formal catering.  We can cater for your Wedding Reception, organise your School Graduation catering and assist with planning your upcoming
Christmas Party

Remember that certain dates of the year are especially popular in Spring and Summer so enquire early with popular venues and suppliers about your function date
Contact SafeHands Catering for local quality catering
We only cater to one function per day to ensure quality catering for your event
View SafeHands Catering Facebook and Instagram for photos of recent functions to see the style and
presentation of our catering and service

Gourmet Catering for your Wedding Reception

Weddings are a wonderful celebration that brings family and friends together.  It is a special day for everyone attending and one that will be remembered for years to come.

Looking after your guests on the day is the best way to show you care.  The attention to detail is something that will be appreciated, especially as many travel to attend.

In the planning stages invitations are sent to guests advising the date and wedding details.  It can be a great idea to provide information on the location and timings for the day and the style of food and beverages that will be served.    

Our Gourmet catering is the most popular option at wedding receptions, it offers the bridal party plenty of time for photographs and ensures guests are entertained until your return.  A selection of Finger Foods with beverages served after the ceremony is the perfect way to start the reception.  Guests can mingle and chat and enjoy a selection of beautifully presented canapés over a period of time.  This may be extended throughout the function as replacement for a formal dinner.

A Gourmet Buffet is a perfect choice for your wedding dinner.  This style of catering offers a wide selection of choice and flavours, and can accommodate for all tastes and dietary requirements.  Planning becomes much easier when catering for 100+ guests, without the need to select a menu to suit a small minority.

To conclude the evenings catering service options include a dessert buffet, plated dessert or your wedding cake.  Not all guests may choose to eat dessert so a sweet buffet may be a great option at your reception.  

Grazing Table
Finger Food | Canapes
Lamb skewers with a Tzatziki dip
Goats cheese frittata with rocket & semi dried roma tomato salad
Beer Battered Barra Skewers with Lime Mayo
Spring Rolls with Ginger and Coriander Dip
Salt and Pepper Calamari
Rice Paper Rolls with Rice Noodles & Fresh Vegetables
Nori Rolls with mixed selection of Capsicum, Pickled Vegetables, Daikon Radish & Avocado


SafeHands Gourmet Buffet
Garlic and Herb Crusted Roasted Beef
Roasted Whole Lemon Basted Chicken
Salted Oven Roast Pork with Crackling
Fresh Atlantic Salmon Skewers with Lime
Oven Baked Spicy Cajun Chicken Wings

Roasted Pumpkin
Whole Jacket Potatoes with Sour Cream
Fresh Corn on the Cobb
Steamed Fresh Vegetables

Selection of 4 Freshly Made Salads from Menu Below
Fresh Garlic Bread and Baguette with Butter Portions 
Fresh Fruit Platter

SALAD MENU 
Green Salad Tomato, Cucumber, Mesculin Lettuce, Carrot, Spanish Onion, French Dressing
Greek Salad Feta Cheese, Olives, Mesculin Lettuce, Spanish Onion, Tomato and Dressing
Caesar Cos Lettuce, Egg, Bacon, Parmesan Cheese, Creamy Dressing
Mushroom & Pasta Mushrooms, Pasta, Spanish Onion, Tomato, Basil and Pesto
Italian Beans, Spanish Onion, New Potatoes, Olives, Basil and Pepperoni
Cajun Caesar As normal Caesar but with Cajun Chicken
Roasted Pumpkin, Pine Nut, Feta Cheese, Spinach
Bocconcini Salad, Bocconcini, Basil and Tomato with Olive Oil
Coleslaw, Freshly Shredded with Lime Mayo
Tabouleh, Salad Light and refreshing

All Salads Freshly Made from Local Sunshine Coast Ingredients.
Includes 1 Chef, 1 Waitstaff, Restaurant Quality Plates, Cutlery and Napkins 

Desserts
Fresh Homemade Pavlova with Whipped Cream and Fruit Salad (GF)
Baked Vanilla Cheesecake 
White Chocolate and Coconut Tart
Chocolate and Macadamia tart
Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauce and Cream
Bread & Butter Pudding
Fresh Chocolate Mudcake

Cake Plating Service
A great way to share your Wedding or Celebration Cake with your family and friends; our Chef will plate and present with cream, fresh mint and fruit garnish; served buffet style using Palm Leaf Bowls & Bio Spoons or quality disposables to suit your style.
Offering a fresh change from your traditional cake service; let’s face it by this time of the night some guests choose dancing and then dessert, no rush required!

Gourmet Share Platters | Long Table Family Feasting
Seated Share Platter Dinner Service

Our Gourmet Share Platter menus are designed with style, abundance and atmosphere in mind
Served directly to guest tables, Share Platters offer Gourmet Catering at its best

Share Platter Option 1
Bread Baskets with Butter
Shortcrust Honey glazed Ham Tartlets with Smashed Peas (C)
Green Salad (GF, V, and Ve)
Corn & Cucumber with Fresh Coriander Salsa (GF, V, Ve)

Select your choice of
Sizzling Prawns with a hint of Chorizo (GF)
or
Skewered Atlantic Salmon (GF)

Sliced Marinated Beef
or
Char Grilled Tex Mex Chicken with Roasted Corn Cobs (GF)

Mediterranean Stuffed Mushrooms with Fetta, Roast Capsicum and fresh Herbs (GF, V)
Smashed Red Potato Salad with Smoked Bacon and Chives

Additional Extras
Marinated French Cut Lamb Cutlets (GF) ($2.20pp additional surcharge)
Coconut Vegetable Curry & Rice (GF, V, Ve, LF)

Sit-Down Share Platter Entree & Main
Entree
Roast honey Pumpkin & Cress Tartlet with Aioli (C)
Spanish Chorizo with Turkish Bread, Olives and Olive Oil
Served as Entrée Share Platters for the ultimate social experience

Share Platter Option 2
Bread Baskets with Butter
Greek-Style (Char Grilled) Lamb or Chicken
Fresh Atlantic Salmon Skewers with Fresh Kaffir Lime (GF)
Broccolini with Aioli, Apple Cider Vinegar, Raw Wattle Bush Honey and Brazil Nuts Grilled Capsicum, Tomato, Eggplant, Zucchini (V, Ve)
Stuffed Garlic Mushrooms with Feta, Roast Capsicum and Fresh Herbs (GF, V)

SALADS
Freshly Tossed Salad with Organic Apple Vinaigrette (GF, V, Ve)
or
Beetroot, Feta, Walnut and Rocket (GF, V)


Share Platter Option 3
A beautiful selection of cold options will be positioned on tables prior to guest arrival

Bread Baskets with Butter
Shortcrust Tartlets with Smashed Peas and Mint placed in centre of plate (C)
Select 2 Salads
Green Salad with Snow Pea Sprouts and Been Shoots (GF, V, Ve)
Fresh Corn & Cucumber with Fresh Coriander Salsa (GF, V, Ve)
Tossed Salad with Organic Apple Vinaigrette (GF, V, Ve)
Beetroot, Feta, Walnut and Rocket (GF, V)
Rocket and Pumpkin Salad (GF, V, Ve)

Served with Dinner Service
Select 2 Hot Vegetables  
Mediterranean Stuffed Mushrooms with Fetta, Roast Capsicum and Fresh Herbs (GF, V)
Smashed Red Potato Salad with Chives Broccolini with Aioli, Apple Cider Vinegar, Raw Wattle Bush Honey and Brazil Nuts (GF, V, Ve option served without Aioli)
Grilled Capsicum, Tomato, Eggplant, Zucchini (GF, V, Ve)
Roasted Corn Cobs (GF, V, Ve options served without Butter)

Select 2 Mains
We can tailor Mains Selections to your taste!
Fresh Atlantic Salmon Skewers with Fresh Kaffir Lime (GF)
Char Grilled Tex Mex Chicken (GF)
Sesame Soy and Honey Roasted Chicken Breast
Sliced Marinated Beef
Oven Baked Whole Seasoned Reef Fish (GF) Surcharge Applies POA

Smaller Options available for Vegans
Stir-Fry Rice Noodles
Fresh Steamed Vegetables with Soy & Sesame Sauce
Coconut Vegetable Curry & Jasmine Rice (GF, V, Ve, LF)

​Includes 1 Chef, 1 Wait Staff Positioned on tables - Plates, Stainless Steel Cutlery and Quality Disposable Napkins

School Graduation Dinners & Formals

With the end of the school year we saw the celebration of many students
Graduation night is a wonderful night for families and students to come together and enjoy a night to celebrate the year
When planning start with a venue (if not at the school) and a Caterer for your graduation dinner.  Understanding the number of guests will assist with the type of venue to hire and from there your caterer can assist with the type of catering service. 
Combined with parents and friends a school graduation dinner can easily be attended by 100-400 guests
Finger Foods & Grazing Tables are an excellent idea served on guest arrival and accommodates early guests and any late arrivals
Plated meals are a popular choice for graduation dinners as students are not required to leave their table.
When serving plated meals an alternate drop is popular which includes a selection of 2 options are usually served, including either chicken and fish or meat 
Buffets are a very popular choice for large school graduations and work extremely well for 100+ guests. 
Not only do buffets offer a large selection of choice, guests are not limited to serving sizes
Desserts can be served to finish or for younger students a large cake in celebration served by teachers is a popular option
Pricing for school graduation dinners can vary depending on the number of guests and the style of catering required, contact us for a quote as we understand these are ticketed event
Contact SafeHands Catering for your Sunshine Coast School Graduation Dinners
Specialising in the service of 100-500 guests   
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Sunshine Coast Caterers Talk & Fork Menu
Talk & Fork is designed for cocktail style events and parties and functions where limited seating is available.  This is a wonderful catering style that offers choice, quantity and a social atmosphere for guests to relax and enjoy at any event.  Guests can socialise and walk around with food served over a period of time
Finger Foods are a great way to start your event on guest arrival or to follow your wedding ceremony.  Guests can enjoy bite sized catering options while enjoying a drink and socialising with guests
Talk & Fork is combined with a selection of Finger Foods to begin followed by a selection of mini meals offering a wonderful choice for guests.  Talk & Fork can be served hot and cold to include substantial smaller meals.  Served over a period of time, guests can select one or several dishes to enjoy
Catering options are served from a table on platters for guests to help themselves, and also walked around directly to guests to enjoy.  Having food available at several locations ensures that guests will always be able to access food especially when walking around.
Contact us for more information on our Talk & Fork packages
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Sweet Nothings...

Let’s face it, for some of us dessert is the best part of a party
At Weddings and Birthdays the cake is always a showpiece, and there is no doubting why
When deciding what to offer guests for dessert at your function think about what you like best
At weddings a formal cake or cupcakes are a great option
It is also a great idea to have your catering company provide desserts also.  This ensures you don’t have to worry about cutting the cake before you are ready to
Dessert Buffets can work several ways
Desserts can be individually plated for guests and they can simply pick which type of cake they would like.  Spoons can be available from the buffet table or positioned on tables prior to guest arrival.  Alternatively you can provide plates and spoons at the dessert buffet so guests can help themselves at their leisure.  This can be a perfect option where lots of different choices are available or where large numbers are involved
Sweet Finger Foods are a perfect choice for dessert where limited seating is available.  Ideal positioned near a hot Chocolate or Tea/Coffee station during the cooler months
Mini Muffins, Individual Cheesecake or Chocolate Tart, Fruit Skewers or Homemade Chocolate are popular choices
Plating your wedding cake may be your preferred dessert at weddings, and allows guests to taste your wedding cake at the reception rather than taking a piece home
If you are having trouble deciding speak with your catering company as they can advise what may work best for your guest numbers and venue

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