Cook and Waiter

19/02/2025

Big things are coming! Saltbox Venue opens this May, and we’re counting down the days.

Get the details | saltboxvenue.com.au

Sydney’s newest hotel is now open with The EVE, a 102-room property, debuting at the intersection of Surry Hills and Redfern this week.

19/02/2025

A Mr & Mrs Palmer love story—told in twirls of Spaghetti alla Vodka. 🍝✨ Tossed front of house in a molten Parmesan wheel and served up by the bride herself, because nothing says 'I do' like pasta, cheese and a little tableside theatre.

11/01/2025

It’s Dave, our fearless leader, ideas man, incredible chef, passionate friend and father. He’s a big dreamer and his Liverpudlian charm and humility infuses everything we do (much like that whisper of delicious smoke from our that he’s always concocting new ways to use). There’s not enough room here to name all his favourite dishes du jour, but he’s always been mad for osso buco alla milanese or roast chicken with his mum’s roasties and all the trimmings.

03/01/2025

A picture of seasonal indulgence. It’s our honey-glazed duck breast with confit duck leg pithivier, rainbow chard, apple, and lavender jus. The lavender might seem controversial, but it adds a whisper of fragrance that pairs beautifully with the rich and mellow duck and the sweet caramelisation on the duck skin. Trust us on this one.

29/12/2024

From table decoration to plated perfection, keeping it fresh with only the juiciest heirlooms for this lululemon Australia and New Zealand ‘Together We Grow’ campaign launch earlier this summer, pulled together by the ever excellent Gt Studio Co.

20/12/2024

Staff lunch. We fuel big thinking and creativity in our own kitchen first. This one’s a house-baked focaccia filled to the brim with sun blushed heirloom tomato, sharp cheddar and mortadella. Abundance at every angle, that’s our philosophy. https://cookandwaiter.com.au/

19/12/2024

A very Saardé store launch at Wunderlich Lane. A good, nay, GREAT omen of brilliant things to come at Saltbox. We crafted a menu that was seasonal, fresh and matched the elegance and easy luxury of this beautiful store. Can’t wait to rub shoulders further with the Saardé Team when we move into Saltbox next year and congrats on the official opening of your new home.

01/12/2024

Got engaged recently? We can help you celebrate your engagement AND your wedding, your way. Let’s pop the cork—reach out via our link in bio. https://cookandwaiter.com.au/

29/11/2024

It’s our Executive Chef Aidan in action. Aside from an excellent head of hair, he brings an incredible passion and talent to the table. He’s worked in Michelin-starred kitchens, with Gordon Ramsay at The Ritz Carlton and with Guillaume at the Sydney Opera House. His current favourite dish du jour is our honey glazed duck breast, confit duck leg pithivier, rainbow chard and apple with lavender jus. A case in point for his style of cooking, which is all about generosity and great ingredients.

26/11/2024

A knock-out classic, cooked to perfection for your wedding/milestone birthday/private dinner? Nothing beats our grass-fed beef sirloin served with onion rings, salt, lemon and olive oil. Nothing. Served with condiments to boot—dijon, seeded mustard and a herby, anchovy laced dragoncello. https://cookandwaiter.com.au/

19/11/2024

We bake all our breads and pastries in house, because every detail counts. That’s our (literal) bread and butter. https://cookandwaiter.com.au/

14/11/2024

Details reeeally matter to us. From the best champagne and incredible chandeliers to our house-baked bread at your next conference, we’ve got you covered, whatever the vision. Let’s chat and make it happen. https://cookandwaiter.com.au/

12/11/2024

Silly season is almost upon us. Don’t be silly yourself—let us help bring your festive gathering to life. https://cookandwaiter.com.au/

08/11/2024

Smoked quail eggs, house-smoked by us, destined for your spoon, and finished with Oscietra caviar. A signature move.

06/11/2024

Parties with abundance and abandon. That’s our modus operandi. Especially when it involves abandoning your heels for the dance floor. https://cookandwaiter.com.au/

03/11/2024

Celebrate with us this season and enjoy morsels like our beef tartare, pressed potato, cured egg yolk and mustard cress. Still time to plan a festive party—reach out via the link in bio now. https://cookandwaiter.com.au/

28/10/2024

The proof really is in the pudding. End your meal right with us on your big day. For a wedding as unique as you both are, get in touch: https://cookandwaiter.com.au/

21/10/2024

Small but mighty, a good canape should stop you mid-monologue. This one’s deceptively simple, but definitely decadent, ft smoked crème fraiche, Oscietra caviar, crueller and a calvados glaze. Let’s celebrate the end of the year/festive season together—get in touch via the link in bio to chat party planning! https://cookandwaiter.com.au/

20/08/2024

This time last week, bringing the Giorgio Armani Prisma glass event to life with 🪩