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02/01/2025

Love entertaining outdoors?

Our Catering Boxes are the ultimate easy and delicious solution for any setting – whether you’re on a boat, relaxing in a park, or hosting in your backyard.

Packed with flavor and perfectly portable, they come in sturdy packaging with the option of compostable plates, cutlery, napkins, and cups to keep things eco-friendly.

Choose from four mouthwatering options:
🍴 Canape Box: Mini frittatas, cheeses, dips, crackers, veggie crudites, nuts, chips, sushi, prawns, and fruit.
🔥 Heat & Serve Box: Pre-cooked mini pies and quiches – ready to warm up and enjoy!
🍖 Barbecue Box: Seafood, chicken, and beef kebabs, gourmet sausages, fresh salads, bread, and sauces.
🍫 Sweets & Cakes Box: Chocolates, lollies, biscuits, homemade slices, and cakes.

Make your next event a breeze – check out our Catering Boxes here: https://cateringbydesign.com.au/event-catering/catering-boxes/

31/12/2024

Here’s to fresh beginnings, delectable flavors, and cherished celebrations!

As 2025 begins, the Catering by Design team wishes you a joyful and abundant New Year. 🥂✨

May it be a year filled with unforgettable moments and delicious memories. 🎉🍴

29/12/2024

Leftover Christmas Ham & Mushroom Baked Crêpes

Crêpe Ingredients
3 large eggs
1 ¾ cup (400 ml) milk
1 ½ cups plain flour
100 gm butter, melted, cooled
Extra butter or oil (to grease the pan when cooking crêpes)

Filling ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
500 gm mushrooms, diced
1 teaspoon thyme, finely chopped
300 gm leftover Christmas ham, cubed

Sauce ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons plain flour
1 ¼ cups (300 ml) milk, warmed
150 gm cheddar or Swiss cheese, grated
salt and pepper to taste
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Method
• Blend the eggs, milk and flour with a stick blender and then add in the butter and blend to combine.
• Let crepe mixture stand while you make the filling
• Heat oil for filling in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add the mushrooms, frying until the liquid evaporates and the mushrooms are lightly browned.
• Stir in the thyme and cubed ham, remove from the heat and set aside while you cook the crepes.
• Heat a crêpe pan or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and grease with clarified butter (or oil).
• Measure 1/4 cup of batter into the pan and tilt the pan to evenly spread the batter.
• Cook until the edges of the crêpe look papery and brown, about 20 to 30 seconds.
• Flip the crêpe and cook on the second side until browned. Transfer to a plate.
• Repeat, greasing the pan as necessary, until all the batter has been used.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a baking dish.
• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, whisk in the flour and cook for about 30 seconds. Whisk in the warm milk.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture bubbles and thickens. Add the cheddar or Swiss cheese and whisk until melted and smooth.
• One crêpe at a time, spoon 1-2 tablespoons of filling a line down the centre, add some ham and mushrooms, roll the crêpe into a cylinder and place in the prepared baking dish.
• Repeat until all the crêpes have been filled and cover them with remaining sauce and Parmesan cheese.
• Bake for about 30 mins or until the topping is browned and bubbling.
• Serve crêpes hot with salad.

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24/12/2024

We whisk you a Merry Christmas!

Wishing you a warm, magical and pudding-filled Christmas – With love from Karin and the Catering By Design team 🎁 🎄⁠

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22/12/2024

How NOT to poison your family at Christmas!

Did you know that around 50,000 Australians end up in the hospital each year due to foodborne gastroenteritis?

With rising temperatures, overflowing fridges, and festive gatherings in full swing, it’s crucial to keep everyone safe at the table.

Check out these essential tips from the CSIRO on how to prepare and store Christmas food safely, especially in our summer heat!

https://www.csiro.au/en/news/All/Articles/2023/December/food-safety-Christmas

20/12/2024

🎄🍪 Holiday Baking Hack Alert! 🍪🎄 Did you know that flipping your gingerbread man cookie cutter upside down gives you a whole new way to decorate? Get creative and turn those gingerbread men into reindeer, festive characters, or any whimsical shape your imagination can bake up! 🎅🦌

At Catering By Design, we love putting a creative twist on classic treats. Whether you’re planning a holiday party or a cosy family gathering, let us bring the festive flavour and unexpected fun to your table!

Have you tried this holiday cookie hack? Share your creations with us! ✨

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19/12/2024

Looking for the ultimate in relaxation on your Christmas summer holiday break?

Hop aboard Double Vision, our private luxury catamaran charter, and soak up the sun and sea with your favorite people!

Seawind 1000 Catamarans are Australian designed and built and have won world wide acclaim and awards for their stability, spaciousness, luxury and performance.

You can either bring your own food and drinks or let us spoil you with one of our catering packages, featuring seafood platters, sizzling BBQs, cheese boards, fresh salads, fruit platters, and sweet treats – whatever floats your boat!

Don’t miss out on the perfect summer sailing experience.

https://cateringbydesign.com.au/venues/catamaran-on-pittwater/

17/12/2024

“Christmas calories don’t count, right?

They’re just holiday seasoning!

16/12/2024

Deck the Halls with Sweet Treats!

Cookies in a Jar is the ultimate last minute Christmas gift you can give to anyone, especially friends and neighbours to drop by with unexpected gifts.

Make up a few of these jars to keep under the tree and don’t forget to attach a copy of the baking instructions too.

Simply layer the ingredients in a jar, add a cute ribbon and gift tag, and you're done!

Ingredients in jar
1⅔ cups SR flour
1 x 165g packet of M&M's Red & Green Christmas OR 1 x 200gm packet dark chocolate chips
⅓ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
½ cup granulated sugar
750 gm - 1 litre Mason jar

Instructions
1. Carefully layer ingredients in a clean glass jar, alternating different coloured layers
2. Attach a gift tag with instructions:

• To make cookies, preheat your oven to 190℃ or 170℃ fan forced).
• Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
• Mix jar ingredients with 125 gm melted butter, 1 large egg and 2 tsp vanilla essence
• Refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes.
• Measure heaped tablespoons of dough and roll into balls and place on trays, 5cm apart.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes or until light golden.
• Rest 2 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack.

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12/12/2024

No matter what the event, we promise you’ll never go hungry with our flavourful and fabulous menus that use locally sourced and organic ingredients whenever possible.

We are happy to cater to any taste or dietary requirement – Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Nut-free and other special diets – just let us know in advance. We’re happy to work with you to tailor a menu to suit your taste preferences, your event theme, your dietary requirements and, of course, your budget!

https://cateringbydesign.com.au/fabulous-catering/food-and-menu-ideas/

10/12/2024

Love this food meme!

When life hands you lemons… carry on with style! Sometimes you just need a little zest and determination to keep going, right?

At Catering By Design, we know that great food can brighten even the sourest day. Let us turn life's lemons into a refreshing experience for your next event!

What's your favourite dish featuring lemons? Drop it in the comments!

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05/12/2024

Venue spotlight - your own home!

Enjoy a restaurant quality meal in the comfort and privacy of your home.

Whether you’re looking for a meal you can simply “reheat and cheat” (we won’t tell if you don’t!) or to impress your friends with a fully catered sit down degustation cooked by your own private chef, at Catering By Design we take away the stress and hassle of entertaining in your own home.

As your a one-stop resource for parties and events we can provide waitstaff, beverages, specialty cakes, desserts, flowers, tablecloths, glassware, music, china, furniture, marques, decorations, equipment hire, venues — anything you require to make your celebration a success, we can organise.

https://cateringbydesign.com.au/event-catering/catering-in-your-home/

04/12/2024

On International Cookie Day our question to you is what’s your favourite cookie/biscuit?

There’s nothing quite like the comfort of a warm, freshly-baked cookie or biscuit. Whether you’re a fan of classic chocolate chip cookies, a crunchy Australian ANZAC biscuit, a Scottish shortbread or something a little more exotic, today is the day to indulge!

At Catering By Design, we believe every great event needs a touch of sweetness.
Celebrate with us by sharing your favourite cookie flavour in the comments! 🥳 Who knows, it might inspire our next batch of creations! 🍪✨

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03/12/2024

It’s only 3 weeks until Christmas!

If you haven’t already organised it yet, it’s time to start planning your office Christmas party!

Whether you're looking for the perfect venue or need a delicious catering spread, Catering By Design has you covered.

We offer exclusive venues, tailored menus, and everything you need to make this holiday celebration unforgettable!

Don’t leave it until the last minute – let us handle the details so you can enjoy the festivities. Get in touch today to book your date!

https://cateringbydesign.com.au/event-catering/corporate-catering/

30/11/2024

Just brilliant as a standalone recipe or served as a side dish with any protein, this is a brilliant recipe to enjoy, particularly when asparagus is in season.

Couscous and Asparagus Salad

Ingredients

1 ½ cups couscous
2 cups hot vegetable stock
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
2 tbsp olive oil
1- 2 bunches of asparagus, sliced into 6 mm slices
1 cup frozen peas
3 radishes, thinly sliced
Zest and juice of one lemon
2 tbsp chopped chives
2 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tbsp chopped mint

Method

-Put couscous in a bowl and cover with vegetable stock and butter or olive oil.
Cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.
-Heat a frying pan over medium heat, add olive oil and pan fry asparagus until lightly browned and tender. Set aside.
-Boil peas in a saucepan of boiling water or cook in a microwave- proof container in a microwave for 3-4 minutes or until cooked.
-Drain peas and refresh in cold water.
-Once couscous is ready, fluff it with a fork, and stir in asparagus, peas, radishes, lemon juice and zest, chives, parsley and mint.
-Season with salt and pepper and serve warm or cold.

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19/11/2024

Did someone say service with a smile?

Our professional and experienced staff understand that their role is to be of service to you and your guests.

Each staff member wears our exclusive Catering by Design uniforms so they are easily identifiable for you and your guests. We always bring our own equipment – from tea towels and detergent to pots, pans and utensils. Before we leave, we make sure everything is as clean (or cleaner) than when we arrived. Guaranteed!

Every team member shares our core philosophy which is to be of service to our clients and to be happy at every event!

https://cateringbydesign.com.au/about-us/our-team/

15/11/2024

Are you entertaining over the Christmas period?

Even if you’re catering for an event yourself, you can still hire all the equipment you need from Catering By Design.

Some of our party items and equipment for hire includes:

• Audio Equipment hire
• Chafing dishes
• Chocolate fountain
• Crockery and cutlery
• Decorations
• Flooring
• Flower Wall Photo Booths
• Furniture
• Glasses
• Lights, including Festoon, Fairy Spot and Candles
• Linen
• Marquees
• Outdoor Gas Heaters

https://cateringbydesign.com.au/equipment-hire/

12/11/2024

Our team are still talking about how good the food was!

Karin took the time to properly understand our needs and delivered exactly what we wanted.

- Bec Dorsey

11/11/2024

It’s less than two months until Christmas - have you booked your office Christmas party yet?

At Catering By Design we have two private venues for you to choose from, depending on the size of your group.

Our stable and spacious Catamaran on Pittwater is ideal for up to 20 people, while The Chinwaggery – Ponderosa House is our private catering venue ideal for both indoor and outdoor functions of up to 200 people.

We specialise in creating exceptional food, delivered anywhere – in a boardroom, a marquee, a warehouse space, on a boat, in a park, in a garden or a private home.

Our catering trailer is a mobile kitchen and is fitted out with all the kitchen equipment we need, so we can easily cater for events where there is no kitchen!

https://cateringbydesign.com.au/

07/11/2024

Did you know?

When we supply the alcohol, you’ll only pay for the drinks you consume.

So there are no nasty shocks when you pay the bill and no per person flat fees which assume every guest is a heavy drinker.

We can arrange for the alcohol to be delivered just prior to your event – all pre-chilled and ready for consumption – along with any glassware you require.

https://cateringbydesign.com.au/fabulous-catering/beverages/

05/11/2024

As it’s Melbourne Cup day today we just had to share this clever recipe from taste.com.au

We take our hats off to the creator of these adorable race day hat biscuits!

https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/race-day-hat-biscuits/b5439b8f-4780-4135-8dd1-f869fed36360?r=recipes/xt4colmz

01/11/2024

Let us take away the stress of catering, cooking, planning and organising your next event, so you can enjoy it as if you were a guest yourself!

https://cateringbydesign.com.au/

30/10/2024

👻🎃 Halloween is tomorrow, and we have the perfect spooky treat for your party: Witch's Finger Cookies! 🧙‍♀️🍪

These eerie cookies are a crowd-pleaser and super easy to make. With a few simple ingredients, you can whip up these wickedly delicious fingers that look almost too real! 😱

Your guests will be delighted and horrified at the same time! 🎃👻

Makes 50 - 50 biscuits

Ingredients
250 gm butter, softened
1 cup icing sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 ⅔ cups SR flour
1 cup whole raw almonds (skin on)
1 cup strawberry jam

Method
• Preheat oven to 165 degrees celsius
• Cream together butter, icing sugar, egg and vanilla essence until smooth.
• Add flour and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
• Scoop 1 teaspoon at a time onto a piece of baking paper and use the waxed paper to roll the dough into a thin finger-shaped cookie.
• Press one almond into one end of each cookie to give the appearance of a long fingernail.
• Squeeze cookie near the tip and again near the centre of each to give the impression of knuckles. You can also cut into the dough with a sharp knife at the same points to help give a more finger-like appearance.
• Bake on a baking tray lined with baking paper until golden, approximately 20 to 25 minutes, then let biscuits cool
• Serve finger biscuits dipped into strawberry jam to give the effect of blood for a creepy, oozing effect! 🍓

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27/10/2024

"Life is a pretzel, enjoy the twists and turns!" 🥨✨

At Catering by Design, we believe every bite should be an adventure—full of flavour, fun, and unexpected moments.

Whether it’s a corporate event, a wedding, a birthday celebration or a cosy get together with family and friends, we’re here to craft delicious experiences that celebrate all the twists and turns life throws our way.

Let us handle the catering, so you can sit back and enjoy every savoury moment! 🍽️

https://cateringbydesign.com.au/

25/10/2024

Love baking with berries? This is the recipe you’ve been looking for!

And what better time to make this spring recipe than when the spring berries are in season.

Berry Crumble Slice is ideal as a lunchbox treat, afternoon tea indulgence or even as a dessert. You can use a mixture of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or whatever berries you have on hand.

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
3 cups all purpose flour
Zest of 1 small lemon
1 cup (250 gm) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 large egg
½ tsp pure vanilla essence

Filling ingredients

4- 5 cups chopped fresh berries
½ cup sugar
4 tsp cornflour
juice of 1 lemon

Method
1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan forced oven).
2. Line a slice pan with baking paper.
3. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to slowly combine sugar, flour, lemon zest, butter, egg, and vanilla until mixture is crumbly.
4 Press a little over half the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan using your hand.

Filling method:
1. Gently stir together all ingredients until well combined.
2. Spread the filling over the crust, then crumble the remaining dough over the top of the berries.
3. Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes, until the top is light golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
4. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely and then refrigerate before cutting.

23/10/2024

If you had to choose, which sweet treat wins?

The frosting-topped, perfectly portioned cupcake or the classic, always satisfying cookie?

Let us know your favourite in the comments below!

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Here’s to fresh beginnings, delectable flavors, and cherished celebrations!

Here’s to fresh beginnings, delectable flavors, and cherished celebrations! As 2025 begins, the Catering by Design team wishes you a joyful and abundant New Year. 🥂✨ May it be a year filled with unforgettable moments and delicious memories. 🎉🍴

Did someone say service with a smile?

Did someone say service with a smile? Our professional and experienced staff understand that their role is to be of service to you and your guests. Each staff member wears our exclusive Catering by Design uniforms so they are easily identifiable for you and your guests. We always bring our own equipment – from tea towels and detergent to pots, pans and utensils. Before we leave, we make sure everything is as clean (or cleaner) than when we arrived. Guaranteed! Every team member shares our core philosophy which is to be of service to our clients and to be happy at every event! https://cateringbydesign.com.au/about-us/our-team/

“Life should not only be lived… it should be celebrated.” If you have an occasion, anniversary or a special milestone you’d like to celebrate, Catering By Design can help you celebrate it in a meaningful and unique way. Choose from our wide variety of food and beverage packages or alternatively, if you’d like something a little more personalised, we can work with you to create a custom menu. 🎉 Birthday parties 🎉 Engagement parties 🎉 Christenings or baptisms 🎉 Baby showers or gender reveals 🎉 New Years Eve celebrations 🎉 Christmas in July dinners 🎉 Melbourne Cup events 🎉 Graduation parties https://cateringbydesign.com.au/event-catering/celebrations/

Stay warm this winter with our Outdoor Gas Heaters for hire!

Stay warm this winter with our Outdoor Gas Heaters for hire! Even if you’re catering for an event yourself, you can still hire all the equipment you need from Catering By Design. We have a wide range of party equipment for hire for party locations in and around Sydney, NSW, suitable for every event or function, and we can also provide or source catering equipment for hire as well as our party equipment. https://cateringbydesign.com.au/equipment-hire/

Choc Fountains

Whether you prefer strawberries, marshmallows or a more obscure treat, you’re bound to love our chocolate fountain, available to hire for any event! We offer a choice of white, milk, dark or pink chocolate– Which would you choose? Tell us in the comments! https://cateringbydesign.com.au/ #eventchef #bestcaterernorthernbeaches #besteventcaterer

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We are Catering By Design — a locally recognised events caterer for adult and kids’ parties, weddings and engagements, wakes, hen’s day and buck’s night, baptism/christening, baby showers, bridal showers and corporate functions.

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Offering full service catering across the Northern Beaches and beyond, our purpose is to create the perfect event. We do this by preparing delicious food presented by experienced wait staff who understand that their role is to be of service to you and your guests.

We believe it is our job to make you look good and enjoy the event as if you were a guest yourself.