Charcoal Catering

21/10/2024

Check out this event at Simon Tolley Wines on the weekend. We will be slinging pizzas from 12-4pm :)

Here’s the menu!

Neapolitan-Style Pizza - 48-hour fermented sourdough
1. Margherita - San Marzano tomato, Fior di Latte & Basil
2. Sopressa Salami, mushroom, Mozzarella, Chilli honey
3. Spit-roast lamb, capsicum, olives, mozzarella & oregano
4. Kids - Ham, Mozzarella & Pineapple (optional)

Dessert
Ricotta cannoli with chocolate chips

04/04/2024

Tirokafteri, is a spicy, creamy, tangy, and super bold mezze from northern Greece. This spicy feta dip takes only minutes to prepare and can also be used as a sauce for grilled chicken.

Ingredients

300g Feta Cheese & extra for garnish

1 x Fresh red Chili pepper (keep seeds in for spicier dip)

2 x Roasted red peppers in a jar

1 x Garlic Clove

2 x Tbsp. of Olive oil

1 x Tbsp. of Red wine vinegar

Method

Add the Feta to a Food Processor and pulse to break down into fine or small pieces.

Add chilli, drained roasted red peppers, garlic clove, olive oil & red wine vinegar and run the food processor on high until dip is combined and smooth.

TIP: I don’t like mine to be too smooth so if you like a chunkier dip keep the processing quick.

Transfer to a low plate or bowl and add your garnishes, crumbled feta, slices of roasted red pepper, and a good drizzle of olive oil.

Serve with Pita, fresh or toasted.

TIP: If keeping in the fridge (can be kept for up to 3 days) make sure to bring it out an hour before serving as the feta in the fridge can make it cheese like again and quite hard to spread.

07/03/2024

Tzatziki is a creamy cucumber & yoghurt dip (or sauce) made from simple ingredients that can be whipped up in no time!
Traditionally it is made from sheep or goats milk yoghurt, but most people these days use full fat cows milk Greek-Style yoghurt.

INGREDIENTS
3 cups plain greek yoghurt
1 cucumber, grated
3-4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1⁄4 tsp salt
3-4 tbs olive oil
3 tbs dill, finely chopped (optional)
Juice of 1/2 lemon

METHOD
Line a strainer with cheese cloth or a double-thickness of paper towels and spoon the yoghurt into it. Let drain over a bowl in the refrigerator for about 6 hours.
Meanwhile, grate the cucumber onto a plate, add the chopped garlic and sprinkle over salt. Leave for 45 minutes and then squeeze the excess liquid from the cucumber and garlic. Transfer the strained yoghurt from the strainer to a bowl. Stir in the cucumber, garlic, salt, lemon juice, dill (optional) and oil
Cover and chill until ready to serve. Serve in small bowls sprinkle with chopped dill and olive oil to garnish.

23/02/2024

If you missed our announcement, we’ve launched a new pizza menu, with a Mediterranean twist!

Our new Pizza menu ($35 per person) starts with shared antipasti (dips, cured meat, olives & cheese) followed by a selection of four pizzas served over a 2-hour period and traditional ricotta cannoli to finish.

So here's the deal.

Book our new pizza menu between May and August for your next function and you’ll get $10 off the menu price per person!

Picture this: Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in 60 seconds (Quick, right?), dressed with delicious Mediterranean flavours kissed by the charcoal flames we’re known for, for good measure. Think succulent spit-roast lamb, grilled tomato & peppers, fragrant oregano and tangy tzatziki, or crispy Italian Porchetta slices with vibrant salsa verde & Mozzarella. All of those amazing ingredients on a pizza! Each bite, an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more.

Act now.

Your taste buds (and you’re family/friends) deserve nothing less than delicious food.
Reserve your slice of pizza today!

22/02/2024

Boukia kai syghorio | "One bite and all is forgiven"

Or, in other words, our food is so delicious you'll think you’ve died and gone to heaven.
If you’d like to receive a copy of our current menu, send us a message and we’ll give you the link to download it.

Also, we invite you to sign up to our mailing list to get first access to new menus, exclusive offers & cherished recipes from our family cookbook: http://eepurl.com/iCQdFE
PS: We promise not to spam you, text or call you directly when you sign up. We will only send you email once a month or for special announcements.

19/02/2024

OPA! It’s more than just a word.

“OPA!” Is a call to action and a sign of belonging in the Greek culture. It doesn’t matter what country you are from or what native language you speak, when you hear “OPA!” You instinctively know what it means and you know what you must do - it’s time to join in and dance with the rest of your Greek family. OPA!🇬🇷

The word can be traced back to both the Iliad and The Odyssey, which were written some three thousand years ago!
From ancient times to the present day, the meaning of the word can be viewed as two sides of the same coin, much like the Chinese concept of Yin and Yang:
• One side, O∏A (Omicron), refers to the uplifting, enthusiastic expression that is often heard during some kind of celebration; a manifestation of “kefi” or spirit. (The word “Enthusiasm” is from the Greek words “en” [in] and “theos” [God], essentially meaning “manifesting the spirit within”)
• The other side, Ω∏A (Omega), refers to the human need to remain awake or aware and be on the lookout for any possible dangers, as well as opportunities, in one’s life path.

12/02/2024

But seriously though, we can accommodate any dietary request your guests may have.

From Gluten Free to Keto to carnivore and everything in between, we’re flexible!

If you’d like to receive a copy of our current menu, send us a message and we’ll give you the link to download it.

Also, we invite you to sign up to our mailing list to get first access to new menus, exclusive offers & cherished recipes from our family cookbook: http://eepurl.com/iCQdFE

PS: We promise not to spam you, text or call you directly when you sign up. We will only send you email once a month or for special announcements.

08/02/2024

Just like normal meatballs but with a deliciously fresh Greek twist, this dish can be anything from a light meal to the main course but also a star of the mezze platter.

INGREDIENTS
2 medium onions, chopped
700g beef mince
3⁄4 cup filtered water
5 slices of continental bread, moistened
parsley, chopped
mint, chopped
1 egg
1 clove of garlic, crushed
salt and pepper to taste

METHOD
It’s super simple! Combine all ingredients into a large bowl. Shape into small balls, or large flat cakes. Roll each ball in plain flour to coat and shallow fry in olive oil until browned and cooked through (approx 3-4 minutes depending on their size.). Serve with Greek salad, of course!

*Alternatively, you can prepare the meat mixture as above. Shape into large flat cakes, and arrange in baking dish. Add cups of crushed tomatoes, or dilute 1 cup tomato paste with 1 cup water. Pour over meatballs; Top with a few k***s of salted butter and bake at 180c for 45 minutes, turning for even colour.

05/02/2024

If you missed our announcement, we’ve launched a new pizza menu, with a Mediterranean twist!

Our new Pizza menu ($35 per person) starts with shared antipasti (dips, cured meat, olives & cheese) followed by a selection of four pizzas served over a 2 hour period and traditional ricotta cannoli to finish.

So here's the deal.

Book our new pizza menu between May and August for your next function and you’ll get $10 off the menu price per person!

Picture this: Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in 60 seconds (Quick, right?), dressed with delicious Mediterranean flavours kissed by the charcoal flames we’re known for, for good measure. Think succulent spit-roast lamb, grilled tomato & peppers, fragrant oregano and tangy tzatziki, or crispy Italian Porchetta slices with vibrant salsa verde & Mozzarella. All of those amazing ingredients on a pizza! Each bite, an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more.

Act now.

Your taste buds (and you’re family/friends) deserve nothing less than delicious food.

Reserve your slice of pizza today!

04/02/2024

Announcing our new pizza menu, with a Mediterranean twist!

Picture this: Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in 60 seconds (Quick, right?), dressed with delicious Mediterranean flavours kissed by the charcoal flames we’re known for, for good measure. Think succulent spit-roast lamb, grilled tomato & peppers, fragrant oregano and topped with tangy tzatziki, or crispy Italian Porchetta slices with vibrant salsa verde & Mozzarella. All of those amazing ingredients on a pizza! Each bite, an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more.

Our new Pizza menu ($35 per person) starts with shared antipasti followed by a selection of four pizzas served over a 2-hour period and traditional ricotta cannoli to finish.

So here's the deal: Book our new pizza menu between May and August this year for your next function and you’ll get $10 off the menu price per person!

Act now. Your taste buds (and you’re family/friends) deserve nothing less than delicious food.

Reserve your slice of pizza today!

*Pizza menu is currently available between 20 - 50 people. Refer to the T’s & C’s in our function packages for more details.

03/02/2024

Watch this space

We will be making a special announcement on Sunday (tomorrow) at 7:30pm!

02/02/2024

We all know the saying; “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it”. And there’s good reason for it. When recipes have been passed down from generation to generation it’s usually because they taste amazing and are a crowd favourite. Why would you need to mess with it?

Our catering menu reflects the best of a Mediterranean-style backyard BBQ with recipes inspired by Greek and Italian culture. Our food isn’t pretentious, it’s simple, fresh & delicious.

If you’d like to receive a copy of our current menu, send us a message and we’ll give you the link to download it.

Also, we invite you to sign up to our mailing list to get first access to new menus, exclusive offers & cherished recipes from our family cookbook: http://eepurl.com/iCQdFE

PS: We promise not to spam you, text or call you directly when you sign up. We will only send you email once a month or for special announcements.

31/01/2024

Are you new to our page?

No matter the answer, we’re sorry we’ve been MIA recently. We’ve been so busy cooking delicious food that we forget to post anything on social media to share it with you all. We promise to do better.

If you are indeed new to our page it’s probably best that we introduce ourselves:

We’re Zoes & Chris Sarandis, a father & son duo who love sharing good food with anyone who’ll eat it. If we were to sum up what we do in less than a minute we’d probably say something like this…

Charcoal Catering: From the Grill to your table; Savouring Moments & Creating Memories.

Our Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, prepared with care and cooked over charcoal, embodies the essence of Italian & Greek hospitality. From the succulent aromas of spit-roasted lamb to the saliva-inducing crunch of roast Pork crackling, every dish is a tribute to the joy of communal dining, the Mediterranean way.

At Charcoal Catering, we invite you to savour each moment and revel in the company of those you hold dear. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, or corporate gathering, we understand that the true richness of life lies in the simple pleasures of good food and great company. Ya Mas!

30/01/2024

We have a HUGE but small favour to ask whoever is willing to...
we want to grow our little business into a not-so-little business and we need your help!

Step 1 - On our business page (that's here!)
- Go the the 3 dots… on the side of the page
- Click on “invite friends”
- Select “invite all”
- Done✅

Step 2 - please give us a review! 👍
We greatly appreciate all the positive feedback we receive when we do functions but always forget to ask for a review. This goes a long way to encourage people who haven’t tried our food before to give us a go. You can do a review right here on our page or via Google by following this link: https://g.co/kgs/cBdW37z

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3 generations... gotta start ‘em young

30/01/2024

Had a great day catering for MGK & Co Accountants for their annual Tour Down Under event in Aldinga

01/03/2023

On the menu last night at winery in the Barossa.

Canapés
* Char-grilled Greek style Octopus w/ grilled garlic Turkish bread
* Prawns a la plancha, Chunky Italian Oil and fresh lemon
* Scallop ceviche, lime, native greens, burnt butter crumble
* Assorted dips, olives & sourdough - Tzatziki, Babganoush & Salsa Rossa
 
Mains
* Spit Roasted Suckling Pig w/ Salsa Verde
* Char-grilled Quail
 
Sides
* Green beans, lemon, garlic, toasted almonds
* Greek Salad
* Leaf salad, bocconcini, walnuts & grapes
 
Dessert / Cheese
* SA cheese platter Ft. Monforte, Blue heysen, & lemon myrtle Cherve & Brie
* Apricot frangipani tart thanks for

28/02/2023

Scallop ceviche, lime, native greens and burnt butter crumble

28/02/2023

On the menu tonight at Torbreck Vintners winery in the Barossa. *more photos to come.

Canapés
* Char-grilled Greek style Octopus w/ grilled garlic Turkish bread
* Prawns a la plancha, Smug Food Co. Chunky Italian Oil and fresh lemon
* Scallop ceviche, lime, native greens, burnt butter crumble
* Assorted dips, olives & sourdough - Tzatziki, Babganoush & Salsa Rossa

Mains
* Spit Roasted Suckling Pig w/ Salsa Verde
* Char-grilled Quail

Sides
* Green beans, lemon, garlic, toasted almonds
* Greek Salad
* Leaf salad, bocconcini, walnuts & grapes

Dessert / Cheese
* SA cheese platter Ft. Section28 Artisan Cheeses Monforte, Udder Delights Blue heysen, & Kris Lloyd Artisan lemon myrtle Cherve & Udder Delights Brie
* Apricot frangipani tart thanks to Les Deux Coqs