Event Catering

Event Catering

Event Food

We thrive on working with our providores to source the best local produce, with a strong emphasis on championing our NSW growers and producers. We focus on working with what is in season, and allowing that to shine through. Our menus are a collaborative effort from all facets of our team. We’re fortunate to have a diverse team, from all across the globe, bringing their own food traditions and culture to the forefront of our table. Our years of experience have allowed us to compile the very best menu for your event.

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Event Beverage

Our curated beverage list celebrates the best that NSW has to offer. We’ve carefully sourced premium products from vintners, brewers and distilleries across the state. We’ve collaborated with industry experts to develop signature cocktails and delicious non alcoholic crowd pleasers. And have sourced world renowned legacy brands to round out our offering. No matter what your tipple, we’re certain that our offering has your event covered.

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Event Styling

Drawing inspiration from our background in the creative arts, and a love of pop art, our styling is contemporary, sustainable and unmistakably the Catering Department. We focus on creating bold, sophisticated events using simple and effective styling, highlighting structure and depth, dried florals and native botanicals. We love to create beautiful, eye-catching moments with a touch of whimsy, that are undeniably our signature look.

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Event Staff


Our friendly and professional event staff are a mix of international superstars, trained and led by our own Clint Patterson and Fernando Echaniz. Collectively they have over 15 years of combined experience leading and managing national events across the corporate, cultural and festival sectors. Allow our staff to oversee your needs and ensure that your event is a success.

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Event Operations

Meet The Catering Dept special ops team. The boys that work around the clock, behind the scenes ensuring all the amazing food our kitchen team creates gets delivered.

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Sam Langley 17/06/2026

If I could rate more than 5 stars I would. We had the pleasure of working with The Catering Dept during a very crucial time for our service, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their support. They provided regular catered meals to our residents in our homeless shelter, and the quality was consistently excellent. Our residents really enjoyed the food it made a real difference to their day-to-day experience and wellbeing. What stood out just as much was their support of our staff as well. The team were responsive, reliable, and went out of their way to make things easier for us during a very high-pressure period. Highly recommend The Catering Dept not just for the delicious food, but for their professionalism and genuine care for their customers. Looking forward to working with The Catering Dept in the future!

Jade Parker 13/05/2026

Lovely staff, attentive to dietary needs and clear at communicating. I've used them for event catering and it's been a very pleasant experience.

Tran Rien 23/02/2026

QuikJay 23/02/2026

Deepak J 29/08/2025

This wasn’t just disappointing — it was reckless, careless, and absolutely unacceptable. When a customer specifically orders Vegetarian or Vegan food, it’s not a suggestion — it’s a clear instruction. It is basic common sense that such food must be packed separately, clearly labeled, and handled with care. Instead, my vegetarian meal was shoved into the same box as meat items, completely contaminating it.

Pegah Kamali 02/07/2025

We had a great experience with Catering Dept at our recent event at Hub Australia. Fernando, the Smooth Operator, came in the day before to walk us through the whole plan, which really put us at ease. His preparation and attention made a big difference. On the day, everything ran smoothly. The food was delicious, the presentation was impressive, and the service was spot on. The waitstaff were well dressed, respectful, and paid close attention to the details throughout the event. The rest of the team was also excellent. Communication over email was clear and organised. They outlined everything we needed to consider and even reminded me to arrange extra meals for guests with dietary or allergy needs, which was a big help while I was juggling other event tasks. Professional team, flawless delivery. Would definitely recommend.

Mevni Gunaratne 12/06/2025

Rick Liu 01/01/2025

Very friendly and accommodating staff. The food I ordered for new year’s eve party was so delicious. All my guests enjoyed very much. Highly recommend the Catering Dept. I will return for sure.

Danielle Redford 13/11/2024

We worked with The Catering Department on a five-week film shoot, feeding upwards to 90 people multiple times per day across the shoot. Their team are warm, efficient, and excellent at problem-solving. Plus, they make delicious meals! Highly recommend them for complex catering needs!

Anita Andersen 20/08/2024

We ordered quite a few boxes for a recent function and were impressed with the quality of food and service. All food arrived on time and presented beautifully, all of the staff we interacted with were friendly and professional at all time. Thank you.

Amy Vandenhurk 09/06/2024

I used the Catering Department for pre wedding catering last week and from variety online to ordering and email communication to delivery on the day, the process was seamless. The food was delivered safely and on time the driver was personable and delivered right into the venue. The presentation was lovely and the food was just as ordered. Very happy and would absolutely recommend.

Peta Greenfield 02/05/2024

The Catering Dept was great. I utilised their services for a morning tea at work. Their website makes placing an order simple and easy. The tax invoice is easily accessible through their platform and the catering was delivered slightly ahead of schedule - so smooth, so easy!

Molly Johnson 04/01/2024

We hosted our annual Christmas event, and it was a stand out event! The food was beautiful and the team at The Catering Department were so helpful and accomodating and did everything to ensure we hosted a smooth and successful event. Big shout out to Brendan and the team. You were an absolute pleasure to work with and we can't wait to host an event again with you.

Mallory Forbes 20/12/2023

Held an event in Sydney and used the catering dept services. Food was delicious and staff were friendly. Really easy company to deal with and I look forward to using them again!

Linda Ung 18/09/2023

Amazing service! Catered for all the dietary requirements which made everyone happy! Food was delicious and delivered on time! Highly recommended.

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4.4