BACKYARD WEDDINGS

Delicious, stress-free catering for your backyard wedding

There’s something truly special about celebrating your wedding at home or in a private outdoor setting. Backyard weddings offer a relaxed, intimate atmosphere where family and friends can come together in a space that feels personal, meaningful, and uniquely yours.

Whether you're planning a casual garden gathering, a rustic country celebration, or an elegant marquee reception, we can create a catering experience that perfectly suits your style, guest numbers, and venue setup.

Our Backyard Wedding Menus are designed to offer a relaxed and elegant catering option for your special day. Ideal for couples who appreciate quality food and a simple, seamless experience, these menus provide beautifully prepared cuisine without the need for a full-service catering team. If you wish to have staff onsite for service this can be arranged.

Your celebration can begin with a selection of canapés or a beautifully presented grazing platter, perfect for enjoying with guests after the ceremony. This can be followed by a ready-to-serve hot buffet, freshly prepared and delivered onsite—so everything is in place for you to enjoy.

Our menus are designed to give you the flexibility to select the options that best suit your event.

If you’re simply looking to add catering options to your menu—such as platters, boxed salads, or bite-sized sweets—we have a range of options available.

Why couples love backyard weddings

  • Personal and meaningful – celebrate in a place that holds special memories.
  • Relaxed atmosphere – guests can feel comfortable and at ease.
  • Flexible catering options – choose from grazing tables, canapés, Walk ’n Fork, family-style dining, buffets, or plated meals.
  • Creative freedom – design your day exactly how you envision it.
  • Beautiful outdoor setting – make the most of gardens, lawns, and open spaces

Contact us to discuss your Backyard Wedding menus

Catering for your backyard celebration

Our team takes care of the food service so you can focus on enjoying your day. We work with you to create a menu that suits your wedding style, while also accommodating dietary requirements to ensure every guest is well looked after.

From elegant canapés and shared feasts to substantial meals and desserts, we bring restaurant-quality food and professional service directly to your venue.

Backyard and garden FAQs

Some of the common questions asked regarding backyard weddings

What is the catering presented in?

Our catering is presented in our black catering trays and boxes or heavy duty aluminum trays for hot dishes.  Bio-degradable, no mess, no return. 

Alternatively we have Chaffing dishes, bowl and serving utensils' available to hire . Returned back to kitchen the following day or Monday b y prior arrangement. All damages or losses are charged at full price 

Does the buffet come delivered hot?

Yes, your buffet is delivered hot, ready to serve, 15 - 30 minutes prior to your eating time.  Please note our delivery time is set for 5.30 - 6pm window, outside of this time additional charges will apply for delivery.

Can we pick up from the kitchen?

Yes, pickup is available between 9am - 5.00pm  - Monday to Saturday (closed Sunday)

Is there an option to hire serving bowls, warmers, serving cutlery for our buffet?

Yes, we have the option of presenting in our bowls, platters, chaffing dishes, gel burners and serving spoons and tongs. Extra charge applies and all equipment to be returned teh following day back to the kitchen.

Is staff included for buffet service?

We wanted to be able to provide a style of catering that doesn't require staff. All menus are designed  ready to serve. 

If however you would like staff for your event, that it be arranged (additional charges apply)  Please contact us to discuss.

Do you supply cutlery and crockery?

Yes we can, at an additional charge of $5.00 per person  - White main plate, knife & fork. All crockery and cutlery to be returned to main kitchen the following day, or Monday by prior arrangement. All breakages or losses will be charged at full price. Plate $30.00. Knife or Fork $5.00  

Alternately, we also have a great heavy duty bio degradable palm leaf plate and bamboo cutlery range  @ $3.50 per person 


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