Testimonials
“THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Your staff were punctual, pleasant, clean, courteous, charming; in a word, professional. Well chosen.
Sooo many compliments on the food!
When people realised [very quickly] that the event was catered, there were lots of referrals for your business. Hope something good comes of it for you! I will also recommend you in the future.
What I liked the most was that I didn’t have to clean up anything afterwards!”
Hmm and did I remember to thank you for a great day?!
Catherine Somervaille,
40th Birthday Party,
17th February 2008
“Karin and her team at Catering By Design did an exceptional job planning and delivering at our Wedding and Reception.
Karin’s approach was full of positive energy and the various suggestions she made not only illustrated her experience they also contributed largely to making the day for Kerry, myself and our family and friends a day we will remember and treasure.”
Peter and Kerry Bowler,
Wedding,
22nd December 2007
“What a party! The food was excellent, the staff were superb, the cocktails supreme and the chocolate fountain, well it was sublime. My 40th in my own house was superior to any party or function I have been to in any 5 star restaurant thanks largely to Catering By Design”
Sasha Holley,
40th Birthday Party,
7th December 2007
"Thankyou so much for our Management Team Dinner last Tuesday night. My guests were full on praise for your efforts.
The food was magnificent and your service was exemplary. I thought you and your team conducted yourselves in a very professional manner. You even left my home cleaner than when you started!I look forward to catching up soon.“
Anita Pahor,
Opportunity International Australia Management Team Dinner
6th December 2007
“From the first time I spoke with Karin on the phone I knew we would go with Catering By Design for our Wedding. We wanted a relaxed (yet elegant) party atmosphere for our Wedding Day and ‘voila!’ that’s what we got!
Great food, service and very friendly and helpful staff. A good time was had by all, the guests couldn’t stop raving!”
Cathy and Simon Walkely,
Wedding,
22nd September 2007
"Karin’s knowledge and exuberant personality just makes it so easy to let her do everything. Normally I would stress before a function, instead I took a nap knowing everything was going to be fantastic. And it was!"
Peter Ainsley,
Andrew’s 50th Birthday,
12 May 07
 "All I can say is THANK GOODNESS Ross found your card in the Narrabeen Butcher. After the success of Jai’s christening I would never even contemplate using anyone but Catering By Design for future events.Thank you so much!"
Natalie Sinclair,
15th October 2006,
Jai’s Christening
"Karin offers so much more than a catering service, she offers complete event management. She has an astounding network of contacts, is highly creative, a masterful problem solver and delivers incredibly tasty food! Throughout the planning stages and our wedding day itself, Karin and her team took care of everything with utter professionalism, warmth and caring.
We were exceedingly fortunate to find Karin and wouldn’t hesitate to use Catering By Design again or recommend them to family and friends!"
Sabine Maertin,
Wedding,
28th October 2006
"From the moment I contacted Karin I was sure I had found the right caterer. Her visit to our home and suggestions .. were so very helpful and workable and many ideas she had .. I did use at the time of the party.
Karin put great effort into creating a party atmosphere and we have only had very positive feedback from our guests regarding great food and helpful staff.
Thank you so very much."
Gillian Jackman,
Alan Jackman’s 70th Birthday,
1st July 2006
"Karin was a lifesource in helping make our presentation night such a success. It was important that our venue felt different and Karin and her team made this happen. Our event decorator let us down and Karin came to the rescue helping to take the stress away.
Feedback from our night was all positive – great food, great atmosphere. What more could we ask for?!"
Julie Tassone,
Presentation Night,
20th May 2006
"We would like to say an absolutely huge and enormous thank you for all your help and
support in making our big day possible!! It simply could not have happened without you. (Please pass along our thanks to your awesome team as well). We had a truly fantastic day. It was exactly what we wanted.
We don’t have time to list everything that we are grateful for but we have to mention the venue, the food, the band, the booze….brilliant.
Love Adam and Kelly
P.S. Thanks for the caricaturist, he was clearly a hit!"
Adam and Kelly's Wedding,
25th March 2006
"Karin is a star! We challenged her with cooking an Indian feast and she came up smelling like Rogan! Thanks for the good times!"
Edge Publishing,
Company’s 3rd Birthday (Bollywood Theme),26th May 2006
"I am writing to express our appreciation for the great food provided .. on Friday, 4 March. The function involved catering for 12 interstate managers for a formal business lunch held in Sydney.
Karin worked with us to settle an appropriate food selection. The food was of very high standard, and .. quality, all of which she prepared herself.
She (Karin) was easy to deal with, was 100% reliable and efficient. Her service was fabulous and I have no hesitation in recommending her to others. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for such a great job. We were all impressed!" 
Mark Holden,
Couriers Please,
4th March 2005
"Dear Karin,
Last night, (Wendy Harmer’s) was the most wonderful party I've ever been to. It was so organised without it interfering with the party - everyone had the most wonderful time. The bands were FANTASTIC !
Seriously - the food was great, decor perfect and the weather was kind – (I wouldn't put it past you to have God's direct line!).
You are truly an amazing event organiser - a few people came up to me and thanked me for the organising - I made a point of saying that I didn't do it 'that girl over there is the brains behind it all!!"
Wendy Harmer,
50th Birthday Party,
17th October 2005
"From my first contact with Karin, she has shown nothing but professionalism.
Karin knew exactly what I was after and everything she remembered was perfect. From stepping on the boat, Karin  released any stress I had and was so calm and relaxed and took everything in her stride. Nothing was a problem and the food portions were more than generous.
Everyone on the day raved about the food (quality, freshness and quantity!) and would not hesitate using or recommending Catering By Design.
Karin, a huge thank you for making the day a success as it was!"
Kelly Truran,
Sister’s Hens Day,
11th February 2006
 "Dear Karin,
Thank you for organising my 10 year old Birthday party.
The thing I like best about the way you organised my party, is that you did everything I asked for, even water pistols for everyone. My friends thought that was really cool.
My friends and I thought the food was totally excellent too.
I know my Mum and Dad really enjoyed being at the party and not doing any of the work and they got the biggest water pistols too.
Thank you for putting on the best Birthday ever."
Josh
“Thank you Karin, we really appreciate all you did to help make Dad’s 100th a special day. Your helpful suggestions with a few practicalities on the day were very much appreciated.
It was a delight to see how you involved the children and therefore made them feel they had their own special part to play in the days events.”
Cheryl and Brian Jay,
Fathers 100th Birthday,
27 May 06
“Excellence is often talked about but seldom delivered. Exceeding clients’ expectations is a rarity which you, I am sure, achieve regularly. Thanks Karin, for looking after our mum’s wake. You made it very simple for us indeed. You provided a well priced, professional and delivered with a caring attitude from not only you but all your staff. The food was good too!
Thanks – Expect to hear from us again soon.”
Ross Lambert,
Wake,
24 May 06
“Catering by Design was extremely flexible and patient with me while I was trying to organise this staff function. Karin by her very nature was able to immediately restore calm and ensure that we had a successful afternoon.
The food was superb and served in a very relaxed but professional manner which added to the picnic atmosphere - although the quality of food was far better than I have ever had at any other picnic and to have it cooked for you was great.
Ultimately it was Karin and her team who ensured the afternoon was a success and the reward that it was meant to be for our team.
Thanks again and yes highly recommended.”
Pennie Warren,
Human Resources Manager,
Australia and New Zealand Atradius
"TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
For the past eight years, Karin Slade, the Managing Director of Catering by Design, has managed our functions at home and on our 52ft Cruiser, Kahala. Karin co-ordinates our events, which range from presentation of the table, producing the menus, organising staffing and ensuring our guests are fully catered for.
Our guests in the past have included:
Lord Marshall of Kensington & Lady Marshall - Chairman of British Airways
Mr Robert Alying - Chief Executive of British Airways
Mr James Strong - Chairman of Woolworths and NRMA
Mr Geoff Dixon - Chief Executive Officer of Qantas
Mr Ken Chenault - Chairman & CEO of American Express
Dr Fausto Ceretti - Chairman of Alitalia
Mr Ken Borda - Chief Executive Officer of Deutsch Bank
Mr Joseph Mifsud Bonnici - Chief Justice of Malta
Mr Col Hughes - Chairman of National Tourist Authority
Hon. Joseph Fenech - Minister of Justice, Malta
Karin has always been 100% reliable and efficient and has in the past been called upon to organise a function within 3 hours of notification.
With her abundant resources of energy, good humour and efficiency, she and her company, are an asset for your function requirements."
Leslie Cassar,
CEO World Aviation,
May 02
"Dear Karin
I am writing to express my appreciation for the great food and great service provided by your company at our function to launch the Designer Grower Network logo on 26 November 2004.
The function involved catering for about 200 people between 5-7pm at our nursery and involved light food and drinks served in the relaxed environment of the Alpine Trade mart. Our guests comprised a wide cross section of our industry including garden designers, growers, journalists and representatives from the industry associations.
You worked with us to settle an appropriate food selection which was served by your staff at the function, together with a selection of wines and other drinks suitable for the occasion.
The food was of a very high standard and was exactly suited to the occasion and setting. It was served in a friendly and professional manner. The food set up and the cleaning after the event maintained the very professional standard. Several of our guests commented on the quality of the food and asked the name of our caterer; a great indication of the impression you made on the evening.
I found that you were very easy to deal with in relation to quoting and delivering what had been promised and providing prompt and accurate invoicing.
Your quality and service were exceptional from start to finish and I have no hesitation in recommending you. I would be pleased to speak to any of your prospective clients to give further information on our experience."
Peter Knox,
Managing Director,
February 06
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