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Party Security

Sometimes the excitement of holding or attending a party can overshadow sensible practices and in today’s very social world, word of your celebration can become viral.

Catering By Design follows the recommendations of SHOROC – the Regional Organisation of Councils incorporating Manly, Mosman, Pittwater and Warringah Councils. We also recommend parents become familiar with the tips and information provided in the ‘No Regrets’ Safe Party Pak available from the local councils’ youth workers.

Ensure you register your party with the local police 7 days before the event. You should ask for a party registration form when asking for your ‘No Regrets’ Safe Party Pak.

To assist you in making your party safe, Catering By Design will require:

  • A list of guests so each name is checked off on arrival
  • Guests over 18 years of age will be expected to wear an arm ban to identify they are of legal drinking age
  • Only 1 drink per person can be ordered at the bar as a safeguard to prevent underage guests obtaining alcohol
  • Prior to serving each drink, guests will be assessed and, if deemed to be intoxicated, service will be refused
  • Any guest seen obtaining alcohol for a minor will be refused service

Catering By Design is proud of its safe party record and every member of the team works hard to prevent problems from arising. All bar staff are highly trained and experienced in the responsible service of alcohol.

We will help you make your party safe.

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Food & Drink

No matter what the venue, people always talk about our flavourful and fabulous catering that is as memorable and exciting as the event itself.

We come prepared with tried and true menus used in hundreds of different events.  There are many different alternatives when selecting food and beverages.  We are flexible and work with you to determine the menu that best suits the occasion and budget.

Not sure what you want for the menu?  Not a problem.  Our experienced chefs will create a menu designed to excite tastebuds and promises no one leaves hungry.  Even guests with the most finicky gourmet palette will rave about the menu you created.  No one needs to know you had an expert advisor in the kitchen.

Review the ideas below to get your thoughts perking. We aren’t limited to only these menus, so be sure to ask or suggest other ideas when you contact us.

Cocktail Parties

Simpler cocktail style parties may be best suited to a hors d’oeuvre and canapé presentation with guests selecting finger foods served on stylish platters.  Fresh and flavourful foods are prepared and we always use locally sourced and organic ingredients whenever possible.

Outdoor Catering

Interested in outdoor catering?   Our popular outdoor cookout offers a BBQ menu served buffet-style.  Your very own BBQ chef is on site to cook your meats to order along with fresh fish cooked on separate grill, a selection of fresh salads (including pesto pasta and potato salads), fresh, crusty breads and condiments.

One or Multi-Course Meals

For smaller events you may choose to have a One, Two or Three Course Meal served in your home or at your venue.  Should you have guests with special dietary restrictions, just let us know. We can cater for any dietary taste or requirement.  We can even bring our coffee machine to you for gourmet espresso coffee after your meal.

Sweet Catering

Some people may be able to resist the Chocolate Fountain with marshmallows and fruit, but not many!  Ask us about our signature dessert…decadent chocolate finger desserts….mouthwatering!

Call us directly at (02) 9997 5555 to review more fabulous catering ideas.

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Catering & Events Are Our Specialty

Hiring a caterer is a great way to simplify the planning of your special event. A scrumptious meal can make any event a success. Whether you’re planning a sit-down formal reception dinner or a buffet-style company picnic or banquet, from wedding cakes to full course dining, and from photographers to video recording services, bands or DJs, Catering by Design offers one-stop catering services for any event, any theme.  We have special arrangements with many of the area’s most respected venue provides as well as equipment rental companies to cover every aspect of your special event. Your Catering By Design event planner will help coordinate every detail… so you can relax and enjoy yourself!

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