OVERVIEW
Catering for weddings is our speciality, we can cater everywhere, with or without a kitchen.
All you can eat menus to ensure nobody is hungry at the end of the night
No time limit for the service
Full cocktail style or sit down service with our own team of professional.
Canapes
Grazing Tables
Antipasto Platters
Handmade Gnocchi & Pasta
Woodfired pizza
Dessert tables
Dessert canapes
Leave it to us, you are in good hands.
About
George (Jorge) and Sara – a dynamic duo that's all about turning good times into unforgettable memories. Both Australians but also Europeans, with Mediterranean blood, they bring passion to every event. Jorge's been rockin' the hospitality world forever, while Sara brings that fresh, young perspective. It's like a perfect recipe – experience meets innovation and the result? A team that's passionate, driven, and ready to make your event a hit.
George & Sara
Business Owner
Wedding Brochure
The Italian Job Catering Brochure
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Monday to Thursday 10% discount on food price
Packages
COCKTAIL HOUR
Upgrade platters to a Grazing Table ($400 for 1.5m)
Upgrade risotto to Arancini $1/head
MAINS
All pizza menus are for Cocktail & Sit down styles & include x1 chef | Staff & mileage not included | Minimum spends may vary depending on the date & season
COCKTAIL HOUR
Upgrade risotto to Arancini $1/head
MAINS
DESSERT
Upgrade dessert to Dessert table for $5/head
All pizza menus are for Cocktail & Sit down styles & include x1 chef | Staff & mileage not included | Minimum spends may vary depending on the date & season.
COCKTAIL HOUR
MAINS
DESSERT
Upgrade dessert to Dessert table for $4/head
All pizza menus are for Cocktail & Sit down styles & include x1 chef | Staff & mileage not included | Minimum spends may vary depending on the date & season.
Cocktail style with roaming canapes.
Impressive variety of delicious nibles.
Pasta/Gnocchi/Rice can be chosen as a premium canape.
All menus include x1 chef | Extra staff & mileage not included.
Cocktail style with roaming canapes.
Impressive variety of delicious nibles.
Pasta/Gnocchi/Rice can be chosen as a premium canape.
Dessert canape can be swapped for a deluxe canape.
Upgrade dessert to Dessert table for $5/head.
All menus include x1 chef | Extra staff & mileage not included.
Cocktail style or Sit down
Enjoy cocktail hour with canapes, followed by buffet or family-style dining.
COCKTAIL HOUR
MAINS
DESSERT
Dessert canape can be swapped for a deluxe canape.
Upgrade dessert to Dessert table for $5/head.
All menus include x1 chef | Extra staff & mileage not included.
Cocktail style or Sit down
Enjoy cocktail hour with canapes, followed by buffet or family-style dining.
COCKTAIL HOUR
Choose 2 Mains:
Choose 3 Sides:
DESSERT
All menus include x1 chef | Extra staff & mileage not included.
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FAQ
For weddings, we get most enquiries between 24-12 months but others are last minute! We recommend locking in the date as early as possible, since the dates fill up quickly, especially during peak season.
For corporate events, engagement parties & birthdays and in the low season, we can work with tighter booking dates.
The wedding calendar experiences two peak seasons: March to May & Aug to Dec. However, we have noticed a shift in trends, with more couples choosing the stunning & sunny days of winter. Lunch weddings in winter are also becoming very popular, with the early start, you get more daylight hours and you can make your special day last forever!
Weddings: To secure your date, we ask for an initial $1000 non-refundable deposit. As you move forward, we request 50% of the initial quote 3 months before the event (even if numbers have changed here). The final payment is typically after confirming the final numbers, 6-4 weeks before the event.
For Corporate events & parties, it depends how much time in advance you book, but we will require final payment 3-4 weeks prior to the event date.
Please note that the initial deposit is non-refundable in all circumstances. Cancellations made 3 months or less before the date will mean retention of 50% of the final payment plus the deposit. If any additional money has been paid, it will be refunded. We offer the option to reschedule the date. Please understand that by locking in a date with you, we are rejecting other potential catering services and that we will not be able to rebook the date if less than 3 months' notice. For more information about this, please read our T&C.
We have all the necessary licenses to operate on private & public land as well as our liability insurance. We can operate anywhere within NSW and QLD. If your venue is asking for any of these certificates, we will be more than happy to share this information with them.
Wedding menus include one chef in the price. When you get quoted we add any extra required staff depending on your numbers and to ensure a perfect and smooth service.
Corporate and parties menus will be quoted by adding the necessary chef + staff required for each event.
We understand that the guest count can shift between the time you request a quote & the actual event. We allow for up to a 5-10% reduction from the initial confirmed quote when locking in the date. If the decrease is beyond 5-10%, you can always add extra canapes or services.
We cannot reduce numbers after the Final payment has been done, 4 weeks prior to the wedding.
Pizza menus: We typically need access to the venue about 2 hours before service starts. However, if there are any logistical challenges, we might request extra time to ensure everything is ready on schedule.
Non-pizza menus & Party events: We usually arrive about 1h before the start of food service.
We’re happy to coordinate directly with the venue to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Our set-up is quite self-sufficient! Our trailer or pop up catering is equipped with all the necessary tools a woodfire oven and gas bottles along with all the necessary equipment to cook and preserve ingredients in perfect conditions, setting us free from using any other facilities and being able to cater in remote and logistically challenging spaces.
Our food trailer setup is designed for versatility and accessibility as well as our pop up catering set up. All our vehicles are 4WD, allowing us to access anywhere. For our setup, we only require a straightforward 3x3 flat area with easy access and a standard power point to power a small fridge & a light. We come prepared with extensions.
It is ideal to be located close to the event area.
Pizza Menus: Our setup adds a touch of rustic charm to your event. Our trailer feature a seamlessly integrated woodfired oven that adds to the visual appeal and gets a lot of attention! For a closer look at our setup, see a photo that captures more detail.
Non-pizza menu: We set up a pop up catering station, occupying around 3x3 area.
Rain won’t put a damper on your catering experience with us. We’ve got you covered, literally! We bring gazebos to shield our set-up. We do however request to be located in a dry floor area if possible (non-muddy ideally) and closer to the service area. This way your food stays delicious and dry and your event remains memorable, rain or shine!
We will arrive at the venue 2 hours before the start of Canapes unless told otherwise. This gives us enough time to set up, turn on the woodfired oven and do all the necessary prep to serve everything on time.
Our trailers vary from 2.4m to 2.7m height
We only need power for a small light and a fridge, we need access to a normal power point and we bring all extensions necessary.
While we can be flexible with placement, being close to the main event area ensures the food is served hot and fresh. If we’re positioned far from the event space, let us know in advance so we can plan for any additional logistics such as extra staff to ensure a smooth flow of food.
We handle our own waste and bring bins for internal use only, taking all our rubbish with us after the event. However, we don’t provide bins for guests, so please ensure there are floor bins available for customer rubbish, drinks, etc.
We take great care in selecting our ingredients & suppliers, valuing the significance of sustainability in our business and our lives in general. Our commitment is to craft dishes from scratch using local, fresh products & suppliers. We get our premium meat, fruit and veggies from the Northern Rivers & Tweed Valley areas.
We bring plenty of food to ensure all guests are well-fed. Our menus are thoughtfully designed to offer a range of options served gradually, allowing everyone to enjoy a variety of dishes and fill up comfortably over time. By the end, your guests will leave feeling fully satisfied!
The cocktail hour follows the ceremony & group photos, typically lasting around 1 - 1.5 hours. It starts with a grazing table or platters that set the tone for your guest’s culinary experience. During this time, your guests have the chance to mingle around chatting away whilst we keep surprising them with different canape options. Our attentive team moves through the crowd making sure we reach everyone and also looking after the dietary requirements.
The main service comes in two styles: Cocktail-style or sit-down. It usually goes for around one hour.
For cocktail-style mains, we arrange a labelled buffet table where guests can help themselves. The variety of dishes is set up attractively, inviting your guests to enjoy a diversity of options
For sit-down mains, we pre-set up the tables with plates & cutlery as well as food stands. The dishes are then placed at the centre of the tables, creating a shared dining experience similar to a family feast. This setup encourages interaction and allows everyone to enjoy a communal meal together.
Cocktail hour: We provide everything to serve the food, including disposable napkins. For cocktail-style mains, we include in the price disposable plates, cutlery & napkins, however, you can choose to upgrade to our formal sets of cutlery & crockery.
If it’s a sit-down setup, we do provide all the serving bowls, shared platters & utensils. We do recommend hiring our plates & cutlery sets for the tables. We have three different styles. They start at $7/head and include setup & cleaning up at our depot. If you choose to hire it externally, please note we charge $4/head for washing up, and it might not be possible in some venues if they don’t have a dishwasher & sink areas.
We do not set a strict timeframe for our services to conclude. We are there until everyone is full. However, to ensure a smooth and well-paced service experience, we recommend a certain time gap between the start of canapes & the commencement of mains
For pizza menus: we recommend starting mains 2h after the start of canapes
For non pizza menus: they have a certain duration specified in our brochure.
Absolutely! We know the world we live in and that’s why we give special attention to all dietary requirements & allergies, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, etc.
The only exception is for diagnosed coeliac (a very rare medical condition not to be confused with gluten Intolerant). We advise arranging alternative meals through an external supplier, and we would be more than happy to serve them during the event. We handle flour in our kitchen which could mean risks for individuals with coeliac disease.
We do cater for gluten-intolerant individuals with plenty of options available. Please make sure your guests are aware of the distinction between coeliac and Gluten intolerant and ask them if they would be ok with a small risk cross-contamination of gluten.
You have our green light to organise your guest’s seating arrangements as you please. We will make it easy on the night to reach all of those who need special meals.
Absolutely, we understand that plans can evolve. You have the flexibility to add or remove add-ons & make changes to guests’ numbers and menus. However, please keep in mind that any modifications should ensure that the final quote remains no less than 5-10% of the initial accepted quote. For final confirmation, we kindly request it 6 weeks prior to the event. No changes are allowed after the final payment is done, 4 weeks prior to the event.
We bring a rubbish bin to ensure a clean and organised prep area and we take our rubbish with us. We recommend arranging bins for the floor area to help keep the floor tidy and prevent leftover food and waste from accumulating. While we make every effort to maintain a clean environment, especially during busy periods, having designated bins can enhance the overall experience for everyone.
We understand the importance of a smooth and well-coordinated event. Once we have all your preferences, we usually contact your wedding planner or venue manager to pass on the information and ensure we are on the same page. We want you to fully enjoy your special day, that's why on the wedding day, the wedding planner or organiser will be our main contact.
Wedding days are very long for all the staff involved. As a gesture of appreciation, we offer vendor meals at a very reasonable rate of $15 per person. When it comes to head counts, you don’t need to include vendors in your main guest count unless they are part of your guest list. Vendors usually receive their meals when the service pace slows down and we communicate with them on the day to know their preference.
We know that the bridal party can miss out on some canapes while they are away for photos. To ensure they don’t go hungry, we usually prepare a platter and a couple of garlic breads. We’ll request this information in the final form as we need to know if this is something you want to happen.
The more details we have, the smoother we can make your event.
This information is asked during the final form and it helps us ensure top-notch service.
Our staff will arrive at the venue 1-2 hours before the start of the service of food.
When cocktail hour starts, the canapes will be spread out over the course of the function, cooked fresh just before it is served so that it’s hot and delicious. Our professional staff will circulate around your guests with platters and napkins, explaining what each canape is and ensuring every guest gets to try each item. We will be serving canapes for 1-1.5h depending on menu and guest count.
After that, we will serve Mains in sharing platters on the tables when sit-down style or in a buffet station for cocktail style. In addition, if cocktail style & pizzas, our staff will walk around serving a variety of pizzas. We recommend allowing at least an hour for mains without interruptions. If you are planning to do speeches, we recommend doing them after the mentioned times.
Desserts/cake will be served after speeches & once the floor has been cleared up.
We will then do a final cleaning, pack up and leave.
You can swap your dessert canape for a deluxe canape.
We offer Tasting Boxes—a personalised experience you can enjoy at home! Simply select your preferred menu items online, and we’ll prepare a box for pickup at our depot (1/6 Fortitude Cr, Burleigh Heads). Our tasting boxes include dishes that travel well, so you can savour the flavours, though please note that freshly cooked at your event, they’ll be even better! Available for pickup Wednesday to Saturday. For more details or to place an order, visit our Tasting Boxes page here.
May 2024
April 2023
The Italian Job Catering
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that your guests loved the food and couldn’t stop raving about it—that’s exactly the kind of experience we strive to create! Maria and the team were delighted to work with you in the lead-up to your special day, and it’s wonderful to know that our support made the process smooth and enjoyable for you. Thank you again for choosing The Italian Job Catering. It was truly an honour to be part of your wedding and to help make it unforgettable!
November 2022
The Italian Job Catering
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that your experience with us was amazing from start to finish. Knowing that everyone had more than enough delicious food and enjoyed every bite truly makes our day! It was an absolute pleasure to be part of your special event. Thank you for trusting us, and we hope to cater for you again in the future!
December 2022
November 2022
Expert Advice
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Get Expert AdviceWhat questions should we ask when choosing a wedding caterer?
The Italian Job Catering
Will there be enough food? How many hours of service do you cover? Is your food handmade?
I can't decide between a cocktail reception and sit-down dinner
Help me decide pls! I suppose I'm torn with the sit-down dinner as I don't want to create too much separation.
The Italian Job Catering
Hi lovely, we do both, sit down & cocktail style. They are both wonderful. Cocktail style is a bit more relaxed, there is more room to mingle it's a bit more social as everyone walks around and get to talk to everyone. We do walk the food around and ensure every guest gets to try every treat. I always recommend a fea seats available though, especially for the elderly. It's normally decorated with some couches & also barrels with stools.
With the sit down set up, you get a bit of both, as cocktail hour is cocktail style (canapes) & then guests sit down for a more formal dinner. Mains normally go for 1h, and guests already start standing up as they finish eating to go grab a drink, smoke, chat with other tables, etc. So it gets a bit messy after a bit. I feel like when there is sit down dinner + sit doen speeches, people get a bit over it, unless the speeches are short (20min total).
Again, they are two different styles and they are both magnificent and very special!
Hope this helps.
Sara
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Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re over the moon to hear that the food was exactly what you were looking for and that your guests are still raving about it even a year later—what an incredible compliment! It’s great to know that our team made the process of managing dietary requirements and organising the menu smooth and stress-free. We always strive to make every step as easy as possible for our clients, so it’s wonderful to hear that reflected in your experience. And yes, we’ll never get tired of hearing how much you loved the food! Thank you again for trusting us to be part of such a special day.