CREATIVE CATER MENUS
Whatever the occasion Creative Cater tailor-make all our quotes based on your individual needs and requirements to deliver a memorable culinary experience from the first bite.
Our selection of creative menus are designed to inspire you, and we understand that every event is unique, so we will work closely with you to customise your catering requirements to cater for all dietary and budget requirements to ensure you and your guests enjoy yourself.
MINI CUPCAKES, GOURMET COOKIES & DONUTS. A combination of our house-made Cupcakes, Mini Donuts and Gourmet Cookies & lollies delightfully decorated to match your theme
THE BARTOP CHARCUTERIE Enjoy a selection of meats, cheeses, nuts and chips and hot party food as a perfect pre-reception snack for your guests. Serves approximately 50 people.
DIP DIP AWAY With a selection of home made breads, antipasto cob loaves and dips. Both options are a perfect pre-dinner nibble or late night snack. Serves approximately 50 people.
GRAZING TABLE. Our Grazing tables include gourmet cured meats, cheeses & small goods, seasonal fruit & vegetables, dips, crackers, fresh bread, nuts & dried fruits, antipasto & nibbles + your choice of (6) additional options from our savoury/sweet menu.
GRAZING CONES. A single-serve portion of our most popular grazing items. POA.
FOR BREAKFAST/BRUNCH GRAZES. We do offer a beautifully styled breakfast/brunch graze with a selection of cured meats, cheeses, dips, crackers, fruits and breads, as well as breakfast favourites such as a waffle and pancake station, yoghurt & muesli. Price is on Application and will be tailored to your specific needs.
KIDS GRAZE. Add a Kids Graze to your grazing table, incorporating a selection of 3 sweet, 3 savoury & 3 chips options, designed specifically for the kids to enjoy including Pizza Scrolls, Popcorn Pots, Cheerios, Savoury Wraps, Sausage Rolls, Mini Diggerty Dogs, Fairy Bread, Chocolate Crackles, Cookies, Jelly Cups & Fruit, Cupcakes and Lollies. . Priced from $15.00 per child. (4-12 years)
PARTY GRAZE PACKAGE Our Party Graze is a combination of our popular grazing table and festival style street food. All the standard grazing inclusions plus your choice of 8 additional substantial options and 3 chip options, served by our staff from our food truck.
We will continually top up your substantial options throughout your event for a period of 3 hours. Perfect for a more relaxed, mingle style event.
Build your own Party Graze includes: Standard Charcuterie board inclusions, Choice of (8) substantial savoury or sweet options + 3 chip options. Substantial options include sweet and savoury choices like Eclairs, brookies, Choux Bombs, Cake Cups, Cheesecake, Mini Cookie Pies, Brownie Cups, Mini Pavlovas, Tiramisu, Pulled Chicken Sliders, BBQ Chicken Wings, Mini Diggerty Dogs, Sausage Rolls, Mini Quiches, Mini Pies, Savoury filled Croissants, Mini Pizza Bites, Brisket Party Sub, Meatlovers Party Sub, Chip Cones (variety of options)
Add a little something extra from our ‘Something A Little Extra’ Menu (additional charge per selection) Includes 6 Inch Cake, Macaron • Donut Tower or Cupcake (3 Tier Tower), Home Made Cob Loaf (asstd. flavours), Whiskey 8 Pie (asst. flavours), Baked Cheesecake, Triffle Bowl, Foccacia Bread and whole Pavlova...P.O.A.
DESSERT BARS
Our Dessert Bar are beautifully designed to match the colour and theme of your special event. With your choice of 7 hand crafted desserts from our dessert menu for your guests to enjoy.
Each guest will enjoy 2 pieces per person. (Priced from $15.50 pp). Dietaries are catered for within our Dessert menu.
Something a little Extra (+ADD ON)
• 6 Inch Centrepiece Cake (from $90)
• Lolly Cones (10 per platter) from $55
• Macarons (12 per platter) from $36
• Giant Brookie Bickies (10 per platter) from $70 with a choice of chocolate fudge, lemon, red velvet.
Dessert Cones. Bespoke Dessert Cones arranged on our backdrop or boards for your guests to help themselves from $12 per person
With a selection of macarons, wafers, cake skewers, cookies, fudge and choc dipped strawberries
Wedding Cakes. Our wedding cakes are made and designed in-house by our cake artist. POA
Donut & Cupcake Towers. Create a Donut or Cupcake tower with our mini glazed donuts or your favourite flavoured cupcakes, or a mixture of both. Our towers hold up to 60 donuts or 80 cupcakes. (Minimum order 30 of each). Stand hire available +$65. Our Donuts are $5 each, Cupcakes $4.50 each
DESIGNER COOKIES
Our designer cookies are made in-house and can be tailored to your chosen theme. We design our own cutters and stamps to give you your very own bespoke design. Packaged individually (min 25 per order) from $5 per cookie.
MINGLE MENUS
Our canapes pair perfectly with our share menus, offering the perfect amount of food to satisfy your guests.
Each guest will receive one of each canape from your chosen menu. Designed for a casual relaxed atmosphere where you and your guests can mingle and enjoy delicious food. Served to your guests for approximately 3 hours by our staff with garnishes and condiments. Our canape options include a selection of premium and substantial size meals served in boats or hand-held bowls. Dietary requirements can be accommodated.
PREMIUM CANAPES
Jalepeno Sausage Popper (chippolattas stuffed with jalepeno & American cheese (GF), Chicken Carbonara Empanada with tomato relish; Cold Sticky Pork Belly with pineapple salsa (GF); Meatlovers Spring Roll; Honey Soy Chicken Noodle Spring Roll; Salt & Vinegar Crumbed Halloumi with sweet chilli plum sauce; Prawn and Chorizo Skewers (GF); Nori Rolls - Meat and Veg with Japanese mayonnaise (GF, V); Rheuben Croquette (silverside, cabbage & potato, crumbed with thousand island sauce); Loaded Mac & Cheese Potato with Ranch sauce (GF); Nacho Arancini with spicy Queso sauce; Pappadum Cup with Moroccan Vege rice and Saffron yoghurt (GF, V); Butter Chicken Skewers (GF); Char Sui Chicken & Slaw Rice Roll (GF); Crumbed Cauliflower with spicy Queso sauce (V); Sweet Potato Toast, roast mushroom, roast capsicum, cream cheese sauce & balsamic glaze (GF, V)
SUBSTANTIAL CANAPES
Pork Belly burger; Crispy Chicken Ceaser burger; Crumbed Flathead and Chip Cones with Rosemary salt & tartare sauce; Salt & Pepper Squid & Sweet Potato Chips with lemon aioli; French Onion Mini Cob with sweet caramalised onion; Vegetable Korma with rice and pappadum (GF, V); Honey Soy Chicken Stir Fry with Hokkien noodles (V. optional); Pork and Chorizo Potato Brava with roast tomato & capsicum sauce (GF); Nacho Cups with salsa, quac and sourcream; Cheeseburger Chimichanga
DESSERT CANAPES
Nutella Cheesecake; Strawberries & Cream Cheesecake; Caramel Meringue Cheesecake; Churro Sticks; Coconut Rough Tartlet; ark Chocolate Meringue Tart; Lemon Meringue Tart; Peanut Butter & Caramel Tart with toasted marshmallow; Lemon & Pistachio Brookies (GF); Mocha Fudge Brookies; Mini Filled Donuts (2 flavours)
FESTIVAL MENUS
Straight from our Food Truck....to your plate, our chef will dish up all the street food delights to your guests straight from our food truck for the perfect festival style celebration.
Served to your guests by our staff, Canape style, straight from our food truck. Served in disposable bowls and plates with a selection of 5 different meal options from our Street Food menu plus 1 meal from our extras menu. Your guests will enjoy a variety of different meals throughout your event served by our staff.
Festival Pricing is based on an allocation of 3 individual meals per person from your 5 Street Food menu choices & 1 Extra choice.
Our menu is served from our food truck to your guests by our staff, so no waiting in line to make your selection. Menu options can also be ordered through our staff by your guests. Dietaries can be accommodated, but please discuss this further with our Chef prior to your event.
• Dessert options are also available. NOTE. This is not a sit down menu option. • Non disposable cuttlery & crockery is an additional charge and will need to be sourced by yourself, or we can assist with this.
Our STREET FOOD menu options include delicious dishes like:
Vegetable Korma with yoghurt and Pita bread (GF opt., V); Roast Chicken and 3 Cheese Chimichanga; Butter Chicken with Naan bread and Coconut rice (GF opt.); Beef Satay with Papadam and rice pilaf (GF); Chicken Marrakesh with flatbread; Chinese Salt & Pepper Squid (GF); Garlic Butter Prawn skewers (GF); Mexican Vegetable Arancini with spicy Queso sauce (V); Brisket Croquettes with Chipotle sauce; Slow Cooked Lamb Kebabs; Texan Pulled Pork Quesidilla with salsa; Nasi Goreng with fried egg (GF, V); Crispy Chicken Caesar Burger; BBQ Pork Belly Burger; Crumbed Flathead with Chips & Wombok salad
EXTRA MEALS
Curly fries; Wedges with sourcream & sweet chilli; French fries; Sweet Potato Chips
STREET DESSERTS
Waffle Pops; Apple Crumble Pie & custard; Churro Cones; Donut Balls with nutella, caramel or chocolate sauce; Choc Cookie Dough Smores Pies; Croissant Vanilla Slice with ice cream
PLATED MENUS
A more formal, refined culinary experience
Offering 1, 2 or 3 course plated menu, individually served to your guests as an alternate drop, our plated menus offer a selection of Classic or Premium plated menus. Special dietary requirements & children's servings catered for.
Our menus change regularly so please contact our function manager for our current options.
Our Classic Plated menu offers a selection of entree, mains and dessert dishes as a 1, 2 or 3 course option
CLASSIC ENTREE
Rueben Croquette with sauteed caraway butter cabbage and Thousand Island dressing; Thyme & parmesan Arancini served on vegetable ratatouille with caramelised beetroot jam (V); Crispy Szechuan Squid with Vietnamese salad and honey lime aioli (GF, DF) ; Karaage Chicken Strips with confit garlic quinoa with roasted red capsicum and a sweet chilli and lime aioli (GF)
CLASSIC MAIN
Cape Grim Sirloin with garlic thyme Potato Rosti with honey ginger carrot sticks with a creamy pink peppercorn sauce (GF); Five spice Chicken Supreme with roast sweet chilli pumpkin and sautéed zucchini with a sticky Asian glaze. (GF); Pork Loin a l’Orange with sweet potato toast, steamed broccolini and a fragrant orange glaze; Moroccan Sweet potato and zucchini risotto with grilled asparagus, spinach, parmesan and dukkah (V GF)
CLASSIC DESSERT
Black Forest Tart with Kirsch custard cream, dark chocolate sauce, tuile and cherry compote; Spiced Apple Cheesecake with nut crumble, toffee praline sauce and dried apple (GF opt.); Lemon Jumble. Lemon finders, lemon curd custard, pre-baked meringue and lemon dust; Caramel Popcorn Pannacotta. Caramel popcorn, brown sugar soil, caramel cake, butterscotch sauce on a shortbread ‘popcorn’ biscuit with ice cream.
Our Premium Plated menu offers a selection of entree, mains and dessert dishes as a 1, 2 or 3 course option
PREMIUM ENTREE
Creamy garlic butter prawns served over Citrus Cous Cous with snow peas & fresh herbs; Twice cooked apple cider Pork Belly with cauliflower puree and pear, wombok & walnut slaw. (GF); Mediterranean Veg Fritters with tomato and red onion confit and smoked paprika yoghurt dressing (V); Chicken Marrakesh Skewers served with kaffir lime infused jasmine rice with roasted sweet potato and herb yogurt (GF)
PREMIUM MAIN
Cape Grim Eye fillet with twice cooked confit potato with sauteed garlic mushrooms, bacon dust with Dijon mustard jus and crisp pastry shard. (GF Opt); Tandoori Lamb Rump with Sweet potato and zucchini tart with honey roasted beetroot and tzatziki riata. (GF); Japanese Katsu Chicken Breast with herb crust served on a garlic, ginger and lemongrass risotto cake with sauteed greens and a miso dressing. (GF Opt); Vegetable Korma bowl with saffron coconut rice and grilled flat bread (V)
PREMIUM DESSERT
Honey cake and Strawberry Danish, with Chai rice pudding, vanilla bean ice cream, milk crumb and strawberry couli; Tiramisu Pudding. Coffee cake, Kahlua cream cheese sauce, chocolate soil and iced coffee icecream; Mango & Coconut Pannacotta with mango Cointreau sauce, coconut ice cream with a white chocolate daquoise; Caramel & Ginger Baked Cheesecake with Old English Toffee ice cream, almond biscotti and ginger and vanilla bean glaze
BUFFET MENUS
The delicious aromas of freshly cooked meats, crisp salads & some of our favourite Aussie food
Warm weather, sunshine & a relaxed outdoor lifestyle is the perfect combination for our Buffet style BBQ, Burger & Taco bar menus. Served buffet style, your guests create their own meals from a selection of delicious options. All buffet menus include serving platters and utensils, as well as disposable napkins in the per person pricing. Our chef will prepare and cook your bbq, while your guests create their own dishes from the buffet.
BBQ BUFFET
Our BBQ buffet is your choice of 4 proteins and 3 salad dishes, served to your guests buffet style. Our chef's will cook your BBQ, and your guests can create their own meals from the buffet. Our buffet includes Garlic & Chive Potato bake, Vegetable bake, Bread rolls & butter and condiments. Disposable plates, napkins & cutlery.
Our BBQ buffet is your choice of 4 proteins and 3 salad dishes, served to your guests buffet style. Our chef's will cook your BBQ, and your guests can create their own meals from the buffet. Our buffet includes Garlic & Chive Potato bake, Vegetable bake, Bread rolls & butter and condiments. Disposable plates, napkins & cutlery.
Protein options include Gourmet Beef Sausage; Gourmet Pork Sausage; Satay Chicken Skewers; Buffalo Chicken Wings; Pork Loin; Lamb Koftas; Beef Rissoles; Smokey BBQ Chicken pieces; Texas Pulled Pork; Sirloin Steak
Vegetarian options include Vegetarian Skewers; Vegetarian Burger Patti
Salad options include Caesar Salad; Potato & Bacon Salad (GF); Pesto Pasta Salad (V); Wombok Noodle Salad (V); Garden Salad (GF); Coleslaw (GF); Asian Noodle Salad (V)
BURGER BAR
Build your own Burger Bar with your choice of 2 Proteins from our Protein/Vegetarian menu, plus burger rolls, salad fillings including tomato, pineapple, beetroot, cheese, onion, carrot and pickles, plus tomato & BBQ sauce, relish, mustards, aioli and ranch dressing, presented as a self serve buffet. (GF buns available on request)
Protein options include Beef Patti, Crispy Chicken pieces, Lamb Patti, Pulled Pork and Vegetarian Patti
TACO BAR
Our Taco Bar is a selection of soft taco shells, nacho chips, lettuce, cheese, onion, tomato, salsa, carrot, guacamole, sour cream, Mexican salsa and jalapeño with your choice of 2 Meat Options including taco beef, pulled roast chicken or pulled taco pork, as a self-serve buffet.
Filling options include Taco Beef, Pulled Roast Chicken, Pulled Roast Pork and Mexican 3 Beans & Vegetable
OUR BURGER AND TACO BAR can be combined
PACKAGED OPTIONS
A diverse range of menus & styles, tailored to your event
Creative menu packages are a perfect way to combine our delicious food and styling ability. Our team of skilled event coordinators will work with you to create a menu that perfectly suits your event. We have a variety of package options to choose from, so you can find the perfect fit for your event.
STAND UP MINGLE
PACKAGE 1.
SNACK LADDER + 6+1+1 CANAPÉ
PRE-RECEPTION - Choose from a BAR TOP or DIP AWAY Snack Ladder.
The ladders come with a selection of savoury items, displayed on our bespoke ladders and decorated to match your theme.
RECEPTION - 6 Premium, 1 Substantial & 1 Dessert Canapés
Canapes served over a 3 hour period by our staff. Our 6 premium + 1 substantial & 1 dessert canapè, are equivalent to an entree + main meal + dessert.
You can choose to substitute your dessert canapè for your cake to be cut and served to your guests.
PACKAGE 2.
GRAZING TABLE + 6+2+2 CANAPÉ
PRE-RECEPTION - Grazing Table.
Our grazing tables come with your choice of 6 savoury and sweet options plus gourmet cured meats, cheeses and small goods, seasonal fruit & vegetables, dips, crackers, fresh bread, nuts and dried fruits, antipasto and nibbles displayed on a table and decorated to match your theme.
RECEPTION - 6 Premium, 2 Substantial & 2 Dessert Canapés
Canapes served over a 3 hour period by our staff. Our 6 premium + 2 substantial & 2 dessert canapè. You can choose to substitute your dessert canapes for your cake cut & served to your guests.
PLATED SIT DOWN
PACKAGE 1.
SNACK LADDER + 3 COURSE ALT. DROP
PRE-RECEPTION - Choose from a BAR TOP or DIP AWAY Snack Ladder.
Snack ladder includes a selection of savoury items, displayed on our bespoke ladders and decorated to match your theme.
RECEPTION - 3 Course Classic, Plated (Entree+Main+Dessert)
Plated Sit Down Alternate Drop for your reception dinner. Your choice of 2 meals for each course, served as an alternate drop.
Choose to have your cake cut and served on platters to your guests from + $3.50 per person.
PACKAGE 2.
GRAZING TABLE + 2 COURSE ALT. DROP
PRE-RECEPTION - Grazing Table
Our grazing tables come with your choice of 6 savoury and sweet options plus gourmet cured meats, cheeses and small goods, seasonal fruit & vegetables, dips, crackers, fresh bread, nuts and dried fruits, antipasto and nibbles displayed on a table and decorated to match your theme.
RECEPTION - 2 Course Premium, Plated (Entree+Main or Main+Dessert)
Our Plated sit down menu for your reception with your choice of either Entree + Main or Main + Dessert from our 'Premium Plated Menu'. Choose 2 meals for each course, served as alternate drop.
Choose to have your cake cut and served on platters to your guests from + $3.50 per person.
FESTIVAL FEAST
PACKAGE 1.
SNACK LADDER + FOOD TRUCK
PRE-RECEPTION - Choose from a BAR TOP or DIP AWAY Snack Ladder.
Our Snack ladders come with a selection of savoury items, displayed on our bespoke ladders and decorated to match your theme.
RECEPTION - Street Food Trailer with 3 meals per person. Add 1 x Dessert option $5 P.P.
Our chef will dish up all the street food delights from our food truck, served to your guests by our staff. Choose 5 options from our festival menu + 3 sauces.
Each guest is served 3 meals, complete with high quality disposable serving plates & bowls for a festival style event. NOTE: We do not supply china crockery & cutlery. Should you require Creative Cater to provide china crockery & cutlery, additional charges will apply.
PACKAGE 2.
SNACK LADDER + FOOD TRUCK + DESSERT BAR
PRE-RECEPTION - Choose from a BAR TOP or DIP AWAY Snack Ladder.
Our Snack ladders come with a selection of savouryitems, displayed on our bespoke ladders and decorated to match your theme.
RECEPTION - Street Food Trailer with 3 meals per person + 2 P.P. Dessert Bar
Our chef will dish up all the street food delights from our food truck, served to your guests by our staff. Choose 5 options from our festival menu + 3 sauces.
Each guest is served 3 meals, complete with high quality disposable serving plates & bowls for a festival style event. NOTE: We do not supply china crockery & cutlery. Should you require Creative Cater to provide china crockery & cutlery, additional charges will apply.
BAR-B-QUE BANQUET
PACKAGE 1.
GRAZE LADDER + BURGER & TACO BAR
PRE-RECEPTION - Grazing ladder
A Grazing ladder with a selection of gourmet cured meats, cheeses, small goods, seasonal fruit & vegetables, dips, crackers, fresh bread, nuts and dried fruits, antipasto and nibbles displayed on our grazing ladders and decorated to match your theme
RECEPTION - Combination Burger & Taco Bar. + 1 x Dessert option +$5.00 P.P.
A combined Mini Burger and Taco Bar with your choice of 2 burger meats and 2 taco meats with a selection of salads and fillings for both.
PACKAGE 2.
SNACK LADDER + BBQ BUFFET + DESSERT BAR
PRE-RECEPTION - Choose from a BAR TOP or DIP AWAY Snack Ladder
Our Bar Top & Dip Away ladders come with a selection of savoury items, displayed on our bespoke ladders and decorated to match your theme.
RECEPTION - BBQ Buffet + 2 P.P. Dessert Bar/Ladder
Our BBQ buffet is a choice of 4 protein and 3 salad dishes, served to your guests buffet style. Menu includes garlic & chive potato bake, grilled vegetable pasta bake, bread rolls with butter, lettuce, tomato, bbq sauce & mustard, plus disposable napkins.
Plus a 2 piece per person Dessert Bar set out on a table or one of our ladders, with your choice of 7 different desserts for your guests to enjoy.
PLATTER PACKAGES
We have a range of per person platter and package options with menus available for breakfast, brunch & lunch. Per person and per box grazing options are also available
A range of menus specifically designed to suit conferences and other special occasions, including breakfast and morning/afternoon tea and lunch. Please contact us if you would like a custom menu created for your particular event. Tea, Coffee & drink stations can also be provided with our platter packages. Available as takeaway or delivery, or we can cater to your corporate event. Please contact Creative Cater to discuss what options would better suit your catering needs. *Please note: Delivery within 10km Yeppoon area is free, outside Yeppoon delivery charges do apply.
