Question 1

What is the minimum spend for smokehouse catering?

Accepted Answer

Our full-service smokehouse catering has a minimum spend of $3,000 plus GST. We set up our woodfired smokehouse on-site, slow-smoking your selected meats and serving them directly to your guests. The air fills with smoky aromas, and our team manages the fire, carves the meats, and serves your guests, creating a memorable and flavour-packed experience. Travel fees and waitstaff charges may apply depending on your venue location and guest numbers.

For smaller events or casual gatherings, we offer a drop-off style menu with a minimum spend of $1,500 plus GST. Food is delivered hot and ready to enjoy in disposable aluminium trays, with disposable cutlery and cardboard trays available for an additional $3 per person. This option is perfect for family get-togethers or Airbnb stays. You can view all available drop-off packages on our website.

Question 2

Should we choose starters, a grazing table, or both?

Accepted Answer

A grazing table is ideal straight after the ceremony, giving guests something to enjoy while photos and formalities take place. A well-sized grazing table is often enough to sustain guests through this period without the need for additional starters.
Some of our smokehouse catering packages include options for starters, so depending on your package choice, you may already have delicious starters covered. Starters can still be added for a more structured or elevated service if you want to enhance the dining experience, depending on the style of your event.

Question 3

How is the smokehouse feast served?

Accepted Answer

Our smokehouse menu is served as a generous shared feast. Depending on your event style, it can be presented as a buffet for guests to help themselves or served family-style to each table, creating a relaxed and social dining experience.
For buffet service, guests are invited to move through the serving station where our team freshly carves and serves your selected smoked meats. Sides and salads are available alongside, with guests able to customise their plates with sauces and accompaniments to their liking. This style offers an interactive and engaging dining experience.
For family-style service, each table is presented with a main platter of your selected smoked meats and potatoes, accompanied by bowls of sides and fresh salad. Dishes are placed directly on the table, allowing guests to serve themselves and enjoy a more interactive dining experience. Family-style service is available for an additional $4 per person.
As a guide, one set of meats and sides is provided per 8–10 guests. We recommend allowing plenty of table space for platters and serving bowls when planning your table styling.

Question 4

How do we choose our meats and sides?

Accepted Answer

Our smokehouse catering packages make it easy to create a delicious, flavour-packed feast for any event. The standard package includes two selections of slow-smoked meats, creamy potatoes gratin cooked in the smokehouse, plus your choice of one side and one salad. The deluxe package offers three selections of slow-smoked meats, creamy potatoes gratin, and your choice of sides and salads. You can select your favourite items from our smokehouse catering menu and add extra options if you want to give your guests more variety. Our team is happy to guide you so your smokehouse catering spread is perfectly suited to your event, whether it’s a family gathering, private event, or small corporate function.

Question 5

Can you cater for dietary requirements?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can accommodate dietary requirements. We offer vegetarian options and can usually provide vegan and gluten-free choices. 
Dietary requirements do not need to be confirmed at the time of booking, but once your guest numbers are finalised, we recommend sending out emails to ask guests if they have any specific dietary needs. Please provide us with this information when final payments are due, typically three weeks before the event.
 Our team can customise your menu to ensure all guests are catered for and enjoy a delicious smokehouse dining experience.

Question 6

When do we need to confirm guest numbers?

Accepted Answer

At the time of your initial inquiry, a rough estimate of guest numbers is sufficient. For example, if you expect around 110 guests, we will provide a quote based on that number and secure your smokehouse catering booking with a 20% deposit.
 Final guest numbers should be confirmed three weeks prior to your event. If your numbers change, for example from 110 to 100 guests, we will adjust the final payment to reflect the deposit already paid versus the total amount owing. 
Confirming final numbers ensures your smokehouse catering is prepared perfectly, with the right amount of slow-smoked meats, sides, and salads for your guests.

Question 7

Do I need a run sheet or schedule for the day? (copy)

Accepted Answer

Yes. A run sheet is a simple but essential tool to help you and your team organise the day. It outlines when key elements are happening, such as when the florist arrives, hair and make-up is scheduled, deliveries are expected, and when the caterers will arrive. It also covers the ceremony start and finish times, when starters and mains are served, speeches, cake cutting, and the end-of-night details such as buses or transport if applicable.

A run sheet provides a single reference point for everyone involved, making it easier for couples hosting a home-style or DIY wedding to enjoy the day and focus on their guests while ensuring the event runs smoothly.

Example of a simple run sheet:
 10:00am – Florist arrives
 10:30am – Hair and make-up starts
 11:30am – Deliveries arrive
 12:00pm – Caterers set up smokehouse and buffet
 1:00pm – Ceremony begins
 1:30pm – Ceremony ends / guests enjoy grazing table
 2:00pm – Starters served
 2:30pm – Speeches begin
 3:00pm – Main courses served
 4:00pm – Cake cutting
 5:00pm – Evening service or transport begins
 6:00pm – Event concludes

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