Catering Northern Beaches Head chef, Vicky Harris answers your most common questions about our food and service offerings.

• At the last catered function I attended, I walked away hungry! How do I avoid this happening at my event?
  This is the most commonly asked question of all!
  On booking your function and making your menu selection we will let you know how much food we suggest that you need to satisfy the hungriest of guests.It’s up to you how much you choose in the end, but we will always guide you with the minimum that we know will suffice.
• I’m on a budget, can you come up with a menu to suit my needs?
  Absolutely! We can make suggestions to help any budget. Also, there is a ‘Menu estimator’ on the website, to help you work out exactly how much you will pay per head.
• How much food will I need?
  As a general guideline, we suggest 4 x lighter canapés and 2 x the ‘more substantial’ canapé options as a minimum.
  Of course, you may choose more, we just don’t suggest any less than this amount.
  This may vary however if you are having a Wedding (more) or a 2-hour corporate style event (less).
• Will my guests be satisfied?
  Absolutely. We always bring more food than we actually quote on.
  We have never run out of food at an event.
• How do you make sure all guests get offered food ‘equally’ during my function?
  Our staff are trained to make sure that they cover all areas during the event.
  We will talk to you before the event to find out the areas where guests will be expected to congregate, and so visit regularly with food.
• Can I taste your food before I book my event?
  Yes, you can!
  We can put together a selection of food for you to collect or you can come to one of the regular tastings that I hold at Manly Yacht Club. Email us to find out when the next event will be held.
• Can you accommodate dietary issues?
  Absolutely, we are happy to accommodate any dietary issues as long as we know in advance.
• Can I discuss my function with somebody rather than doing via the internet?Yes, we are always happy to discuss your needs over the phone or we can schedule a time for us to meet up to discuss details further. Our contact details are right here.
• Do you cater on Sundays?
  We cater whenever you need us…
  That’s what hospitality is all about!
• Can I taste the food?
  Yes, you can. We can put together a sample of some of our menu items for you to try or you can come to one of our regular tastings held at Manly Yacht Club. Email us to find out when the next event will be held.