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August 26th, 2010

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Leading Sydney Caterer gives away $10,000 worth of vouchers

Win $100 free vouchers For Spit roast catering or finger food catering

Help me girls, my husband says no one reads these blogs, so i said i will give away a $100 catering voucher to the first 50 people to ring me, not many vouchers left now so hurry! call: Carol or that cynic Jeff 02 9896 6006 or send us an email with your address and we will mail you a voucher valid for 12 months. You can use it yourself or give it to a friend to spend on enjoying wonderful spit roasts or finger foodsand we will mail you a voucher valid for 12 months. You can use it yourself or give it to a friend to spend on enjoying wonderful spit roasts or finger foodsHelp me girls, my husband says no one reads these blogs, so i said i will give away a $100 catering voucher to the first 50 people to ring me, not many vouchers left now so hurry! call: Carol or that cynic or send us an email with your address and we will mail you a voucher valid for 12 months. You can use it yourself or give it to a friend to spend on enjoying wonderful spit roast catering or finger food catering.

The type of parties All Suburbs do are

  • Childrens parties serving non alcoholic mocktails.
  • 18th, 21st, 25th, 30th, 40th 50th & 60th birthday parties.
  • Theme nights.
  • Engagement, wedding, christening, anniversary, parties.
  • Hens nights, Bucks nights.
  • Divorce parties.
  • Fund raisers.
  • Trivia nights.
  • School functions.
  • Presentation nights.
  • Corporate functions.
  • Office parties.
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Fingerfood wedding ideas

August 12th, 2010

Take it as a given that your guests will arrive at your wedding reception starving since it will have been a long day for most and an emotional one for some. The most common booking for a wedding is normally a two or three course meal.

All Suburbs Catering offer the following based on 50 guests and over for wedding catering:

(Roast Beef Party)

  • Delicious Slow Roasted Yearling Beef
  • Piping Hot Gourmet Gravy
  • Choose from 10 Fresh Salads
  • Bread Rolls and Butter Squares

(Beef, Lamb & Pork Party)

  • Boneless Legs of Lamb / Mint Sauce
  • Boneless Legs of Pork / Apple Sauce
  • Boneless Yearling Beef / Mustard
  • Choose from 10 Fresh Salads
  • Bread Rolls and Butter Squares

(All you can eat BBQ)

  • Unlimited Sausages - Beef,
  • Lamb and Mint, Herb and Garlic
  • Unlimited Seasoned Burgers
  • Marinated Chicken Pieces
  • Fried Onions
  • Choose from 10 Fresh Salads
  • Unlimited Hamburger Rolls and Long Rolls
  • All Sauces and Condiments
  • Add Just $4.95 per Guest for Marinated Lamb or Steaks
  • Add Fresh Seafood, Fresh Grilled Prawns and Marinated Baby
  • Octopus only $5.95 per Guest

Remember to communicate clearly about what you want since the more specific you are about what you want the more it will be your idea of perfection. Visit All Suburbs Catering to organise the catering for your event.

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Free $100 Voucher For Reading Our Catering Blog

July 30th, 2010

Sydneys Leading Caterer gives away $10,000 worth of vouchers

Friday 30th July 2010

$100 free vouchers For Spit roasts or finger food

Help me girls. My husband says no one reads blogs, So i said i will give
away a $100 catering voucher to the first 50 people to ring me,
Carol,or that cynic Jeff 02 9896 6006 or send us an email with your
address jeff@allsuburbs.com.au and we will mail you a voucher valid for 12 months. You can use it yourself
or give it to a friend to use on our wonderful spit roasts or our finger foods

The type of parties we do are

  • 18th, 21st, 25th, 30th, 40th 50th & 60th birthday parties.
  • Childrens parties serving non alcoholic mocktails.
  • Engagement, wedding, christening, anniversary, parties.
  • Hens nights, Bucks nights.
  • Divorce parties.
  • Theme nights.
  • Trivia nights.
  • Fund raisers.
  • Presentation nights.
  • School functions.
  • Office parties.
  • Corporate functions.
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3 Big Hints for Planning a Great Function

July 29th, 2010

Putting together an office party, a birthday party, or even a large event or conference can be a lot of work. The process can easily be overwhelming, especially when trying to do it by yourself. Managing the budget, ensuring that everyone has been invited and that you have a proper head count, and juggling all the details of décor and party food catering can certainly be enough to put too much stress on even the most well organised individual. What follows are a few tips for planning a function that goes smoothly without proving a burden for planners.

Tip # 1- Know when to Seek Help Hiring someone to do all of the serving, decorating, and planning is certainly unnecessary for almost any event, but knowing when you should be seeking help is important. Think of it in terms of what you can reasonably do alone. More than likely, you will find that you can easily hang decorations or that you have friends and colleagues who can assist free of charge. When it comes to cooking and serving cocktails for so many people, however, help can be very welcome. Isolate the tasks that you cannot reasonably do alone and seek help, while putting in your best effort on the rest.

Tip # 2- Give Potential Guests More Options When you sent out invitations, did you use snail mail, company email, or a different method? You will find that standard mail RSVP cards are often lost or tossed away, and guests will fail to respond but still make it to the event. Many employees make last minute decisions when they are unable to get to the company’s email system. Make use of the RSVP and even feature built into Facebook or offer an email address where people can respond while still offering phone or mail RSVPs. The more options you give, the more accurate your estimated head count will be – and the easier the planning!

Tip # 3- Create an Itinerary One of the biggest mistakes that you can make when planning a party is to make the assumption that things will naturally play out to create the perfect event. While your guests don’t need to stick to a rigid schedule, simply laying out a table of food and cranking the music will not likely prove to be the best strategy for success. Plan meal times, dancing, speeches, or whatever aspects you wish to incorporate into your event to ensure that there is always something going on. After a few drinks, your party may turn into a great place for fun and conversation, but ensuring that guests have enough structure to know when it is time to really relax can be helpful.

In truth, planning the perfect party can be simple. There may be dozens of tasks to complete, but with a solid strategy you will find that they can be easily handled. Never feel too proud to ask friends to help, and know when to seek professionals to help. Your party can be a complete success if you simply take the time to ensure that you plan it well.

Our advice would be to let a company like All Suburbs Catering do your party food, finger food, cocktail food or whatever you need to make your party complete.

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Fingerfood for all events

July 22nd, 2010

Planning the company picnic? In charge of the family reunion? One call does it all. Call our Barbeque catering specialists and talk one on one with an experienced party planner. All Suburbs offer Gourmet bites of the World that are sure to delight and will create the perfect package to compliment your event.

All Suburbs are the best in the market with experience and attention to detail where needed. They cater Australia-wide and one call gets it all. Book your event with them and discuss the food options you’re interested in.

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Finger Food For Weddings

March 30th, 2010
  • see www.mrfingerfood.com.au   mention the blog and get a 20% discount
  • Chicken Yakitori - Traditional Succulent Japanese Style Satay Skewer
  • Hand-made Flame-grilled Meatballs with Fruit Chutney
  • Tandoori Chicken skewers with Cucumber and Yoghurt Dip
  • Mini Oriental Spring Rolls with Sweet Soy Sauce (v)
  • Herb-crumbed Strips of Chicken Breast with a Chilli Plum Sauce
  • Fish Goujons - Deep Fried Bite-sized Fillets of Market Fresh Fish with a Dill Lime Mayo
  • Curried Vegetable Samosas with Sweet Soy Sauce (v)
  • King Prawn Tails with a duo of Dipping Sauces
  • Mini Quiche - Three Varieties
    • Lorraine
    • Spinach (v)
    • Mushroom (v)
  • Japanese Delicacies: The freshest and best hand-made Sushi, Sashimi & Nori Rolls (1/2 v)
  • Spicy Thai Chicken Puffs served with a Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Peking Duck Pancakes
  • Rice Paper Rolls with Prawns and Pork or Vegetarian (v)
  • Rare Eye Fillet on Sour Dough with Béarnaise Sauce
  • Homemade Cocktail Sausage Rolls with Tomato Relish
  • Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Mini Bagels with Finely Chopped Chives
  • Bruschetta, with fresh Tomato and Basil Salsa (v)
  • Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Fish, Carrot and Vinegar Sauce (v)
  • Oyster Shooters - Bloody Mary Oyster Shooters with a Stick of Celery
  • Roast Chicken, Spring Onions and Mayonnaise Sandwiches on Grain Bread
  • Steamed Japanese Style Gyoza with Red Vinegar and Ginger Sauce
  • Malaysian Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
  • Trio of Mediterranean Dips with Turkish Bread & Crisp Vegetables (v)
  • Baby Chicken and Leek Pies with Roasted Red Peppers
  • Potato Wedges with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli
  • Trio of steamed Asian Dumplings with Dipping Sauces
  • Goats Cheese and Caramelised Onion Tartlets (v)
  • Freshly shucked Oysters with Ginger Coriander and Chilli Sauce
  • Semi-dried Tomato Pate with Boccincini and Basil en Croute (v)
  • Moroccan Vegetable Puffs – Vegetarian Pastry Rolls with a twist (v)
  • Tomato Confit, Olive and Anchovy Tarts (v)
  • Scallops in the Half Shell with Mint and Ginger Salad
  • Swordfish Skewers with Preserved Lemon and Lemon Thyme
  • Mongolian Lamb Satay
  • Baby Lamb Cutlets with a Mint Yoghurt Dipping Sauce
  • Mini Gourmet Pizzas:
    • Fetta and Spanish Onion (v)
    • Basil Pesto and Bacon
    • Semi died Tomato, Goats Cheese and Pine Nuts (v)
    • Hot Salami and Roasted Red Peppers
  • Baby Hot Dogs:
    • Debriciner Chippolatas with English Mustard
    • Weisswurst with Bush Tomato Chutney
  • Mini Char Sui Bao - Steamed BBQ Pork Buns
  • Mushroom Ragout Tartlets with Salsa Verde (v)
  • Mini Prawn Cocktails served in a shooter glass
  • Cevapcici – Traditional European Skinless Sausage
  • Mini Pies
    • Beef
    • Curry
    • Chicken & Vegetable
  • Seared Rare Tuna with Wasabi Mayonnaise
  • Baby Cheeseburgers with Rocket, Caramelised Onions and Tomato Relish
  • Thai Fish and Noodle Cakes with a Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce
  • Asian Marinated Prawns on Skewers
  • Mini Asian Noodle Boxes – Hokkien Noodles with Chicken or Vegetarian
  • Fish and Chips in a Cone – Red Emperor with Shoe-string Chips
  • Cherry Tomato, Bocconcini and Olive Skewers (v)
  • Artichoke Tarts drizzled with Lemon Oil (v)
  • Spoon Food – Delicious morsels served on small Chinese Spoons
    • San Choi Bao – Pork, Chicken or Seafood on a Chiffonade of Lettuce
    • Fresh Coffin Bay Oysters with a Wedge of Lime and Shaved Nori
    • Steamed Asian Dumplings: Peking Duck Wonton, Pork and Chestnut Sui Mai, Har
    • Gaw - Prawn Dumplings, Chai Gau – Vegetables Dumplings
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Cocktail Party Food Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide

March 30th, 2010
Great parties don’t just happen do they? Even the simplest occasion requires some forethought by the host and hostess. Today many of the more formal occasions and celebrations have moved away from the traditional sit down meal to a cocktail party.see

The cocktail party can of course vary between an elegant formal function, requiring the little black cocktail dress and black tie for the boys, to a bright and breezy informal affair with lively music and brightly coloured drinks in the safety of your own backyard! Whatever the occasion the cocktail party is a popular and modern way to entertain.

The first step is to decide what type of party it will be. Is it a special occasion to celebrate a milestone, or a get together to celebrate the springtime or festive season? Consider what sort of decorations will suit the occasion and what sort of music and lighting will be appropriate as well to provide just the right ambiance. Next of course you must decide the when and where. Will it be outside on a balmy night or inside with the fire ablaze! Be practical when you look at the space and consider the number of people the space provided will hold.

The trick to conquering the cocktail party and hosting a successful event is being organised. Start planning early as well as ordering and shopping early for any non perishable items including alcohol. Working in advance means there is less left to the last minute…….reducing stress levels for the host/hostess. You should be able to enjoy the evening yourself and not be a slave to the kitchen or bar!

Now for the food!
The number and types of finger food you serve all depend on the event you are hosting. For a cocktail party, finger food will be the focus, so be sure you have plenty to go around!

Type of Event Number of Appetizers
Cocktail Party:
4 hours
10-12 pieces per person
*You may like to include an extra 1 or 2 sweet offerings if serving coffee.
Dinner Party:
Pre dinner
4 to 5 pieces per person for an early meal
6 per person for a later meal
Variety: 8 different varieties if 50+ people
4 to 5 different varieties for 20+ people
3 different varieties for small gatherings
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Free $100 Voucher For Reading Sydney Catering Blog

March 13th, 2010

Sydneys Leading Caterer gives away $10,000 worth of vouchers

see www.mycaterer.com.au for 6 free quotes for your function

$100 free vouchers For Spitroasts or fingerfood

Help me girls. My husband says no one reads blogs, So i said i will give
away a $100 catering voucher to the first 50 people to ring me,
Carol, or that cynic Jeff 02 9896 6006 or send us an email with your
address jeff@allsuburbs.com.au and we will mail you a voucher valid for 12 months. You can use it yourself
or give it to a friend to use on our wonderful spit roasts or our
finger foods

19th March

Due to the success of this promotion we only have 11 vouchers left
Jeff didnt realize how many people like you love to read blogs watch
this space for some great specials. PS want $1000 worth of party
coupons go to www.allsuburbs.com.au and join the free vip club new website for finger food www.mrfingerfood.com.au

type of parties we do are

  • 18th, 21st, 25th, 30th, 40th 50th & 60th birthday parties.
  • Childrens parties serving non alcoholic mocktails.
  • Engagement, wedding, christening, anniversary, parties.
  • Hens nights, Bucks nights.
  • Divorce parties.
  • Theme nights.
  • Trivia nights.
  • Fund raisers.
  • Presentation nights.
  • School functions.
  • Office parties.
  • Corporate functions.
  • • Boral
    • C Bus
    • Coca-Cola
    • AAPT
    • Quik Silver
    • Bunnings
    • Commonwealth Bank
    • St Vincent De Paul
    • Optus
    • Telstra
    • ABC Television
    • Pura Milk
    • Allam Homes
    • HBP
    • Energy Australia
    • Mayne Logistics
    • AMP
    • ANZ
    • CSIRO
    • CSR
    • Qantas
    • Dick Smith Electronics
    • State Rail (up to 1200 guests)
    • Government Departments
    • Department of Defences
    • Channel 10
    • NSW University
    • Macquarie University
    • Sydney University
    • Channel 7

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    Funeral Caterers All Suburbs 7days

    July 11th, 2009
    1. if you dont want any stress call 1800-251-440  www.mrfingerfood.com.au
    2. Find out about how many people will be attending the funeral reception. You want to prepare enough for everyone without many leftovers. Ask a funeral director how many people attend an average funeral.
    3. Step 2

      Choose comfort food. Sandwiches make great reception food. You can gather family members together the day before and make various sandwiches. Popular sandwiches are tuna, salmon, roast beef, ham and cheese. Cut the sandwiches into four pieces and place in airtight containers. Refrigerate.

    4. Step 3

      Cut up bite sized pieces of cheese to serve with crackers for another light snack. Keep the cheese in sealed baggies and refrigerate.

    5. Step 4

      Prepare simple desserts like squares, tarts and cookies. People find sweet desserts comforting. Chocolate always goes over well.

    6. Step 5

      Bring large plates or platters to the reception room. Add a variety of sandwiches to the platters. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate.

    7. Step 6

      Decide who is bringing the food and when it will be taken to the reception room. You may be able to bring it in the evening before if a kitchen is available. If not, ask a trusted friend to bring the food in as soon as the funeral service is over.

    8. Step 7

      Have someone make a pot of coffee right before the reception. Have some juice on hand as well.

    or leave the whole thing to catering experts like www.mrfingerfood.com.au

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    Finger Food Caterers Sydney

    July 8th, 2009
    Great parties don’t just happen do they? Even the simplest occasion requires some forethought by the host and hostess. Today many of the more formal occasions and celebrations have moved away from the traditional sit down meal to a cocktail party.

    The cocktail party can of course vary between an elegant formal function, requiring the little black cocktail dress and black tie for the boys, to a bright and breezy informal affair with lively music and brightly coloured drinks in the safety of your own backyard! Whatever the occasion the cocktail party is a popular and modern way to entertain.

    The first step is to decide what type of party it will be. Is it a special occasion to celebrate a milestone, or a get together to celebrate the springtime or festive season? Consider what sort of decorations will suit the occasion and what sort of music and lighting will be appropriate as well to provide just the right ambiance. Next of course you must decide the when and where. Will it be outside on a balmy night or inside with the fire ablaze! Be practical when you look at the space and consider the number of people the space provided will hold.

    The trick to conquering the cocktail party and hosting a successful event is being organised. Start planning early as well as ordering and shopping early for any non perishable items including alcohol. Working in advance means there is less left to the last minute…….reducing stress levels for the host/hostess. You should be able to enjoy the evening yourself and not be a slave to the kitchen or bar!

    Now for the food!
    The number and types of finger food you serve all depend on the event you are hosting. For a cocktail party, finger food will be the focus, so be sure you have plenty to go around!

    Type of Event Number of Appetizers
    Cocktail Party:
    4 hours
    10-12 pieces per person
    *You may like to include an extra 1 or 2 sweet offerings if serving coffee.
    Dinner Party:
    Pre dinner
    4 to 5 pieces per person for an early meal
    6 per person for a later meal
    Variety: 8 different varieties if 50+ people
    4 to 5 different varieties for 20+ people
    3 different varieties for small gatherings

    Some Tips and Shortcuts


    Hot or Cold

    In my opinion, people prefer hot over cold food at the best of times. I suggest 60/40 in favour of hot food. In the cooler months you may need to add some extra hot food too, a warming soup in little china cups can really hit the spot!.

    Don’t attempt to make all the food from scratch. Be kind to yourself and take advantage of some of the good quality finger food, fresh and frozen available in supermarkets and specialty stores. There are some great dips and antipasto items available, these can be included as part of the cold items. Don’t be afraid to have a combination of simple favourites like little pies or pizzas intermingled with the more exotic like rice paper rolls. Remember in a larger crowd tastes can be varied. Don’t forget how important it is to keep tummies full, especially where alcohol is served for obvious reasons!

    Cook ahead
    Being organised and ahead of yourself means cooking and freezing where you can. Remember though to allow foods to thaw in the refrigerator and not on the kitchen bench.

    Get some help!
    Don’t attempt to do it all yourself on the night, otherwise you will miss out on all the fun. In fact enlist a mate to help you, or pay someone to take charge of the kitchen on the night. Make a detailed list of all food to be served and accompaniments, the serving platters and the time the food is required. You may also need to consider staff for serving the food as well as someone to man the bar.

    Keep Cool
    When catering, refrigerator space can be at a premium. The week of the party remove all non essential items from the fridge to allow for an influx of party food. For a larger function consider borrowing a friend’s beer fridge as a back up or maybe even hire a small portable cool room.

    Never forget the Food Safety Principles:
    For food that is to be served hot, heat the cold food as quickly as possible to 75°C then hold above 60°C. For food to be served cold, ensure the food remains under 5°C.

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