Spring is here which means longer days, warmer weather and more reasons to get together! Whether you’re planning a relaxed brunch, a long lunch or a bigger celebration, a little planning goes a long way when it comes to catering.
Not sure what to order or how much you’ll need? We’ve put together some of our most frequently asked questions to help make entertaining a little easier.
How far in advance should I place my catering order?
Most of our catering items require two days’ notice by 3pm. Some items have different lead times, so we recommend checking the individual product when placing your order.
If you’re planning something a little larger, we’d recommend getting your order in as early as possible to make sure we can accommodate you.
How much should I order?
As a general guide, we recommend allowing 2–3 mini items per person, per hour.
Of course, this can vary depending on what else you’re serving and whether the food is a light snack, part of a meal or the main event. If you’re serving a mix of savoury and sweet items, this is a good starting point for working out quantities.
Do you offer delivery?
We offer free delivery on orders over $1,000.
For smaller orders, catering can be collected from your selected Bourke Street Bakery location. When placing your order, you’ll be able to select your preferred collection location.
What should I order?
For a morning gathering, we typically recommend a mix of pastries, muffins and savoury croissants. If you want something a little more substantial, we recommending adding some savoury options to the mix.
For lunch, we suggest pairing salads with our savoury pastries.
A later afternoon gathering is the perfect excuse for something sweet. Build a spread of tarts, pastries and other sweet treats for guests to graze on throughout the afternoon. A mix of individual treats and larger items to share means there’s something for everyone.
I’m catering for a larger event. What options do you have?
If you’re not sure what combination or quantity will work best, our general guide of 2–3 mini items per person, per hour is a good place to start.
For larger gatherings, our catering packs make feeding a crowd simple. They’re designed to make serving easy, whether you’re hosting a workplace event, celebration or something in between.
You can browse our full catering range online and build your order around the size and style of your event.
Can I mix and match items in the packs?
Unfortunately our packs are only available as is, so we are unable to offer modifications. We do offer mini pies and sausage rolls, and our mini sweet pastries as singles, with a minimum order of 6 per flavour. So you’re welcome to mix and match different flavours in this way if that suits!
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