Catering on the Central Coast
I love hosting parties, but I don’t always have time to cook everything myself. When life gets busy, a good caterer makes such a difference — and gives me more time to enjoy having everyone over.
Here are catering and party-food options by town, from restaurant takeaway for a relaxed get-together to caterers who come to your venue. You’ll find my pick, my friend’s pick and businesses named by locals.
The local suggestions came from Central Coast Everything Weddings on Facebook. The number next to each business is how many people recommended them. I don’t count businesses recommending themselves.
Food for a party in Ettalong Beach
La Fiamma Pizzeria
♥ My pickLa Fiamma makes wood-fired pizza, with pasta, salads and antipasti on the menu too. We love the pizza, and the team is so friendly. They’ve always been happy to sort something out for the kids.
Worth knowing: Give them a call ahead if you’re ordering for a crowd.
Food for a party in Umina Beach
Wandee Thai
♥ My friend’s pickWandee Thai offers curries, stir-fries, noodles and rice dishes for takeaway or delivery. My friend chose them for our Halloween party, and the food was delicious. We often eat there as well. My favourite is the Cashew Nut and Chilli Jam Noodle — flat rice noodles with vegetables, chilli jam and cashew nuts. So good.
Catering in Bateau Bay
Central Coast Events
Named by locals · 2 mentionsCentral Coast Events caters for weddings, birthdays and other private celebrations, with choices ranging from grazing tables and cocktail food to buffets, shared platters and seated meals. They can also bring staff, tables, crockery and even a mobile kitchen if your venue doesn’t have one.
Catering in Springfield
Simply Sublime Catering
Named by a local · 1 mentionSimply Sublime has vegan and vegetarian menus as well as canapés, grazing tables and sit-down meals, and they do weddings, parties and work functions.
Worth knowing: They cater across the Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Newcastle and Sydney.
Caterers who come to you
Crudo Bar
Named by a local · 1 mentionCrudo Bar does Latin American food for events, including fresh ceviche and handmade empanadas. It’s a different option for a party spread if you’re after something beyond the usual platters.
Worth knowing: Their mobile service covers Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter. Ask whether they can travel to your Central Coast venue.
More local ideas
Organic Food
Fresh produce and ingredients for the party table.
Read the guide →Birthday Cakes & Cupcakes
Find a cake, cupcakes or personalised treats to match the celebration.
Read the guide →Best Cafes
Somewhere for a coffee catch-up or a bite to eat.
Read the guide →What’s On
See what’s happening around the Coast and plan your next outing.
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Hi, I’m Roxane
I’m a Central Coast mum and the founder of Best on the Central Coast. I started this site because I had so many useful recommendations saved on my phone and wanted somewhere we could all find them again.