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An exciting and cost effective concept in catering………

it's basically DIY catering with minimum work

and maximum results!

• highly convenient and cost effective
• fresh, handmade and quality sourced items for your event; large or small
• Free advice, instructions and phone support provided

What is self-catering?

Self-catering is a way for you to have fabulous food;

• food platters to serve at your party

• to serve at your school, corporate or fund raising event

• to have in the freezer, for when family and friends drop by

• that satisfies your desire to have amazing food at your party or event; big or small without anyone spending hours planning, shopping, storing and cooking!

• that is very cost effective because you are not paying the labour costs incurred as with serviced catering 

How does it work?

• Browse the menus on our web site and make your selections;

• Place your order via "contact us" and advise preferred pick up time

• We will confirm your order by return email with description & price of your order, you then confirm back to us that you wish to go ahead with the order (remember we need 5 working days notice for some items). Pick up time will also be confirmed

• We will then swing into action making and/or supplying beautiful food for you to serve

• Your food will be supplied in appropriate storage for refrigeration and will come with full storage instructions and heating instructions if required

• All sauces and garnishes are supplied

• You will then have all the ingredients you need to build your own DIY menu; DIY party food platters, DIY finger food platters, DIY canape platters, DIY dessert and cake platters or DIY buffet selection including curries & salads.

 It is worthy to note:

• Our commercial kitchen is approved and licensed by the Brisbane City Council and we are public liability insured.
• Our compliance to Food Act 2006 and the most recent legislative requirements has been long achieved; and we continue to monitor and improve our systems whenever possible. We have an in-house food safety program that we are proud to implement on a daily basis.
• We have recently achieved 4 hygiene stars with the Brisbane City Council; no small achievement in an old style premises.

Customer reviews:

What a wonderful feast you provided for us.  Scrumptious!!  And of course it all went.  Thank you so much and it was easy to plate etc.  I will be doing this again!  Thank you

Kate Luxford 10/11/11
 

Thank you so much for squeezing my order in on Saturday morning. You made our Engagement party so easy, and everyone loved the food! Will definately be contacting you for future parties!!

Gabby Sonntag  24/9/11

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I wanted to say a big thank you for organising such yummy food for my daughter Laura's 21st.. it truly was just a delight for me to present such wonderful food so easily . It really took the stress away - so rest assured I will be using your services again without doubt.Anyway thanks again

Janine McDonald 3/9/11
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The food was an enormous hit on Saturday and really was so key in making my 40th birthday party a success - it was a lovely night and the two girls taking care of the food did justice to the food. Everyone commented on how great the food was. It was lovely to meet you and it sounds like your business will go from strength to strength which it deserves. Thanks so much again,

Helen Elliott  12/7/11

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Thank-you so much, the food that I ordered for the baby shower a few weeks ago was absolutely beautiful! Lots of lovely comments! Well done! You are doing a fantastic job and I will continue to order off plates and platters and have told my friends all about the business.

Belinda Abell 10/7/11

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Thanks so much for the catering you guys did for our party last Saturday. All of the food was just fantastic, everything was so tasty and easy to get ready and serve. It really made our night special.. Just wanted you to know that we appreciate all your efforts.

Lissa  Macoun 16/4/11
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A BIG THANKYOU for helping to make our night so wonderful! From the moment you arrived everything flowed with ease and I didn’t have to worry about a thing. The food was delicious as many of the guests commented, and the service was very professional. We will be recommending you to all our friends, and certainly be in touch again for future events.

Mary & Lyle Brown 15/4/11
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We were so happy using Plates and Platters to cater for our event. It took so much of the stress of hosting an event away and the food was truly scrumptious. It was also a very budget-friendly option as we did not have to cover the cost of having caterers come to our home. Barbara was lovely and we will definitely use Plates and Platters at our next function.

Sonja Morgan 20/3/11
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I recently had an occasion to use "Plates and Platters" self catering service for my daughters engagement party at our home.I contacted Barb from "Plates and Platters" regarding catering for this function. Barb was very approachable and so easy to talk to regarding my requirements. She gave me some great suggestions and I really had the feeling as though she was out to deliver great food with the focus on ease and convenience for me. I also found "Plates and Platters" to be very reasonable with their pricing, and considering I was catering for a potential of 100 guests, this was a major consideration. I had many compliments regarding the quality and taste of the food on the evening and would have no hesitation in recommending "Plates and Platters" to anyone wanting to home cater for functions.

Liz Smith. Ashgrove 1/3/11
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I just wanted to say thank you for the food for Tracy’s 40th. It was of a high quality and very delicious and many of our family and friends were really complementary. Again thanks and I will be recommending you to my family and friends.

Mark Brooke 12/3/11
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Thank you for making my daughters 21st amazing, and my life so less stressful. The food was extraordinary, not to mention your fabulous team. I was stressed about the weather all week, the lighting and if we would have enough to drink, the only thing I never worried about was the food. After meeting you at your shop I knew we were in safe hands. The compliments I have received about the food have been overwhelming, and those meatballs, OMG! When you said you were leaving, we wanted you to stay, because you and your team were just so nice to deal with, just like part of the family. I hope our paths cross again, and wish you all the very best in the future, I certainly have your number in my mobile ready for anyone who is looking for the best catering in Brisbane. All the very best for the new shop, kind regards,

Jennifer Clinton
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A big thank you for helping me make my birthday one of the most amazing evenings of my life. I have had so many comments about you and Geoff's service, your delightful, delicious and fresh food that I wish you could have heard them all. From the first time we spoke, through the organisation for the event and on the night you have been professional, affable and interested in helping me achieve my dream for the party. Please also thank all your staff who assisted you and a big thank you to Geoff - he was huge success. You have a fabulous business and I'm sure it is because it reflects your dedication and enthusiasm to ensuring your clients receive the best quality and service you can provide.
Thank you again - it was just magical."

Mary-Anne Kelly
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"I'm so glad we found you! I am not exaggerating when I say that every person at the party has raved about the food, both the quality and presentation. The platter was the most talked about as you predicted.
Thank you for being so easy to work with and taking the stress out of the evening for me.
Please thank your staff also as the girls were complimented many times on their manner.
The evening was a great success and I hope I have occasion to use your services again in the future."

Nerida & John, Encore Promotions
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Just wanted to say many thanks for the beautiful catering we picked up for Saturday night's party. Everyone was really impressed at how beautifully presented everything was. We will definitely use you again and highly recommend you to others. Many thanks

Equestrian Qld
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“Barbara thank you so much for your dedication and professionalism… I have received many calls advising how good the food was…”

St Patricks College Shorncliffe
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“Just wanted to shoot you a quick email in regards to providing the catering for PPQ's Christmas/New Year Party.The food was fantastic, the service was fantastic and the care you took to ensure all food requirements were met was unbelievable and is something that I had not yet experienced. Thank you for giving me a pleasant experience….!”

Personalised Plates Qld
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“Just wanted to drop you a note to say what a wonderful job you guys did on Sat nite…everyone we have spoken to have said first up how superb the food was and just how pleasant all you guys were…thank you so much again for making my 40th such a great evening…!”

Scott McNally
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“Thank you again for the wonderful job you did on Saturday night. Everyone loved the food and it was served beautifully. Thank Geoff and Jeremy for working the bar so well and all your other delightful staff. You all helped to make my celebration one of the happiest nights of my life.”

Lorilie Cunningham