Example Catering Co.
Plated & Fine Dining

A dining experience,
set to the room.

Prepared for John and Yoko Ono,
5 June 2026.

Plated course
Proposal
№ 132.1
Prepared
20 May 2026
Service
Staffed event
Valid until
29 May 2026
Thank you for considering Example Catering Company for your event on Friday, 29th of May 2026, at Example venue name. We appreciate the opportunity to assist you in making this a memorable occasion for you and your guests.

Below, you will find the details of the menu and service options we have tailored for your event. If you require any adjustments to this quote or have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

The Occasion

Date

Friday, 5 June 2026

Location

123 Example Street,, Example Town

Service begins

4:00 pm

Style

Staffed event

Host

John Lennon
123 456 789
johnno@example.com


The Courses

This quote is based on the following selections. You are welcome to change the items selected or the number of options available - just let us know, and we'd be happy to update this quote. We make every effort to ensure the safety and integrity of our food however allergen ingredients are present in our kitchen. Please inform us of any dietary requirements your guests may have, so we can ensure their needs are met with care and attention.
Course 1

Canapes

Beetroot salmon gravlax spoon, with pickled apple and horseradish cream× 100 gf $300.00
Pork belly, caramelised apple puree with crackling× 100 gf $300.00
Pumpkin, spinach, feta and roasted cashew fritters with minted yoghurt dip× 100 gf n v $325.00
Course 2

Mains

Eye fillet of beef roasted with mustard and thyme, crushed beef tallow potato, tarragon and shallot butter, miso roasted onions, pinot jus, served with seasonal vegetables× 100 gf $4,000.00
Market fish, preserved lemon and caper potato rosti, pea crush, fennel, served with seasonal vegetables× 100 gf $4,000.00
Course 3

Dessert

Raspberry mousse, hazelnut financiers, lychee and rose flavours× 100 gf n $2,200.00
Course 4

Entree

Seared beef carpaccio, mushroom tapenade, watercress, truffle mayo× 100 df gf $2,100.00

df Dairy Free · gf Gluten Free · n Contains nuts · v Vegetarian


The Cellar

Beverages included, charged on consumption

Beers / Ciders

Garage Project Tiny Hazy (6 pack) (>0% alcohol)× 10 $250.00
Garage Project Hapi Daze Can (6 pack)× 10 $300.00
Garage Project Beer Can (6 pack)× 10 $300.00
Garage Project× 10 $300.00

Cocktails

Aperol Spritz : Aperol, prosecco, soda and a slice of orange× 100 $1,500.00

Non-alcoholic

Antipodes Still (1 Litre)× 24 $216.00
Antipodes Sparkling (1 Litre)× 24 $216.00
Apple and raspberry fizz : Apple juice, ginger beer, soda water, raspberries and mint (per jug)× 10 $180.00

In Attendance

We have calculated staff costs to be as follows. However, please be aware that actual staff costs are calculated at the conclusion of your event and your invoice will reflect actual staff hours worked. Factors such as your timeline often change on the night, and accordingly staff hours can be subject to change. There is a minimum $250 total charge for staff, and we have a minimum of a 3-hour shift for each staff member.
Chef× 2 $700.00
3:00pm to 10:00pm (7.0 Hours) @ $50.00 per hour
Event Manager $575.00
2:00pm to 1:30am (11.5 Hours) @ $50.00 per hour
Wait staff× 2 $805.00
2:00pm to 1:30am (11.5 Hours) @ $35.00 per hour
Wait staff× 4 $1,190.00
2:00pm to 10:30pm (8.5 Hours) @ $35.00 per hour

The Hireware

Equipment costs are calculated as follows.

Crockery

Side plate - 200mm Round - Snow White (Moda)× 110 $132.00
Main plate - 260mm round - Snow white (Moda)× 110 $165.00
Platter - Snow white (Moda)× 36 $151.20
Bowl - Round Share Bowl 245mm - Snow white (Moda)× 24 $100.80

Cutlery / Serviceware

Table Knife× 110 $99.00
Table Fork× 110 $99.00
Cake serving slice× 12 $26.40
Wedding cake knife $4.40
Service tongs - medium / black× 38 $83.60
Salad spoon & fork× 24 $67.20

Drinks Service / Chilli Bin / Ice Tubs / Ice

Ice - per bag× 10 $94.00
Ice Tub - small silver tub $7.70

Bar Leaner / Bar

Bar leaner - 600mm x 600mm square x 1100mm high - white steel legs with timber top× 5 $301.50

Premium Linen

Napkins - premium 100% linen - Caper× 110 $363.00

Happy Hire Items

Corn Hole Game Set - 4x Red 4x Blue Bags $98.60
Game - Giant Jenga upto 1.6 - 57 Blocks $54.80
Umbrella Canvas Cream 2.3m× 3 $82.20
Umbrella Base 16kg Round Black× 3 $33.00

Rubbish Disposal

Glass recycling - 240 Litre Wheelie Bin× 2 $160.00
Rubbish disposal - 240 Litre Wheelie Binx× 2 $160.00

Glassware

160ml champagne flute× 150 $150.00
440ml executive wine glass× 200 $200.00
350ml beer / juice hi-ball glass× 100 $90.00
375ml beer / juice stem glass× 150 $150.00
380ml tumbler - stemless water / wine glass× 150 $180.00
Carafe× 14 $54.60
Water/Juice Jug× 4 $15.60

Further Touches

Flowers

Flower assortment× 12 $3,000.00

A Note from the Chef

4pm: Example company staff to arrive and set up bar and kitchen
5pm: Guests arrive at the venue - tray served drinks on arrival
Platters placed out for guests to help themselves to
Canapé service to start once everyone has a drink.
6pm: Speeches?
Canapés and drinks served throughout the night
8pm: Guests to depart, Example company to clean up and depart

Account
Courses$13,225.00
Cellar$3,262.00
Attendance$3,270.00
Hireware$3,123.60
Further touches$3,000.00
Subtotal$25,880.60
GST (15.0%)$3,882.09
In total $29,762.69

Terms of settlement
On acceptance, an initial deposit of $2,000.00 is requested. Final payment is required in advance of service.
Read the terms of acceptance

With your assent

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