Example Catering Co.
Sample catering — Brisbane
A wedding proposal
for

Elvis and Priscilla Presley

on Friday, the 29th of May, 2026.

A wedding setting
The Particulars

Proposal Nº 124.1

date
Friday, 29 May 2026
prepared
20 May 2026
service
Staffed event
valid until
29 May 2026
We would love the opportunity to help make your special day even more unforgettable. Our team of experienced professionals understands the importance of your wedding day, and we're committed to creating a unique culinary experience and service level that you and your guests will remember. 

If you would like any part of this quote to be altered, or if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
first…

The Day

Date

Friday, 29 May 2026

Location

123 Example Street,, Graceland

Begins

4:00 pm

Service

Staffed event

Host

Elvis Presley
123 123 123
theking@email.com

where it all happens

The Venue

The venue

Example venue name
99 great name Street, Somewhere amazing

Reservation 4:00PM–12:30AM $2,500.00
Cleaning of venue $250.00
Sound desk to control house speakers. Includes 1 x cordless microphone. Can connect external audio sources via a headphone jack. More sophisticated use requires external audio engineer. $125.00
Set-up of tables and chairs $50.00
course by course

The Menu

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.

Canapes

Harissa prawn with spicy salt and a lime aioli - two per serve× 100 df gf $380.00
each prawn served on a small wooden skewer
Rice paper wrap with red pepper, spring onion, orange, peanut and sprouts with carrot and ginger dipping sauce× 100 gf n vg $300.00
Char-grilled lamb rump, kumara rosti, quince jam× 100 df gf $300.00
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

Main service - family style buffet

Dauphinoise potatoes - layered potato, onion, garlic and cream× 100 $450.00
Beef eye fillet served medium rare with a shallot and tarragon butter and a pinot noir jus× 100 gf $2,400.00
Tomato, basil and Clevedon valley buffalo mozzarella (seasonal)× 100 $450.00
Rocket and poached pear salad with candied walnuts and pecorino× 100 $450.00
Complimentary artisan bread× 100 included
Oven roasted fresh fish with a herb and horopito rewena crumb on crushed pea and lemon× 100 $2,100.00

Dessert

Choux bun - filled with our pastry chefs flavour of the day× 100 $350.00
Banoffee cups - chocolate cup filled with dulce de leche, banana and cream× 100 gf v $350.00
Little lemon meringue pies - sweet pastry filled with a homemade lemon curd and a lemon flavoured Italian meringue× 100 v $350.00

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

a toast

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

Cellar selection

Bosquet Des Papes Chateauneuf Du Pape 2020× 24 $2,136.00
Rockburn Eleven Barrels Parkburn Pinot Noir 2022× 24 $2,352.00
Chateau Leoube Secret De Leoube Provence Rose 2022× 24 $1,632.00
Matawhero Irwin Chardonnay 2017× 24 $1,440.00
Veuve Clicquot Vintage 2015× 48 $8,112.00

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
looking after you

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
to set the scene

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
a little more

Further Touches

Flowers

Flower assortment× 12 $3,000.00

Printed menus

Printed menus× 100 $300.00
how the day unfolds

A Note from Us

1:00 pm: Example Company staff to arrive and set up tables, bar and kitchen
3:00 pm: Guests arrive at the venue for the ceremony
3:30 pm: Ceremony to start
4:00 pm: Ceremony to conclude, tray served drinks
Canapé service to start once everyone has a drink
5:45 pm: Guests invited through to their tables and seated, Nosh to serve drinks at the tables
6:00 pm: Speeches?
6:30 pm: Mains served - family style
7:30 pm: Cake cutting? More speeches? 
8:30 pm: Cake served as dessert, Tea and coffee available
9:00 pm: Some Example Company staff to depart, leaving a few to finish up (time to be determined on the night)
11:45 pm: Bar to close
12:00 am: Guests depart, Nosh to clean up and depart
altogether

The Total

The Venue$2,925.00
The Menu$8,805.00
The Cellar$18,934.00
In Attendance$3,270.00
The Hireware$3,123.60
Further Touches$3,300.00
Subtotal$40,357.60
GST (15.0%)$6,053.64
All together $46,411.24
to secure the date

Reserving

On acceptance, an initial deposit of $2,000.00 secures the date. Final payment is requested in advance of the wedding.

Read the terms
With your assent

Shall we?

Yes, please
decline with regret
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