Event Catering Menu (current at January 2025)
Let us help you make your special event/party/celebration deliciously memorable!
Paella, salads, Asian feasts, finger food, sweet treats and grazing boards ... it's comfort in every bite.
We're happy to offer you:
Paella - we bring the party to you! Our ever-popular Valenciana-style paella doesn't skimp on authentic and quality ingredients: Spanish chorizo, prawn, chicken, mussels, squid rings, saffron, pimenton, piquillo peppers, white wine, lemon, parsley from our edible garden & more.
Salads - these are the perfect accompaniment to our paella. They're also delicious and nutritious options for vegetarians and vegans.
Grazing boards - start your event with wow factor. Nothing adds to a party atmosphere quite like an enticing plate of starters, a cheese platter, charcuterie or grazing board.
Asian feasts - for something exotic to make your tastebuds tingle, try our buffet-style Asian feasts, including: Indo-Malay, Chinese, Korean, Indian and Middle Eastern.
Finger food - perfect for cocktail parties, we offer a dazzling array of delicious Asian-themed favourites in smaller, snack-sized portions.
Sweet treats/desserts - the perfect way to finish your event. We offer a tantalising assortment of sweet endings to complete your delicious Solace catering experience.
Food intolerances can be catered for (within notice period).
Delivery (within Sydney) is included in our pricing for orders over $400. For orders under $400, delivery is charged at $2/km from Ingleside 2101. Pick-up of our 1L self-catering packs, scrumptious salads or sweet treats in advance is available from Ingleside with prior payment and arrangement.
We're happy to adapt menus to suit your budget. See our Finger Food menu or 1L Catering Packs for ideas. Email Mel for more options to suit your specific budget and meal type/preferences: mchiew@hopecollective.org
NB: pricing below includes GST. Minimum orders and an additional 15% charge applies on public holidays, long weekends, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. Delivery within Sydney >15 km from Ingleside NSW 2101 will be charged at $2/km from 2101.
Looking for an unique, informative and fun event idea? We also offer catered workshops & cooking class party options!
(1) Cooking classes (Chinese cooking made easy/ Exotic Indonesian-Malay food/ Asian meals under 30 mins/ Zero food waste challenge/ Paella / Delectable vegetarian & vegan dishes) - onsite/offsite;
(2) Workshops with a catered meal (Kombucha, jun and kefir making; Sustainable & healthy living: edible gardening for beginners) - onsite/offsite.
Email Mel about a workshop/class/event and menu to suit your group and budget expectations: mchiew@hopecollective.org
Our Valenciana-style Paella
It's a crowd-pleasing meal and a show-stopper! Our most-requested catering favourite is popular for a reason. Your guests will be coming back for 2nds and 3rds.
Our deluxe Valenciana-style paella doesn't skimp on quality authentic ingredients. For maximum flavour to give you and your guests the ultimate paella experience, we include premium ingredients such as: chorizo, prawn, chicken, mussels, squid rings, saffron, pimenton, piquillo peppers, peas, Spanish bomba rice, white wine, lemon, parsley from our edible garden and more ...
Naturally free from gluten, dairy, egg and nuts (contains crustacean, mollusc). Let us bring the paella party to you!
Pricing: 35/head (inc GST) - min. 25 up to 110 ppl. Price includes: bringing all relevant cooking/prep equipment (gas burner, paella pan, gas tank, cooking equipment); over 20 premium paella ingredients; staffing for up to 2.5 hrs (approx. timing: 60-90 mins set up/final prep/cooking, 30 mins serving up paella to guests, 30 mins pack up).
Finger Foods, Starters & Grazing Boards
Great option for cocktail parties, starters or sides;Pricing is per person served buffet self-service style;Includes delivery within Sydney subject to total min order of $400;If required, wait staff/servers are charged at $30/hr (min 3 hrs)Indonesian jumbo prawn crackers (2) 'krupuk udang' - 2.95 (crustacean; egg)
Pork-chive steamed dumplings (3) - 5.50 (gluten, soy, sesame)
2 fish balls on a stick w dipping sauce - 3.95 (fish; egg; soy)
Mini chicken dim sims (3) w dipping sauce - 5.00 (gluten; soy; sesame; fish)
Thai fish cakes (2) w dipping sauce - 4.50 (fish; egg; crustacean)
San choy bow lettuce boat filled w savoury mince and veg mix - 4.95 (Vegetarian optional; gluten from soy; mollusc; sesame; peanut)
Prawn 'hargow' steamed dumplings (2) w dipping sauce - 5.95 (crustacean; egg; soy; sesame; gluten)
Curry puffs vegetable mixture encased in pastry (2) w dipping sauce - 5.95 (Vegetarian; gluten)
Char siu bao steamed BBQ pork bun (large) - 4.00 (gluten)
Noodle Boxes:
Korean 'glass noodles' (japchae) w stir-fried veg and omelette strips 6.50 (Vegetarian; sesame; gluten from soy)
Vietnamese vermicelli noodles w lemongrass chicken 7.95 (Vegetarian optional; fish; gluten from soy)
Japanese soba noodles w chicken and sesame 7.95 (Vegetarian optional; sesame; gluten from soy)
Grazing Boards: (14.95 pp as a starter; 24.95 pp as a primary meal)
Italian charcuterie and antipasto board- a fine selection of cured meats, marinated olives, cheeses, bread sticks, vegetables and/or fruit
Middle Eastern grazing board - a visual feast of assorted dips, olives, dolmades, bread, vegetables, dried fruit and nuts
French charcuterie and cheese platter- a celebration of cheeses, cured meats, grapes, pate, fresh/dried fruits and crackers
Exotic Asian Feasts
Mains served buffet-style; flexible catering to suit your budgetPricing is per person; Includes delivery within Sydney subject to total min order of $400;Dishes are self-service from a buffet-style tableIndo-Malay feast 27.95
Nyonya chicken curry, Chickpea lentil and sweet potato curry (vegan); Solace 'from the garden' salad; krupuk udang (jumbo prawn crackers); steamed jasmine rice; and your choice of either: Malay lamb curry OR Beef rendang (to include both add 9.95 pp).
*Add a D.I.Y. Laksa station (laksa broth, noodles, chicken, veges, herbs, tofu puffs, sambal) for 14.95 pp
Chinese feast 24.95
Steamed pork-chive dumplings (4 pp); special egg fried rice; jumbo prawn crackers; Solace 'from the garden' salad; and your choice of either: Hokkien noodles w chicken and Asian greens (or vegetarian option), OR Chinese beef stew (to include both add 9.95 pp).
Korean feast 25.95
Korean glass noodles (vegetarian); kimchi; steamed jasmine rice; Solace 'from the garden' salad; and spicy grilled chicken drumsticks.
Indian feast 27.95
Butter chicken w potato & kumera; Chickpea, lentil & vegetable curry (vegan), steamed basmati rice; Solace 'from the garden' salad; paratha flatbread; mint yoghurt raita.
Middle Eastern feast 29.95
Tabouli salad (vegan); Hummus dip (vegan); Lebanese bread; Labne yoghurt cheese; vegetarian pilaf rice (or couscous); and chicken, lemon & olive tagine.
* Add Moroccan lamb stew for 9.95 pp).
Scrumptious Salads
Delicious & nutritious; perfect for vegetarians; popular additions to our paella!Pricing is per person; Includes delivery within Sydney subject to total min order of $400;Pick-up option from Solace Kitchen (Ingleside 2101) 1-2 days prior to event is available for saladsSolace 'from our garden' salad 5
This visually attractive, exotic and unique seasonal salad features mixed leaves and seasonal edible flowers and fresh herbs picked from our own edible garden. Served with Asian dressing. (Vegan; sesame; gluten from soy)
Korean 'glass noodle' salad - japchae 6.45
A popular and tasty Korean noodle dish which includes sesame, garlic and soy flavoured sweet potato starch noodles, which are lightly stir-fried with a variety of vegetables and egg. (Vegetarian; egg; sesame; gluten from soy)
Caesar salad 6.45
This perennial crowd-pleaser is popular for good reason. Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, egg, anchovies, dressing and shaved parmesan (egg; fish milk; gluten)
Potato salad 6.45
Another Aussie favourite, our potato salad is dangerously addictive. Boiled potatoes, bacon, egg, spring onion, mayo and chives (Vegetarian optional; egg).
Roast pumpkin, beetroot, spinach and walnut salad 5.95
Flavour-packed roasted beetroot and pumpkin marries beautifully with baby spinach and walnuts. Served drizzled with balsamic dressing. (Vegan; walnut)
Quinoa, roasted vegetables and feta salad 6.45
Healthy quinoa and assorted roasted vegetables with tasty feta and a zingy dressing, make this a popular choice with health-conscious guests that don't want to compromise on flavour. (Vegetarian; milk)
Indonesian 'gado gado' salad 6.95
Indonesia's most famous salad for good reason. Flavour-packed extravaganza with fried tofu, cucumber, boiled eggs, potato, steamed wombok, beansprouts, and drizzled with our addictive peanut satay sauce. (crustacean; egg; peanut)
Self-Catering Options (refrigerated catering packs; ready to serve/heat up when needed)
1L typically feeds 3-4;Pre-order/pay at least 3 days prior to pick-up/delivery date;Free delivery within Sydney subject to total min order of $400Malay lamb curry w potato, eggplant & peas 43/L
Beef rendang w potato 41/L
Butter chicken w potato & kumera 39/L (milk)
Nyonya chicken curry w potato & carrot 79/ 2L (macadamia, crustacean)
Chickpea, lentil, kumera, peas & zucchini curry 37/L (Vegan)
Special egg fried rice 55/ 2L (Vegetarian optional; egg, fish, gluten from soy)
Hokkien noodles w chicken & vegetables 59/ 2L (Vegetarian optional; egg, gluten from soy)
Korean japchae 'glass noodles' 41.95/ 2L (Vegetarian; egg, gluten from soy, sesame)
Caesar salad 39.95/ 2L (egg; fish milk; gluten)
Potato salad 39.95/ 2L (Vegetarian optional; egg)
Roast pumpkin, beetroot, spinach and walnut salad 39.95/ 2L (Vegan; walnut)
Quinoa, roasted vegetables and feta salad 39.95/ 2L (Vegetarian; milk)
Indonesian 'gado gado' salad 40.95/ 2L (peanut, crustacean, egg)
Solace 'from our garden' salad w Asian dressing 29.95/ 2L (Vegan; gluten from soy, sesame)
NB: All of the above can be made in a gluten-free version given adequate notice (except Hokkien noodles). All are nut free (except Gado Gado).
Sweet Treats & Desserts
Served on platters, buffet self-service style;Includes delivery within Sydney subject to total min order of $400;If required, wait staff/servers are charged at $30/hr (min 3 hrs);Pick-up option is available upon request.Fruit platter w seasonal fruits 5.95 pp
Fudgy walnut brownie bites (GF) 3.50 pp (egg, milk)
Wholesome choc chip cookies 3.90 pp (egg, milk, gluten)
Cheese and fruit platter 7.95 pp (GF options; milk, gluten)
Rocky road 3.95 pp (egg, milk, gluten, peanut)
Solace baklava 4.95 pp (milk, gluten, nuts)
Flourless orange and almond cake (GF) (serves 20-24) 45 per cake (egg, milk, almond)
Banana, Nutella and walnut cake (serves 20-24) 39 per cake (egg, milk, gluten, walnut)
Carrot and walnut cake w cream cheese frosting (serves 20-24) 45 per cake (egg, milk, gluten, walnut)