feeds from catering.com.au http://catering.com.au/rss/ en-au http://catering.com.au/rss/ http://catering.com.au/static/campfire/layouts/images/omg-logo-small.png http://www.catering.com.au/articles/catering-considerations-for-any-function/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST Catering Considerations for any Function Before starting any function, there are a number of catering issues that must be considered Say you have the responsibility of organizing a large event, fully catered, for a large number of people. How do you go about to make sure that the event, and the food, are a complete success that leaves your guests brimming with compliments? The key is like anything, be organized. Organizing a major catered affair can seem like ...

Before starting any function, there are a number of catering issues that must ...

http://www.catering.com.au/articles/what-to-look-for-in-a-catering-service/ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST What to look for in a catering service Catering can play a crucial role in the success of an event, so choosing the right caterer is essential There are literally hundreds of catering services available for any given event that can provide food and drink options from finger food to elaborate meals, depending on what it is that you want for your event. Choosing a caterer will be one of the most important decisions that can be made when it comes to pl ...

Catering can play a crucial role in the success of an event, so choosing the r ...

http://www.catering.com.au/news/2009/1/18/fernando-motti/ Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST news SUMMER is a hectic time for the likes of catering manager Fernando Motti. FERNANDO MOTTI BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT SYDNEY"Between December and January, Sydney offers numerous options, including major events such as Carols In The Domain, New Year's Eve, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Sydney Festival and Chinese New Year," Motti says. "There are plenty of job opportunities in various areas of expertise. It is a reasonably young ind ...

SUMMER is a hectic time for the likes of catering manager Fernando Motti. FERNANDO MOTTI BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT SYDNEY

http://www.catering.com.au/news/2008/12/12/objections-to-islamic-school-overruled/ Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST news AN ISLAMIC school catering to more than 1000 students in Sydney's south-west has been approved, despite thousands of objections by locals.The NSW Land and Environment Court yesterday granted approval for Salamah College to be built in Bass Hill, questioning whether such a strenuous challenge would have taken place had the school been built by members of another religious group.More than 1800 objections were made when the development, which will include room for 1200 kindergarten to ...

AN ISLAMIC school catering to more than 1000 students in Sydney's south-west has been approved, despite thousands of objections by locals.

http://www.catering.com.au/news/2008/11/29/three-years-enough-to-reach-the-top/ Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST news THREE years after opening its doors to the public, Memories Function Centre at Wallsend has been named Australia's best wedding caterer.Recognition has come through the Restaurant & Catering Association's 2008 Savour Australia National Awards for Excellence. Seven hundred of the country's top restaurateurs, caterers and guests attended a carbon-neutral event late last month at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, where 36 awards were handed out. The gathering was in l ...

THREE years after opening its doors to the public, Memories Function Centre at Wallsend has been named Australia's best wedding caterer.

http://www.catering.com.au/news/2008/7/25/chefs-turn-up-the-heat/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST news A SALON Culinaire will be run in conjunction with the Newcastle Hospitality & Catering Expo which will see chefs and apprentice chefs vying for prizes, complementing their talents. This special event will take place over five hours on Wednesday between 10am and 3pm.The Salon Culinaire encourages chefs and apprentice chefs to test the quality of their preparation and presentation against their peers, in turn giving them the opportunity to gain valuable industry recognition. The ...

A SALON Culinaire will be run in conjunction with the Newcastle Hospitality & Catering Expo which will see chefs and apprentice chefs vying for prizes, complementing their talents.

http://www.catering.com.au/news/2008/6/10/wedding-reception-bombshell/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST news LESS than 24 hours before their wedding, Michael Chalhoub and Jesa Gonido received a phone call that would distress any bride-to-be: the catering for their Saturday wedding reception had been cancelled.The unexpected and unexplained closure of Wyong Tennis and Sports Club over the long weekend left the Chalhoubs with 40 guests and nowhere to go."It was really bad news," Mrs Chalhoub said.Mr Chalhoub said he was shocked when he got the news at 5pm on Friday, and didn't tell his ...

LESS than 24 hours before their wedding, Michael Chalhoub and Jesa Gonido received a phone call that would distress any bride-to-be: the catering for their Saturday wedding reception had been cancelled.

http://www.catering.com.au/news/2008/6/3/drayton-honoured-in-hall-of-fame/ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST news THE late Trevor Drayton was last night inducted into the Hunter Hall of Fame during the annual Restaurant and Catering Association Awards at Western Suburbs Leagues Club. The 400-strong guests at the awards applauded the announcement that Mr Drayton, who was killed at an explosion in January at his family vineyard in Pokolbin, was to be acknowledged for his services to the hospitality industry in the Hunter Valley. Along with Mr Drayton's posthumous induction, the night featured mor ...

THE late Trevor Drayton was last night inducted into the Hunter Hall of Fame during the annual Restaurant and Catering Association Awards at Western Suburbs Leagues Club.

http://www.catering.com.au/news/2008/5/10/2008-restaurant-catering-awards-finalists/ Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EST news From Page 20NEW RESTAURANT - NEWCASTLE & SURROUNDS (sponsored by Westpac)Deck 56, BelmontJagged Reef, NewcastleLakehouse Cafe, Murrays BeachNourish at Hunter Wetlands, ShortlandPeppers at the Boulevard, HamiltonRitual, Nelson BayUnion Brasserie, The JunctionRESTAURANT IN A HOTEL/MOTEL/GUESTHOUSE (sponsored by American Express)Amanda's on the Edge, PokolbinAraluen Lic Restaurant at Salisbury Lodges, Salisbury - Barrington Tops Nationa ...

From Page 20 NEW RESTAURANT - NEWCASTLE & SURROUNDS (sponsored by Westpac)

http://www.catering.com.au/news/2008/4/16/black-pepper-catering-is-barbecue-that-comes-to-you/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST news Burnt snags and overcooked steak need not be the only options at your next barbecue if you call in the experts from Black Pepper Gourmet Catering.While you sit back and relax, the Figtree company's staff will serve up all manner of gourmet options including minced lamb kofta kebabs with tzatziki sauce or halloumi, mushroom, cherry tomato and basil skewers.There's no need to slave over a hot stove prior to your barbecue either, with the team able to bring along a range of hot accompa ...

Burnt snags and overcooked steak need not be the only options at your next barbecue if you call in the experts from Black Pepper Gourmet Catering.

http://www.catering.com.au/news/2008/2/19/energy-eaters/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST news Catering to the dining public doesn't have to cost the earth, with more and more restaurants going green and saving a bundle, writes Richard Cornish.WITH the average restaurant going through $20,000 in electricity and $15,000 in gas every year, there's no questioning it's an energy-intensive industry. Add to that the laundering of a continual stream of tablecloths and napkins, the millions of kilometres travelled by delivery vans and the countless food kilometres clocked up by importe ...

Catering to the dining public doesn't have to cost the earth, with more and more restaurants going green and saving a bundle, writes Richard Cornish.

http://www.catering.com.au/news/2007/12/14/food-barn-for-the-needy/ Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST news A FOOD store catering for needy Illawarra families will open in Berkeley today.House of Hope Food Barn manager Pastor Jeff Dakers said articles published in the Mercury about the difficulties families faced leading into Christmas caused by increased living costs had convinced organisers "there was a need for it".People who can prove they receive funds from Centrelink, are on a pension, or households that earn less than $600 a week can fill supplied bags with non-perishable food for ...

A FOOD store catering for needy Illawarra families will open in Berkeley today.

http://www.catering.com.au/news/2007/11/3/10-things-i-dont-put-on-my-cv-jackie-middleton/ Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST news After 12 years in the restaurant industry, Jackie Middleton is now the menu concept designer at Peter Rowland catering. 1 I've learned to stand my ground when negotiating menu wording. A chef insisted on using the culinary word "faggot" to describe his rabbit dish. Halfway through a very busy restaurant service, we'd sold none. Considering we had three main courses something was wrong and it wasn't the rabbit. 2 Alcohol and men are a bad combination for a female maitre d'. I s ...

After 12 years in the restaurant industry, Jackie Middleton is now the menu concept designer at Peter Rowland catering.

http://www.catering.com.au/news/2007/10/31/special-of-the-modern-day-all-organic-menu/ Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST news Restaurants and cafes are catering to a growing demand for chemical-free produce, writes Sue White.When the immunologist Robert Warlow took over the Peasants Feast Restaurant in Newtown five years ago he saw it as an opportunity to contribute to the health industry in a new way."Organic foods allow for the total removal of chemicals that can potentially, or in reality, cause illness. Some of those illnesses can be very severe - many pesticides are known carcinogens," Warlow says.

Restaurants and cafes are catering to a growing demand for chemical-free produce, writes Sue White.

http://www.catering.com.au/news/2007/7/27/the-public-judge-food-and-service-on-quality-variety-atmosphere-and-presentation/ Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST news KNOWING that judging followed strict guidelines, with results collated by a statistician, makes success in the Restaurant and Catering Association's annual awards for excellence all the sweeter and more prestigious.Late each year voting coupons appear in newspapers and on the association's website inviting nominations from the public for favourite restaurants from which a list of finalists is drawn up and the names passed on to judges who then get down to the serious business of checking ...

KNOWING that judging followed strict guidelines, with results collated by a statistician, makes success in the Restaurant and Catering Association's annual awards for excellence all the sweeter and more prestigious.

http://www.catering.com.au/news/2007/7/27/winners-will-be-rewarded-on-monday/ Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST news RESTAURANT and Catering NSW/ACT is the major association representing industry needs in those states and uses an awards system to recognise best practice within the hospitality sector.Winners of this year's Awards for Excellence (NSW) will be announced at a dinner at City Beach Function Centre on Monday night and, with more than 120 finalists covering 28 categories, competition for a coveted award has been strong.A spokesperson for the organisers said awards would be presented to wi ...

RESTAURANT and Catering NSW/ACT is the major association representing industry needs in those states and uses an awards system to recognise best practice within the hospitality sector.

http://www.catering.com.au/news/2007/6/13/terrigal-goes-italian-as-onda-cleans-up/ Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST news Onda Ristorante Italiano won four gongs at the Central Coast Restaurant and Catering Awards.CENTRAL Coast restaurant Onda Ristorante Italiano has been named the Coast's best restaurant in the recent Central Coast Restaurant and Catering Awards. Onda also won the best Italian category and young apprentice Harley Jansson was named first year apprentice of the year as well.Its ability to host functions was also acknowledged as Onda also won the award for best restaurant ...

Onda Ristorante Italiano won four gongs at the Central Coast Restaurant and Catering Awards.

http://www.catering.com.au/news/2007/6/2/growing-acclaim-for-gardens-team/ Sat, 02 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST news HUNTER Valley Gardens was recognised for outstanding performance in three categories at the regional Restaurant and Catering Awards.The Gardens was named best function centre caterer, best wedding caterer at a function centre and caterer of the year.Executive chef of Hunter Valley Gardens Nick Vivian said the wins were a result of a team effort.Accepting the major award he said: "This award goes to all the staff at Hunter Valley Gardens for their ongoing continued efforts in th ...

HUNTER Valley Gardens was recognised for outstanding performance in three categories at the regional Restaurant and Catering Awards.

http://www.catering.com.au/news/2007/6/2/so-mucho-to-celebrate-with-lime-all-the-flavour/ Sat, 02 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST news TWO category wins at the annual Restaurant & Catering Awards have been described as "humbling" by Garth and Jenny Ashford. The Ashfords won for lime restaurant and bar at The Junction in the contemporary informal category and for Mucho's Mexican, also at The Junction, in the specialty category. "I'm very happy for the staff with the results they achieved," Mr Ashford said. "We went into the competition this year with no expectations and absolutely no preconceived ideas. "A ...

TWO category wins at the annual Restaurant & Catering Awards have been described as "humbling" by Garth and Jenny Ashford.

http://www.catering.com.au/news/2007/5/29/menu-to-relish/ Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 EST news PORT Stephens restaurant Zest won the top honours in this year's Hunter Restaurant and Catering Awards, which were held at Western Suburbs Leagues Club last night.Zest, owned by chef Glenn Thompson and wife Jennifer, also won the European category. It is the second time Zest has been named overall winner, taking its first top title in 2005.About 30 awards were handed out at the ceremony, with Zest joined by Hunter Valley Gardens on the winners' podium. Hunter Valley Garden ...

PORT Stephens restaurant Zest won the top honours in this year's Hunter Restaurant and Catering Awards, which were held at Western Suburbs Leagues Club last night.