Olive & Thyme Catering
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- Grazing stations styled on site by their head designer, from $24 per person
- Handmade finger food including spanakopita from a third-generation family recipe
- Commercial kitchen in Clayton South catering events of up to 2000 guests
About Olive & Thyme Catering
Olive & Thyme Catering was started in 2016 by Ilias and Renee Patsiaouras after they catered their own daughter's christening and first birthday. Their food is almost entirely made by hand from scratch, and many recipes have come down through the family, including some from Ilias's family restaurant in Germany. The business runs from a commercial kitchen in Clayton South and can cater events from small home gatherings up to 2000 guests. The signature offer is the grazing station: a styled spread of gourmet cheeses, salami, ham and mortadella, handmade dips, crackers, breadsticks, marinated vegetables, olives, nuts and fresh and dried fruit. It is set up on site by their head designer using rustic boxes, boards and platters. Finger food can be added – mini cheeseburger and fried chicken sliders, falafel sliders, saffron arancini, beef and red wine pies, spanakopita, souvlaki sticks and Greek meatballs – along with salads, sandwiches and sweets. Gluten-free and vegan pies and pastries are on the menu too. For birthdays, engagements, baby showers and anniversaries, they bring grazing tables, canapés, finger food or buffets to homes, community halls, outdoor spaces and private function rooms. Wedding menus range from grazing tables and canapés to Mediterranean buffets, alternate-drop three-course dinners and feasting-style spreads. Corporate work covers launches, team events and client functions, and the corporate menu is published with prices including GST. Other events are quoted to suit the guest list, so send an enquiry with your date and numbers.
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What is included in an Olive & Thyme grazing station?
Gourmet cheeses such as brie, blue, gouda and vintage cheddar, salami, ham and mortadella, handmade dips, crackers, breadsticks, artichokes, sundried tomatoes, olives, nuts, and fresh and dried fruit, set up and styled by their head designer.
How much does a grazing station cost?
The published price is $24 per person including GST, plus a $100 flat styling fee covering setup and serving ware. Adding finger food to the station brings an extra $90 styling fee, and the minimum order is $500.
Can they cater for vegan and gluten-free guests?
Yes. The menu includes gluten-free chicken and leek and beef pies, a gluten-free and vegan truffled mushroom pie, vegan pea and mint parcels, a vegan chia pudding and gluten-free crackers and bread for the grazing station.
What styles of wedding catering do they offer?
Couples can choose rustic grazing tables, canapés, a Mediterranean buffet, an alternate-drop three-course meal or a feasting-style menu, all tailored to the wedding's theme and guest numbers at your own venue.
How much notice do they need?
The corporate menu asks for at least 48 hours' notice and a minimum order of $500, with delivery fees depending on location. Larger parties and weddings are quoted individually, so enquire early for those.
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Atika Leaga
3 months ago
Olive & Thyme catered for my daughters Christening and 1st Birthday. Communication was a breeze with Renee. On time with set up, on time with pick up. Food was served nice and HOT which is something I am very particular…
Spiro Christopoulos
4 months ago
Renee and her team are absolutely beautiful and the food quality just makes this your go to for catering. I unfortunately had to cater for a family members 40 day mnimosino and Renee was very empathetic over the phone wh…
Carly Sasso
8 months ago
Olive & Thyme catered for my daughter’s engagement party, and they exceeded every expectation. The food was exceptional so fresh, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor. Every detail was thoughtfully executed, a…
Nikolas Diamantis
9 months ago
We had an amazing experience with Olive and Thyme catering for our grandsons baptism. One week later we are still receiving complements from our guests. Thankyou to Rene and her team for presenting us with delicious, fre…
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