Salt of The Earth Catering

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Pricing: From $35 per personCategory: CaterersLocation: Northern Beaches, North Shore, Sydney CBD

Highlights

Canape packages from $35 per person, or order by the platter
Free delivery to 2085; $35 minimum delivery fee elsewhere
In-home sit-down dinners for up to 12 on the northern beaches

About Salt of The Earth Catering

Salt of The Earth Catering has been cooking for Sydney parties for more than 13 years from its base on the Northern Beaches and North Shore, and says it has catered over 3,000 events. It handles private parties, corporate functions, weddings, kids parties, Christmas events and funerals, either as drop-off catering or with chefs, waitstaff and bar staff on site. Most of the menu is sold by the platter, usually serving 24, so you choose exactly which items go out rather than taking a fixed set. The Bites menu covers things like pork belly with caramelised apple, Sydney rock oysters, seared sesame tuna and whipped feta tarts; Substantials runs to Peking duck pancakes, cheeseburger sliders, lamb cutlets and fish tacos; and Mini Mains, boards and boxes, a kids menu, breakfast, sweets and a Christmas menu fill out the range. If you would rather not build it yourself, three canape packages set the count for you: Just Nibbles (4 bites and 1 substantial, $35 per person), Crowd Pleaser (8 bites and 2 substantials, $45) and Premium Spread (8 bites, 2 substantials and a mini main, $60). For dinner, they suggest 10 to 12 pieces per person. Everything is prepared on the day of the event. Delivery is free to postcode 2085, and other suburbs pay a minimum delivery fee of $35. Corporate orders need at least six serves, and prices exclude GST. For venues without a kitchen they can cook on portable ovens and cooktops, and northern beaches and North Shore households can book an in-home sit-down dinner for up to 12 people.

Inclusions & amenities

Service

Caterers

Cuisine type (caterers)

Modern AustralianSeafood

Catering style (caterers)

CanapesSit-Down

Dietary support (caterers)

VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKosher

Budget

$$ (Average)

Pricing

Canape packages are $35 per person for Just Nibbles (4 bites and 1 substantial), $45 per person for Crowd Pleaser (8 bites and 2 substantials) and $60 per person for Premium Spread (8 bites, 2 substantials and a mini main), with a $10 per person dessert add-on. Platters mostly serve 24: bites run from $75 to $120, substantials from $85 to $155, and a grazing board is $240. Mini mains are $10 to $14 each, and a kids party pack is $20 per child. Corporate items start at $3.70 each, with a minimum order of six serves. Delivery is free to postcode 2085 and at least $35 elsewhere. All prices exclude GST.

Service Details

Choose drop-off delivery or on-site catering with chefs, waitstaff and bar staff. Food is prepared on the day of the event. Menus can be built by the platter across bites, substantials, mini mains, boards and boxes, kids, breakfast, sweets, corporate and Christmas ranges, or you can pick a canape package or the Chef's Selection sample menu. Portable ovens and cooktops can be arranged for venues without a kitchen, and in-home sit-down dinners for up to 12 are available on the northern beaches and North Shore. Quotes are free.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Salt of The Earth charge per person?

Canape packages start at $35 per person for 4 bites and 1 substantial, rising to $45 and $60 per person for bigger spreads. You can also order individual platters, mostly serving 24, and a dessert add-on is $10 per person. Prices exclude GST.

Which areas do they deliver to?

They're based on the Northern Beaches and North Shore and deliver across both, plus the Sydney CBD and surrounding suburbs. Delivery is free to postcode 2085, with a minimum $35 fee elsewhere.

Can they provide staff at the party?

Yes. You can book drop-off catering or full service with chefs, waitstaff and bar staff. Their Chef's Selection sample menu comes with a chef, two waitstaff and one bar staff member for 4 hours.

Do they cater for dietary requirements?

Yes. The menus mark gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan items, and they offer dairy-free, nut-free, halal and kosher options, with separate preparation for allergen-specific dishes.

How much food should I order?

For a dinner-time event they recommend 10 to 12 pieces per person, mixing seafood, meat, vegetarian and sweet items. Their staff will help you work out quantities for your guest numbers.