Smile Catering
Pro5.0 stars from 17 Google reviews
|Highlights
- Led by Grant King, the chef who won three hats at The Pier
- Fully licensed, so drinks and bar service come in-house
- Cooks on site at homes, venues and yachts on the harbour
About Smile Catering
Smile Catering is the catering business of Grant King, a chef who grew up in New Zealand and took The Pier to three chef hats and held them for five years, then built Gastro Park to two hats and was named Gault&Millau Chef of the Year in 2016. He left restaurants to cook for people directly, and runs Smile Catering from Rushcutters Bay. Grant designs every menu himself around the guests and the season, sources produce from farmers and fishermen he has worked with for years, and cooks on site with his team. The formats are broad. Cocktail parties get roaming canapes, bowls and substantial bites, with sliders, tacos and bao for later in the night. Weddings can be seated, shared or cocktail style. Private dinners and degustations of eight to twelve courses are cooked in your own kitchen, and Grant has done a nine-course menu for fifteen in a yacht galley. Outdoor events get live-fire barbecues and whole spit-roasted lamb or pork, and corporate clients can order boardroom bowls and platters. Dietary needs, including vegan, gluten-free, halal and kosher, are built into the menu rather than handled as an afterthought. Smile Catering is a full-service caterer: chefs, waitstaff, glassware and service equipment are supplied, and the business is fully licensed, so it can run the bar and match wines. Setup and pack-down are included and home kitchens are left clean. They cover all of Sydney and travel to the Hunter Valley, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and further for destination events. For weddings and large events they suggest booking three to six months ahead. It suits hosts who want restaurant-level food at a private event.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Grant King cook at the event himself?
Yes. Grant designs each menu, sources the produce and cooks on site with a team trained to his standards, whether that is a home kitchen, a venue or a yacht galley.
How much does Smile Catering cost?
Most events are quoted individually because every menu is written from scratch. Published prices include canapes from $4.50 a piece and boardroom platters from $55 per person, with a minimum spend that depends on location.
How far ahead should I book?
For weddings and large events, three to six months is recommended, especially for December and peak wedding dates. Corporate events and private dinners can often be arranged at shorter notice.
Which areas do they cover?
They are based in Rushcutters Bay and cater across Sydney, including the Eastern Suburbs, North Shore, Northern Beaches, Inner West and CBD. They also travel to the Hunter Valley, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and further afield for destination events.
Can they supply drinks and staff?
Yes. Smile Catering is fully licensed and handles the whole beverage side, from wine lists and signature cocktails to bar service, and supplies chefs, waitstaff, glassware and service equipment.
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Svitlana Ilkina
4 months ago
Grant & the team from Smile catering were absolutely fantastic catering my engagement party. The whole process was seamless from start to finish. The food was beyond delicious, all my guests have been raving about it eve…
Paul Foskett
2 months ago
We recently booked Smile Catering for a corporate event and the experience exceeded our expectations. The food was exceptional and a refreshing change from the standard arancini balls and quiches we normally see. Every d…
David Wellman
5 months ago
Where to start...! What an exceptionally talented chef and exceptional team. We hired Grant King and his Smile Catering company to deliver a boutique and intimate wedding dinner for our nearest and dearest a few weeks ba…
Max D'Agostino
2 months ago
We attended a cocktail party catered by Smile Catering Chef Grant King and were thoroughly impressed. The food was delicious, and the service was professional and attentive throughout. A wonderful experience — highly rec…
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