The Golden Roast
Pro4.6 stars from 28 Google reviews
|Highlights
- Meats spit-roasted on site by their own cooks, then carved and served buffet-style
- Sydney menus run from $32.90 to $58.90 per person, plus a $22.90 meat-only option
- Caters 30 to 5,000 guests, and leftovers stay with the host
About The Golden Roast
The Golden Roast is a spit roast caterer that has been cooking at Australian celebrations since 1983, and its Sydney team works out of the Northern Beaches. The idea is simple: their cooks bring a fully equipped mobile kitchen to your venue, roast the meats on site, then serve a buffet and clean up afterwards. Beef, lamb, pork, chicken and baked ham are the core, with turkey breast, salmon, whole pig and seafood available on some menus. The Sydney menus are priced per person. The Meat Only or Build Your Own option starts at $22.90 for three meats plus whatever sides you add. Spit Roast Wraps ($32.90) and the Party Celebration Menu ($39.90) suit stand-up parties like 18ths and 21sts, with nibbles and roast rolls instead of a sit-down plate. The sit-down buffets step up from the Value Buffet ($35.90) through the Golden Roast Buffet ($40.90), Big Buffet ($49.90) and Gourmet Buffet ($52.90), adding desserts, grazing tables, hot nibbles, china plates and stainless steel cutlery as you go. Wedding packages run from $38.90 to $58.90. It's built for big numbers: they cater from 30 guests up to 5,000, and groups of 30 to 40 are charged at the 40-guest rate. Children aged 4 to 10 are half price. The crew usually arrives about four hours before food service, and you'll need a well-lit undercover area near the buffet, three trestle tables and access to water. They recommend booking at least two weeks ahead, though short-notice jobs are sometimes possible. It suits large birthdays, engagements, club presentations, work functions and family gatherings where generous, uncomplicated food matters more than fine dining.
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How much does The Golden Roast cost in Sydney?
Sydney menus are priced per person. The Meat Only or Build Your Own option starts at $22.90, the Spit Roast Wraps menu is $32.90, the Value Buffet is $35.90 and the Gourmet Buffet is $52.90. Wedding packages range from $38.90 to $58.90, and children aged 4 to 10 are half price.
What is the minimum number of guests?
They cater from 30 guests, but events of 30 to 40 people are charged at the 40-guest rate. The Meat Only menu needs at least 50 guests, and the other menus carry a $200 staff charge for groups under 60.
What's included on the day?
Their staff cook the meats on site, carve and serve the buffet, then pack down and clean up. Depending on the menu, that includes bread, gravy and condiments, buffet table linen, and either disposable or china plates with stainless steel cutlery. Any food left over stays with you.
How far ahead should I book?
They recommend booking at least 14 days out, and earlier for popular dates. Last-minute bookings are sometimes possible, but menu choices and staffing may be limited.
What do I need to provide at the venue?
A well-lit, undercover area close to the buffet to cook and serve from, three trestle tables (two for the buffet and one for prep) and access to water. The crew usually arrives around four hours before food is served.
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Lachlan McShane
7 years ago
I’ve had Golden Roast many times throughout Australia, and it was consistently delivered fresh, delicious, reasonably priced food, and fantastic service. I recently attended a function in Manly where Jack and the team ca…
Kirsten Khouri
4 years ago
The Golden Roast catered my step dads 60th birthday, the food was cooked to perfection and the staff were so helpful and friendly. The service and communication was also great leading up to the event. I definitely recomm…
Sergio Campisi
7 years ago
So pleased that the Coast to coast Golden roast franchise has come to the Northern beaches. I've been to parties catered by the Golden roast guys in the past, and always a good feed, great staff and fresh product used.…
Elizabeth Worner
7 years ago
I had my 40th bday catered for by Golden Roast and it was amazing. The grazing table was abundant with all kinds of cheeses, fruits, crackers and dips. More than half my guests thought this was the lunch as there was so…
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