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10/09/2026
Some birthdays deserve more than cake. 🎂🥂
The big ones. The 40ths, 50ths, 60ths, 70ths, 80ths and beyond. The birthdays that bring together family and friends who may not often find themselves in the same room.
Whether you're planning an intimate lunch at home, a relaxed garden party or a larger celebration at a venue, Catering by Design can help you create an occasion that feels special without leaving you stuck in the kitchen.
Karin can help with everything from planning the menu and catering to drinks, service staff, equipment and all those practical details that make an event run smoothly.
You celebrate the milestone. We’ll take care of the food…and the cake!!!
https://cateringbydesign.com.au/event-catering/celebrations/
07/09/2026
Any excuse for a grazing platter! 🧀🍇
Today is World Salami Day, celebrating one of our favourite additions to a beautiful antipasto or grazing table.
And while salami may be the star today, the secret to a really good grazing platter is variety.
Think different cured meats, creamy and hard cheeses, olives, marinated vegetables, fresh and dried fruit, nuts, dips, crusty bread, crackers and a few delicious condiments to bring everything together.
It’s relaxed, sociable food that encourages everyone to gather around, help themselves and stay for another bite.
Exactly how we like entertaining.
Happy World Salami Day!
https://cateringbydesign.com.au/
05/09/2026
Here’s to the dads who taught us some of life’s most important lessons.
How to light the BBQ. How much food is actually required for six people. Why you should never turn a steak more than once. And, of course, Dad always gets the biggest serving. 😉
This Father’s Day, we hope there’s plenty of good food on the table, something nice in Dad’s glass and, most importantly, time to sit down and enjoy it together.
From Karin and Catering by Design, Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandads, stepdads and father figures. 💙
We hope you’re thoroughly spoiled today.
cateringbydesign.com.au
03/09/2026
Cooking for Dad this Father’s Day?
Give him something worth getting his fingers sticky for. 😋
These Sticky Bourbon & Maple Pork Ribs are made for a relaxed Father’s Day lunch. Get them into the oven early, then let them cook low and slow while you enjoy the day.
Ingredients:
2 racks pork ribs
½ cup maple syrup
⅓ cup bourbon
⅓ cup BBQ sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp smoked paprika
Method:
Preheat the oven to 150°C.
Combine the maple syrup, bourbon, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, mustard, garlic and paprika.
Season the ribs and place them in a roasting dish. Pour over about two-thirds of the sauce, turning the ribs to coat well. Cover tightly with foil and bake for approximately 2½ 3 hours, until beautifully tender.
Remove the foil, brush generously with the remaining sauce and turn the oven up to 200°C. Cook for another 15–20 minutes, basting once or twice, until the ribs are sticky and caramelised.
Serve with crunchy slaw, corn on the cob and crispy potatoes.
Just make sure there are plenty of napkins on the table!
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandads and father figures celebrating this Sunday. 💙
https://cateringbydesign.com.au/
01/09/2026
Any excuse for a grazing platter! 🧀🍇
Today is World Salami Day, celebrating one of our favourite additions to a beautiful antipasto or grazing table.
And while salami may be the star today, the secret to a really good grazing platter is variety.
Think different cured meats, creamy and hard cheeses, olives, marinated vegetables, fresh and dried fruit, nuts, dips, crusty bread, crackers and a few delicious condiments to bring everything together.
It’s relaxed, sociable food that encourages everyone to gather around, help themselves and stay for another bite.
Exactly how we like entertaining.
Happy World Salami Day!
https://cateringbydesign.com.au/
01/09/2026
🌸 Hello, Spring! 🌸
Today marks the first day of spring, bringing longer days, warmer weather and plenty of reasons to gather together.
It’s the season for garden parties, spring celebrations, long lunches, family gatherings and events that make the most of the beautiful weather.
At Catering By Design, we love creating fresh, delicious food that brings people together, whatever the occasion.
Here’s to a new season filled with sunshine, good company and, of course, great food. 🌿☀️
Planning a spring event? Let us take care of the catering so you can relax and enjoy the occasion.
Get in touch with Catering By Design today to discuss your event, menu and catering requirements.
Happy first day of spring!
https://cateringbydesign.com.au/
28/08/2026
Spring is almost here, bringing with it some of our favourite fresh flavours.
This Asparagus, Pea & Feta Tart is perfect for a spring lunch, light dinner or entertaining friends.
Ingredients:
1 sheet puff pastry
1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
150g feta cheese
3 eggs
½ cup thickened cream
2 spring onions, finely sliced
Zest of 1 lemon
Fresh mint
Salt and cracked pepper
Method:
Preheat your oven to 200°C. Line a tart tin with puff pastry, prick the base and blind bake for around 10 minutes.
Whisk together the eggs, cream, spring onions, lemon zest and seasoning.
Pour into the pastry shell, then arrange the asparagus and peas over the top. Crumble over the feta and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and just set.
Finish with fresh mint and a little extra lemon zest.
Serve warm or at room temperature with a crisp green salad. Simple, fresh and very spring.
https://cateringbydesign.com.au
27/08/2026
What comes first: the menu or the drinks? 🍷🍽️
Ideally, they should be planned together.
The right drinks can complement your menu beautifully, whether that means sparkling wine with canapés, a crisp white with seafood, a lighter red with shared platters or a refreshing non-alcoholic option that feels every bit as considered.
And don't forget the practicalities: enough ice, glassware, chilling space, water stations and quantities for the number of guests.
When Catering by Design helps plan your event, we look at the whole experience, not just what’s on the plate.
Because nobody wants to discover halfway through the party that they’ve run out of ice!
https://cateringbydesign.com.au/
19/08/2026
Another meeting? Give everyone something to look forward to. 🥪☕
Good food can make a long meeting, training day or team event considerably more enjoyable.
Catering by Design can take care of your corporate catering, with fresh, beautifully presented food delivered and ready when you need it.
From breakfast and morning tea to working lunches, afternoon tea and office celebrations, menus can be tailored to suit your team, schedule and dietary requirements.
Because the best meetings always have good food on the agenda.
📞 Get in touch with Karin to discuss catering for your workplace.
https://cateringbydesign.com.au/event-catering/corporate-catering/
09/08/2026
When you're grieving, the last thing you need to worry about is organising the wake.
Did you know that Catering By Design also provides funeral and wake catering through our sister company, Heavenly Catering?
We don't just provide the catering—we can also help coordinate the entire wake. From the venue, food and beverages to tableware, staffing and all the little details, we'll ensure everything comes together seamlessly so you can focus on being with family and friends.
We can also personalise the menu to reflect your loved one's life, creating a meaningful gathering that brings people together.
Compassionate support when you need it most.
https://cateringbydesign.com.au/event-catering/funeral-catering/
06/08/2026
🍺 Raise a Glass to International Beer Day! 🍺
There's nothing quite like an ice-cold beer shared with family, friends or colleagues.
This International Beer Day, we're celebrating one of the world's favourite beverages and making sure your next event has the perfect beer selection to match.
Whether your guests prefer a crisp lager, refreshing pale ale, classic pilsner or locally brewed craft beer, we'll work with you to create a drinks package that suits your celebration.
Our RSA-certified bar staff will take care of everything, from serving perfectly chilled beers to ensuring your guests are looked after throughout the event. We can supply the beer for you, or if you prefer to provide your own, we'll happily arrange chilled delivery, glassware and ice.
Because every great celebration deserves great beer.
Cheers to International Beer Day! 🍻
https://cateringbydesign.com.au/fabulous-catering/beverages/
03/08/2026
Make your event unforgettable. ✨
Looking for something your guests will be talking about long after the party ends?
Our Flower Wall Photo Booth Packages combine stunning backdrops with fun, interactive entertainment, creating the perfect place to capture memories.
Perfect for weddings, milestone birthdays, baby showers, engagement parties, corporate events and celebrations of life, our photo booths are guaranteed to be a crowd favourite.
Your package includes:
🌸 A choice of beautiful flower walls
🌸 Space for up to 12 guests in one photo
🌸 Unlimited photos throughout your event
🌸 Custom-designed photo strips
🌸 Premium props and a friendly booth attendant
🌸 A USB with all your photos to keep
🌸 A guestbook filled with photos and messages from your guests
We'll take care of the delivery, set-up and pack-down, so all you have to do is step in front of the camera and enjoy the fun.
Prefer just the backdrop? Flower wall hire is also available for the perfect photo opportunity.
Create an event your guests will remember, one photo at a time.
https://cateringbydesign.com.au/equipment-hire/
28/07/2026
🇮🇹 Happy World Lasagna Day! 🍝
There's a reason lasagna has been bringing people together for generations.
Layer upon layer of rich, slow-cooked flavours, creamy béchamel, perfectly cooked pasta and golden melted cheese... it's comfort food at its finest.
Whether it's a family celebration, corporate lunch or community gathering, hearty classics like lasagna are always a crowd-pleaser. They're generous, satisfying and made for sharing around the table.
Easy Homemade Beef Lasagna
Lasagna Ingredients
• 500 g beef mince or beef and pork mince
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 700 g tomato passata
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 250 g fresh lasagna sheets
• 500 ml béchamel sauce (see recipe below)
• 2 cups grated mozzarella
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
Quick Béchamel Sauce
• 50 g butter
• ⅓ cup plain flour
• 500 ml full-cream milk
• Salt and white pepper, to taste
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
Continue stirring until the sauce thickens (about 5 minutes).
Season with salt and pepper
Lasagna Method
Brown the mince with the onion and garlic. Stir in the passata, tomato paste and oregano, then simmer for 20 minutes.
In a greased baking dish, layer meat sauce, lasagna sheets, béchamel and mozzarella. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with béchamel, mozzarella and Parmesan.
Bake at 180°C for 40–45 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
Rest for 10 minutes before serving with a fresh green salad, garlic bread and a cheeky glass of red wine.
26/07/2026
Mornings are softer when they start with a croissant. 🥐☀️
Freshly baked croissants are more than just breakfast—they're an invitation to slow down, catch up and enjoy good company.
Whether you're hosting a corporate breakfast, morning tea, brunch or private event, we'll help create a menu your guests will love.
Because every memorable event starts with great food.
https://cateringbydesign.com.au/
Address
10C Ponderosa Parade
Warriewood, NSW
2102
To get to Ponderosa Parade in Sydney, you have a few options for public transport and driving/parking:
Public Transport:
1. Train: Take the train to Sydney Central Station. From there, transfer to the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line and get off at Bondi Junction Station. From Bondi Junction, take bus number 333 towards North Bondi and get off at the Ponderosa Parade stop.
2. Bus: Depending on your starting point, you can take various buses that pass through Ponderosa Parade. Check the local bus schedules and routes to find the most convenient option for you.
Driving/Parking:
1. From Sydney CBD: Head east on Oxford Street and continue onto New South Head Road. Turn right onto Old South Head Road, then left onto O'Sullivan Road. Finally, turn right onto Ponderosa Parade. There are limited street parking spaces available in the area.
2. From Bondi Beach: Head north on Campbell Parade and continue onto Old South Head Road. Turn right onto O'Sullivan Road, then right again onto Ponderosa Parade. Limited street parking is available nearby.
Please note that these directions are provided for general reference and it's always recommended to check real-time traffic updates or consult a GPS device for the most accurate route information.
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Catering By Design - Without Love, It's Just Food is a locally recognized events caterer that specializes in creating unforgettable experiences for a wide range of occasions. From adult and kids' parties to weddings and engagements, wakes, hen's day and buck's night, baptism/christening, baby showers, bridal showers, and corporate functions, they have you covered.
What sets Catering By Design apart is their commitment to providing exceptional service and delicious food. Their experienced wait staff understands the importance of their role in making your event a success. They go above and beyond to ensure that you and your guests are well taken care of.
One of the things that truly stands out about Catering By Design is their dedication to understanding your needs and preferences. They believe that the best way to support you is by having meaningful conversations and asking the right questions. This allows them to tailor their services to match your budget, location, theme, and time of year. With Catering By Design, what you plan together is exactly what they will deliver.
In an age where technology often takes center stage, Catering By Design emphasizes the value of personal communication. While they do utilize technology in their operations, they firmly believe that nothing beats an actual conversation. This approach ensures that every detail is understood and executed flawlessly.
If you're looking for a catering service that goes above and beyond to create memorable events with delicious food and outstanding service, look no further than Catering By Design - Without Love, It's Just Food. Contact them today to start planning your next special occasion!
