Sydney’s Hottest Cocktail Catering Trends

12Dec

As we look back over all the events hosted at our venues in 2018, it was a year filled with food stations, doughnut walls, superfoods, and artistic desserts. These days, clients are looking for food and beverage options that are creative, bespoke and ‘instagram-worthy’ – so what will 2019 look like? Here are the predictions from our expert team about Sydney’s hottest cocktail catering trends.

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1. Food stations

They’ve been a popular choice for a while now and it looks as if food stations are here to stay. Perfect for large groups and social functions, food stations offer an exciting way to present food and drinks to guests. International cuisines, dessert and health food stations will be popular catering choices for cocktail parties in the coming year.

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2. International Cuisines

The world has gone global and so have our catering requests. Many customers are looking to serve up unique and interesting menus, looking for inspiration from around the world. Popular cuisine predictions for 2019 are Vietnamese, Spanish and Mediterranean. Click here to browse our international catering options.

3. More Mezze & Antipasto

Not too heavy or too light, our team predicts mezze and antipasto spreads will continue to be popular choices for event organisers. With vegetarian options becoming an increasingly important consideration for planners, mezze stations are the perfect lunch spread. Cheese with flatbread, olives and cold meats are the antipasto’s heroes.

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4. Healthy Options

People are paying much more attention to what they are eating these days. No matter the setting, more and more clients are opting for fresh and healthy options as they witness their guests pass up the more indulgent offerings. Our event experts predict an increased demand for meat-free and low carb options (especially for corporate events).

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5. Mini Everything

With cocktail events and stand-up conference meals becoming increasingly popular, so too has the demand for catering that is served up small. More than ever, food items need to be comfortable to hold in one hand, providing the opportunity for guests to eat while mingling. Self-serve stations also make it easier for guests to serve themselves as little or as much as they like. Pictured above our mini eton mess!

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6. More Doughnuts

Doughnut walls burst into popularity back in 2017 and the requests just keep on coming. Thanks to social media and the internet, clients love the idea of doughnut walls because they double as dessert and decor. These walls are fun, interactive and in all cases ‘instagram-worthy’.

7. Carnival food

Riding on the back of the delicious doughnut trend, old-school carnival foods are also on the rise. Think popcorn, fairy floss, hot dogs and taco stations. Our event experts predict fried chicken and Nutella stations will also be popular choices for 2019.

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Sydney’s Hottest Cocktail Catering Trends

1. Food stations

2. International Cuisines

3. More Mezze & Antipasto

4. Healthy Options

5. Mini Everything

6. More Doughnuts

7. Carnival food

Click here to view our Cocktail catering options.

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Sydney’s Hottest Cocktail Catering Trends

1. Food stations

2. International Cuisines

3. More Mezze & Antipasto

4. Healthy Options

5. Mini Everything

6. More Doughnuts

7. Carnival food

Click here to view our Cocktail catering options.

Click here for more info on corporate events at Doltone House

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ITALIAN MAESTRO ANDREA BOCELLI PARTNERS WITH BIAGGIO SIGNORELLI FOUNDATION

Doltone House + Get Local - The “Get Together” That Reignited Business Events

Doltone Business Events Showcase 2022

The “Get Together” That Reignited Business Events

Three New Spaces Opened On The Foreshores Of Sydney Harbour!

3 Easy Steps To Booking Your School Formal

Let's Get Local With Doltone House

10 Ways to Celebrate this EOFY

Voted Best Product Launch Venue!