Catering Melbourne Blog

Hi Lauren,

I have been meaning to send you a thank you note since you provided catering for a breakfast meeting on the 10th August - apologies for only getting around to it now.

I have not used your company before however was extremely impressed with the level of service I received throughout the ordering process and the quality of the food we received. It was extremely prompt delivery and all enjoyed what was on offer.

Should we have any future functions coming up I will definitely be in touch for a quote.

Kind regards,
Bridget
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Bridget Foxell | Executive Assistant | Private Wealth - Client Services
Perpetual |Melbourne Vic 3000 | Australia

This week Restaurant & Catering Australia submitted a response to PPCA on the proposed PPCA Tariff R - Restaurants, Cafes and Similar Establishments (Proposed Scheme).

R&CA commissioned economic research to refute the PPCA’s claim, which found that assumptions relied on by PPCA in calculating the Proposed Scheme have no empirical or academic basis, are lacking in any real world practicality, and/or are based upon other inherently flawed assumptions.

The Association noted that one of the key flaws was that, unlike many of the examples used by PPCA in their claim, the proposal bases the value to restaurants and cafes on turnover rather than profit. The R&CA response shows that if the formula properly used profit the annual fee would be between $131.80 and $184.52.

Restaurant & Catering Australia summarised its submission by suggesting that the PPCA scheme should be:
• A simple scale based on floor space in which music is
audible; and
• A fee in the order of $100 - $200 per annum with a
threshold separating small and large businesses (e.g.
300m2).

R&CA describes the proposed scheme as fundamentally unreasonable, unsupported by evidence or empirical analysis and is unworkable.

Hi Oron

A quick note to formally thank you and your team for providing the catering for my 70th birthday celebration last Sunday .

The quality, selection, presentation and delivery of food was superb and your staff are to be commended for their professionalism and personable approach.

Sam and Hannah managed the busy bar exceptionally well too!

I greatly appreciated you personally attending the party to oversee the catering and taking liberty to assist with coordination of the night. It was a great success!

Here is a pix of the delicious desserts that were very well received!

Lots of positive feedback about the speciality prawn surprise too!

Go Pies!!!!

Warm Regards

Terry

Terry Keogh
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Thanks so much for the catering Lauren. Lunch went off a treat with minimal fuss for me so I got to enjoy mingling too.
Cheers
Jenni Ogilvy

Hi Lauren,

One word: YUM. I loved the tandoori sandwhiches.. and everything else.

Just a big thank you for making this available, especially at such short notice.

Kind Regards,

Sevgen Rifat
BABYFACE WORKSHOP

Diners are choosing more casual and cheaper eateries over fine dining restaurants, according to the latest research by American Express.

The American Express insight data, released recently with Restaurant & Catering Australia, found that 82% of restaurants reported reduced consumer spending, while 28% of bars and 27% reported increasing revenues.

Restaurant diners are choosing cheaper menu items and are more likely to share a dish.

The research also found that 41% of cafes and 43% of bars reported an increase in business diners, compared to just 25% of restaurants.

In Sydney, the more affluent areas have seen a decline in both spend and frequency of visits to fine dining restaurants, but casual dining establishments have seen an increase of 15% in spending and 30% in frequency.

Vue de monde was named as the Positive Outcomes Restaurant of the Year and The Atlantic Group (V) as Caterer of the Year as Restaurant & Catering Victoria honoured Victoria’s finest restaurateurs and caterers at its glittering annual event, the 2009 Awards for Excellence.

More than 600 restaurateurs and caterers attended the gala event, held at the brand new Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre on Monday, August 3. More than 25 award categories where presented, celebrating excellence in a range of fields.

The Professional Development award was presented to Contemporary Catering, and the prized Lifetime Achievement Award to Alla Wolf Tasker.

There were also awards for different categories of restaurants, cafes and caterers, such as Asian Restaurant, Regional Modern Australia, Fine Dining and Venue Caterer. All nominated restaurants were visited anonymously by two trained judges, who used the nationally-consistent Restaurant and Catering Evaluation System (RACES) to score their dining experience.

The criteria used span a range of categories, and are designed to mimic the experience of regular diners. Everything from booking to menu options and quality is assessed, under headings such as Service, Food and Presentation.

The judges used their research to create benchmarking reports for each entrant, which help to highlight areas where the restaurant is strong, and those where they could work a little harder. Entrants can use the reports to improve their offerings in future years.

The awards program supported by Fosters Group culminated in the presentation event at Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre. The event featured Victorian Food and Wine as part of the Put Victoria on Your Table program currently running throughout the state supported by the Victorian Government

The awards, now in its 11th year have grown enormously but by far the biggest advancement has been the introduction of the benchmarking reports.

These reports provide the entrants with comprehensive findings on their: Service, Food, Beverage, Value for Money and Presentation - all benchmarked against their industry peers and customer expectations. This gives entrants a unique and objective view of where they sit in the industry, what they are doing well and what they may look at improving - ultimately it all leads to an improved experience for diners.”

Vue de monde
Positive Outcomes - Restaurant of the Year

The Atlantic Group (V)
Caterer of the Year

The restaurant category winners for 2009:

Koko
American Express - Asian Restaurant

Replete Providore
Breakfast Restaurant

Cafe Pearl
OAMPS - Cafe Restaurant

Two Buoys
PFD - Cafe Restaurant (Regional)

Flower Drum Restaurant
OAMPS - Chinese Restaurant

the brasserie by Philippe Mouchel
European Restaurant

Vue de monde
Books for Cooks - Fine Dining

Tulsi Indian Restaurant
HostPlus - Indian Restaurant

Les Boucheries Parisiennes
MITH - Informal Dining

Bamboo at Rye
Meiko - Informal Dining (Regional)

The Italian
San Benedetto - Italian Restaurant

Matteo’s
Schweppes - Modern Australian

Chateau Yering Historic House Hotel - Eleonore’s Restaurant
Put Victoria on Your Table - Modern Australian (Regional)

Embrasse Restaurant
Sothertons - New Restaurant

The Grand Dining Room & Bar
PPCA - Pub/Club/Tavern

Pettavel Winery & Restaurant
Westpac - Restaurant in a Winery

Maha Bar & Grill
Specialty Cuisine

Seasons & The New Spanish Bar & Grill
MLA - Steak Restaurant

Sukhumvit Thai Restaurant
Thai Restaurant

Prospects @ University of Ballarat
Hostplus - Training Restaurant

The caterer category winners for 2009:

Alliance Catering - Geelong Grammar
Corporate Caterer

Crown Events
Solution Red - Function Centre Caterer

Alliance Catering at Deloitte
VIP Personnel - Site/Industrial Caterer/Aged Care

Delaware North Companies Australia - Melbourne & Olympic Parks
APRA - Venue Caterer

The Atlantic Group (V)
Wedding Caterer

Professional Development

Contemporary Catering
Professional Development

Hall of Fame Recipients

Koko
American Express - Asian Restaurant

Alliance Catering at Deloitte
VIP Personnel - Site/Industrial Caterer/Aged Care

Lifetime Achiever

Alla Wolf Taska
Lifetime Achiever

The Staff in “Catering on the Move” is the Best for Your
Function

If you have been tasked to host an outdoor event, you can rest assured that there is a vast amount of catering companies to choose from. You must first educate yourself about catering and this will increase your chances of finding a suitable caterer for the needs of your event. “Catering on the Move” wants to give you information, which you will need in making your informative decision regarding the caterer, which you select for your outdoor event.

Not only does “Catering on the Move” provide clients with delicious food we also offer advice to those seeking the right catering company for your needs. From staff, waiters and cooks, “Catering on the Move” provides it all for your upcoming outdoor event.

You must first understand what catering entails. Catering is a business, which provides beverages and foods for your event. The possibilities with catering companies are now endless. Gone are the days where catering companies simply service drinks and food.

Companies such as “Catering on the Move” provide many other food related services, which can add greatly to your event. “Catering on the Move” stands behind our good service, which we offer to our clients.

No matter the changes catering companies have experienced within our modern times, there are basic principles which catering companies adhere to. Good customer service should be the foundation of any catering company. “Catering on the Move” can aid you with your decoration needs and even aid you with names of local performers for your entertainment. Ask “Catering on the Move” for great locations for your event.

We have catered many local events in Melbourne and “Catering on the Move” would be happy to assist you with the location for your event. Our customer testimonials speak for themselves. Our past customers are still our customers presently.

You will want a catering company, which will adhere to your strict budget. “Catering on the Move” can provide delicious, quality food for even those with the tightest wallets. No matter the catering company, which you choose, ensure that you provide a guest count to give to the catering company so the food can be prepared accordingly.

“Catering on the Move” can create creative menus for your event no matter large or small. “Catering on the Move” can provide your event with professional staff as well as equipment to fit your entire event. “Catering on the Move” is so dedicated to their clients that if there is something our company cannot provide you with, we will expediently aid you in finding someone who can.

“Catering on the Move” is a catering company you can trust. Feel free to check out our website. “Catering on the Move” is confident that you will come back to our catering company repeatedly.

Catering is a great way for you to host the perfect event for your guests. “Catering on the Move” will perform the work for you giving you one less thing to worry about as you make your event a success. Learn about “Catering on the Move” and how they can help with the success of your next outdoor event www.cateringonthemove.com

Kid’s Birthday and Parties with “Pizza on the Move”

If you are planning an upcoming kid’s birthday party then “Catering on the Move” can help. Birthday catering is something “Catering on the Move” is very knowledgeable on and can aid you with your kid’s birthday party.

“Pizza on the Move” is a new feature, which “Catering on the Move” offers to our customers while understanding that kids or adults alike love pizza. “Pizza on the Move” provides all the equipment to make the Italian pizza’s as well as toppings. Running after children at a kids birthday party is hard enough, “Pizza on the Move” will enable you to have one less thing to run after while ensuring your guests adults or children attending the kid’s birthday party are fulfilled and happy with their meals.

“Catering on the Move” loves children and it would please our organization greatly to provide your child as well as the child’s guests with authentic Italian pizza imported directly from Italy. “Catering on the Move” recognizes the energy spent in hosting a kid’s birthday party and we will ensure we will clean up after ourselves while packaging any unconsumed food for you and your child’s future enjoyment.

“Pizza on the Move” can provide birthday catering with pizza while encouraging the creativity of the children at the party. We will create the pizza’s to the enjoyment of the children. “Catering on the Move” is very proud of our “Pizza on the Move” program and the success of this new food menu is solely based on not only the quality food but the quality service.

“Catering on the Move” will provide friendly staffs who are parents themselves. Our staff will understand the choosy needs of children when they are requesting their pizzas. Let us face it, your kid’s birthday party is supposed to be memorable. Let “Catering on the Move” add to this special day with our special food and products. Pizza catering is the perfect idea for a kid’s birthday party.

Your child will enjoy the different cheeses as well as sauces, which make up our authentic Italian pizzas. The meats will make not only your child but all children at the party come back for seconds. The adults will appreciate the imported flavors of Italy not only because they do not have to bake it but also because good tasting pizza is a favorite for most of our customers.

We hope you will consider “Catering on the Move” for your kid’s birthday party. We can provide you with the quality you want and deserve with your pizza catering needs www.cateringonthemove.com

“Pizza on the move” – A New Hit in Catering in Melbourne

Who does not like hot, crispy and delicious pizza? If you are planning an event, which is creative, and one, which does not entail a wide array of entrée’s, then “Catering on the Move” has a wonderful idea for your next upcoming event. “Pizza on the Move”.

“Catering on the Move” would like to introduce our new feature of custom-made pizzas for your event. Pizza catering in Melbourne by “Catering on the Move” is made with special ovens, which result in fresh, hot and crispy pizzas. Your guests at your event can even special order their pizza to their own taste. Italian food is a popular cuisine, which you do not have to be Italian to enjoy.

“Catering on the Move,” offers a variety of toppings to choose from. For the cheese lovers we offer mozzarella, parmesan and ricotta cheeses and for the meat lovers we offer salami, chicken, ham and even seafood as toppings for your guests to choose from. Do not forget the fresh vegetables to add to the cheeses and meats for your pizza.

Our Italian pizzas are imported from Italy ensuring that your guests will receive the authentic flavor of Italy. “Catering on the Move,” offers pizza catering at its finest. We only offer fresh cuts of meats, cheeses and vegetables for your pizza catering needs.

Our pizza is so authentic that after eating our pizza you will find yourself imaging eating our pizza by the sea in Rome Italy or as you walk along the beautiful architecture in Florence Italy.

Pizza catering by “Catering on the Move” is not inclusive of only our Italian pizzas. You can combine the pizza menu with our fresh finger foods and drinks as well as a buffet style dinner for your guests.

Pizza catering in Melbourne is soon catching on to be not only economical but a creative way to show your guests that you have not only class but also authentic flavor. The mouthwatering taste of not only our Italian pizzas but also our fresh finger foods is sure to impress your guests at your next event.

“Catering on the Move” provides a pizza oven, pizza bases, toppings, and all the necessary equipment for your pizza catering needs in Melbourne. Let “Catering on the Move” show you how pizza catering can be a wonderful idea for your upcoming event. Call “Catering on the Move” for your next event http://www.cateringonthemove.com.au/pizza.htm