Monday’s Money Saving Recipe

Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

2 big flat mushrooms

2 green onions, sliced

2 prosciutto slice (or bacon) diced

1 piece of bread, processed to breadcrumbs

Tbsp chopped Oregano

2 Tbsp Oil

2 cubes of feta

Method

Remove stalk from Mushroom, Place in the oven on 180’c for 10 mins

Meanwhile fry prosciutto and shallots in fry pan with 1 tbsp of oil for 5 minutes.

Turn off the heat and add oregano & breadcrumbs to mix. Add 1tbsp of oil to bring it all together.

Spoon into each mushroom top with square of feta and put back in the oven for 5 minutes.

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The most creative ways to display cupcakes

On an old ladder

Line the ladder with coloured fabric and stack the a cupcakes along each rung for guests to take their pick

Cupcake Hunt

Have a Cupcake Hunt! You can give your guests clues or let them fend for themselves. This is obviously better done inside the house to avoid ant covered cupcakes, otherwise don’t hide them until just before the game.

Line the hallway

When it’s nearing the end of your party, have someone line the cupcakes along the hallway to the door. Guests can take one on the way out. Just make sure the pets are locked up!

Staircase

Similar to the one above, put a cupcake (or a couple) on each stair for guests to take on the way out.

Car Windscreens

Pretty ridiculous but have someone pop out towards the end of the party and put a cupcake or two on each guest’s car. Then hope it doesn’t rain for more reasons than one!

In a chest of drawers

Label each drawer with a different flavour and let your guests pick their favorite

On a bookshelf or dresser

Display on a bookshelf - make it a feature

Spin the bottle/Cupcake Roulette

Design your own

For kids parties, sit them at a table and let them decorate their own cupcakes, keeps them occupied for a while.

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How to make a fabulous feature out of your clothes line at a party

We all have one and you can’t exactly unbolt it from the wall or lift it out of the ground when you decide to have a party at home.

Here are some great ideas on how to make a fabulous feature out of your clothesline for a party.

Photo Display

Peg your favourite or relevant photos to it, we catered for a wedding who perfected this method. See photo below

Name Tags

If you are seating guests peg their names in alphabetical order with their table number included so that everyone knows where they are going

Lolly Bags

For kids parties, peg the lolly bags to the line as an incentive for being great guests and they receive it on their way out!

Piñata

Tie a  Piñata to it and let your guests swing away

Clothesline Roulette

This is specifically for the hills hoist owners, peg numbers (names or categories) around the line, let the guests place their bets, stand in position and swing the line.

Truth or Dare

Peg the words truth or dare around the line and let the guests swing to find out what their fate is.

Garage/Clothes Sale

Hang your clothes on the line with price tags and let customers take their pick

Tent/Cubby House

Separate the kids from the adults with their own “Special” area!

Bar

Set the bar up underneath and hang some decorations from it with some bunting or signage indicating “BAR” for the guests easy access

Hang Plants or Lanterns

Hang plants, lanterns, bunting, wind chimes, fairy lights or paper pom poms from them, or plant a climbing vine at the post and let it work its way up and around the lines.

The NEW Wishing Well

Instruct Guests to peg their cards to the clothesline, decorate with coloured fabric and flowers.

Sprinkle flower petals underneath to make it prettier!

Weather proof

If you are stretched for space, cover the clothesline with a tarp to protect your guests from unwanted rain, hail or shine!

Music

Stick the DJ under it and hang some glow sticks etc from it.

Theme Parties
Have a hat party and hang them from the line for guests to pick one 
Make a tent for a fortune teller, tarot reader, make it into a haunted house

Baby Showers/Hen's Parties
Have the guests pin their advice on it 

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Client Testimonials

Thanks so much for catering for our little cocktail party yesterday.The food was absolutely delicious, everyone commented how lovely it was.  Thanks to Sophie too, she was a great bar person…everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, just a pity we couldn’t have stuck with Plan A, without the rain.

Kerry, Darlinghurst, April 2014 (Farewell Party for Anne Geddes)

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I wanted to thank you very much for the excellent manner in which you and your girls catered for our party on the 29^th March.
The food was excellent and we had very complimentary remarks from our guests, two of whom had operated a successful restaurant for 10 years. 
I was also impressed by the efficient manner in which you arrived, unloaded and cooked the food, then left the kitchen looking sparkling clean.
A number of people commented on how pleasant and friendly the girls were as they passed the trays around, engaging in a little conversation with the various guests.
All in all, a very successful evening – our friends enjoyed themselves, as did we!!  Thanks for your help in achieving this.  I would not hesitate to recommend you and your company and in fact have already done so.
Wishing you continued success, I will contact you again next time we have a function.

Sandra Crow, Belrose, March 2014

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I was just wanting to say thank you so much for making Saturday night such a success for us.  As you know I was already not feeling well but the way you guys came in and took over and organised everything was amazing. Angus and I had such a fabulous evening and we had so many compliments about the food and how much people had enjoyed themselves that the night could not have gone any better.  Even weather wise the rain held off for us. I found out from numerous people that it seemed to be raining all over Sydney so we were very lucky.
Could you also thank the staff for me as well as they were all fabulous as well.
Wishing you all the best for the future and the next time we need catering we will definitely be back in touch.
 
Manuela, Frenchs Forest, March 2014

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Just wanted to say THANK YOU for last night.
Food and service were amazing and all the guests commented last night and again today. Luckily my CEO Roger and his wife Carol were suitably impressed so I get to keep my job!
Thanks again and I look forward to using you again very soon.

Maria, Lavendar Bay, February 2014

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Thank you so much for saturday night. The food was delish. Everyone has had nothing but praise. Also thank you for making sure wade and I ate. It was greatly appreciated.
I’ll sing your praises to the hill tops. oxox

Liss, Hornsby, January 2014

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Dear Hannah,

It is very delayed.... but I want to say that the catering for my daughter’s birthday was done perfectly. The food was excellent and the people who were here serving were lovely and very professional.

I am very grateful and will use you again.

Kind regards,

Vanessa Sammons, Neutral Bay, October 2013

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On behalf of the Mercy Foundation, I’d like to thank you for providing the catering and wait staff for our event on Thursday evening.
The cocktail party was a great success and a wonderful opportunity for us to thank our many supporters.
You really did a fabulous job and so many people commented on the beautiful food.
Both you and your staff were delightful to work with and I really did appreciate your willingness to help ensure that the evening was a success.
I was particularly grateful to you for assisting me in packing up after the event.
Due to your help I was home (and warm) so much earlier – thank you!

Finally I’d like to wish you a very happy Christmas and a really wonderful break.

I look forward to speaking with you in the New Year.

 Warm regards,

Jane , Events Administrator, Mercy foundation, December 2013

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Just want to say a BIG THANK YOU for a job "well done" yesterday afternoon/last night for our 30th Anniversary Party.  The food was amazing and your staff went about their job in such an "unobtrusive and pleasant manner" - we were all really impressed. 
I would thoroughly recommend your company to any potential customer who may be looking for a caterer to "solve all their party problems"!!

Once again - thank you from all of us.

UNIVERSAL CANDY, Mary Fengels, (Owner) 

 November 2013

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6 of the best canapés to serve at a party

There are so many options of what to serve at a party, it can be hard to decide which are the dishes that your guests will write home about. At Salt of the Earth Catering, our clients are always asking 'what are your most popular dishes?'. So today we are sharing the six platters that are guaranteed to get your guests talking.

1. Roast beef and horseradish cream on parmesan crisps.

Soft, melt-in-your-mouth roast beef, a smooth dollop of cream and a crunchy parmesan crisp - the textures alone make this canapé one not-to-be-missed. But what makes this dish a star is a unique knock-out flavour combination. The subtle hint of horseradish creeps in amongst the rare roast beef slices, with the final punch delivered by the crispy cooked parmesan. Delish!

2. Pork belly bites with caramelised apple

Pork crackling is a luxury for many of us - it can be tough to get it right but when you do, you can be sure that the whole family will be fighting over every last bit. Our pork belly bites are no exception. Bite-size pieces of pork belly with crackling on top are paired with their perfect counterpart - caramelised apple. Just be sure to order enough - our guests have been known to scramble for the last one.

3. Sesame-seared tuna with ginger

Seared ever so gently on either side and coated with sesame seeds, our tuna remains bright pink in the middle. Topped with the soft pink of pickled ginger, these become a stunning coloured display floating around your party. A real crowd-pleaser, this match made in heaven is served with both soy sauce and wasabi mayonnaise.

4. Peking duck pancakes

Duck pancakes, everyone's favourite entree, also make it onto our hit list. Rarely do we see someone turn away one of these Chinese classics. Peking duck, shallots, thin slices of cucumber and the hero - Hoi Sin sauce are all wrapped up in a soft pancake to make these beauties.

5. Caramelised onion and goats cheese tarts

To make these vegetarian delights, we place a generous amount of sweet caramelised onion in a shortcrust pastry tart, and top with a dollop of soft goats cheese and a sprig of thyme. The result is an utterly lip-smacking sensation sure to impress your guests.

6. Trio of desserts

So you've already wowed your guests with your savoury treats, and just when they think they are too full to eat any more, you bring out the pièce de résistance, a trio of desserts. We make mouthfuls of lemon meringue pie, tiramisu and chocolate mousse in shot glasses - the perfect size for just a taste of each (believe us, they'll want one of each!). These will ensure your guests go home on a high (even if it's just a sugar high).

About Salt of the Earth Catering:

Salt of the Earth Catering is a catering company based in Sydney. We cater for weddings, baby showers, funerals, and everything in between across Sydney's Northern Beaches, North Shore and city.
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Eat, drink and be married

Loved the personalised menus at Sean and Mez's wedding reception. Despite it being all vegetarian to cater for the Bride and Groom, everyone loved the choices and only one guest kept asking for chicken!!

5 tips for ensuring your guests aren’t starving at your party

There's nothing worse than an under-catered party.

Anyone who’s been to one knows that you are constantly keeping an eye out for the waitstaff, spotting them from across the room. You keep one eye on them, trailing off your conversation with another party guest, hoping that they make it over to you with food still on the platter. They rarely do. Like seagulls, people descend on them, feigning politeness ('Oh, you have the last one. No really, you have it') when what they really want to do is take a whole platter off to a dark corner and stuff their faces.

When people look back on your party the next day, the last thing you want is for them to be talking about how hungry they were. Plus, with nothing to line their stomachs, you’re sure to have a few guests who are pretty embarrassed about their behaviour.

I attended a cocktail-style wedding last night where there wasn’t enough food, and it prompted me to share some tips for ensuring that your guests don't go home via McDonalds.

1. The ten-piece rule

The average person will eat ten canapés before they start to feel full - so ordering at least ten per person is the best way to keep your guests happy.

2. Cater for all tastes

Remember, not everyone is going to eat every type of food - so make sure there is plenty of variety. As someone who can't eat fish, I was left disappointed as the first six platters that came out last night were salmon and swordfish. By the time a non-fish dish made it to me, I was ravenous! Factor this in to the ten piece rule too - there needs to be enough platters for people to reach their quota even if they skip a few dishes.

3. Switch up the order

Once everyone has had one of something, take out a different platter rather than more of the same. Not only does this help those who might not want any of the first canapé, but it allows your guests to try each of your delicious dishes before they fill up.  Everyone likes to try something new - and by the time you bring out more of the same, it’ll only be the people who are still hungry that are still eating.

4. Get it out early

It can be tempting to space out the platters throughout the night, but in reality people want to eat pretty soon after they get to a party as it’s usually around the time they'd normally be eating lunch or dinner. Having two canapés per hour doesn't touch the sides and by the time the next lot comes out, it feels like you haven't eaten a thing yet, so you're starting from an empty tank again. People are generally good at knowing when to stop too - if you fill them up early, they'll stop saying yes to platters and they can focus on having a good boogie.

5. Leave something for the midnight snackers

There will always be those people who start to think of food again late into the night. Leave something out on the table for them so that they can find their way to it when their tummy’s start to rumble again. Last night, my saving grace was a beautiful carrot wedding cake of which I had a few pieces since it was all I could get my hands on.

Follow these tips and your guests will look back on your party with nothing but fond memories. Happy party planning!

Sophie McAulay

(Guest blogger)

Salt of the Earth Cateting Staff Member

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Christmas 2013

CHRISTMAS CATERING

After working so hard throughout the year, we all need a good celebration; get everyone together, exchange presents, have a few laughs, and enjoy the end of year celebration you all deserve. Don't worry about the food; we can take care of that for you!
At Salt of the Earth, we take care of Christmas party catering throughout Sydney. We have customised menus that have been designed especially for these events and include all mouth watering dishes at very affordable prices.
Christmas is our favourite time of the year and we love catering for it. Our clients and their guests have always commended us on our food, its layout, and our service. We pride ourselves on maintaining high quality food without compromising on its presentation and taste. Our chefs are trained and experienced in putting forward excellent dishes prepared to perfection. All the ingredients used in preparation of food for Christmas parties in Sydney are of the best quality.

Christmas Catering With Salt of the Earth Catering

Our service is second to none. Our team of trained and friendly professionals ensure that our customers get the best Christmas catering that they deserve. We strive to ensure that you get exactly what you require. We love to see our customers delighted when we they sample our canapés, and enjoy the knowledge that we've exceeded their expectations.
After getting in touch with us, you can rest assured that your Christmas functions in Sydney are already successful. You can trust our staff to get you the tastiest of food served in the most creative styles for your Christmas Parties, big or small. Give us a call on (02) 8407 9023 to book the best Christmas catering in Sydney.

Check out our menus here ...

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Catering Services

A good and efficient catering service for your party or event can take the weight off your shoulders. At Salt of the Earth Catering, we aim to do exactly that.
We provide premium catering services in and around Sydney. Whether it is a large gathering or a small get-together of just a few people, we provide catering services to all.
At Salt of the Earth Catering, we make each event special and memorable by providing the tastiest food displayed in the most creative style. All the guests attending will be enthralled by our catering services.
Our chefs, masters of their culinary skills, prepare exquisite meals that reflect their countless years of experience in the kitchen. We can provide you with a team of our friendly and professional staff to take care of the serving and taking care of your guests. You can enjoy your own party alongside your guests whilst we take care of the rest.
Our catering services are amongst the best in Sydney and we strive to be at the top. Our customers have always been delighted with our exceptional food service and layout. We pride ourselves on our return customers, having clients come back to us for a second taste is the best compliment we can get. Salt of the Earth is always with you at every step to make your event successful.
Don't take risks with your events throughout Sydney, ensure your party is the best it can be with Salt of the Earth Catering. Contact us to get a professional catering service at your doorstep ready to take care of your event.

Delivery

FREE DELIVERY FOR SUBURBS WITH POSTCODE 2085
If you only require our delicious food to be dropped off to you we can deliver for $35 to anywhere on the North Shore & Northern Beaches, Monday-Sunday, 7am-7pm.
(Further delivery charges apply for delivery outside of these areas, please contact us for a quote). Perfect for corporate functions or DIY occasions.
We can provide you with platters if you don't have your own, they are reusable and are yours to keep after the function.
We also provide you with cocktail napkins to go with your order - free of charge!

Staff Hire

We can provide you with professional staff to help your function run smoothly.
Chef $50 per hour (minimum 3 hours)
Waitstaff $35 per hour (minimum 3 hours)
Barstaff $35 per hour (minimum 3 hours)
Our staff are all trained in the Hospitality industry and will arrive in uniform ready to help with any of your catering needs. As well as delicious food, we pride ourselves on a high level of service and will always leave your kitchen spotless!

Payment

We require a 50% deposit to secure & confirm your booking.
This can be made as a direct deposit, cheque, money order, Visa, MasterCard or cash.
We accept MasterCard and Visa processed through PayPal.
Credit Card transactions will incur a 3% fee.
The balance can be paid on the date of your function in cash only.

Cancellations

Changes can be made up to 48 hours prior to your function. We will do our best to cater for your needs up until the last possible minute.
Cancellations within 14 days prior to your function will incur a fee of 20% of the deposit.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to your function will incur the full deposit.

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