Afternoon Tea Catering Service
Hosting a function and want the food sorted properly? Catera provides afternoon tea catering for baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays, corporate events, at-home gatherings. We are based on the Northern Beaches and deliver across the Northern Beaches, Northern Suburbs and Greater Sydney (including the North Shore). If you are looking for Northern Beaches catering services, you are in the right place – we make it easy for event organisers to get a menu locked in fast, with clear guidance and dependable delivery.
Our menus are built around crowd favourites like finger sandwiches, pastries, slices, seasonal desserts, tea-time favourites, and we can tailor options for dietary needs including vegetarian, gluten-free options where possible, vegan options where possible. Choose drop-off catering when you want it simple, or add setup and staffed service for venues that need extra support. Send your date, suburb, guest count and timing and we will recommend quantities and provide a tailored quote. An elegant option with balanced sweet and savoury selections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in your afternoon tea catering?
Our afternoon tea catering includes a curated mix of items selected to suit your event style and timing. We can tailor the balance of savoury and sweet options, advise on presentation, and recommend a menu that fits your guest count, venue setup and budget.
How much should I order per person?
Quantities depend on the duration of your event, whether food is the main meal or a supplement, and the guest profile. When you request a quote, tell us your guest count and timing and we will recommend per-person quantities so the catering feels generous without unnecessary waste.
Do you cater for dietary requirements and allergies?
Yes. We can accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free options where possible, vegan options where possible. If you have severe allergies or strict requirements (for example, coeliac needs), let us know early so we can confirm what is suitable and advise on handling and labelling.
Do you offer delivery, setup, and staffed service?
Yes. We offer drop-off catering across Sydney, and we can also provide optional setup and professional staff for service depending on your venue and event requirements. If your venue has loading rules or bump-in times, we will plan around them.
Which areas do you service?
We service Sydney with a strong focus on the Northern Beaches. We also regularly deliver to the North Shore and Northern Suburbs, and across Greater Sydney. Share your suburb and event timing and we will confirm delivery availability and any delivery fees or minimums.
How much notice do you need and how do I book?
We recommend booking 3 to 5 business days ahead for most orders, and more notice for large events or peak dates. To book, send your date, suburb, guest count, preferred service style (drop-off or staffed), and dietary requirements, and we will prepare a tailored quote and menu recommendation.
What's included in your afternoon tea catering?
Our afternoon tea catering includes a curated mix of items selected to suit your event style and timing. We can tailor the balance of savoury and sweet options, advise on presentation, and recommend a menu that fits your guest count, venue setup and budget.
How much should I order per person?
Quantities depend on the duration of your event, whether food is the main meal or a supplement, and the guest profile. When you request a quote, tell us your guest count and timing and we will recommend per-person quantities so the catering feels generous without unnecessary waste.
Do you cater for dietary requirements and allergies?
Yes. We can accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free options where possible, vegan options where possible. If you have severe allergies or strict requirements (for example, coeliac needs), let us know early so we can confirm what is suitable and advise on handling and labelling.
Do you offer delivery, setup, and staffed service?
Yes. We offer drop-off catering across Sydney, and we can also provide optional setup and professional staff for service depending on your venue and event requirements. If your venue has loading rules or bump-in times, we will plan around them.
Which areas do you service?
We service Sydney with a strong focus on the Northern Beaches. We also regularly deliver to the North Shore and Northern Suburbs, and across Greater Sydney. Share your suburb and event timing and we will confirm delivery availability and any delivery fees or minimums.
How much notice do you need and how do I book?
We recommend booking 3 to 5 business days ahead for most orders, and more notice for large events or peak dates. To book, send your date, suburb, guest count, preferred service style (drop-off or staffed), and dietary requirements, and we will prepare a tailored quote and menu recommendation.