Event catering services in Sydney
At Alef Private Dining, we offer a diverse range of catering services designed to suit every occasion, venue, and style of celebration. From intimate gatherings to grand events, our expert team delivers exceptional Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine with professional service that makes your event truly memorable.
Providing you with a fully staffed experience, we tailor our offerings to match your vision and budget. Explore our services below to find the perfect fit for your celebration.
Grazing Tables
Transform your event with a stunning grazing table that serves as both a spectacular visual centerpiece and delicious feast. Our grazing tables are works of edible art, thoughtfully composed with an abundance of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean recipes, including Shabbat delicacies.
Each grazing table is custom designed to suit your event style, guest count, and flavour preferences. We artfully arrange seasonal fruits, artisan cheeses, cured meats, house-made dips, marinated vegetables, olives, nuts, dried fruits, fresh breads, crackers, and garnishes to create a display that's as beautiful as it is delicious.
Perfect for:
Cocktail parties, wedding receptions, corporate events, milestone birthdays, engagement parties, pre-dinner entertainment
What's included:
- Custom-designed grazing table layout
- Premium selection of cheeses, meats, and accompaniments
- House-made dips including labneh, baba ganoush, hummus, and specialty spreads
- Fresh and dried fruits, nuts, dates, olives, and marinated vegetables
- Selection of breads, crackers, and crisps
- Beautiful styling with fresh herbs and garnishes
- Serving boards, platters, and utensils
- Setup and styling at your venue
- Optional: staff to maintain and replenish throughout your event
Guest range:
From intimate gatherings of 20 to large events of 150+
Service style:
Setup and styling included; staff service optional
Grazing tables encourage mingling and create a relaxed, interactive dining experience. Guests can explore different flavours, return for favourites, and enjoy the social atmosphere that comes with casual, abundant food displays.
Canapés and finger food
Our canapés and finger food catering service delivers elegant, perfectly portioned bites, ideal for cocktail parties and receptions. Our selection features both hot and cold options showcasing the vibrant tastes of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Each canapé is thoughtfully crafted to deliver maximum flavour in a single bite, combining traditional recipes with contemporary presentation. From classic favorites to innovative creations, our canapé menus are designed to impress and delight.
Perfect for:
Cocktail parties, wedding receptions, intimate events and pre-dinner service.
What's included:
A selection of hot and cold canapés (up to 7 varieties)
- Professional preparation and presentation
- We bring serving platters and equipment
- Full service
- Dietary-friendly options available (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free)
Guest range:
From 20 to 300+ guests
Service style:
Fully staffed service with circulating wait staff
Recommended quantity
We recommend at least 5-7 pieces per person for light refreshments, 10-12 pieces for a more substantial cocktail event
Our canapés allow your guests to socialise freely while enjoying exceptional food, making them perfect for events where mingling and connecting are priorities.
Buffet
Our buffet catering service showcases the abundance and diversity of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Generous servings of hot and cold dishes allow guests to sample multiple flavours, customize their plates, and return for seconds of their favourites.
Buffets offer a wonderful level of flexibility for events of varying sizes and create an impressive visual display while accommodating different dietary preferences. We present each dish with care, using quality serving equipment and elegant styling to ensure your buffet looks as stunning as it tastes.
Perfect for:
Weddings, birthday parties, family celebrations, conferences, large gatherings
What's included:
- Full buffet setup with quality serving equipment
- Chafing dishes to keep hot food warm
- Professional styling and presentation
- Serving utensils for each dish
- Setup at your venue
- Optional: carving stations, live cooking stations, service staff
Guest range:
Ideal for 20-150+ guests
Service style:
Staff-assisted or self-service available
Customisation:
Fully customisable menus to suit your preferences, daily requirement and vision.
Buffets create a relaxed dining atmosphere while ensuring there's something delicious for everyone. The variety and abundance of food also makes impressive photos, beautiful memories, and creates a talking point at your event.
Barbecue & Spit Roast
Bring the magic of outdoor feasting to your celebration with our barbecue and spit roast catering. There's nothing quite like the theatre, aroma, and flavor of a traditional spit roast or the sizzle of our Mediterranean barbecue.
Our outdoor cooking services combine showmanship with exceptional taste, creating a focal point for your event while delivering tender, perfectly cooked food with authentic smoky flavours.
Perfect for:
Garden parties, outdoor weddings, birthday celebrations, picnics, casual gatherings, summer eventsocktail parties, wedding receptions, corporate events, milestone birthdays, engagement parties, pre-dinner entertainment.
Talk to us about what you want and we’ll create something special.
What's included:
- Professional chef on hand to manage the roast and carving
- Setup and pack down
- All equipment
- Sides, salads, breads, and sauces
- Optional: complete menu with starters and desserts
Guest range:
From intimate gatherings of 20 to 150 guests
Service style:
Fully staffed service with chef carving and serving
Venue requirements: an outdoor space or well-ventilated covered area suitable for cooking equipment
The spit roast experience creates atmosphere and excitement at your event. Guests love watching the cooking process and the anticipation of tender, flavourful meat carved fresh before their eyes.
Plated Service
For formal events requiring elegant dining, our plated service delivers sophistication and precision. Each guest receives a beautifully presented plate, carefully composed and served with professional attention to detail.
Plated service is ideal when you want to create a refined dining experience with thoughtfully sequenced courses, perfect for weddings, gala dinners, and intimate events where presentation and timing are paramount.
Perfect for:
Formal weddings, intimate to large dinners, anniversary celebrations, upscale events
What's included:
- Full menu planning and customisation
- Professional kitchen and service staff
- Quality crockery, cutlery, and glassware (or coordinated with your venue)
- Table service for all courses
- Dietary alternative plates prepared individually
- Setup, service, and complete cleanup
Guest range:
Suitable for 30-150 guests (larger events on request)
Service style:
- Multiple courses (typically 3-5 courses)
- Each plate individually composed
- Professional table service with wait staff
- Synchronised service for all guests
- Optional: professional sommelier or cocktail bartenders provided
Setup and styling included; staff service optional
Grazing tables encourage mingling and create a relaxed, interactive dining experience. Guests can explore different flavours, return for favourites, and enjoy the social atmosphere that comes with casual, abundant food displays.
Sharing Tables
For formal events requiring elegant dining, our sharing table service delivers sophistication and conviviality. Each course features beautifully presented dishes designed for the table to share, carefully composed and served with professional attention to detail.
Sharing table service is ideal when you want to create a refined yet convivial dining experience with thoughtfully sequenced courses, perfect for weddings, gala dinners, and intimate events where connection and communal enjoyment are paramount.
Perfect for:
Formal weddings, intimate to large dinners, anniversary celebrations, upscale events
What's included:
- Full menu planning and customisation
- Professional kitchen and service staff
- Quality serving platters, crockery, cutlery, and glassware (or coordinated with your venue)
- Table service for all courses
- Dietary alternative plates prepared individually
- Setup, service, and complete cleanup
Guest range:
Suitable for 30-150 guests (larger events on request)
Service style:
- Multiple courses (typically 3-5 courses)
- Each dish beautifully composed for sharing
- Professional table service with wait staff
- Synchronised service for all tables
- Optional: professional sommelier or cocktail bartenders provided
Setup and styling included; staff service optional
Sharing tables encourage conversation and create an elegant, interactive dining experience. Guests can enjoy dishes together, share their favourites, and savour the convivial atmosphere that comes with shared, restaurant-style dining.
Beverage Service
Complement your exceptional food with our beverage service options. We can provide carefully curated red, white, orange and rose wine selections to complement your bespoke menu, as well as beer, soft drinks and juices and other beverages.
Options include:
- Curated wine packages (red, white, sparkling)
- Cocktail service
- Beer selection
- Soft drinks and juices
Service style:
Beverage service with a meal
Custom packages
Every event is unique, and sometimes the perfect solution is a completely custom package designed specifically for your celebration. We love working with clients to create bespoke experiences that might combine elements from multiple services or introduce entirely new concepts.
Custom options might include:
- Themed menus for any celebration
- Fusion of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern with other cuisines
- Progressive dining with multiple food experiences
- Specific dietary focus (entirely vegan, gluten-free, etc.)
How to book
Ready to experience our exceptional service?
Here's how to get started:
1. Contact us:
Reach out via phone, email, or our website contact form
2. Consultation:
We'll discuss your event details, vision, and requirements
3. Custom Quote:
Receive a detailed proposal with menu options and pricing
4. Menu tasting:
For larger events such as weddings, we offer tastings to finalize selections
5. Confirm Booking:
Secure your date with a deposit
6. Final details:
Confirm guest numbers and details before your event, depending on the occasion.
7. Enjoy your event:
We handle the food and service while you celebrate
Get in touch today to start planning your event!