What wedding catering costs in Brisbane
26 October 2026 · 3 min read
Catering is usually the biggest line in a wedding budget after the venue. Here is what four Brisbane caterers publish, checked on 26 October 2026.
The short answer
For 80 guests, published food prices run from $3,520 for eight hors d'oeuvres a person to $4,520 for a plated two-course alternate drop. Staff, delivery and, where it is not included, GST come on top.
What each caterer publishes
| Caterer | What you get | Published price |
|---|---|---|
| In a Pickle (Brisbane) | 4 hors d'oeuvre options, minimum 20 guests | $22 a person |
| In a Pickle | 8 hors d'oeuvre options, minimum 20 guests | $44 a person |
| Golden Roast Catering (Brisbane suburbs) | Brides Special: 3 spit roast meats, salads and vegetables, bread, staff | $38.90 + GST a head |
| Golden Roast Catering | Bridal Buffet: cold nibbles, 3 spit roast meats, 8 salads and vegetables, 4 desserts, china, staff | $46.90 + GST a head |
| Golden Roast Catering | Classic Wedding Banquet: hot finger food, grazing platters, 3 spit roast meats, 8 salads and vegetables, 4 desserts | $49.90 + GST a head |
| VGC Catering (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Byron Bay) | Canapes, 12 selections, 2 hours of service | $35 a head |
| VGC Catering | Buffet, 3 main options, minimum 40 guests | $45 a person |
| VGC Catering | Plated sit-down, 2 entrees and 2 mains served alternate drop, minimum 40 guests | $56.50 a person |
| Moo Moo 2U (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Scenic Rim) | Canapes, grazing, feasting platters or sit-down | Quoted per wedding, from 35 guests |
Read off each caterer's own website on 26 October 2026. VGC Catering does not say on its wedding menus whether prices include GST. Moo Moo 2U publishes no wedding prices and quotes each wedding individually.
80 guests, worked through
- In a Pickle, 8 hors d'oeuvres: 80 x $44 = $3,520. Staff can be added at 80 guests or more.
- Golden Roast Bridal Buffet: 80 x $46.90 = $3,752 plus GST, staff included, plus delivery.
- VGC Catering buffet, 3 options: 80 x $45 = $3,600, plus staff.
- VGC Catering plated alternate drop: 80 x $56.50 = $4,520, plus $12.50 a person for dessert and staff.
Minimums and extras
Golden Roast adds a $200 staff charge under 60 guests, charges groups of 30 to 40 at the 40-guest rate, takes a $200 deposit, adds Sunday and public holiday surcharges and a delivery charge, and charges $30 a half hour if staff are on site more than 6 hours. It needs an undercover area and access to water. VGC Catering lists wait staff at $320 and an event chef at $450 for the full catering duration, and dessert on the plated menu at $12.50 a person. In a Pickle caters from 20 guests and staffs events of 80 or more with at least 8 selections.
Before you book
Ask your venue whether outside caterers are allowed, and what they need from them, such as public liability insurance, a food licence and kitchen access.
Serving alcohol? Use bar staff with a current RSA, and check with the venue or Queensland's Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation whether a liquor licence is needed.
Prices were read off each caterer's own website on 26 October 2026 and can change. Confirm them when you ask for a quote.
Common questions
How much does wedding catering cost per person in Brisbane?
Going by published Brisbane prices: $22 to $44 a person for hors d'oeuvres, $38.90 to $49.90 + GST for a spit roast buffet with staff, and $56.50 a person for a plated two-course alternate drop, before staff.
What is the minimum number of guests?
In a Pickle caters from 20 guests, VGC Catering prices its buffet and plated menus for at least 40, and Moo Moo 2U starts at 35 or 50 depending on the menu.
Are staff included?
Golden Roast includes trained staff, with a $200 staff charge under 60 guests. VGC Catering lists wait staff at $320 and an event chef at $450 for the full catering duration. In a Pickle staffs events of 80 or more guests with at least 8 menu selections.