Micro Weddings & Elopements Catering
Celebrate your love with a beautifully curated dining experience. Our Micro Weddings & Elopements Catering offers gourmet feasts, shared platters, and tailored menus designed for small, intimate gatherings. Whether it’s a romantic elopement or a private wedding with close family and friends, we provide exceptional catering that perfectly complements your special day. Let us take care of the details while you focus on making unforgettable memories.
Intimate, Bespoke Catering for Your Small Wedding or Elopement
At The Italian Job Catering, we specialise in micro wedding and elopement catering across the Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Brisbane, and the Hinterland. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering with close family and friends or opting for a beautifully simple elopement, we provide bespoke catering experiences that ensure your special day is just as unforgettable as a grand wedding celebration.
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From a romantic sit-down meal to a relaxed cocktail-style reception, our catering services are designed to suit your unique wedding vision, budget, and guest list.
Until our dedicated Micro Wedding & Elopement Brochure is available!
Why Choose The Italian Job Catering for Your Small Wedding or Elopement?
Bespoke Menus
We create personalised micro wedding catering packages tailored to your style, dietary needs, and guest count.
Fresh, Local Ingredients
Our menus focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, ensuring a fresh and delicious dining experience.
Eco-Friendly Catering
We are committed to zero-plastic catering and use eco-friendly practices to reduce waste while delivering exceptional service.
Flexible Dining Options
Whether you want a private chef experience, shared feasting platters, or a casual grazing table, we customise the catering to suit your intimate wedding style.
Experienced Private Chefs & Waitstaff
Enjoy a restaurant-quality dining experience, served by professional chefs and dedicated event staff.
Micro Wedding & Elopement Catering Packages
We offer a variety of catering styles to match your vision and venue, whether you’re celebrating in a private villa, backyard, beach, or intimate estate.
Cocktail-Style Canapés & Grazing (Perfect for relaxed celebrations!)
For couples looking for a laid-back yet elegant catering experience, our cocktail-style menu offers a variety of gourmet canapés and beautifully presented grazing tables. This option allows guests to mingle and celebrate while enjoying a curated selection of handcrafted bites.
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Popular Canapés for Micro Weddings & Elopements:
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Caprese Skewers (V, GF) – Fresh cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, basil, and balsamic glaze.
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Bruschetta Classica (VG, DF) – Classic Italian bruschetta with fresh basil and olive oil.
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Truffle & Mushroom Arancini (V) – Crispy risotto balls with a truffle-infused centre.
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Pork Belly Bites (GF, DF) – Slow-roasted pork belly with apple compote.
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Garlic Prawn Skewers (GF, DF) – Chargrilled prawns with a garlic butter glaze.
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Halloumi Sliders (V) – Mini sliders with grilled halloumi, caramelised onion, and rocket.
Grazing Table & Platters:
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Locally sourced cheeses, olives, and gourmet antipasti.
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Housemade dips and spreads.
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Fresh seasonal fruits, nuts, and honeycomb.
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Artisan breads, crackers, and cured meats (vegan options available).
Shared Feasting Banquet (Perfect for intimate sit-down receptions!)
For couples who want a warm and intimate dining experience, our shared feasting banquet is the perfect choice. This style of catering allows guests to enjoy platter-style mains and sides, creating a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere. Dishes are placed in the centre of the table, encouraging interaction, conversation, and a true communal dining experience.
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Whether you’re hosting a formal sit-down reception or a long-table gathering under the stars, we tailor our feasting menus to suit your style, preferences, and dietary needs.
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Pair this experience with a grazing table or canapés for a seamless wedding feast!
Private Chef & Bespoke Dining Experience
For couples wanting a completely personalised culinary experience, we also offer private chef services for micro weddings & elopements. Enjoy a tailored menu cooked fresh on-site, allowing you and your guests to enjoy an intimate, high-end dining experience in the comfort of your chosen location.
Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Catering for Small Weddings
At The Italian Job Catering, we are committed to sustainability and reducing waste. Our zero-plastic policy, use of local ingredients, and eco-conscious serving methods ensure that your wedding catering is both delicious and responsible.
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Why Our Catering is Eco-Friendly:
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Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
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Zero-plastic packaging and serving materials.
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Sustainable food waste management.
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Ethical supplier partnerships.
Book Your Micro Wedding or Elopement Catering
Whether you're planning a luxury elopement, a backyard wedding, or an intimate estate celebration, we provide exceptional, stress-free catering that aligns with your unique wedding vision.
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We look forward to creating a memorable and personalised dining experience for your special day!
Until our dedicated Micro Wedding & Elopement Brochure is available!
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How far in advance do you need access to the venue?Pizza menus: We typically need access to the venue about 2 hours before service starts. However, if there are any logistical challenges, we might request extra time to ensure everything is ready on schedule. Non-pizza menus & Party events: We usually arrive about 1h before the start of food service. We’re happy to coordinate directly with the venue to make sure everything goes smoothly.
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What facilities do you require at a wedding venue or private property, such as a kitchen?Our set-up is quite self-sufficient! Our trailer or pop up catering is equipped with all the necessary tools a woodfire oven and gas bottles along with all the necessary equipment to cook and preserve ingredients in perfect conditions, setting us free from using any other facilities and being able to cater in remote and logistically challenging spaces.
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Tell me about your setup, what’s needed for it to operate?Our food trailer setup is designed for versatility and accessibility as well as our pop up catering set up. All our vehicles are 4WD, allowing us to access anywhere. For our setup, we only require a straightforward 3x3 flat area with easy access and a standard power point to power a small fridge & a light. We come prepared with extensions. It is ideal to be located close to the event area.
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How does your setup look?Pizza Menus: Our setup adds a touch of rustic charm to your event. Our trailer feature a seamlessly integrated woodfired oven that adds to the visual appeal and gets a lot of attention! For a closer look at our setup, see a photo that captures more detail. Non-pizza menu: We set up a pop up catering station, occupying around 3x3 area.
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What happens if it rains?Rain won’t put a damper on your catering experience with us. We’ve got you covered, literally! We bring gazebos to shield our set-up. We do however request to be located in a dry floor area if possible (non-muddy ideally) and closer to the service area. This way your food stays delicious and dry and your event remains memorable, rain or shine!
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When will your team arrive at the venue for setup?We will arrive at the venue 2 hours before the start of Canapes unless told otherwise. This gives us enough time to set up, turn on the woodfired oven and do all the necessary prep to serve everything on time.
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How tall are your trailers?Our trailers vary from 2.4m to 2.7m height
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What power generator do you need?We only need power for a small light and a fridge, we need access to a normal power point and we bring all extensions necessary.
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Can your setup be positioned far from the main event area?While we can be flexible with placement, being close to the main event area ensures the food is served hot and fresh. If we’re positioned far from the event space, let us know in advance so we can plan for any additional logistics such as extra staff to ensure a smooth flow of food.
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Do you need any particular waste disposal facilities?We handle our own waste and bring bins for internal use only, taking all our rubbish with us after the event. However, we don’t provide bins for guests, so please ensure there are floor bins available for customer rubbish, drinks, etc.