Boat Catering Services
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For those seeking a luxurious escape or stylish celebration, hosting your event on the water offers an experience like no other. Whether it’s a private charter, or corporate cruise, Vanilla Blue delivers sophisticated boat and yacht catering with vibrant, gourmet flavours. From intimate yachts to larger party vessels, our menus arrive fresh and impeccably presented, crafted to impress with both taste and style. With stunning food, flawless presentation, and exceptional service, Vanilla Blue transforms your time on the water into an effortlessly elegant and truly unforgettable occasion.
Vanilla Blue offers boat catering services across Sydney’s marinas. Including Sydney Harbour, Pittwater, the Hawkesbury River and surrounding waterways, we are familiar with popular marinas, private berths and charter operators, ensuring smooth access and timely delivery of our boat catering.
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Planning your onboard catering
At Vanilla Blue, we make planning your boat catering easy and efficient with streamline service and catering packages suitable to your occasion. We offer flexible drop-off boat catering, ideal for people looking for casual occasions, or with a compact kitchen, or just needing to outsource the catering. Our drop off catering arrives beautifully presented and fresh, and ready to service in eco friendly, craft boxes. With guaranteed on-time arrival and next-day delivery for catering ordered before 3pm the day prior, you can trust Vanilla Blue to provide reliable service and polished catering.
Full Service Boat Catering
For more sophisticated events and larger boats and yachts, enjoy the elegance of our fully serviced catering featuring stunning catering presented on lovely platters by our attentive waitstaff. Enjoy a sit-down plated lunch, a gourmet barbecue or a bountiful grazing platter. Overseen by our experienced Events Manager, we will handle every detail of your boat catering from setup through service and cleanup so you can focus on your guests stress-free. With professionalism and precision at the heart of our event service, we will create a seamless experience for you and your guests.
Why Choose Vanilla Blue for Boat Catering?
Choosing the right caterer for your boat event is essential to ensure a seamless, stylish, and memorable experience on the water. At Vanilla Blue, we specialise in beautifully presented cuisine and sophisticated service, creating effortless yet elegant occasions that impress every guest. With 18 years of experience, over 1,100 5-star reviews, and more than 19,000 events catered annually, our team brings proven expertise and polish to every charter and celebration.
As a Gold Licensed Caterer, we offer next-day delivery for orders placed before 3 pm, with an extensive menu designed to suit all tastes and dietary needs, including halal-friendly, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. No matter the caliber of the occasion, we offer bespoke menus and seamless service and coordination, ensuring that your boat catering is tailored to your individual preferences ensuring that your boat catering reflects your personal vision.
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Canapes & Finger Food
Vanilla Blue’s bite sized canapes and finger food are ideal for boat parties, corporate events or siteseeing cruises while enjoying a beautiful day on the water. With items such as peaking duck pancakes, petit blinis with smoked slamon, rice paper rolls, mini sliders, or gourmet sausage rolls in flaky pastry, you'll love the variety of finger food we offer. Packed in ready-to-serve recyclable boxes, you can open and enjoy with your guests when it suits your day.
Buffets & Grazing Tables
Experience abundant grazing platters and gourmet buffets on board your vessel. Perfect for those occasions when more substantial catering is required, our chef-made buffets and decadent grazing boards are perfect for feeding larger groups. Our buffet menus can be customised to suit your needs, but typically include two mains, two sides, and a sweet. Enjoy vibrant, seasonal platters including oysters & prawns, grazing cheese and charcuterie, refreshing salads, and delicious meats.
Plated Dining & Formal Menus
Vanilla Blue offers a variety of polished plated dining options ideal for formal occasions such as weddings and corporate dinners. Perfect for making an impression with your guests, enjoy a delicious mulit-course dining experience featuring chef-made premium dishes and refined service by our team of professional wait staff who will see to your every need. Paired with beautiful wines it will be an event to remember.
Barbeque & Beverage Packages
Enjoy a casual BBQ and beverage package for your boat catering. With delicious buffets and BBQs available including roast chicken, lamb shoulder and other hot mains including sumptuous pastas, paired with your favourite selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic drink options including beers, wines and champagne alongside soft drink and juices for a fun day out on the boat with friends and family.
Book Your Boat Catering with Vanilla Blue Today
Reach out to Vanilla Blue today for help organising your boat catering. Let us know about your occasion and our Customer Success Team, we'll handle the rest. Request a quote online, or alternatively, contact our Customer Success Team on 1300 556 086. Our friendly staff look forward to assisting you.
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