Standing Room Only Catering is a mobile catering service of gourmet finger food for any occasion in Brisbane. From inquiry up to the end of the service, it’s one of the most reliable food providers in the area because of its extensive menu and customer service. 

The first thing we love about them is how they treat clients, making sure to cater to what they want and offer advice when needed. Their food items are convenient to eat while standing up, and they make sure the quality is not compromised because of that.

The staff are well-trained for functions too, and the customers love how they’re amiable and warm. There’s also always a person in-charge of the flow of food from the kitchen so they’re served timely and fresh.

The only issue you might encounter if you hire them is that some of the guests could be expecting a full buffet experience. This catering company only serves gourmet finger food, which may not satisfy the needs of some.

If you want a not-so-typical food experience for your event, you should go ahead and call Standing Room Only Catering for inquiries. After all, finger food can be as satisfying if it’s served right.

Dalton Catering & Events is on our list of the best catering services in Brisbane because they’re a mix of everything you want. The staff is professional, the food is sensational, and the food presentation is first-class material.

What we appreciate the most starts from the beginning, when you contact them for their service. You’ll have a consultation with the head chef about your preferences, and you’ll appreciate the attention to details and advice.

Then there’s the food which is amazing; though their food presentation is probably twice as good. They go way out of the usual food presentation and go extra on the creativity in the packaging and output.

We also notice that they’re hired quite a lot for private catering. These clients are the ones with the best reviews because they love how the chef personalizes their menu based on everyone’s preferences.

Sadly, they have no packages to offer, which can be a problem for those with a very limited budget and those who prefer to just choose from existing menus. The clients and the chef need to plan the menu from scratch together.

But if you’re up for that level of customization, it might as well be your dream catering. Dalton Catering & Events is every bit as professional as the best ones out there, and it’s good at what it does–serve good food.

Among all of the catering services in Brisbane in our list, Spanish Paella is the most reviewed by customers. They really do have the best Spanish paella in town, though the reputation goes beyond their most popular dish.

First, we love their food prep process and how everything is timed to perfection. The chef and the staff come early to prepare and set up, ready to serve a couple of hours later with the aromatic food.

Another thing we appreciate is how they have several menu preferences that cater to dietary requirements despite the natural richness of the cuisine. If you have vegan guests, they will appreciate the vegan options.

We only see a couple of possible issues about Spanish Paella, first of which is the limited menu in terms of cuisine. They serve Spanish and Mediterranean, which might be too flavorful for some guests.

There’s also the issue of leftovers. Most customers say they have a lot of leftovers at the end of the event, though the staff seemed to know what to do, packing the food up in easy-to-freeze cartons.

Overall, Spanish Paella makes things easy and delicious for everyone. We recommend them not only for good food, but also for great service.

Cuisine on Cue is perfect if you prefer a buffet type catering service similar to what hotels usually offer. Their food setup is very professional and organized that it’s really convenient for guests who have varied preferences. 

We added them to our list because they’re perfect for large gatherings. Their staff seem well-oiled to serve a huge crowd because they are just efficient in serving food and treating guests with friendly professionalism.

The food is also so delicious that you will have a hard time choosing from the options. They also have a wide selection of drinks, which is a good thing because you would need choices to balance the flavors of the food you’re eating. 

Another thing we notice and definitely come to appreciate is that they allocate stations for different types of food, like for example a meat station for their lamb cutlets, ribs, chicken, etc. This saves guests time because they can just go to the station they prefer.

There are occasional cases wherein they miss some details that the clients want due to the onslaught of bookings that they receive. But other than that, Cuisine on Cue is the catering service for you if you’re inviting a lot of guests.

Wine & Dine’m Catering is on our list of the best catering services in Brisbane not just because of its food, but also because of its advocacy. Parts of the menu are supplied by The Mini Farm Project, which supports those in need.

Outside of the advocacy, the catering company really does serve amazing food that earns them recommendations from clients and guests. They have food for every type of occasion, dietary requirements, and varied appetites. 

They have superb service too courtesy of well-trained staff who are always quick and attentive to guests. They’re courteous and well-mannered so that the guests feel comfortable asking for their help.

We appreciate how sometimes they go way out of contract and do something great for clients like delivering leftover food and wine to their houses. It’s a simple but thoughtful gesture that you will appreciate as a client.

Just a little warning though–they’re very busy during peak seasons and might miss some inquiries or requests. There’s high demand for their service so they’re often busy and can’t always accommodate last-minute changes.

Wine & Dine’m Catering is perfect for those who love good food, good service, and good purpose. The rates are higher than some of the ones on the list, but they’re reasonable because of the extent of their menu and services.