Business Details
23 Years
experience
Gourmet Spit Roast Catering for Weddings & Events
Carve It Up Catering is a family-owned and operated business with over two decades of experience in the catering industry. We specialise in gourmet spit roast catering, delivering freshly prepared meals directly to your event location using our custom-designed gas-powered equipment. Our commitment to quality is evident in our selection of award-winning ingredients, including Byron Bay Pork Co., premium aged beef, Tasmanian lamb, and free-range chicken. Unlike traditional caterers, we cook on-site to ensure optimal freshness and presentation, offering a diverse menu tailored to weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. Our team of professionals handles every aspect from setup to service, providing buffet-style dining with environmentally friendly or premium tableware options.We pride ourselves on our unique approach to slow-cooking meats to perfection, rotating heat rather than the meat itself, allowing for versatile and consistent results. With coverage across the Clarence Valley, Tweed, Byron Bay, Ballina, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, and Woodhill, we cater to events with a minimum of 40 guests. Our dedication to customer satisfaction is reflected in our seamless service, prompt communication, and flexible menu pricing (excluding GST and travel fees). As a tribute to our founder Sean, the 'Crackle King,' we continue to uphold his legacy of passion, patience, and excellence in every event we serve. Our goal remains unchanged: to help you Eat delicious food, Enjoy your occasion, and Relax with loved ones.
Services
Gourmet Spit Roasts
Wedding Catering
Corporate Event Catering
Fingerfood Platters
Dessert Menus
Burger & Taco Bars
Breakfast Buffets
Jacket Potato Bars
Seafood Hot Buffets
Roast Rolls
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialist catering experience
- Our team cooks gourmet meals fresh on-site at your location
- We use award-winning Byron Bay Pork and premium meats
- We provide comprehensive service from setup to buffet presentation
- Our custom-designed spit roaster ensures perfect cooking results
What people say
Devine
Amazing
Seamless service
Perfectly cooked
Highly recommended
Services
Gourmet Spit Roast Catering
Our signature spit roast service features slow-cooked meats using custom gas-powered equipment that rotates heat rather than meat. We prepare premium cuts like Byron Bay pork and Tasmanian lamb fresh at your venue, ensuring optimal tenderness and flavour. This method allows simultaneous cooking of multiple dishes while maintaining consistent quality across weddings and large events.
Wedding Catering
Specialist wedding menus include carving stations, dessert platters, and buffet presentation with environmentally friendly or porcelain tableware. Our experienced team coordinates with venues to provide seamless service, including cake cutting and platter presentation. We've catered weddings from the Sunshine Coast to northern NSW with minimum 40-guest bookings.
Corporate Event Catering
We deliver gourmet fingerfood, hot buffets, and interactive food stations for corporate events. Our mobile service accommodates conferences, Christmas parties, and team functions with reliable on-site preparation. Clients appreciate our professional team's ability to work unobtrusively while maintaining food quality and presentation standards.
Fingerfood Platters
Gourmet cold and hot fingerfood options feature premium meats, cheeses, and accompaniments presented on black-clothed tables. Available as standalone service or complementing main courses, these platters cater to cocktail events and pre-dinner receptions with 40+ guests.
Breakfast Buffets
Hot breakfast buffets include made-to-order stations and classic dishes served at early events. Our mobile setup operates from 6:00 AM, providing fresh coffee, juices, and cooked breakfast options for corporate functions, weddings, and special occasions across northern NSW.
People
Sean
Founder & Head Chef
The 'Crackle King' was a passionate chef who established Carve It Up Catering with a unique spit-roasting method. His legacy continues through our custom-designed equipment and commitment to quality ingredients. Sean's 20+ years of culinary expertise shaped our on-site cooking approach before his unexpected passing at age 47.
Denise
Operations Manager
As Sean's partner, Denise now leads day-to-day operations while maintaining the business's founding principles. With extensive event coordination experience, she ensures seamless service delivery across weddings and corporate functions. Her team leadership helps preserve the company's commitment to customer satisfaction and quality standards.
Questions
What areas do you cater to?
We cover Clarence Valley, Byron Bay, Ballina, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Tweed, Woodhill, and surrounding regions for events with 40+ guests.
Do you cook on-site?
Yes, we prepare and cook all meals at your location using our custom gas-powered equipment for guaranteed freshness and quality.
What menu options are available?
We offer spit roasts, fingerfood, dessert menus, burger/taco bars, breakfast buffets, seafood hot buffets, and jacket potato bars.
What's included in your pricing?
Menu prices include our professional team, cooking equipment, and buffet presentation. Travel fees and GST are additional.
What's your minimum guest requirement?
Our services are available for events with a minimum of 40 guests across all menu options.
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Reviews (4)
Marlo Teniswood
Jun 13, 2021
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These guys catered my sisters wedding and the food was amazing. Everyone loved it !100 percent recomend not just for the food but the incredible service these guys offered !
Julia Dalgliesh
Jun 03, 2021
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A huge thank you to Jess and Ruby for catering for our 30th wedding anniversary party on the weekend. What a fabulous meal!! Absolutely delicious.
Cle Sheck
Mar 09, 2021
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We booked Carve It Up Catering for our wedding at Somerset dam on the 13th February, for around 40 guests. They were professional and courteous, well priced and the food was amazing, with plenty left over for seconds. We would definitely recommend them for your next event.
Lana Uncles
Sep 10, 2020
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Awesome English roast supplied last minute...Attention to detail awesome. Tasty greens Melt in your mouth pumpkin. A fitting feast to farewell my lovely Dad. Thank you!
