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Sick of the uninteresting catering options out there? The Sandwiches, Pies, simple salads and other boring stuff? Do you like falling-off-the bone slow-smoked Meats or some of the best Burgers in Melbourne? Third Wave can deliver. Once you try catering from Third Wave you will NEVER go back to your old “favourites”.
Our Catering packages are delivered HOT for you to serve STRAIGHT AWAY!
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Try our catering options and you will become a customer for life.
Your team will demand it!
That’s what happens with every one of our catering customers.
Try our catering options and you will become a customer for life.
Your team will demand it!
That’s what happens with every one of our catering customers.
Our promise is simple:
the best tasting catering you have ever received, delivered on time or Your Money Back.
The perfect way to make your event a hit with your team, friends & family!
You can choose from slow-smoked Beef and Pork Ribs, Beef Brisket, Chicken, Lamb Shoulder and Hot Wings.
For sides Smoked Mac & Cheese, Cornbread, Candy Bacon, Slaw, Loaded Fries and much more.
Plus arguably Melbourne’s best range of Burgers and Sliders.
Vegetarians are not forgotten with lots of options.
CATERING PACKAGES
ALL FOOD IS DELIVERED HOT FOR YOU TO SERVE. Minimum order $350 on all packages
How much does BBQ catering cost?
| Package | What you get | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Package 1 | Choose 4 slow-smoked meats (beef brisket, chicken, chicken wings, lamb shoulder, beef ribs, pork ribs, vrisket burnt ends) and 4 sides | $42 (beef ribs +$2, pork ribs +$5) |
| Catering Package 2 | 2 sliders per person from 9 varieties (including vegetarian and plant-based) and 4 sides | $19 |
| Upgrades | Oink Balls $3 each, chicken wings $1 each, candy bacon $3 each | – |
Worked examples: BBQ catering for 60 people starts at about $2,520 on Package 1 or $1,140 on Package 2; for 100 guests, about $4,200 or $1,900. Minimum order $350. Everything is delivered hot and ready to serve across Melbourne metro (a delivery charge applies beyond 5 km of the venue). We are happy to customise packages – call 03 9676 2399 or use the form on this page.
Corporate catering in Melbourne
Third Wave caters office lunches, team events, product launches and Christmas parties with the same slow-smoked meats served in our restaurants: beef brisket, beef and pork ribs, smoked chicken, lamb shoulder and burgers, with sides such as smoked Mac & Cheese, cheesy cornbread and coleslaw. Vegetarian and plant-based sliders are included in every package, and our sister brands – Skordo (souvlaki), Cuate (Mexican), Meat Pit (kebabs), Chubs Toasties and Munch Bowl (protein bowls) – give repeat corporate accounts variety week to week. Breakfast and morning-tea packages are available on request.
CATERING PACKAGE 1:
4 MEATS, 4 SIDES – $42 per person
CHOOSE 4 MEATS FROM:
BEEF RIBS, LAMB SHOULDER, CHICKEN, PORK RIBS** BEEF BRISKET, CHICKEN WINGS.
CHOOSE 4 SIDES FROM:
BEER BATTERED CHIPS, SPICY BEER BATTERED CHIPS, ONION RINGS, MAC’n’CHEESE, MUSHROOMS, Crispy Coleslaw, Green Salad, CHEESY CORNBREAD, SWEET POTATO WEDGES
THE MEATS:
BEEF RIBS:
*EXTRA $2 per person. Huge beefy flavours, smoked using a special 9 spice dry rub and Ironbark wood. Served with the phenomenal Que You Spicy BBQ sauce, Spicy iQ BBQ sauce and horseradish.
LAMB SHOULDER:
flavoured with a proprietary blend of mildly spicy herbs and spices. Served with 2 BBQ sauces and Salsa Verde. Smoked for 6-8 hours using Ironbark wood.
CHICKEN:
The chicken is marinated overnight and smoked using Ironbark wood for up to 5 hours. Served with 2 different BBQ sauces.
PORK RIBS:
**EXTRA $5 per person. Tender, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth ribs. Done in the Southern tradition using dry spices only. Served with 2 different BBQ sauces – spicy IQ BBQ and Apple Bourbon.
BEEF BRISKET:
Smoked for 8-10 hours using Ironbark wood, served with spicy iQ BBQ and Horseradish sauces.
CHICKEN WINGS:
24 hour marinated wings – smoked, then grilled basted with our Que You Hot BBQ Nectar. End result is tasty, glossy, smoky and addictive.
VRISKET BURNT ENDS:
Chunks of the Incredible Fable plant-based meat rubbed with our secret house-made brisket rub and smoked for hours. You will not believe it's not meat.
THE SIDES:
BEER BATTERED CHIPS:
You know it, you love it, a classic favourite.
SPICY BATTERED CHIPS:
Beer Battered chips With our secret blend of spices
ONION RINGS:
Slices of onion, coated with batter, breadcrumbs, flour and deep-fried until golden-brown.
Mac'n'Cheese:
Classic with a twist. Our version is smoked with Ironbark Wood, plus we added house smoked crispy bacon. If you like Mac & Cheese, you will love this version.
MUSHROOMS:
Fried butter mushrooms glazed with a soy reduction and dressed with spring onions and roasted sesame seeds. Works perfectly with beef.
CRISPY COLESLAW:
Crunchy mix of apples, carrots and coloured cabbage and house made dressing. Zesty and refreshing. Complements all the meat dishes.
GREEN SALAD
You know, green, healthy and tasty. Italian dressing. Made from the freshest greens and vegetables.
CHEESY CORNBREAD
SWEET POTATO CHIPS:
CATERING PACKAGE 2:
2 SLIDERS PER PERSON, 4 sides – $19 per person
CHOOSE 4 SLIDERS FROM:
ROYALE, RIBSY, CHICKEN, CLASSIC, PULLED PORK, SMOKED LAMB, NAKED CHEESEBURGER, PULLED VRISKET, EDGY VEDGY
CHOOSE 4 SIDES FROM:
BEER BATTERED CHIPS, SPICY BEER BATTERED CHIPS, ONION RINGS, MAC’n’CHEESE, MUSHROOMS, Crispy Coleslaw, Green Salad, CHEESY CORNBREAD, SWEET POTATO WEDGES
THE SLIDERS:
ROYALE SLIDER:
Our special BEEF patty, juicy and full of flavour, double aged jack cheese, tomato relish, garlic mayo, tomatoes and streaky bacon. Make it even better with a double patty.
RIBSY SLIDER:
American BBQ slow-smoked short ribs, deboned, tomato relish, swiss cheese, streaky bacon, apple bourbon BBQ sauce and tomato in a brioche bun.
CHICKEN SLIDER:
Lettuce, slow cooked chicken, asiago cheese, spicy vinegar tomato, apple bourbon sauce, basil mayo and jalapeno.
CLASSIC SLIDER:
Our special BEEF patty, juicy and full of flavour, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onions, streaky bacon and garlic mayo.
PULLED PORK SLIDER:
Juicy 12 hour slow cooked pork with spices, tangy coleslaw, pickles and mustard, in a brioche bun. Really tasty.
Smoked Lamb SLIDER:
Slow-smoked lamb shoulder, aged jack cheddar cheese, lettuce, onions, tomato, basil mayo and spicy BBQ sauce. In a brioche bun.
NAKED CHEESEBURGER SLIDER:
Our special BEEF patty, juicy and full of flavour, aged jack cheese, house made tomato relish, mustard and pickles.
PULLED VRISKET SLIDER:
Chunks of the incredible Fable plant-based meat rubbed with our secret house-made brisket rub and smoked for hours. Pulled apart and mixed with the house-made sweet and spicy BBQ sauce. In a huge bun with coleslaw, pickles & mustard. Simple but really tasty.
EDGY VEDGY SLIDER:
Potato and lentil patty in a brioche bun with lots of Aged Jack Cheddar Cheese, house made ketchup, jalapenos, red onions, lettuce and garlic sauce.
UPGRADES:
TURBO CHARGE YOUR EVENT WITH THE FOLLOWING UPGRADES:
OINKBALLS - $3 EACH
Melt in your mouth pork meatballs wrapped in streaky bacon, smoked for hours and grilled. Bacony, meaty treat.
WINGS - $1 EACH
24 hour marinated wings – smoked, then grilled basted with our Que You Hot BBQ Nectar. End result is tasty, glossy, smoky and addictive.
CANDY BACON - $3 EACH
Streaky bacon brushed with maple syrup, drizzled with organic brown sugar and chilli. Slow cooked to bring to consistency similar to Jerky. A little spicy, a little sweet, a little salty – seriously addictive. Try this one with a spicy Bloody Mary.
WE ARE HAPPY TO CUSTOMISE PACKAGES
Melbourne metro delivery, if more than 5km from our location there will be an additional delivery charge.
Delivery Range: about 40km but for large orders only, above $800.
Otherwise for smaller orders up to 15km
Want to place an order?
Call us on: 9676 2399
or email: [email protected]
for a catering specialist to organise a menu for your event.
Or fill out the form below!
We require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for all catering.
Your booking is officially confirmed once full payment is received.
