Traditional and unique Indigenous catering for unforgettable corporate occasions

Catering with traditional Aboriginal foods offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich and diverse culinary traditions of Indigenous Australia. 

From time-honoured techniques to native ingredients, here are some fascinating aspects of Aboriginal food you can expect to discover:

• The term "bush tucker" refers to native Australian foods that Indigenous people have traditionally sourced from the land and sea
• These ingredients include fruits, nuts, seeds, herbs, vegetables, and proteins like kangaroo, emu, and crocodile
• Around 5,000 species of native food were used by indigenous Australians
• Australian indigenous food boasts a range of distinctive flavours derived from native ingredients, such as lemon myrtle, wattleseed, quandong, and finger lime
• Aboriginal cooking often incorporates traditional methods such as earth ovens, where food is cooked underground using heated rocks, or smoking
• Its use of sustainable and locally-sourced ingredients reflects the deep connection Indigenous Australians have with the land and their commitment to preserving the environment
• Food plays a vital role in Indigenous Australian culture, with many ingredients and dishes carrying deep-rooted cultural significance

What’s on the menu from our Indigenous caterers?

Gather Foods (Perth) shines with its breakfast and morning and afternoon tea selection. Think wattleseed damper with native thyme cream cheese and bacon and native herb egg sliders. Sweet tooths will love the sandalwood nut tarts or the chocolate and pepper berry brownie. You’ll be able to take care of lots of dietary requirements here with vegan/vegetarian, gluten free and even keto meals on offer.

‍Something Wild (Adelaide) is all about grazing platters for hungry office workers. You’ll find unique bites like kangaroo jerky, venison mettwurst, and native-inspired dips. These platters will definitely have your guests talking!

‍Kallico Catering (Sydney) makes a native morning tea possible with its wide selection of indigenous bush tucker. You can order your staff a native lunch box and end your meal with an indigenous-inspired dessert platter. You’ll find treats like hibiscus wattleseed baklava, damper with native jam and cream, and lemon myrtle custard tart.

‍Bunji Catering (Melbourne) will take your office lunch to the next level. Try something light like the indigenous spiced chickpeas and herb-roasted vegetables. Or opt for the more hearty choice of the 14hr slow-cooked lamb in bush tomato.

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How to cater for dietary requirements with native ingredients

Worried about all that emu, kangaroo and damper on the menu? Don’t worry. Our Indigenous catering partners are experts at feeding hungry office workers and keeping everyone happy.

Traditional Australian food lends itself to a plant-based diet thanks to its focus on plants and seeds like wattle seeds, and lemon myrtle. While berries and plums can be used as sweeteners to replace honey.

Likewise, if you’re looking for gluten free alternatives, you’ll find most menus packed with fresh salads, fritattas, and meat skewers. Something Wild even has gluten free crackers to go alongside its savoury platters.

Kallico Catering takes the crown for special diet catering. They have something for dairy free, gluten free, egg free, peanut free, lupin free diets and many more that you might not even be aware of yet.

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