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Weddings worth waiting for

Your wedding should be as unique as your love story. With Cook & Waiter by your side, you can sit back and enjoy the day, knowing every detail is in expert hands. From intimate ceremonies to grand receptions in marquees or warehouses, we work closely with you and your wedding planner to bring your vision to life in any space. With custom menus, impeccable service and a focus on creating personalised touches, we’ll ensure your day is one not to forget.

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Celebrate with fun and flair—our cocktail receptions combine original drinks with creative canapés for a golden hour vibe that lasts all night long.
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Receptions

seated

Receptions

From the first course to the final toast, we craft each dish with elegance, generosity and care, executing a seated dinner experience you and your guests will never forget..

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menu

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From stunning canapés to indulgent multi-course dinners, our approach to wedding food is all about bringing people together. Food is love, after all. We work closely with you to design a menu that reflects your story, vision and taste.

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menu

Arrival Canapes

Arancini, saffron, smoked mozzarella, bush tomato pickle
Beetroot tartare, yuzu kosho aioli, crisp laver
Best oysters at market with native finger lime, champagne vinegar
Yellow fin tuna, orange saffron gel, pickled fennel, boukak
Alternate Serve Entrée
Hand dived scallop crudo, bonito cream,
Tokyo turnips, wasabi yuzu dressing, bronze fennel
Chicken liver parfait, sauterne, vincotto muscatels, toasted brioche
Watermelon radish, roasted butternut, ginger, heirloom vinegar, paprika oil (v)

Alternate Serve Main

Smoked free-range duck breast, heirloom carrot, blackberry, chard
Pan seared red snapper, seaweed beurre blanc, saffron mussels, garden pea, chives
Tortellini of asparagus & fontina, lemon oil, parmesan, sorrel leaf (v)

 Alternate Serve Dessert

Chocolate fondant, Cutlered cream, strawberries, vanilla
Limoncello tart, lemon thyme cream, blueberries
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what our clients say

One thing I know to be true – David gets it, he has evolved and elevated every food concept we have worked on to another realm!
Amanda HendersonGloss Creative
I can consistently rely on David and the Cook & Waiter team to deliver an exceptional service. I consider food and beverage a critical part of any event and my mind is at ease when I use Cook & Waiter.
Trish Verker-MilesTrish Nicol Agency
Having worked with the team at Cook & Waiter for the past 5 years, I can say without a doubt that they offer the most exceptional food and beverage experience in Australia.
Katerina GrantDirector of The World Of
Their food is world class, and their service is both reliable and efficient.
Josephine SukkarBuildcorp
I found David and his team to have a great work ethic and they displayed initiative, forward thinking, meticulous planning abilities and most of all integrity and loyalty.
Benita KamBNT Management
It’s hard to say what is more rewarding about the process of working with Cook & Waiter – the truly collaborative nature of their team; the innovative and creative food and service concepts they ideate; OR the finished product of delicious and stunning food that is undoubtedly a highlight of any event they work on.
Mikey FillerTeam Event

Our Flagship venue

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Weddings

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Your venue for a new era of events within Wunderlich Lane, the curated new precinct at the crossroads of Surry Hills and Redfern. Opening Autumn 2025.

 

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venues

Let us help you find the perfect venue for your event.

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Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO)

Dawes Point

A sleek, modern venue with a musical twist, perfect for sophisticated events by the harbour.

capacity

220

110

Carriageworks

Eveleigh

A striking industrial space offering expansive spaces for creative, large-scale events and performances.

capacity

3600

1500

Luna Park Venues

Milsons Point

Iconic Sydney harbour waterfront venue with stunning views and a playful, historic backdrop for any event.

capacity

1800

1600

Machine hall

Sydney CBD

An industrial-chic space perfect for contemporary events with a bold, inner-city edge.

capacity

400

240

University Of Sydney

Camperdown

Elegant heritage paired with academic prestige for gatherings of all sizes and styles.

capacity

600

350

Let’s TALK

We’re in the business of listening and are ready to discuss your brief. Reach out and let’s get the party started.

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At Cook & Waiter, we acknowledge the First Nations Peoples of Australia as the strong, resilient and resourceful custodians who have passed on their culture, food, stories and songs for generations, always connected to Country and nurturing the land, waters and skies.

We pay our respects to the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation on whose lands we humbly stand.

 
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