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OUR BBQ CATERING PACKAGES HAVE GOT EVERYONE TALKING!

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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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Platter of mini burger sliders with chips and cornbread for catering

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.

Platter of mini burger sliders with chips and cornbread for catering

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.

Loaded burger sliders with bacon and cheese on a board

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.

Sliced smoked ribs with a pink smoke ring, cut for serving
Slow-smoked chicken wings glazed with sesame and spring onion

For sides Smoked Mac and Cheese, Corn Bread, Candy Bacon, Slaw, Loaded Fries and much more.

Plus arguably Melbourne’s best range of Burgers and Sliders.

Sliced smoked brisket with mac and cheese, cornbread and BBQ sauce
Grain bowl with rice, purple cabbage, carrot, cucumber and mango

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?

PackageWhat you getPer person
Catering Package 1Choose 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 22 sliders per person from 9 varieties (including vegetarian and plant-based) and 4 sides$19
UpgradesOink 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 and 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

Person holding a large board of assorted smoked meats and sides

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:

Smoked beef ribs with a dark bark crust

BEEF RIBS:

*EXTRA $2 per person. Huge beefy flavours, smoked using a special 9 spice dry rub and hickory wood. Served with the phenomenal Que You Spicy BBQ sauce, Spicy iQ BBQ sauce and horseradish. 

Sliced lamb shoulder garnished with chives

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 hickory wood.

Glazed BBQ chicken leg quarter

CHICKEN:

The chicken is marinated overnight and smoked using maple wood for up to 5 hours. Served with 2 different BBQ sauces.

Sliced smoked pork ribs with a charred bark crust

PORK RIBS:

**EXTRA $5 per person.  Tender, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth ribs. Done in the Southern tradition using fry spices only. Served with 2 different BBQ sauces – spicy IQ BBQ and Apple Bourbon.

Sliced smoked beef brisket showing a pink smoke ring

BEEF BRISKET:

Smoked for 8-10 hours using hickory wood, served with spicy iQ BBQ and Horseradish sauces.

Glazed chicken wings topped with sesame seeds and spring onion

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.

Chopped vrisket garnished with chives on a plate

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 its not meat.

THE SIDES:

Bowl of beer-battered hot chips, a catering side option

BEER BATTERED CHIPS:

You know it, you love it, a classic favourite. 

Bowl of spicy battered chips with orange seasoning

SPICY BATTERED CHIPS:

Beer Battered chips With our secret blend of spices

Bowl of crispy battered onion rings

ONION RINGS:

Slices of onion, coated with batter, breadcrumbs, flour and deep-fried until golden-brown.

Bowl of baked mac and cheese with a golden cheese crust

Mac'n'Cheese:

Classic with a twist. Our version is smoked with Hickory Wood, plus we added house smoked crispy bacon. If you like Mac and cheese, you will love this version.

Bowl of sticky glazed mushrooms with sesame and spring onion

MUSHROOMS:

Fried butter mushrooms glazed with a soy reduction and dressed with spring onions and roasted seasame seeds. Works perfectly with beef.

Bowl of creamy coleslaw with shredded cabbage and carrot

CRISPY COLESLAW:

Crunchy mix of apples carrots, coloured cabbage and house made dressing. Zesty and refreshing. Compliments all the meat dishes.

Bowl of mixed green salad with tomato, cucumber and red onion

GREEN SALAD

You know, green, healthy and tasty. Italian dressing. Made from the freshest greens and vegetables.

Stacked squares of cheesy cornbread

CHEESY CORNBREAD

EXTREMELY TASTY. Great accompaniment to the meat!
Bowl of sweet potato wedges with a herbed dip

SWEET POTATO CHIPS:

served with our sour cream and bbq sauce.

CATERING PACKAGE 2:
2 SLIDERS PER PERSON, 4 sides –  $19 per person

Catering board of sliders, onion rings, coleslaw, dips and cornbread

CHOOSE 4 sliders 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:

Classic slider with bacon, melted cheese and tomato on a sesame bun

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.

Royale slider stacked with smoked meats, cheese and tomato

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 with bacon, cheese sauce and lettuce on a sesame bun

CHICKEN SLIDER:

Lettuce, slow cooked chicken, asiago cheese, spicy vinegar tomato, apple bourbon sauce, basil mayo and jalapeno.

Classic slider with smoked pulled pork, caramelised onion and melted cheese

CLASSIC SLIDER:

Our special BEEF patty, juicy and full of flavour, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onions, streaky bacon and garlic mayo.

Pulled pork slider with coleslaw on a sesame seed bun

PULLED PORK SLIDER:

Juicy 12 hour slow cooked pork with spices, tangy coleslaw, pickles and mustard. But really tasty In a brioche bun.

Smoked lamb slider with cheese sauce, tomato and lettuce on a sesame bun

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 with melted cheese and pickle on a sesame 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 with coleslaw on a sesame bun

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 veggie slider with melted cheese and side salad on a bun

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:

Two glazed Oink Ball pork bites topped with sesame and spring onion

OINKBALLS - $3 EACH

Melt in your mouth port meatballs wrapped in streaky bacon, smoked for hours and grilled. Bacony, meaty treat.

Oink Balls pork bites in a bowl, garnished with spring onion

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 strips hanging from wooden pegs

CANDY BACON - $3 EACH

Streaky bacon brushed with maple syrup, drizzled with organic brown sugar and chili. 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 make an order?

Call us on: 9676 2399

for a catering specialist to organise a menu for your event. 

Or fill out the form below!


    Your information will be securely sent to and stored in Google Sheets for the purpose of processing your form submission.

    We require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for all catering.
    Your booking is officially confirmed once full payment is received.

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