When it comes to throwing a flawless event, there’s catering—and then there’s Catered By Matt. With a team trained in some of Australia’s best hatted restaurants, an unwavering commitment to providing great service and a menu that delivers bold, refined flavours, this Manly Vale-based operation is setting a new benchmark for Sydney’s private dining scene.
Behind the success is Matt Mirosevich —a Chef whose career trajectory has been anything but ordinary. From winning the Brett Graham Scholarship while working at the hatted Quay Restaurant to spending years honing his craft in elite kitchens, Matt's journey is one of passion, precision and a love for bringing people together over exceptional food.
We sat down with Matt to talk about his culinary roots, his lockdown-born catering business and why he believes private dining is the future of stylish entertaining.
Like many great ideas, Catered by Matt started with a simple concept during a challenging time. While the hospitality industry was reeling from lockdowns, Matt saw an opportunity to bring restaurant-quality dining into people’s homes. Catered By Matt has quickly gained traction among Sydney’s food lovers, evolving into the full-scale operation it is today.
Now with headquarters based in Manly Vale, Catered by Matt offers a versatile menu selection ranging from refined canapé packages to indulgent buffets and multi-course degustation. The team’s experience in hatted restaurants shines through every step, ensuring that even the most relaxed event is elevated to a world-class standard.
With a vision to create a catering experience that leads the industry, the team at Catered by Matt deliver events that blend their passion and expertise.
For those wondering what to expect from the menu, the beauty lies in the collaborative approach to catering the event. With a range of well curated menus, there most difficult part is deciding what you don’t want. "The 36-hour beef short rib served with grilled broccolini, creamed potato and red wine jus is a must try dish” Matt explains and it’s easy to see why.
The degustation menu reads like a typical fine dining menu, except it is enjoyed from the comfort of your home. The premium 6-course menu features a range of elegant canapés such as spanner crab remoulade and torched salmon tartlets. Move on to a silky pumpkin ravioli with marron, caramelised onion and cherry tomato, all deliciously glazed with burnt butter. Potato gnocchi with mushroom puree and blue swimmer crab, Jerusalem artichoke chips, truffle, fried leek and mustard leaf round out the start of the evening.
John Dory commences the movement into mains, where succulent fillets are served with a delicate scallop mousse, caviar, chives and champagne sauce. The evening crescendos with grass-fed short rib sourced from Little Joe Beef. Served alongside creamed potato, barbeque onion, crispy shallots and red wine jus, it’s a hearty highlight.
No soiree would be complete without a sweet finish. The meal ends with a heavenly confection of Belgium chocolate mousse, raspberries, Chantily and chocolate crumb. Equal parts decadent and moreish.
When you look at Matt’s approach to catering, his ethos rings true throughout every moment. "Our point of difference is our commitment to the customer experience. Our goal is to build a reliable catering company that our clients love working with” and what a client list it is. Having worked with brands such as Ferrari and Porsche, as well as private dining events for Australia’s affluent clientele, Catered by Matt puts a new meaning behind private dining.
Matt’s work has caught the eye of the producers behind Billion Dollar Playground (soon available to stream on Binge and Netflix). This captivating show follows Matt as he caters prestigious events and offers viewers a glimpse at life behind the velvet ropes. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill reality show, expect a behind-the-scenes experience as Matt navigates the high-stakes (and highly demanding) world of luxury catering.
Impressively, it’s Matt’s dedication to providing a stellar experience that truly sets Catered by Matt apart. "We consistently work on creating a seamless and communicative booking process, followed by great food and first-class service on the day of your event”.
Whether you’re planning an intimate soiree, a high-profile corporate gathering, or an opulent wedding, the team at Catered by Matt deliver a seamless and unforgettable experience. With glowing reviews and a track record of excellence, Matt and his team ensure your event is nothing short of exceptional.
