Cuisine on Cue

What Cuisine on Cue does

Cuisine on Cue is a Brisbane-based, full-service event catering company founded in 1995 that provides food, staffing, and event coordination for weddings, corporate functions, private celebrations, and office catering across South East Queensland (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Scenic Rim) with occasional interstate event execution (e.g., Melbourne). The core offering comprises customizable chef-prepared menus across formats including canapes, seated dining, shared dining, buffet, BBQ, breakfast, and food stations, complemented by portable kitchen equipment enabling off-site catering at venues lacking standard facilities. The company operates a dedicated production kitchen and corporate office in Milton, Brisbane, and supplements full-service event work with a delivery catering channel via its FlexCateringHQ online ordering platform for orders above AUD 250.

The business is owner-run with high staff retention (many team members 10+ years) and holds exclusive or preferred catering partnerships at several premium Brisbane venues, including The Princess Theatre, The Tivoli, The Bethnal, Old Museum, and Old Government House, alongside cultural and civic partnerships with Queensland Ballet, Queensland Theatre, Queensland Youth Orchestras, Mater Foundation, and Queensland state wildlife parks. Revenue is generated on a per-head pricing model with separate staff and equipment charges, supported by dedicated event coordinators managing bespoke client requirements. Marquee events include the annual Shorncliffe Pier Long Table Dinner (720 guests at a 250-metre table), the Mt Isa 100 Year Celebration (400+ guests), and a Virgin Australia hangar party (1,500+ crew), demonstrating large-scale production capability. The company is privately held, has not raised external capital, and operates with 11-50 employees.

Name

Cuisine on Cue

Legal name

Cuisine on Cue

Website

https://cuisineoncue.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cuisine on Cue is a Brisbane-based, owner-run full-service catering company founded in 1995 that provides customizable menus, staffing, and event coordination for weddings, corporate functions, private celebrations, and office catering across South East Queensland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (72231), Special Food Services (7223), Caterers (72232)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate catering
• Private event catering
• Office catering delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. Pricing is per head for food with staff and equipment charges based on event requirements. Services include menu customization, on-site staffing, equipment provision, and event coordination.
2. Delivery Catering: Pre-packaged catering delivered to offices and homes for orders over $250. Includes sushi catering, salads, sandwiches, wraps, bagels, and morning/afternoon tea options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cuisine on Cue is a Brisbane-based full-service catering company providing on-site event catering for weddings, corporate functions, and private events, plus pre-packaged delivery catering for offices and homes. Services include menu customization, on-site staffing, portable kitchen and equipment provision, event coordination, and theme/styling support, with coverage across Brisbane, Scenic Rim, Gold Coast, and select interstate events.

Product overview

Cuisine on Cue is a full-service Brisbane catering company established in 1995, offering a unified catering platform that provides event catering services across weddings, corporate functions, private events, and office catering. The core offering consists of customizable menu packages (Canapes, Seated Dining, Shared Dining, Buffet, BBQ, Breakfast, Food Stations) complemented by venue partnership services and event coordination. The company operates primarily in Brisbane, Scenic Rim, and Gold Coast regions with delivery and on-site catering capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Catering
• Private Event Catering Catering for private occasions including birthdays, engagements, and housewarmings, with delivery service available for orders over $250. Aimed at individuals hosting private celebrations at homes or private venues.
• Corporate Catering Premium corporate catering for boardroom meetings, conferences, team lunches, and staff parties, with ongoing corporate packages offering priority booking and preferred pricing. Aimed at Brisbane businesses requiring professional catering for corporate events.
• Office Catering Office catering solutions for daily lunch deliveries and workplace celebrations, with delivery service throughout Brisbane for orders over $250. Aimed at businesses needing convenient, recurring workplace catering.
• Bespoke Event Catering Custom catering for unique and complex events including outdoor locations, large-scale productions, and specialty themes. Capabilities include portable kitchen equipment for venues without electricity, on-site staffing, theming, and styling.
• Delivery Catering

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mater FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Committed donor and catering partner for Mater Foundation. Played key role in Catherine's House opening celebrations for Queensland's first perinatal mental health centre. Provides ongoing catering for fundraising galas and intimate events.
• The Tivoli TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Exclusive catering partnership with the historic Tivoli Theatre in Fortitude Valley. Brings world-class events to this Brisbane venue.
• Queensland Youth Orchestras (QYO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCuisine on Cue is the official catering partner and sponsor of QYO, supporting young musicians through annual fundraising galas at the Old Museum. The partnership includes catering sponsorship and offering QYO ensembles for hire at events.
• Queensland TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial catering partner for Queensland Theatre, one of Australia's leading theatre companies, supporting the arts through catering services at their venue.
• Queensland BalletcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial catering partner of Queensland Ballet, providing catering services for events and supporting their performances including Nutcracker and Giselle through ticket giveaways.
• Walkabout Creek Wildlife ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive catering partner and avid supporter of Walkabout Creek Wildlife Park, part of Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Partnership spans over a decade supporting wildlife conservation efforts.
• Fleay's Wildlife ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial catering partner for Fleay's Events and Café at David Fleay's Wildlife Park. Second state park partnership supporting wildlife preservation on the Gold Coast.
• The Princess TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive catering partner for The Princess Theatre Brisbane. Delivers bespoke menus for corporate events, gala dinners, awards nights, and private celebrations at this heritage venue.
• The Kitchen at Old Government HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Kitchen at Old Government House is a proud partner of Cuisine on Cue, offering Brisbane's best lunch-time dining menu in the heritage sandstone courtyard.
• LATTA VinominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with LATTA Vino for exclusive house wines at The Bethnal venue, created specifically for the venue experience.
• Range BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bethnal venue was created by the team behind Range Brewing. Access to six taps of award-winning beer from their adjacent brewery at The Bethnal.
• Queensland University of Technology (QUT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with QUT supporting arts, culture, and education. Cuisine on Cue provides catering for QUT venues including Old Government House and Gardens Theatre, reaching over 50,000 students annually.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Compass Group Australia: Global contract foodservice and catering major with significant Australian presence. Competes for institutional, corporate, and event catering contracts at scale, though broader and less wedding-specialized.
• Sodexo Australia: Multinational food services and facilities management company operating across Australia. Overlaps with Cuisine on Cue in corporate and event catering, though focused on large-scale contract food service.

Direct peers

• Laissez-faire Catering: Brisbane-based boutique catering company specializing in weddings, corporate events, and private functions. Closest geographic peer with a similar full-service, locally-sourced, premium positioning.
• Mosaic Catering: Australian full-service event caterer focused on weddings, corporate events, and large-scale functions with venues across major cities. Comparable premium, design-led catering offering.
• Epicure Catering: Premium Australian event and corporate caterer operating in Melbourne and Sydney, serving weddings, galas, and corporate functions. Comparable high-end, large-scale event execution capabilities.
• Vintages Catering: Australian premium event and wedding caterer offering full-service catering across corporate, private, and large-scale functions. Comparable service breadth and premium positioning.
• Sprout Catering: Brisbane and South East Queensland caterer offering corporate, wedding, and private event catering. Competes directly in the same regional event market with similar full-service delivery.
• The Big Group: Sydney-based premium event and wedding caterer with a 30+ year track record. Highly comparable brand-equity play and full-service event catering model in the Australian market.
• Peter Rowland Catering: Australia's longest-standing premium event caterer, serving weddings, corporate galas, and large-scale functions across Melbourne and Sydney. Directly comparable full-service event catering model targeting enterprise and high-end clients.

Regional players

• Pepperleaf Catering: Brisbane and SEQ event caterer serving weddings, corporate, and private clients. Geographic peer competing in similar Brisbane/South East Queensland venues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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