Catering Assistance
You’ve done the food shopping, cooked, or ordered catering—but do you really want to spend your event stuck in the kitchen? LinStar Events provides flexible, experienced food service staff to heat, prepare, and serve the food you supply—whether it’s home-cooked, potluck, catered, or from restaurants or supermarkets—giving you the freedom to use a variety of food suppliers and create your own menu. LinStar Events simply brings the professional support to make it all run smoothly.
With a background in nutrition and over six years’ experience as a catering assistant—reheating pre-prepared food, assembling and roving with gourmet canapés, and supporting formal seated dinners—I’ll ensure your food is beautifully presented, your guests are looked after, and the kitchen stays clean. All you need to do is relax and enjoy your event.
Catering Assistance & Wait Staff
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Pre-event planning consultation – An online meeting to discuss your menu, dietary requirements, service timings, and food quantities. I’ll provide practical advice to help you plan and feel confident ahead of the event.
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Assistance during service – A catering assistant will provide support with heating, assembling, plating, and styling finger food and canapés to ensure everything looks and tastes great. For events with larger guest numbers, wait staff can be arranged to assist with roving service.
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Keeping a clean workspace – I’ll keep the kitchen clean and presentable during the event, wash dishes, and take care of rubbish, so you can relax knowing everything’s under control.
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Hygiene and allergy awareness – I take dietary needs seriously, ensuring all food is handled with care and that allergies and intolerances are respected.
“Linden was amazing! We had a welcome home party for my mother and needed help with preparing all our food and drinks and she was even better than expected, she literally helped with everything and organised the day perfectly. She was a life saver. Would highly recommend her to everyone!”
Jessica, December 2023
Grazing Tables
Grazing tables make a stunning first impression—but they’re also time-consuming, fiddly, and often stressful to assemble, especially when guests are about to arrive. With years of experience styling grazing tables using ingredients provided by clients, I can take care of the setup so you can focus on hosting. I work confidently with a wide variety of food and servingware, and offer guidance in the lead-up to help with your planning.
The end result? A beautiful and impressive grazing table that will wow your guests.
What’s Included?
• Phone consultation – I’ll provide advice on the types and quantities of food to purchase, and discuss styling options based on your servingware (e.g. flat layout vs tiered display).
• Preparation – I’ll arrive 2–3 hours before your event to wash, cut, and prepare fruits, vegetables, and other food items before styling.
• Assembly – For groups of 30–50 guests, styling typically takes around 90 minutes. I’ll style the food using whatever platters, bowls, cheese knives, and accessories you have available.
Optional Extras:
• Decorative garnishes – Native foliage, herbs, or flowers add the finishing touches that take your grazing table from beautiful to breathtaking. I can also select garnishes to complement your event’s style or colour theme.
• Table styling elements – A brown paper runner, disposable cutlery and bowls and matching napkins can be provided, particularly if you’re short on serving items.
Why Choose LinStar Events?
I’ve supported countless events over the years—preparing catering, assembling canapés, heating and plating meals, and styling grazing tables. I’m versatile, calm under pressure, and confident working with a wide variety of ingredients and presentation styles—even without a detailed plan.
Whether you need someone to bring your vision to life or take the reins on the day, I offer flexible, professional support that adapts to your needs—so you can relax and enjoy your event without being stuck in the kitchen.