Can you bring your own food on a Gold Coast boat charter with Horizon Cat?

Yes. Horizon Cat is fully BYO for both food and drinks. We have onboard fridges, large eskies, and a BBQ available if you want to use it. Plenty of groups bring everything themselves, and plenty mix BYO drinks with pre-ordered platters from In Season Catering for the main food spread.

How does catering work on a private catamaran charter?

You have three options on a Horizon Cat charter. You can have a chef from In Season Catering on board preparing and serving a multi-course meal from the galley, you can pre-order grazing platters delivered to Marina Mirage before you board, or you can BYO. Charter and catering are booked separately: lock in your charter with Horizon Cat first, then arrange catering directly with In Season Catering.

Can I have a private chef on a boat charter on the Gold Coast?

Yes. Through Horizon Cat's partnership with In Season Catering, one of Executive Chef Craig Weston's team can join your charter, work from the galley, and serve a multi-course meal across the day. It is relaxed rather than formal, paced to match your charter, and works particularly well for milestone birthdays and corporate events.

What food options are there for a hens party on a Gold Coast boat?

Most hens groups choose pre-ordered grazing platters from In Season Catering. They are delivered to Marina Mirage before you board and are ready to graze through the day, matching the relaxed pace of a day on the water. Some groups add BYO drinks, others go full BYO, and a chef on board is also available for hens groups marking a bigger milestone.

Do I need to organise catering separately from the boat charter booking?

Yes. Book your Horizon Cat charter first, then arrange catering directly with In Season Catering. If you want help coordinating timings or dietaries, mention it when you enquire and the Horizon Cat team will help line everything up.

Can In Season Catering handle dietary requirements?

Yes. Vegan, gluten free, and allergy requirements are all handled for both the chef on board and the platter options. Confirm your requirements when you book with In Season Catering and they will take care of it.

Can I bring a cake on board a Horizon Cat charter?

Yes. If you have booked a chef through In Season Catering, let them know in advance and they will work it into the flow of the day. If you are doing platters or BYO, bring it along, there is fridge space on board.

How far ahead should I book boat charter catering on the Gold Coast?

For a chef on board, book 1 to 2 weeks ahead, or 3 weeks ahead if you want the full menu range. For platters, a week's notice is usually enough but earlier is better, especially for weekends in peak season.

Is there a bar on board Horizon Cat, or do I bring my own drinks?

Horizon Cat is fully BYO for drinks. Bring what your group wants and the crew will keep it cold in the onboard fridges and eskies.

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Boat Charter Catering on the Gold Coast

We've taken the guesswork out of it. Through our partnership with In Season Catering, Horizon Cat charters come with two premium catering options designed specifically for life on the water. Or go fully BYO. Whatever suits your group.

Catering Update

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Chef on board

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Three ways to do food on your Horizon Cat charter

👩‍🍳 Chef on board

🍔 Pre-ordered grazing platters

🍽️ BYO food and drinks

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Mini vegan sliders with sesame seed buns, lettuce, and sliced vegetables, served with small flags marking them as vegan.

Chef on board

A chef from In Season Catering joins your private charter and serves a multi-course meal from the galley. Restaurant quality, relaxed pace, no one in your group lifting a finger. Designed specifically for life on the water by Executive Chef Craig Weston and his team.

Best for milestone birthdays, corporate days on the Broadwater, and any occasion worth marking properly.

Browse the yacht catering menus → Book 1 to 2 weeks ahead, 3 weeks for full menu choice.

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Pre-ordered grazing platters

Grazing boards, charcuterie, cheese, fresh fruit, dips, hot options. All prepared, packaged, and delivered to Marina Mirage so it's ready when your group boards. Your group grazes through the day at their own pace.

Most popular with hens parties and birthday groups. Low effort, high quality, exactly the right feel for a day on the water.

Order platters online → Choose your platters, pick a delivery time, confirm delivery to Marina Mirage, Main Beach.

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Man smiling and giving a thumbs-up while grilling sausages and meats on a boat. Two other people are in the background, with a city skyline and water view behind them.

BYO food and drinks

Horizon Cat is fully BYO. Onboard fridges, large eskies, and a BBQ if you want to use it. Bring everything yourself, or mix and match with platters for the main spread.

Plenty of groups do exactly that.

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Here's the short version.

Want everything taken care of? Chef on board.

Want great food, ready to graze? Platters.

Happy to handle it yourselves? BYO.

About In Season Catering

In Season Catering was founded by Owner and Executive Chef Craig Weston, who brings 25+ years of hospitality experience to every charter. Craig's background spans an Italian restaurant and a Gold Coast café, and his approach is straightforward: restaurant-quality food, designed to work beautifully on the water.

His team understands the unique requirements of catering on a boat. The timing, the packaging, the pace of service. It's not the same as a restaurant kitchen, and they don't treat it like one.

More infomration at In Seasons' website

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Horizon Cat is fully BYO for both food and drinks. We've got onboard fridges, large eskies, and a BBQ available if you want to use it. Plenty of groups bring everything themselves, and plenty mix BYO drinks with pre-ordered platters from In Season Catering for the main food spread.
You've got three options on a Horizon Cat charter. You can have a chef from In Season Catering on board preparing and serving a multi-course meal from the galley, you can pre-order grazing platters that get delivered to Marina Mirage before you board, or you can BYO. Charter and catering are booked separately: lock in your charter with us first, then arrange catering directly with In Season using the links above.
Yes. Through our partnership with In Season Catering, one of Executive Chef Craig Weston's team can join your charter, work from the galley, and serve a multi-course meal across the day. It's relaxed rather than formal, paced to match your charter, and works particularly well for milestone birthdays and corporate events.
Most hens groups go with pre-ordered grazing platters from In Season Catering. They're delivered to Marina Mirage before you board, ready to graze through the day, and the food matches the relaxed pace of a day on the water. Some groups add BYO drinks. Others go full BYO. A chef on board is also an option for hens groups marking a bigger milestone.
Yes. Book your Horizon Cat charter with us first, then arrange catering directly with In Season Catering using the links on this page. If you want a hand coordinating timings or dietaries, just flag it when you enquire and we'll help line everything up.
Yes. Vegan, gluten free, allergies, all handled for both the chef on board and the platter options. Just confirm your requirements when you book with In Season and they'll take care of it.
Of course. If you've booked a chef through In Season, let them know in advance and they'll work it into the flow of the day. If you're doing platters or BYO, just bring it along, we've got the fridge space.
For chef on board, book 1 to 2 weeks ahead, or 3 weeks ahead if you want full menu choice. For platters, a week's notice is usually enough but the earlier the better, especially for weekends in peak season.
Horizon Cat is fully BYO for drinks. You bring what your group wants and we keep it cold in the onboard fridges and eskies.