Catering, sorted.
Boat Cruise Catering on the Gold Coast
We've taken the guesswork out of it. Horizon Cat works with trusted Gold Coast catering partners so your charter comes with premium food options designed for life on the water. Or go fully BYO. Whatever suits your group.
Catering Partners
Catering Update
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Chef on board
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Pre-ordered grazing platters
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BYO food and drinks
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Catering Update ✳︎ Chef on board ✳︎ Pre-ordered grazing platters ✳︎ BYO food and drinks ✳︎
Three ways to do food on your Horizon Cat charter
👩🍳 Chef on board
🍔 Pre-ordered grazing platters
🍽️ BYO food and drinks
Chef on board
A chef joins your private cruise and serves a multi-course meal from the galley. Restaurant quality, relaxed pace, no one in your group lifting a finger.
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.
Pre-ordered grazing platters
Beautifully prepared grazing boards, platters, and party packages, 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.
Available through both of our catering partners. Check their menus below to find the right fit for your group.
Simple Catering Kitchen Menu →
Choose your platters, pick a delivery time, confirm delivery to Marina Mirage, Main Beach.
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.
Not sure which one?
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.
Still weighing it up? Send us a message and we'll help you work out what fits your group and your day.
Our catering partners
We work with trusted Gold Coast caterers who understand what food on a boat actually requires. The timing, the packaging, the presentation, the pace. These are the people we recommend.
Catering Partners
About In Season Catering
In Season Catering is led by Owner and Executive Chef Craig Weston, with 25+ years in hospitality across Italian restaurants and Gold Coast cafés. Craig's team offers two services for Horizon Cat charters: a chef on board preparing and serving multi-course meals from the galley, and pre-ordered grazing platters delivered to Marina Mirage before departure.
His approach is straightforward: restaurant-quality food, designed to work beautifully on the water. If your occasion calls for something elevated, Craig's team is the one to talk to.
About Simple Catering Kitchen
Simple Catering Kitchen is a Gold Coast catering company led by General Manager Nicole Scott, based in Nerang. Their range covers grazing platters, party packages, sliders, tacos, skewers, sweets and desserts, and build-your-own event menus. Everything is chef-prepared, beautifully presented, and delivered ready to go.
A great option for groups who want variety, party-ready food, and an easy online ordering process. Especially well suited to hens parties, birthdays, and family celebrations.
Plan With Confidence
Frequently asked questions
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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 one of our catering partners.
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You've got three options. You can have a chef on board (currently available through In Season Catering), you can pre-order platters and grazing boards from either of our catering partners for delivery to Marina Mirage before you board, or you can BYO. Cruise and catering are booked separately: lock in your cruise with us first, then arrange catering directly with your preferred caterer.
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Yes. Through In Season Catering, one of Executive Chef Craig Weston's team can join your cruise, work from the galley, and serve a multi-course meal across the day. It's relaxed rather than formal, paced to match your cruise, and works particularly well for milestone birthdays and corporate events.
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Most hens groups go with pre-ordered grazing platters or party packages from one of our catering partners, delivered to Marina Mirage before you board. The food matches 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 through In Season Catering for bigger milestones.
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Yes. Book your Horizon Cat cruise with us first, then arrange catering directly with your preferred partner 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.
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es. Both In Season Catering and Simple Catering Kitchen accommodate vegan, gluten free, and allergy requirements. Just confirm when you place your order and they'll take care of it.
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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.
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For a chef on board through In Season, book 1 to 2 weeks ahead, or 3 weeks for full menu choice. For platters, a few days is usually fine but earlier is better, especially for weekends in peak season. Check each caterer's ordering lead times on their website.
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Horizon Cat is fully BYO for drinks. We do offer services for delivery from Dan Murphys online at your request, delivered to Marina Mirage.
But most groups bring what your group wants and we keep it cold in the onboard fridges and eskies.
See you on the water,
Ready when you are
Horizon Cat Cruises, departing Marina Mirage, Main Beach QLD 4215.
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Call Captain Kenny on: 0408 125 312
Email us at: Ken@Horizoncatcruises.com.au