Venue type
Source suppliers and hire staff for your catering
Caterers need flexible supply and flexible teams: bulk ingredients, packaging, equipment hire and casual staff who can turn up for an event. Go To Connexa helps caterers request quotes quickly and recruit event and kitchen staff on demand.
Sourcing
What catering businesses source
Bulk ingredients
Produce, proteins and pantry staples in catering quantities with reliable delivery.
Packaging and serviceware
Disposables, containers, napkins and serviceware for off-site events.
Equipment
Cooking, holding and transport equipment from commercial suppliers.
Categories
Supply categories for catering businesses
- Fresh ProduceFind Australian fresh produce suppliers for cafés, restaurants, pubs and hotels. Post a requirement and compare quotes on fruit, vegetables and herbs.
- Meat & PoultryFind meat and poultry suppliers for Australian restaurants, pubs and caterers. Post a requirement and compare quotes on beef, lamb, pork and chicken.
- Packaging & DisposablesSource takeaway packaging, cups, containers and disposables for your Australian café or restaurant. Compare quotes from packaging suppliers.
- Commercial EquipmentFind commercial kitchen, refrigeration and bar equipment suppliers in Australia. Compare quotes for new equipment for your café, restaurant or pub.
- BeveragesSource coffee, tea, soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits for your Australian venue. Compare quotes from beverage suppliers and distributors.
Hiring
Hiring for catering businesses
Catering hiring is often casual and event-based, with short lead times and varied locations.
- ChefBrowse chef jobs across Australia, from commis and cook roles to head chef positions in restaurants, pubs, hotels and catering. Apply free with one profile.
- Front of HouseBrowse front of house jobs in Australian restaurants, pubs and hotels. Host, server and floor-manager roles. Apply free with one profile.
- Kitchen HandBrowse kitchen hand jobs across Australian venues. Entry-level, casual and part-time kitchen roles. Apply free with one profile.
- WaitstaffFind waiter and waitress jobs in Australian restaurants, cafés and hotels. Casual, part-time and full-time roles. Apply free.
FAQs
Catering questions
Can I source for large events?
Yes. State quantities and event dates in your requirement so suppliers can quote accordingly.
Can I hire casual event staff?
Yes. Post casual or temporary roles and review applicants in your area.
Does it work for mobile caterers and food trucks?
Yes. Any hospitality business can register as a venue and post requirements or jobs.
Run your catering with less admin
Free for venues. Post once, compare quotes and manage hiring in one place.