DIY Catering Made Easy: Fresh, Ready-to-Serve Meals for Stress-Free Entertaining
You want to host a great party, BBQ, family gathering or office lunch, not spend half the day cooking or blow your budget on full-service catering. That’s where we come in. Salad Servers helps you feed a few for dinner or a crowd for an event, with fresh, generous, ready-to-serve meals and salads that look and taste homemade.
No prep. No stress.
It’s catering... without the caterers.
We call it DIY catering — because everything arrives ready to serve, beautifully made, and designed to impress. All you need to do is plate it up and enjoy the moment (preferably with a drink in hand).
With over 100 options in our range, you can build your own custom menu of party salads and pre-made mains, all crafted to look and taste amazing.
Our most popular salads include:
Classic Caesar Salad with Dressing – always a hit, especially with BBQ chicken
Jewelled Saffron Rice Salad – bright, festive and full of flavour
Lentil Salad – hearty, healthy, and perfect with grilled haloumi or lamb
Pumpkin Couscous – a colourful crowd-pleaser with roasted veg
Greek Salad – a fresh, vibrant staple that suits almost any occasion
Everything is made fresh in our Sydney kitchen, packed cold, and delivered straight to your door in chilled, insulated boxes. Hosting has never been easier.
Create a DIY Salad Platter or Grazing Station
One of the easiest and most impressive ways to host without the chaos is to create your own salad platter or grazing-style setup. Start by choosing two to four of our ready-made salads i.e. combine the Persian Rice Salad, Green Goddess, or Greek Salad and serve them side by side on a large board or ceramic platter. You can keep each one separate or combine complementary flavours for a colourful, abundant feel.
For more casual events or group lunches, our Leafy Salad Kits make a perfect self-serve station. Think Japanese Salmon & Avocado with edamame, or Chicken Katsu with slaw and rice, just lay out the components and let your guests build their own bowls.
Add garnishes like fresh herbs, sesame seeds, citrus wedges or toasted nuts for extra texture and presentation. Include crusty bread or gluten-free crackers, protein toppers like grilled chicken or falafel, and you've got a beautiful spread that feels thoughtful but takes no time at all.
It’s the perfect balance of variety, flexibility, and style and no hefty catering fees!!
Add a Hot Meal
Our range of pre-made meals includes rich curries, family-sized lasagnes, and comforting soups that heat beautifully in the oven or microwave.
Perfect for winter dinners, birthday lunches, or just bulking out your salad spread.
Favourites include:
Butter Chicken with Saffron Rice
Massaman Beef Curry – slow-cooked and full of spice
Classic Beef Lasagne – always disappears fast
Green Soup – perfect with crusty bread
These dishes can be delivered ahead of time and frozen until needed, making it ideal for stress-free catering.
Don't Forget the Sides
The little extras make all the difference. These sides make it easy to serve a proper meal — no extra chopping, no last-minute runs to the shops.
Our top picks:
Creamy Potato Bake – golden, cheesy, and always a winner
Sliced Onions – prepped and ready to go, perfect for burgers or sausages
Saffron Basmati Rice – fluffy, fragrant, and ideal with curries or tagines
Mesclun Mix – fresh, delicate greens to bulk out your salad station
Styling Tips: Make It Look Homemade (and Gorgeous)
You don’t need a caterer to make your table look beautiful. Just a few touches can elevate your setup instantly.
How to style your salad platters:
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- Use ceramic bowls or wide platters, something with a bit of character
- Fluff up grain salads and drizzle dressing just before serving
- Add fresh herbs, edible flowers, lemon wedges, nuts, seeds or pomegranate seeds (you can get creative) for extra flair
- Pair with crusty bread, seeded crackers or gluten-free options like corn crisps
Table styling made simple:
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- Lay a linen tablecloth or striped cotton runner
- Stack rolled napkins in a basket or tie with string and rosemary sprigs
- Add candles, small vases with herbs, or wooden boards for height
- Scatter some citrus, figs or bunches of grapes for a Mediterranean feel
- Add a few protein toppers like BBQ chicken, falafel, grilled lamb or haloumi and you're set.
Delivered Fresh. Ready When You Are.
One of the best parts of DIY catering with Salad Servers? You can plan ahead and schedule your delivery up to four weeks in advance. That means no last-minute panic, no dashing to the shops, and no juggling oven space on the day. Just pick your menu, lock in your delivery date, and let us handle the rest. It’s set-and-forget party planning — with fresh, generous food that shows up right on time.
All our salads and meals are delivered chilled and fresh, designed to stay cool until you’re ready to serve. . So whether you're hosting this weekend, prepping for a party in a few days, or stocking the freezer with hot meals for later, we've got you covered.
We currently deliver to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Newcastle, Wollongong, the Central Coast, and beyond.
Party Salads Made Easy
Whether you’re hosting 4 or 100 people, Salad Servers makes DIY catering effortless. With large salads, small salads, hot meals and leafy kits, you can create a delicious spread that feels homemade, even if you didn’t lift a knife.
👉 Not sure how much food you’ll need? Check out our Easy Events guide to help you plan for groups big and small, with tips for everything from casual BBQs to office lunches.
You don’t need a caterer. You just need a plan.
Browse our full range and get ready to host without the hassle.