Thistle in the Woods

Sunshine Coast's Favourite Caterers

Fully Qualified Chefs

Serviced or Drop Off Options

Extensive Delicious Menus

Premium Catering & Wholesome, Local Produce

Calling the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in QLD home, Thistle in the Woods is a family-owned catering business - operating with the philosophy based around providing wholesome food, in the company of friends and family.

Offering a wide selection of fully catered or drop off menu items, you'll be amazed and delighted by the quality and variety of our gourmet food - all prepared in our purpose-built commercial production kitchen right in our own back garden (literally!)

We pride ourselves on using and showcasing the very best locally sourced, high quality produce - designed to satisfy the appetites of your guests at any gathering or special event!

We'd love to cater your next personal or corporate function - get in touch and let us know how we can serve you!

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Learn more about our premium services below - from drop off and serve yourself canapes & sweets, right through to private parties, corporate events and more formal fully-serviced sitdown menus.

The Thistle Experience!

So impressed with their amazing spread, highly recommend.

Rachael Appleby
March 26, 2018
I highly recommend Thistle in the Woods! We hosted our daughters wedding and Thistle in the Woods catered superbly. The food was divine, fresh, in house made (no heating of mass produced frozen items) delicious and it kept coming all night. They ensured I did not have to think about a thing and everyone enjoyed every morsel. Don’t hesitate to book them for your next event. Thank you so very much for making our night such a success 💛

Kylie Hunt
March 14, 2021
Highly recommend this lovely family run business. Nothing was too much trouble. A Delicious treat box was delivered to my daughter living on the Sunny Coast. I’m in the UK so having a friendly reliable professional caterer that could deliver was very reassuring. Thank you. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wendy DeCorte
August 14, 2023
I ordered two Easter boxes as gifts and they were so well received. Delivery was on time, gluten free was no problem and the recipients keep telling me how good they are! Thank you for making me look good. :)

Nicole Robertson
April 11, 2020
We had Thistle in the Woods provide food for our Mum’s funeral today. The food was delicious, well presented, and a great variety. I want to thank you for the care you put into preparation, delivery, and presentation. It took a huge burden off us on the day we said our last farewell to Mum and the depth of our appreciation is immeasurable.

Alan Ross
August 25, 2022
Thanks for the wonderful food, the cake was awesome a great time was had by all. Highly recommend Nick and Sam, lovely people and so easy to work with.

Elaine Macleod
August 16, 2018
Thank you for creating such a wonderful end of year gathering for our teachers. Nothing was to much trouble even with our complex needs! The food was fabulous. I would highly recommend this great business.

Tracey Ellaway
November 30, 2020
We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary recently n had Nick n Sam cater on site for us. Nick was incredible on how he thought of everything n took care of everything so I didn’t have to do a thing. He organised chairs, tables etc as well as cooking the most delicious food. Their service is next to none and we recommend that everyone should use Thistle in the Woods for their next event. Thank you so much Nick n Sam you helped make our celebration perfect

Sam Hofmeister
November 19, 2022
The most amazing food. They catered for a hens last week and the food was so good we would have paid double.Time to put your prices up Sam n Nick... We have told everyone how great you are . Cheers Jo

Joanne Dalby
October 31, 2018
These guys were awesome to deal with and their food is amazing!

Ang Brown
August 9, 2020

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The Thistle in the Woods Story

Thistle in the Woods Family with Personality

How did Thistle in the Woods come about?

The Scotch Thistle, which adorns our inherited house name plate “Cadzow”, is our emblem, incidentally located in Palmwoods, Sunshine Coast, QLD (the “Woods”)

The concept for our business is born from two chefs who were ready to explore their own food styles, and inject their personalities into the business.

And being blessed with so many innovative small producers of exceptional products and services on the Sunshine Coast, showcasing these is one of our passions!