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

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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.
Serviced Catering Sit Down - Thistle in the Woods

Serviced Catering

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Drop Off Catering Service - This

Drop Off Catering

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Grazing Platters - Thistle in the Woods

Grazing Platters

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Cakes and Sweets - Thistle in the Woods

Cakes & Sweets

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The Thistle Experience!

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  • positive review  Leaving a review on behalf of Donna & Family. Absolutely blown away by the quality, taste and uniqueness of the food we had delivered to our holiday home. It was absolutely perfect and made our stay so much easier. We ordered a grazing platter, mini burgers, sweets box & a full dinner as well as a birthday cake all were as good a quality as the next. Nick & Sam were easy to work with and their customer service was exceptional. Thanks so much guys.

    Megan Clayton Avatar Megan Clayton
    February 13, 2021
  • positive review  Wow wow wow. I was having the girls over for a birthday celebration but didn’t want to cook - step in Thistle in the Woods to stole the show with their amazing self-heat catering. Honestly, I’m blown away by the quality and care this business goes to deliver. Thank you so much, my new favourite business on the coast!

    Jillanne Leach Avatar Jillanne Leach
    May 22, 2023
  • positive review  We used Thistle in the Woods over the weekend for the entertainment package (self catering). They were so easy to deal with from ordering to drop off of food. The food was presented beautifully and any heating required was so easy, it didn't take us away from our party. So many comments on the tasty food...you could tell it was high quality. Thanks so much!

    Rach MV Avatar Rach MV
    February 19, 2021
  • positive review  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 Avatar Kylie Hunt
    March 14, 2021
  • positive review  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 Avatar Nicole Robertson
    April 11, 2020
  • positive review  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 Avatar Alan Ross
    August 25, 2022
  • positive review  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 Avatar Joanne Dalby
    October 31, 2018
  • positive review  Thistle in the Woods provided the most incredible service at a special event we recently hosted at our home for 100 people. The time and effort Nick and Sam dedicated to planning our dream menu with us, was second to none. Thistle in the Woods’ catering staff attended the night and their service was of the highest standard. They greeted all our guests with warmth and cheer. The standard of the food they served was exceptional and all our guests commented on how delicious everything tasted. We highly recommend this family owned business for any function, because there is no doubt Nick and Sam will tailor it to your needs and exceed all your expectations.

    Nakita Vandeleur Avatar Nakita Vandeleur
    January 27, 2022
  • positive review  For anyone looking to cater a party or event I don’t believe you could find better than Nick and the team at Thistle in the Woods. Exceptional food served by lovely staff.

    Therese Mary Avatar Therese Mary
    February 21, 2020
  • positive review  The bestest cake ever Sam. It looked beautiful, the time and effort put in to the edible decorations too and it tasted devine. My daughter and her guests; didn’t only enjoy it they actually demolished it! 🎂😍 Great communication throughout. Great job!!!❤️

    Wendy Christides Avatar Wendy Christides
    August 24, 2019

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The Thistle in the Woods Story

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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!

Nick, Sam, Will & Libby

Read the full story!

Planning an event?

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Below are just some of our catered specialties ...

social

Let us take care of your catering for your next social gathering.

corporate

Looking to impress some clients, or spoil your staff? No problems!

Weddings

We specialise in looking after your Big Day! Leave the food service to us!

self catered

Become a fully fledged Thistle entertainer with our delivered catering!

Need something tasty 
for your next function?

Proudly Servicing the Sunshine Coast & SE QLD

* Palmwoods based kitchen *

 Sunshine Coast Caterers
6 Collins Ln, Palmwoods, 
Sunshine Coast QLD 4555
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