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!

We were lucky enough to enjoy Thistle in the Woods' food today! From Sliders to grazing platters, fruit and yummy sandwiches!!! Not only was it presented AMAZING, it tasted even better.. Thank you team!

Jessie Mayne
March 28, 2020
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
February 19, 2021
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
January 27, 2022
So impressed with their amazing spread, highly recommend.

Rachael Appleby
March 26, 2018
On behalf of my husband and I we would like to say a huge thankyou for creating our beautiful wedding cake. It not only looked amazing it was absolutely delicious. The team was extremely friendly, easy to contact and very professional. We would highly recommend Thistle in the woods for any upcoming celebrations. We look forward to order more cake in the near future, from Mr and Mrs Rice.

Alysha Rice
October 23, 2020
Sam and Nick catered our wedding. The food and cake was absolutely outstanding. They were so supportive through all the rescheduling and changes due to current events. Would highly recommend them for any event.

Lewis Elliott
December 1, 2020
I can’t recommend Nick from Thistle in the Woods highly enough. They served absolutely sensational food (the guests were raving about it) and took all the hassle out of me hosting my husband’s 40th.

Jane Lewin
October 12, 2019
Excellent catering and lovely grazing boxes for Fathers day, both savoury and sweet were amazing.

Sarah James
September 7, 2021
Amazing food and wow those cakes

Stephen Lyn
March 4, 2019
Prompt service and so easy to deal with. The cupcakes looked amazing and loved by all!

Kate Middlemiss
July 24, 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!