Nourishing, Flavourful Food for Meaningful Gatherings
Pachamama Catering creates vibrant, beautifully presented catering for weddings, retreats, celebrations and events across the Central Coast, Sydney, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. Known for abundant shared feasting, seasonal menus and elegant presentation, Pachamama combines a relaxed garden-to-plate philosophy with the experience of high-end event catering. Using local, organic and homegrown produce wherever possible, our menus are designed around seasonal ingredients, thoughtful hospitality and memorable shared dining experiences that bring people together around beautiful food.
Ali is the founder, head chef and creative director behind Pachamama Catering, a cookbook author who trained as a chef in New York City and has worked across private chef events, television and advertising productions, retreats and large-scale catering. Passionate about vibrant, nourishing food and meaningful gatherings, Ali brings creativity, warmth and years of experience to every event.
Create an unforgettable culinary experience when you choose Pachamama Catering to cater your event. Our collaborative process and personal service is thoughtful, effortless and always centred around beautiful food.
Whether you're hosting a wedding, , anniversary, birthday celebration, retreat, community gathering or at-home dinner party, we’ll work with you to bring your vision to life; guided by your values, your story, and highlighting the flavours you love.
Every menu is crafted with intention, using seasonal produce sourced locally and sustainably. We offer all styles of catering including elegant long-table feasts to stylish grazing tables, roving canapés, abundant buffets or relaxed, casual catering such as tacos, paella, pizza menus. We have varied and exciting menus including plant based options and all vegan catering. We create food experiences that feel grounded, generous, and full of heart.
We also offer bespoke drop-off catering and private cooking classes for something more low-key but equally special.
More than catering, it’s a culinary experience, designed to nourish, connect and inspire. Available for catering on the Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Sydney and beyond.
What We Do
Constantly striving to achieve a lower impact on the environment, Pachamama Catering, keeps waste and single use products to an absolute minimum. Pachamama Catering compost all food scraps which eventually go back into our market garden to grow more organic produce and nourishing herbs. Pachamama Catering supports local growers, farmers and food makers by sourcing ingredients grown and made on the Central Coast.
Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate conference, party, wellness retreat, or another special gathering, Pachamama Catering will lovingly prepare and professionally serve a delicious menu tailored to your event. Our friendly team ensures every guest is cared for, with menus that accommodate dietary requirements including vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, and gluten-free options.
