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Tip of the Month

It’s simple, but effective! Using black tablecloths is an easy way to hide most food stains- it’s also a nice, new take on the traditional white tablecloths everyone is used to. And of course, simply turning over your tablecloths between courses can prove to be effective too. Try it out!...

Gluten Free Almond and Coconut Cake

Chica’s Recipe of the Month is this delicious Almond and Coconut cake- gluten free! Put this easy recipe to the test! Ingredients: 1/2tsp vanilla essence 120g desiccated coconut 370g almond meal A pinch salt 520g of caster sugar 8 eggs; beaten 200g of butter, melted and cooled Flaked almonds   Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees ...

Greek Feta and Yoghurt Dip

Looking for an easy, tasty dip to impress your friends? Here you go! Greek Feta and Yoghurt Dip Yield – 1L 250g fetta cheese (crumbled) 250g ricotta cheese 20mL (2 Tbsp) olive oil 30g (3 cloves) garlic 36g lemon juice 1g (¼ tsp) cayenne pepper 185g (¾ cup) Greek-style yoghurt Puree all ingredients until smooth ...

Become our Facebook friend and WIN!

Last month we congratulated Jessica Marques for winning $150 for becoming our 100th Facebook friend.  And now we are on the hunt to find our next winner! Like our page www.facebook.com/chica-catering for your chance to win. If it’s not you, it may be one of your friends who you will have to persuade to share ...

Professional Photos are here!

Check out your favorite caterers dressed up to the nines at this year’s ‘Savour Australia’ Restaurant and Catering Awards. The professional photo’s are here and don’t we look fantastic! We’d also like to congratulate our 100th Facebook friend, Jessica Marques. Jessica has won $150 to spend at Chica catering just for liking our Facebook page, ...

Did you know we do buffets?

That’s right! We offer a delicious selection of meats hand carved in front of your eyes by one of our qualified chefs. Add sides of vegetables, rice or noodles as well as dinner rolls and dessert. You may even like to introduce a plated entrée served by our cheerful and skilled wait staff. Check out ...

Chocolate Brownie

  Yield – 24cm x 30cm dish (approximately) Ingredients 200g milk cooking chocolate, chopped 200g butter, chopped 1/3 cup baking cocoa 1 ½ cups caster sugar 3 eggs ½ cup plain flour, sifted ¼ cup SR flour 180g White chocolate, chopped roughly 1 cup nuts, chopped roughly Method Preheat oven to 170 degrees. Grease and ...

Crispy Fried 5 Spice Chicken Pieces Recipe

Yield – 2Kg Chicken Drummettes Ingredients 2kg Chicken Drummettes Milk to cover 450g plain flour 15g salt 7.5g ground chilli 4g ground white pepper 25g 5 spice Oil for frying Method Place chicken pieces into a container and cover with milk. Leave to soak for at least 2hrs but preferably 24hrs. Whilst waiting for chicken ...

2011 Savour Australia Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence

A lot’s been happening in the Chica kitchen and its seems all our hard work has paid off. June 20th saw us take out the ‘Savour Australia Restaurant and Catering Award for Excellence’ AGAIN! Each year, the Restaurant & Catering Association conducts the ‘Savour Australia’ Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence throughout Australia. Noted as ...

Spoilt Team Members!

The team are beaming! And so they should be. In the last couple of weeks they have been spoilt massively by our clients. Due to their high quality service and professional attitude we have had 6 employees receive amazing chocolate bouquets and gourmet hampers. On top of this indulgence we have also had 3 team ...