Hong Kong's Best Junk Caterers
Can you feel that? It’s the the sunshine coming out and the humidity creeping in. You know what that means: junk season’s coming around again. Get the food sorted and the party started with a hand from one of these quality caterers.
Run for It
Chicken on the Run has been serving homemade Aussie grub from its little home in Mid-Levels for the past 12 years. Taking pride in its quality meat, Chicken on the Run sources its birds from Australia: they’re flown in daily and roasted in-store. In addition to its takeout and dine-in options, the deli also offers a catering service for parties and junks. The junk boat packages (from $1,590, 12 people) include trays of tender salt-pepper chicken, salad, bread rolls, brownies and cutlery but you’ll have to source your own booze... or face a boat full of angry, thirsty, former friends.
2537-4563, www.chickenontherun.com.
Time to Chatté
More of a Francophile? Order all the quiches and French cheeses you can stomach from Monsieur Chatté’s catering arm. The quality gourmet grub comes at a surprisingly fair price, with fiesta platters starting at $150 per person and going up to $350. The basic menu includes cold cuts, quiche, fruit tarts, as well as bread, cutlery and napkins, with an option to add on beverages and desserts. It’ll also please the health-conscious, as the all-natural menu comes free of preservatives and coloring agents. The company needs three days’ notice, but good news: delivery to Central Pier is free of charge.
3105-8432, www.mrchatte.com.hk.
What’s all the Chatté about?
Take a Bite
Want a little bit of everything? Bite Me! cooks three options for junk boat catering, including a dedicated vegetarian menu ($320 per person) and a Light and Healthy buffet ($330 per person)—think pita bread, savory chicken, salad, and apple crumble for dessert. If you’re up for a splurge, you can plump for the fancy deluxe set ($370 per head) and dig into chicken quesadillas, grilled salmon, a Greek salad and more. And great news for cheese lovers: a cheese platter comes with every menu. Tack on beverages, cutlery and waiter service as needed.
Delivery to Central can be arranged for $200. 2302-0097, biteme.com.hk.
Gourmet All Day
The Creole specialists at Magnolia Private Kitchen have their own party planning and catering arm: Go Gourmet, which serves up the same New Orleans-style Cajun food for parties and junk trips. Order à la carte or go for the “Full Magnolia Meal” ($400 per person) which, as you’d imagine, is all about the gumbo, Louisiana crab cakes, Cajun hot wings, fried green tomatoes—and of course the restaurant’s unforgettable pecan pie for dessert. Give the team three days’ notice and you’re good to go.
2530-3880, www.go-gourmet.com.
The Little Things
You know life is good when you’re anchored in the sun, beer in one hand and big-ass burrito in the other. And that life can be yours: Little Burro throws together the most authentic Mission-style burrito in town, which you can also pre-order for your junk. The catering platters run from $88-130 per person and include everything from burritos and tacos, to fresh guac and salad. You’ll have to give at least one full day’s notice, and the delivery cost is $150.
2336-0505, www.little-burro.com.
Saucy salsa from Little Burro
Invisible Hand
Not every junk is about binge eating and drinking: keep things classy with a healthy and light menu from Invisible Kitchen. Starting from $195 per head, Invisible Kitchen prepares fresh deli sandwiches, pasta salads, colorful salads and desserts that’ll have you drooling: like the apple tart, or the chocolate and cranberry brownies. You can upgrade to the deluxe menu ($295 per person) if you’d prefer warm dishes such as lasagna or shepherd’s pie. Custom menus are also available, and the chef or a waiter will join you at sea on request.
6227-5730, invisiblekitchen.com.