Empanada Catering Sydney

Catering that actually works.

Premium Argentinian empanada catering across Sydney. Handheld, individually portioned, no plates required. Baked fresh, fried in beef tallow, or delivered frozen to heat on site. From 20 guests to 500 plus.

Event size

20 to 500+

Format

Baked, fried, frozen

Lead time

48 hours

Dietary

Every need covered

01Party Box → 02Corporate Box → 03Custom catering →

Why empanadas

The perfect catering food.

Catering is hard. Hot food goes cold, cold food looks sad, finger food is half-eaten and sticky, plates and cutlery double the logistics. Empanadas solve all of it. They're handheld, individually portioned, work hot or at room temperature, and travel beautifully. One box, one delivery, no serving equipment required.

They also scale without drama. Twenty guests or five hundred, the food quality is the same. Five flavours covering meat, cheese, vegan, and open-top Arabian style. Gluten-free available on request. Made in our Bondi Beach kitchen using recipes Pedro's grandma perfected over fifty years. Real grass-fed beef, free-range chicken, proper cheeses. The kind of food that makes your event feel considered.

Most catering orders go out baked fresh, cleaner flavour and better texture. If you want them fried, we fry in beef tallow, one of the best fats there is and the traditional Argentinian method. Prefer them frozen so you can heat on site? We'll deliver them that way too. Whatever fits your venue and your event.

What we cater

Every kind of event.

01corporate

Office & corporate

Team lunches, boardroom meetings, client events, product launches, conferences.

02private

Birthdays & parties

Milestone birthdays, engagements, housewarmings, anniversaries.

03weddings

Weddings & receptions

Cocktail hour, pre-ceremony bites, reception handhelds, late-night snacks.

04outdoor

Boat parties & picnics

Harbour cruises, park picnics, community pop-ups, outdoor launches.

How many to order

A quick catering guide.

1.5per person

Appetiser

Finger food alongside other bites at a cocktail event or pre-dinner.

2.5per person

Cocktail main

The primary cocktail food at a reception or launch. One per flavour.

3 to 4per person

Full meal

Main course at a seated or buffet event. Pair with salads and sides.

1 to 2per person

Late-night snack

End-of-night food at a wedding or party. Keeps guests happy.

Easy options

Start with a box.

For most events, one of our standard catering boxes does the job. Mixed flavours, chef-selected, delivered ready to serve. No briefs to write, no decisions to make.

Party Box, 60 empanadas.

Feeds 15 to 20 as a main meal, 30 plus as finger food. From $279 frozen or $319 baked.

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Corporate Box, 100 empanadas.

Feeds 25 to 30 as a main meal, 50 plus as cocktail food. $499 baked fresh.

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Common questions

Everything you'd want to know.

How far in advance do I need to book?

48 hours minimum for standard catering orders. For large events (100 plus guests), custom menus, or specific dietary setups, a week or more is ideal. Last-minute? Call us.

Baked, fried, or frozen?

Baked is the default. Cleaner flavour, better texture. Fried in beef tallow is available on request, traditional Argentinian style. Frozen works if you have an oven on site and want to serve fresh.

What dietary options are covered?

Patagonia is fully vegan with signature green dough. The Classic is vegetarian. Gluten-free is available on request with a week's notice. We'll help you build a mix that covers everyone.

What's the minimum order?

20 empanadas for delivered catering. No minimum for the Party Box, Corporate Box, or individual retail packs.

Where do you deliver for catering?

Across Sydney metro. Eastern Suburbs, CBD, Inner West, North Shore, Northern Beaches. For events outside Sydney, contact us directly and we'll see what's possible.

Can I mix flavours in one order?

Absolutely. Most orders do. We'll help you build the right mix for your guests based on the event type and group size.

Do you deliver baked to a venue?

Yes. For catering orders, we time baked delivery to your event start so they arrive hot or warm. Tell us your service time at booking.

What if the guest count changes?

We understand numbers shift. Final count confirmation is typically 48 to 72 hours before the event. Small adjustments are usually fine, larger changes we'll discuss.

Tell us about your event.

Corporate lunch, wedding, milestone birthday, boat party, community launch. Whatever it is, we'll build the right order.

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Empanada Catering Sydney: The Full Reference

Argentum caters Sydney events from 20 to 500 plus guests. Every empanada is made in Bondi Beach by Pedro and the team using recipes brought over from Argentina, then delivered baked, fried in beef tallow, or frozen so you can heat on site. One box, one delivery, no plates or cutlery required.

Why Argentum for catering

Traditional catering is hard on hosts. Hot food goes cold, cold food looks tired, finger food ends up half-eaten and messy, and every plate and fork doubles the logistics. Empanadas solve the whole problem. They are individually portioned, work hot or at room temperature, hold texture for hours, and travel cleanly in stackable boxes.

Argentum was built specifically for this. Our range covers meat, chicken, vegetarian, vegan, and Argentinian-Lebanese in one order, so you can feed dietary-mixed rooms without ordering three separate menus. Serving math is simple: 3 to 4 empanadas per guest as a main, 2 to 3 as a substantial snack.

Match the box to your guest count

Guests	Recommended	Pricing	Best for
2 to 4	Pack of 12	$52	Small home dinner, tasting
5 to 7	Chef's Box (24)	$85	Family gathering, small office lunch
7 to 10	Family Box (40)	$132	Birthday at home, small team lunch
15 to 20	Party Box (60)	$279 frozen / $319 baked	Milestone party, product launch, mid-size office
25 to 33	Corporate Box (100)	$499	Company lunch, workshop, board day
50 to 500+	Multiple Corporate Boxes or custom	Contact us	Conferences, weddings, festivals

Every box arrives with a jar of Pedro's chimichurri included at higher tiers, and additional jars are available at $12 each.

Delivery, timing and minimums

Quick reference

Sydney metro delivery: flat $10
Minimum retail order: $48
Catering lead time: 48 hours standard, one week for 100 plus or custom dietary
Format options: frozen (bake on site in 18 to 22 minutes at 190C), baked (delivered warm), fried in beef tallow (on request)
Payment: card, bank transfer, or invoice for corporate accounts

Dietary coverage in one order

Vegan: Patagonia (mushroom, spinach, kale, carrot, garlic, onion, potato cheese) with signature green dough
Vegetarian: Classic (three cheeses and caramelised onion)
Halal option: Vegan and Halal option included when we build a catering mix, ask at booking
Kids friendly: Hamazing (ham and mozzarella), Classic, and Athlete are the popular picks
Gluten free: Large orders only, one week's notice required for catering