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8 HIGH STREET
BENDIGO,
VICTORIA. 3550
ROYAL BLACK SWAN
EVENT CATERING
Thoughtfully curated.
Locally inspired.
Our catering offerings are designed to complement the distinctive setting of the Black Swan Hotel — delivering elevated Australian cuisine with clean flavours, seasonal ingredients, and understated elegance.
Perfect for private events, corporate functions or celebratory gatherings, our catering service pairs effortlessly with the Black Swan’s unique atmosphere — casual, refined, and unapologetically Bendigo.
Let us take care of the food.
You focus on the occasion.
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Catering Trays
From family-style feasts to festive gatherings, our catering trays are designed to feed a crowd—SoulFood style. Choose from a mouth-watering lineup of Filipino favourites, party-perfect mains, sides, and crowd-pleasing classics. Generous portions, made fresh to order, and packed with bold flavour and heart. Perfect for salo-salo, office lunches, birthdays, or any celebration that calls for more than a plate.
Special Order
Big, bold, and made to impress. Our Special Orders are the centrepieces of your table—the ones that get photographed before they get devoured. From crackling pork belly to deep-fried delicacies, these dishes are made for moments that matter. You bring the people, we’ll bring the wow.
Lechon Pork Belly [3kg]
Roasted Filipino-style pork belly with crispy skin
$179
![Lechon Pork Belly [3kg]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0593c_c81d78678a51410ebb9e2c99cb87dbaf~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_147,h_72,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/e0593c_c81d78678a51410ebb9e2c99cb87dbaf~mv2.webp)
Lechon Pork Belly [5kg]
Roasted Filipino-style pork belly with crispy skin
$279
Crispy Pork Ulo / Pork Face
Crispy deep-fried pork face, Filipino-style This dish must be ordered 24hours in advance.
$39
Trays
Family-style food for sharing, feasting, and feeling full. These classic trays are made for all the birthdays, baby showers, weddings, and weekends in between. Choose half or whole sizes, mix and match favourites, and build your own feast the Filipino-Australian way: bold, beautiful, and always shared.
Beef Caldereta [Tray]
Classic Filipino beef stew with carrot, red capsicum and tomato sauce
Half Tray
$49
Full Tray
$99
![Beef Caldereta [Tray]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0593c_60bd436dbe3d40038736040793606349~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/e0593c_60bd436dbe3d40038736040793606349~mv2.webp)
Lumpiang Shanghai [Tray]
Deep fried spring rolls with minced pork and shrimp
Half Tray
$69
Full Tray
$129
![Lumpiang Shanghai [Tray]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0593c_78e02cd55da1461f844dc652051bf74d~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_147,h_196,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/e0593c_78e02cd55da1461f844dc652051bf74d~mv2.webp)
Java Rice [Tray]
Filipino-style seasoned yellow rice
Half Tray
$49
Full Tray
$69
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Pork Sisig [Tray]
Slow-cooked pork belly, sautéed, chopped, and seasoned with egg, mayo, lemon, and SoulFood aromatics
Half Tray
$119
Full Tray
$149
![Pork Sisig [Tray]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0593c_bb3a0b2c43064c8bb73cf504548ce4fb~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_147,h_196,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/e0593c_bb3a0b2c43064c8bb73cf504548ce4fb~mv2.webp)
Chicken Inasal [Tray]
Filipino grilled chicken marinated in vinegar, garlic, citrus, and annatto
Half Tray
$129
Full Tray
$169
![Chicken Inasal [Tray]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0593c_5b2aef00786d4c4c9ed9e83e3cd84684~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_147,h_196,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/e0593c_5b2aef00786d4c4c9ed9e83e3cd84684~mv2.webp)
Pork BBQ Skewers [Tray]
Sweet and savoury Filipino-style pork skewers
Half Tray
$129
Full Tray
$169
![Pork BBQ Skewers [Tray]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0593c_ac14e5a5fa434c2fa373f6f19fec71ac~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/e0593c_ac14e5a5fa434c2fa373f6f19fec71ac~mv2.webp)
Chicken BBQ Skewers [Tray]
Filipino-style grilled chicken skewers in a sweet soy marinade
Half Tray
$129
Full Tray
$169
![Chicken BBQ Skewers [Tray]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0593c_fdbd2cc49ce54d58a0b14a50cca1d6f2~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/e0593c_fdbd2cc49ce54d58a0b14a50cca1d6f2~mv2.webp)
Pancit Bihon [Tray]
Stir-fried rice noodles with vegetables and savoury seasoning
Half Tray
$69
Full Tray
$129
![Pancit Bihon [Tray]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0593c_ef00b3220f52445b8773f56925ec8274~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/e0593c_ef00b3220f52445b8773f56925ec8274~mv2.webp)
Special Palabok [Tray]
Savoury rice noodles topped with garlic sauce, tinapa, egg, and crispy toppings
Half Tray
$69
Full Tray
$129
![Special Palabok [Tray]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0593c_ebd4d643db21435bbd0788cb80e77327~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_147,h_92,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/e0593c_ebd4d643db21435bbd0788cb80e77327~mv2.webp)
Beef Kare-Kare [Tray]
Filipino-style peanut stew with tender beef and vegetables
Half Tray
$69
Full Tray
$129
![Beef Kare-Kare [Tray]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0593c_7cf20c2b18334cdb8c443c08ccfe963f~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_147,h_196,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/e0593c_7cf20c2b18334cdb8c443c08ccfe963f~mv2.webp)
Beef Lasagne [Tray]
Classic baked lasagne with beef, cheese, and rich tomato sauce
Half Tray
$69
Full Tray
$129
Pork BBQ Ribs [Tray]
Tender pork ribs in a sweet-spicy Filipino-style BBQ glaze
Half Tray
$99
Full Tray
$149
Crispy Pork Belly (Bagnet) [Tray]
Deep-fried Ilocano-style pork belly, extra crisp
Half Tray
$129
Full Tray
$169
Chef's Special Macaroni Salad [Tray]
Filipino-style sweet macaroni salad with pineapple, veggies, and mayo
Half Tray
$39
Full Tray
$69
![Chef's Special Macaroni Salad [Tray]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0593c_fc46a41ad84e4177bb21c69c082687c3~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_138,h_173,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/e0593c_fc46a41ad84e4177bb21c69c082687c3~mv2.webp)
Filipino Spaghetti Style
Sweet-style Filipino spaghetti with beef, hotdog, and cheese
Half Tray
$59
Full Tray
$99
Chicken Cordon Bleu [Tray]
Breaded chicken rolls stuffed with ham and cheese
Half Tray
$99
Full Tray
$149
![Chicken Cordon Bleu [Tray]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0593c_2c35791f87714fcb861f750d208d2bd0~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_147,h_196,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/e0593c_2c35791f87714fcb861f750d208d2bd0~mv2.webp)
Seafood Boil [Tray]
A mix of prawns, mussels, corn, and more in seasoned garlic butter
Half Tray
$99
Full Tray
$149
Desserts
Special Ube Biko [Tray]
Sticky rice cake with ube (purple yam) and coconut cream
Half Tray
$49
Full Tray
$69
Buko Pandan Jelly
Coconut jelly dessert with pandan flavour and cream
$16
Mango Graham Cake
Layered mango float with graham crackers and cream
$16
Salo salo Family package deals
A whole celebration in one box. These ready-made fiesta bundles are your shortcut to a full Filipino handaan. Whether it’s two people or five, each package brings grilled meats, pancit, veg, rice, and dessert—all the essentials, no guesswork needed. Just add chairs (and maybe Tupperware).
Salo - Salo #1
Good for 1–2 people. Includes Chicken BBQ, Grilled Tilapia, Pancit Canton, Garlic Rice
$99
Salo - Salo #2
Good for 3–4 people. Includes Chicken BBQ, Crispy Pata, Grilled Tilapia, Pancit Canton, Fried Eggplant, Okra w/ Shrimp Paste, 1 Dessert (Ube Biko or Fruit Salad)
$179
Salo - Salo #3
Good for 4–5 people. Includes Chicken BBQ, Pork BBQ, Grilled Tilapia, Lumpiang Shanghai, Pancit Canton, Fried Eggplant, Okra w/ Shrimp Paste, Ube Biko & Fruit Salad
$249
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