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You’ve chosen your junk boat company, got all your buddies on board (pun intended), and now there’s the small task of stocking up your boat with enough food and beverages to feed a small army. While there’s no denying that all-inclusive junks have their appeal—especially if organisation and coordination are not your strong points—these often come with a hefty price tag. But that should not stop you from having an epic party at sea, so we’ve sussed out the best junk boat catering companies in Hong Kong to satisfy all appetites and budgets. Take your pick!
For a flavourful meal, opt for one of the three catering sets by Indian street-food expert Bengal Brothers. The Chaat Party set serves 10 people and up, and with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available, you can feast on anything from Kerala fried chicken, sweet potato chaat, lamb or jackfruit biryani, and more. The Bay of Bengal junk menu includes appetisers to share, a choice of kathi rolls for the main course, and spiced fruit for dessert. You can add-on a two-litre fresh mango lassi for all to enjoy, and also opt for the buffet-style trays holding pass-around portions for approximately 10 people for maximum efficiency. Check out the full menu here and order at least 72 hours in advance.
Francis is taking to its sea legs this summer as it brings the bold flavours of its popular Mediterranean cuisine to the junk parties of Hong Kong! Francis has three different junk menus available this summer. Choose from a range of three sets—the chicken, the shawarma, or the bagel sandwich—each bearing Francis favourites such as pita, hummus, roasted aubergines, beef and green tahini cigars, cauliflower, and majadra rice. Pick the set according to your preferred main course and you’re good to go. Check the menu and conditions here, and note you’ll have to order at least 48 hours in advance to enjoy!
If you want to avoid the fuss of a sit-down meal, try out Croque’s debut junk boat catering selection. Offering delicious toasted sandwiches, its menu includes, among others, the Classic croque monsieur, the Angry Duck filled with confit duck, red pickles confit shallots, and orange balsamic, as well the Spicy Rooster, which comes with roasted chicken, smoked bacon, spicy Caesar sauce, and veggies. Sharing sides include homemade fries and a selection of salads. There’s no minimum order, but if you order more than 10 sandwiches, Croque will throw in a 15 percent discount! Contact the team to place your order.
Serving delicious Korean treats, order Seoul Recipe’s Summer Boat party set for all to enjoy onboard. Combining popular, traditional Korean dishes with new inventions, this 10- to 12-people set features the signature crispy fried chicken with dipping sauce, kimchi pancakes, fried spicy squid and pork belly, and more. Also on offer are noodles and an assorted gimbap set containing Korean seaweed rolls for our fellow plant-eaters. Order two days in advance. Click here for the menu and order it online.
Coming in hot with a new junk-boat catering offer, Gingers has a wide range of options in its Gingers at Sea set. The light, regular, or full sets are designed to feed up to 10 people, but add-on options at five-person increments are available if you’re having more people on board! Made with fresh ingredients and international flavours, this diverse selection is sure to make your mouth water while enjoying yourself at sea. The food items vary according to the menu you choose—from sandwiches to salmon—and they all come with a cheese board. Have a look at the menu here for more details.
Revamping its menu for the junk boat season, Relish On Board is offering a selection of seasonal canapés such as the torched teriyaki salmon with sesame yoghurt and lime and matcha mochi tartlet to satisfy your sweet cravings. Available are the Casual Drop-off set menu, its Asian counterpart featuring various Asian delights like the Korean miso-marinated cod and three-yellow spatchcock chicken with teriyaki sauce, and the All-Day Cruise set menu with grilled beef tenderloin and DYI lobster rolls. With so many choices to choose from, check out the menus for more options and order for your party here!
Reopened at a waterfront location in Sai Kung, Momentai, the well-loved restaurant serving up international seaside cuisine, returns with a new junk-boat catering service in time for summer. Included on the menu are a selection of mouth-watering sharing platters, individual dishes, as well as three sets for you to choose from. All catering orders much be placed 48 hours in advance, so be sure to plan your cruise party ahead of time!
The burrito package offers a Mexican feast with burritos, chips and salsa, and Mexican street corn; the slider package includes pork, grilled chicken, and cheeseburger sliders, house coleslaw, and a house potato salad; and the taco package is perfect for a party with 40 handmade tortilla with a choice of filling, three jumbo quesadillas, and churros for dessert. You can inquire about Momentai’s catering menus through direct message on Instagram.
Junk parties are all about small bites and easily digestible food to maximise in-water time, so what’s more fitting than healthy plates catered by Treehouse? While it’s not strictly a junk boat set, the catering menu does allow you to dig into healthier and greener options with canapé-style flatbreads, mini grain bowls, sourdough flatbread chips with garlic roasted hummus, and fresh juices to keep yourself hydrated. Visit the website for the full menu and to place your order at least 24 hours in advance, and Treehouse will have your meal delivered to you. Isn’t that convenient?
Flying the flag for wholesome, hearty sandwiches is popular eatery Knead, which offers abundant catering options through its “I Knead Junk Boat Food” selection. Order anything from à la carte salad trays and sandwiches to a 10-sandwich platter, a vegan party set, a pastry and small bagel set, or the ultimate Big Lunch set, which includes sandwiches, a salad, a fruit plater, brownies or banana bread, and drinks. And that’s just a few examples! Check out the full menu here.
You are pretty much spoilt for choice when you let Shamrock Catering come aboard your trip to sea—these junk boat pros offer three main junk party menus as well as a barbecue menu, which cater to a minimum of 20 to 25 people.
Expect a huge selection of sandwich platters, salads, appetisers, mains, skewers, desserts, and, on top of that, a separate drinks menu to wash it all down with. You could be nibbling on everything from fresh quiche and tandoori chicken skewers to a grilled vegetable lasagna or pesto chicken pasta salad while you sip on a cold beer, cider, or bubbly. Find out how to order here.
Ooh la la! Add a bit of French flair to your day at sea and try one of the three junk packages available from our favourite neighbourhood French boutique, Monsieur Chatté. Homemade salads, cold cuts, quiche, bread, meat filets, French cheese platters, and pastry desserts are up for grabs, with bottles of French wine available for very reasonable prices, too.
Monsieur Chatté’s menu du chef package caters to a minimum of 10 people, while groups of 20 and more can opt for two other menus. All menus include free delivery to the pier, along with utensils and plates, but you’ll have to order at least seven days in advance. Click here to view the full catering menu and order online. Bon appétit!
Even though Paisano’s Pizzeria may not offer junk boat catering packages as such, with three different sizes of pizza available and heaps of pasta and salad trays that can easily satisfy eight to 10 people, this epic pizzeria is an excellent crowd-pleaser for a day at sea.
Depending on the length of your guest list, you can choose either 14-inch, 16-inch, or 24-inch pizzas with a range of mouth-watering toppings. Paisano’s also has a range of bottled beers and wines that can be delivered to the ferry pier. A Manhattan Special full of Italian sausage and bell pepper, anyone? Click here to see the full menu and place your order here.
Anytime is bagel time—even on junks! R&R Bagels is serving up its signature bagel and bagel sandwich bundles, specially created for large groups and parties. Even better, you can customise your type of bagel and enjoy a selection of bagel sandwiches including maple bacon and egg, smoked salmon, and smashed avocado and egg.
R&R Bagels can cater up to 50 people, with 10 as the minimum for the curated catering bundles, which come with your chosen bagels, bagel sandwiches, and cream cheese tubs. Click here to see the full menu and to place your order.
Level up your junk experience with a tasteful French accent with LQV. Importing the best possible products directly from France, including wine, artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and baked goods, this award-winning group has got you covered when it comes to catering so you can enjoy the sea worry-free.
Whether you are in the mood for salads, quiches, cheese and cold-cut platters, homemade bread, or hot dishes of meat and seafood, LQV offers an extensive catering menu that is sure to please all passengers on board. Contact the company and build your perfect junk catering package with the guidance of its expert team!
With all the exciting water sports to blast through and nooks and crannies of the boat to explore, the last thing you would want to do is get finicky with a sit-down meal. Specialising in delicious yet easily consumable finger foods, La Casa Catering peddles a varied junk boat party menu of easy grab-and-go snacks that still feel substantial.
Requiring a minimum headcount of 20 people, the menu features mouthwatering continental selections like truffle wild mushroom vol-au-vent, Hawaii mini pizza , and more. You can even opt for the customisable canapé boxes for an extra touch of curated deliciousness. Find out more here.
Offering a broad variety of catering packages that are available for groups as small as two people up to large parties, Kama Delivery’s junk boat party menu graciously includes a whopping 10 categories of dishes for you to freely combine as you please. What’s more, bubble tea lovers will be thrilled to discover that Kama Delivery also offers magnum-sized Hong Kong milk tea with pearls that can be poured out to feed as many as 12 guests! Order yours here.
First published 26 June 2018. Written by Sophie Pettit. Last updated by Lily Valette.
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