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Catering

How much does catering cost?

  • R300 – R600/person
    Wedding menu — price per person
  • R100 – R220/person
    Braai/spit braai buffet
  • R80 – R200/person
    Lunch menu
  • R130 – R170/person
    Platter menu
  • R30 – R80/person
    Sandwich delivery
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How much can you expect to pay for catering?

To make your decision easier, we have made a list of all the important prices and fees associated with catering, together with detailed descriptions, so you'll know what is included in the price.


Wedding menu — price per person

  • R300 – R600/person

Wedding catering services include providing any combination of food, beverages, and cake. It may also include equipment and other supplies for the wedding reception. Menus can vary depending on the arrangements you have made with the caterer. The price depends on the food you order and the caterer. On average, expect to be charged between R300/person and R600/person for wedding catering.

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1-course buffet

  • R80 – R140/person

This is the price for a 1-course buffet meal for one person. The meal is typically a main course, excluding drinks and desert. The price depends on your selection and the chosen caterer. The cost of a 1-course buffet typically runs from R80/person to R140/person, averaging at R110/person.

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2-course buffet

  • R130 – R230/person

This is the price for a 2-course buffet meal for one person. The meal is typically a main course and a dessert, excluding drinks. The price depends on your selection and the chosen caterer. On average, expect to be charged between R130/person and R230/person for a 2-course buffet.

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3-course buffet

  • R200 – R300/person

This is the price for a 3-course buffet meal for one person. The meal typically consists of an appetizer, main course, and dessert, excluding drinks. The price depends on your selection and the chosen caterer. On average, expect to be charged between R200/person and R300/person for a 3-course buffet.

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Braai/spit braai buffet

  • R100 – R220/person

This is the price for a braai/spit braai warm buffet menu for one person (around 200g meat portion). The price depends on the chosen meat and side dishes. It typically consists of (spit) braaied cuts of lamb, beef, chicken, etc. On average, expect to be charged between R100/person and R220/person for a braai/spit braai buffet.

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Braai platter (serves 5 people)

  • R350 – R450

This is the price for a braai platter serving 5 people. The price depends primarily on the chosen meat cuts and seafood. It typically consists of mini chicken drumsticks, braaied lamb, mini boerewors rolls, different skewers, and accompanying side dishes and sauces. The average cost of a braai platter is R400, or typically between R350 and R450.

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Meat platter (serves 5 people)

  • R350 – R430

This is the price for a meat platter. The price primarily depends on the chosen meat, i.e. chicken, lamb. beef, etc. Beef platters and variety platters are typically the most expensive. For a meat platter, expect to pay between R350 and R430.

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Sandwich platter (serves 5 people)

  • R140 – R280

This is the price for a cocktail sandwich platter serving 5 people. The price depend on the chosen items. The platter typically consists of mini sandwiches with different fillings and toppings: egg mayonnaise, roasted meat, cheese and ham, tuna, chicken, etc. For a sandwich platter, expect to pay between R140 and R280.

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Vegetarian platter (serves 5 people)

  • R280 – R320

This is the price for a vegetarian platter serving 5 people. The price depends on the chosen items. It typically consists of bite-sized quiche, varieties of vegetable and cheese skewers, falafel, samoosas, and other accompanying side dishes. The average cost is usually R300.

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Fruit platter (serves 5 people)

  • R250 – R300

This is the price for a fruit platter serving 5 people. The price depends on the chosen assortment and typically consists of fresh seasonal fruit. The average cost is usually R275.

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Cheese platter (serves 5 people)

  • R300 – R350

This is the price for a cheese platter serving 5 people. The price depends on the chosen assortment. It typically consists of different varieties of cheeses (soft, semi firm, hard/aged), sliced baguette, bread sticks, and crackers, and nuts and fruit. The cost of a cheese platter typically runs from R300 to R350, averaging at R325.

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Sweet platter (serves 5 people)

  • R200 – R280

This is the price for a sweet platter serving 5 people. The price depends on the chosen assortment and typically consists of bite-sized biscuits and cookies, sweets and small chocolates, dried and fresh fruit, chocolate covered fruits or nuts, etc. On average, expect to be charged between R200 and R280 for a sweet platter.

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Platter menu

  • R130 – R170/person

Catering platters are ideal for small banquets or meetings. Please check with the caterer regarding the contents of the platter. Prices depend on the type of food (for example, vegan platters are more expensive) and the provider. The price quoted is for a catering plate without drinks. The average cost of a platter menu is R150/person, or typically between R130/person and R170/person.

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Lunch menu

  • R80 – R200/person

This is the price for a lunch menu (about 400g portion) for one person, excluding drink and dessert. It can either consist of a mini buffet course or a warm served course. The price depends on the chosen options, i.e. meat cuts, vegetarian/vegan options, etc. For a lunch menu, expect to pay between R80/person and R200/person.

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Sandwich delivery

  • R30 – R80/person

This price includes sandwich and beverage delivery. Price can vary according to selected options. For sandwich delivery, expect to pay between R30/person and R80/person.

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Recent jobs for catering

Party catering

  • Event date: 21/10/2023
  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape town
  • Approx. number of guests: 100
  • Which meals would you like catered?: Dinner
  • Would you like to have the meals served?: I want the meals served
  • Would you like any additional services?: Plates and silverware, Tables and chairs, Tent

For male 60th birthday party

Spit braai catering

  • Event date: 14 October 2023
  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Nelspruit
  • Approx. number of guests: 25

Whole Lamb or combo (e.g. leg of lamb, chicken thies, pork, beef). Side veggies, e.g. potatoes, carrots, onions, green beans. 20 to 25. Exact number to be supplied nearer the time. It is the 60-year matric reunion for the pupils of Nelspruit Hoërskool. We are all well over 75 years old. It could be more, maybe up to 30.

Spit braai catering

  • Event date: 11/11/2023
  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Vereeniging
  • Approx. number of guests: 50
  • Would you like any additional services?: Plates and silverware, Tables and chairs, Tent

Tables for 20 people Chairs for 50 people

Spit braai catering

  • Event date: Tbd
  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Bergbron, Florida
  • Approx. number of guests: 70
  • Would you like any additional services?: Plates and silverware, Tables and chairs, Tent

Elegant diamond service

Spit braai catering

  • Event date: November/December
  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Amanzimtoti
  • Approx. number of guests: 30

Year end function,would love the basic meat,salads ,we can serve ourselves .

Party catering

  • Event date: 08/09/2023
  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Vanderbijlpark
  • Approx. number of guests: 12
  • Which meals would you like catered?: Finger food/sandwiches, Savoury and sweet platters, Braai/spit braai
  • Would you like to have the meals served?: I want self-service

Spit braai catering

  • Event date: 16/09/2023
  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Chatsworth Arena park
  • Approx. number of guests: 30

Braai chops and sausages with salads

Party catering

  • Event date: 25 november 2023
  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Brakpan
  • Approx. number of guests: 150
  • Which meals would you like catered?: Coffee breaks, Dinner
  • Would you like to have the meals served?: I want the meals served
  • Would you like any additional services?: Plates and silverware

3 course meal 3 different meat 3 veg Baked pudding Thanks

Party catering

  • Event date: 24 September 2023
  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Kempton Park
  • Approx. number of guests: 50
  • Which meals would you like catered?: Finger food/sandwiches, Braai/spit braai
  • Would you like to have the meals served?: I want self-service
  • Would you like any additional services?: Plates and silverware

Braai beef meat,lamb, chicken and kebarks 2 salads ,2 vaggies garlic bread and pap plus plates and cutlery

Party catering

  • Event date: 24/12/2023
  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Hazendal, Athlone
  • Approx. number of guests: 25
  • Which meals would you like catered?: Dinner
  • Would you like to have the meals served?: I want the meals served

Christmas eve supper from 5.30