Over the past few years, corporate catering has ventured into a number of different food avenues. It’s no longer a case of simple catering platters and buffet hot trays – where every corporate event has the same style of food. In a world where fine dining and street food compete for attention, successful caterers know that corporate catering can be almost anything the client wants it to be.

Team building can be loads of fun but it also requires lots of planning and imagination to make sure the event runs smoothly. One important element is the catering. When you have a large number of people participating in a group activity, you need to feed them!

Catering is a major part of most corporate functions and we all need to eat, but it can also be costly – on the environment. Did you know that food is responsible for up to one third of all greenhouse gases from human activities, every year?

Have a big product launch coming up at work? Corporate events like launches can be stressful, especially if you are in charge of the planning and set-up. One of the most challenging aspects? Corporate catering. 

If guests are expecting to eat, food can make or break an event, like a product launch. The food will either been seen as a great and welcome addition to the event or poor and an instant distraction from the event’s overall purpose.

From the decorations to the party games, baby showers can be loads of fun! It is also becoming increasingly common for women to have more than one shower – one at home with family, one out and about with friends, and a work shower.

If you’re in charge of hosting the perfect work shower for one of your colleagues, you have a lots of planning to do.

So, you’ve been put in charge of catering for your team’s next big business meeting? This can seem like a daunting task as you try to balance feeding a big group with making a good impression with your menu.

If you’re planning the catering for a corporate event, one of your first considerations will be the amount of food needed. You don’t want to let your guests go hungry but you need to avoid over-spending and over-catering as that can lead to unnecessary waste.

Working out how much food each of your guests will eat can be difficult if you’re not a professional caterer. Use the following amounts as general guidelines per person:

Companies are always looking for new ways to entertain (and feed!) their employees. When it comes to company functions, picnics have become a popular choice over the last few years. They allow for a large number of people, can include children, and take advantage of South Africa’s great weather (especially in Durban!). They’re also a chance to get everyone out of the office. 

Deciding on the menu for your company picnic can be a challenge. If you’re in charge, consider these menu do’s and don’ts – they’ll ensure the food is just right for the event.

South Africa boasts a wealth of cultures, each with its own cuisine, set of customs, and style. The country is most certainly a melting pot while each culture retains its unique flavour - especially when it comes to catering! Whether it’s a braai for a corporate event, or a wedding feast, we suggest you…