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We know from our many years in the industry the value of working with ethical and established vendors. With this in mind, we have sourced a list of those vendors we know and trust, you can download this list here. We hope you will find it helpful as you enjoy planning your big day!
Your year-end function planning just got easier!
Whether you’re considering an informal get together, a theme party or an elegant function, with CHC Catering you can put your feet up and we’ll take care of the rest.
Fabulous food is our passion. Our team of professionals who have more than 35 years’ of experience. We are committed to generous portions of freshly prepared food, beautifully presented. We pride ourselves on offering a flexible service with numerous options to meet different budgets and will go out of our way to accommodate you, wherever possible.
We are here to advise and help make it a memorable experience. We are only too happy to share our extensive knowledge. We have a portfolio of menus for your ease of reference. Prices start from R195 per person and apply for a maximum of 40 guests. Download our Year-end Party Portfolio here. Should your guest numbers be greater than this, we will happily customise a quote for you.
With us, you are clear as to what is included and excluded in our prices. We include the essentials and you can add the frills if you want more. We will make sure that everything is in hand as nothing is too much trouble. You can rely on us to quietly make you a better host.
We are privileged to have exceptional relationships with a number of beautiful venues. But, we are happy to discuss any venue (including homes, halls, marquees and farms) that has piqued your interest. Our promise to you is that when you take us with you, no-one goes hungry! At CHC Catering, we ensure that you can relax and enjoy your function with your guests.
Would you like to chat further? Then complete our enquiry form or pop us an email with your full contact details, date of the function, numbers and any additional information that you’d like to share and we’ll be in touch.
It can’t get more convenient or tastier than this.
5 tips for your catering budget!
- Be realistic when compiling your catering budget. This is often the only part of the wedding that guests remember, so impress them! Having said that remember that there is life after the wedding do so don’t “live beyond your means”!
- If working on a “shoestring” budget be honest with your Caterer and see what they can do for you. Remember what you pay for your wedding is between you and the Caterer.
- No doubt the biggest slice of your wedding budget will be allocated to the Catering Budget so careful consideration needs to be taken when choosing your Caterer and remember when making your choice that you have made the right choice by comparing “apples with apples”.
- Check whether your quoted price includes or excludes Vat.
- Make sure the Caterer is paid in full the day prior to the wedding. The Caterer cannot “hold anything back” if payment is not forthcoming after the wedding!
5 more top catering tips for your wedding
1. We recommend serving a punch or juice after the ceremony together with some light canapes as wedding guests often arrive hungry!
2. If you are having a cocktail hour, consider serving your starter with the drinks, it will give you more time to party at the reception! A harvest table starter is a great idea.
3. Cutting your wedding cake straight after the ceremony and serving it with tea and coffee is both popular and a great cost-saving idea. It also makes your wedding cake an important part of the day. Alternatively, you can serve your wedding cake as your dessert, which will also help with the wedding budget.
4. Remember to make allowance for a simple meal to be served to the service staff on the day, eg: waitrons, bar staff, car guards and security personnel. A simple, reasonably priced meal, such as a lasagne and rolls, will make for happy staff who will then go the extra mile to make your wedding a huge success!
5. Most caterers will not allow you to supplement their catering with your own food, apart from the wedding cake, sweets, and candies. You shouldn’t feel offended by this. Most caterers (and your guests) will be covered by some sort of public liability insurance and your supplying part of the meal will just complicate matters.
5 top catering tips for your wedding
1. When comparing one caterer with another, make sure you are comparing “apples with apples”. We recommend that you ask the caterer to stipulate on the quote exactly what is included in the price per head. Many caterers will not include waitrons, crockery and cutlery, linen and transport in the per head price so although the food price will look impressive, when you add on all these extras you may be in for a surprise. You will want to factor these costs in right from the beginning.
2. Always remember when compiling your menu to choose foods to which your guests are accustomed. Just because you love sushi doesn’t mean everybody else does as well. Simple “rustic” foods and dishes are all the rage now so remember to keep your menu uncomplicated.
3. We recommend that you check whether any of your guests have specific dietary requirements such as diabetics, vegans, lactose intolerant, gluten-free etc. so that you can make sure your caterer is aware and can plan with you accordingly. You want them to feel as important as all the other guests so don’t be afraid to ask your guests beforehand.
4. When compiling your menu, consider adding a vegetarian option as part of your menu. There are inevitably those who will forget to advise you of their dietary requirements and this option gives your caterer some flexibility.
5. Finally, when choosing your wedding caterer, we recommend you find out as much information as you can about them (testimonials should be available as well) and that you make sure that whatever you discuss is noted. Time passes, memories can become fuzzy but clear notes act as a reference point for all. In this way, caterer and client will be on the same page and the wedding will run smoothly, to everyone’s delight! Isn’t that what we all want?