Questions
Straight answers before you book.
Prices, minimums, Halaal, dietaries, tastings and how a quote works. If yours isn't here, call us.
How much does catering cost per person in Cape Town?
With us, from R175 a head per food stall and R250 for canapés, up to R750 for plated fine dining, including VAT and our chefs. A harvest feast is from R350, a spit braai from R390, breakfast from R320, a buffet from R590 and a plated dinner from R650. Waiters, transport, hiring and kitchen equipment are quoted separately, line by line.
What is the minimum number of guests?
Fifty. For 6 to 45 guests, Sable Chefs, our private chef division, cooks lunch or dinner in your own kitchen.
Is your food Halaal?
Yes. Our kitchen in Epping is Halaal certified by ICSA, certificate 6661, and every menu is prepared there. We don't serve alcohol at any event.
How quickly will we get a quote?
Within one working day of your enquiry, itemised so you can see every line.
Can we taste the food before we book?
Yes. We have a tasting room at our kitchen in Epping. You eat the actual menu before you commit.
Do you supply waiters?
Yes. Waitrons and supervisors are our own crew and are quoted with the food. Plated menus and passed canapés need them; a buffet needs serving and clearing staff.
Do you supply crockery, cutlery, glassware and furniture?
Yes, as hiring, quoted separately so you see what the table setting costs.
What if the venue has no kitchen?
We bring the kitchen equipment. It is quoted separately, and our chefs cook on site.
Where do you cater?
Cape Town and across the Western Cape, from our own kitchen in Epping. Transport is quoted by area.
When do you need our menu choices and numbers?
Fourteen days before the event. Choices made on the night carry a surcharge, so we help you collect them beforehand.
Can you handle dietary requirements and allergies?
Yes. Every menu has vegetarian and vegan options, and gluten-free in most categories. Tell us about nut or shellfish allergies 14 days before. For bigger events we send a dietaries link so each guest fills in their own, and it goes straight to the chefs cooking your event.
Are there kids meals?
Yes. The buffet, spit braai, harvest feast and plated menus each have a kids meal for under-16s, from R110.
Can we build our own menu?
Yes. The Menu Creator on this site lets you pick a format and dishes from 440 of ours and send it to us. We price exactly what you built within a working day.
Do you cater weddings?
Our work is corporate catering, conferences, functions and private dining. Ask us about your date and we'll tell you honestly whether it's one for us.
Do you do events outside Cape Town?
Across the Western Cape, yes. Tell us where and we quote the transport.
Still a question? Ask a person.
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