Corporate Catering and Events in Cape Town
Source Food provides corporate catering in Cape Town for companies and brands, for groups of 50 to 2 000 guests. Our in-house chefs create a menu for every event, and our team brings the staff, bars and set-up needed on the day. Boardroom lunches, year-end functions, conferences and product launches are all part of the work, along with branded food experiences where the menu carries your message. We have teams in Cape Town and Johannesburg and work nationally.
Catering for offices, functions and events
BOARDROOM AND OFFICE CATERING
Source Food delivers breakfasts and lunches for board meetings, strategy sessions and training days. Food arrives at your office and is collected the same day, so your team only has to show up. Trusted by DStv Media Sales and Bacher and Co.
CORPORATE FUNCTIONS AND YEAR-END PARTIES
Source Food caters cocktail evenings, client dinners and year-end parties, with canapés, bowl food, harvest tables and late-night snacks. Cape Town caterers book up through October and November, so it helps to send your brief early. For planning ideas, see our guide to year-end function ideas for Cape Town teams.
CONFERENCE CATERING AND LARGE EVENTS
Source Food runs service systems built for 1 000 guests and more. Our team has catered the We Are Africa conference in Cape Town, attended by 4 000 delegates, and runs food activations across the Cape Town Cycle Tour.
BRAND ACTIVATIONS AND FOOD EXPERIENCES
Source Food builds custom menus around your brand, with food theatre, wine and food pairings, chef tables and serving carts. Corporate event catering for product launches, media events and festival activations.
Menus and service styles
Source Food writes every corporate menu for the brief, the guests and the setting. The formats we use most:
- Canapés and bowl foodFor cocktail functions and networking evenings
- Harvest tables and buffet spreadsFor hospitality tents, conferences and daytime events
- Late-night snacks and dessert selectionsTo carry an evening function
- Serving trays, carts and chef tablesFor launches and brand activations
- Breakfast and lunch menusFor boardroom catering at the office
- Grab and go, food trailers and picnic basketsFor festivals and high-volume crowds
- Bars and bespoke cocktailsMatched to the menu and the occasion
Full service or delivered
Source Food offers both. For functions and events, we bring the chefs, waiters and bar staff, and we can manage infrastructure build-outs and other vendors on site. For office catering, food arrives ready to serve and we collect everything the same day.
What our clients say
Three Source Food corporate clients, in their own words:
How booking works
Booking corporate catering with Source Food takes four steps.
- Step 1Send your briefThe event date, estimated number of guests, the occasion and any brand or dietary requirements, using the form below
- Step 2Receive a proposalWe come back to you with a catering proposal for your event
- Step 3Shape the menu togetherWe work closely with you on the menu, presentation and service so every element fits your brand
- Step 4On the dayOur team manages set-up, service and on-the-day coordination, so you can focus on your guests
What corporate catering costs
The cost of corporate catering depends on four things: the number of guests, the menu and service style, the staff and bars needed, and the venue set-up. Source Food caters from 50 guests and scales beyond 2 000. A canapé function and a delivered boardroom lunch are costed very differently, so the quickest way to a clear number is to request a proposal with your date and estimated guest count.
Chef-led catering trusted by Louis Vuitton and Pick n Pay
Every Source Food menu is created by our in-house chefs. Chef Jonathan joins the Pick n Pay Wine Club Winemakers Table each month, guiding guests through the food and wine pairing alongside the winemaker. The same team has cooked for Louis Vuitton, Pick n Pay, Montblanc, DStv Media Sales, Heineken, Krug and WeWork.
WHY BRANDS CHOOSE US
- We embed your message into every menu.
- We think beyond the plate – through sound, story, and setting.
- We know how to scale – from luxury pop-ups to mass-service activations.
OUR WORK – EVENT MANAGEMENT
For events where we also run the venue, décor and entertainment, see our corporate event management service.
Louis Vuitton
Source Food has partnered with Louis Vuitton on their annual Christmas event for many years, delivering a refined food and beverage experience that complements the brand’s luxury positioning. Each year the event is designed around a new theme while still maintaining visual and experiential alignment with Louis Vuitton’s global brand identity.
Source Food curated an elegant canapé menu and crafted a selection of bespoke cocktails designed to reflect the sophistication of the occasion while ensuring seamless service throughout the evening.
Our focus was on creating a polished hospitality experience through carefully considered menu design, presentation and service. The result was a stylish and effortless festive event where the food and beverage offering enhanced the atmosphere while remaining true to the Louis Vuitton brand.
DSTV media Sales
Source Food was responsible for the full concept development and event management of the DStv Year End celebration, overseeing the project from initial creative direction through to final execution.
The objective was to create a memorable end of year experience that celebrated the client while offering guests an engaging and seamless event environment.
Our scope included developing the overall event concept, sourcing and securing the venue, coordinating décor and entertainment and managing all production and logistical elements leading up to the event. While the venue provided the catering and beverages, Source Food remained closely involved in the planning process to ensure the offering aligned with the event concept and guest experience.
On the day, our team managed full event coordination, ensuring all suppliers, entertainment and operational elements ran smoothly. The result was a well executed celebration that balanced atmosphere, entertainment and hospitality while allowing the client to focus on enjoying the occasion with their guests.
IXM – Mining Indaba
Source Food produced a cocktail evening at Grand Africa during the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, creating an elevated and welcoming event for guests attending the Mining Indaba.
Source Food handled all food elements for the event, beginning with elegant welcome canapés on arrival and continuing with a selection of roaming canapés and bowl food served throughout the evening. The menu was crafted to be both sophisticated and approachable, allowing guests to enjoy a variety of flavours while maintaining the relaxed flow of a cocktail style event. Later in the evening, a selection of late night snacks was introduced to sustain the lively and inviting atmosphere.
In addition to the catering, Source Food managed the overall event, including décor styling, lighting and event setup to transform the venue into a warm and inviting space suited to networking and entertaining.
Our team also handled on the day coordination, ensuring that every element of the event ran smoothly from start to finish while working closely with the client throughout the planning process.
The Cape Town MET
Source Food provides catering across a number of hospitality tents at The Cape Town MET, one of South Africa’s most prestigious social and sporting events. Each hospitality space requires its own tailored menu and service style, designed to suit the client, audience and atmosphere of the individual tent.
Our team develops and delivers a diverse range of food offerings throughout the day, from elegant welcome canapés and buffet spreads to harvest tables and evening canapé and dessert selections. The menus are designed to be visually engaging while also allowing for efficient service in a high-energy event environment.
In addition to the core catering offering, Source Food introduces interactive food experiences and activations that enhance the guest experience. These have included ice cream carts and other creative culinary moments that bring an element of theatre and engagement to the hospitality spaces.
Through careful planning, menu design and operational coordination, Source Food ensures that each hospitality tent delivers a distinctive and memorable food experience that complements the excitement and prestige of the Cape Town MET.
Pick n PAy Christmas Reveal
Source Food was responsible for the full food experience at the Pick n Pay Christmas Reveal, a high profile media and influencer event held at Vergelegen in Somerset West. The event featured a festival style table designed to showcase Pick n Pay’s upcoming Christmas products in a visually appealing and engaging way.
For this event, Source Food curated and executed all food elements, working exclusively with Pick n Pay suppliers to source the ingredients and products needed to bring the concept to life.
Our team developed a menu that highlighted the seasonal items, creating a range of tastings and displays that were both beautiful and approachable for guests.
The focus was on delivering a seamless hospitality experience that allowed media and influencers to experience and interact with the brand’s Christmas range. From concept and sourcing Source Food ensured every element of the food offering was perfectly aligned with the event’s festive and celebratory tone.
Pick n Pay Easter Reveal
Source Food led the food experience for the Pick n Pay Easter Reveal, a small, intimate event designed for influencers and families.
The event combined playful and festive elements with a curated culinary offering, showcasing Pick n Pay’s Easter products in a way that was both engaging and visually appealing.
Our team was responsible for all food elements, including a beautifully styled harvest table, a dedicated kids’ table and an Easter egg hunt experience. Guests also received gift bags featuring Pick n Pay products.
In addition to executing the food, Source Food played a role in the event planning process, collaborating closely with the client to ensure that all elements from menu design to presentation aligned with the brand’s standards and created a memorable experience for both influencers and their families.
Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festivals
Source Food partners with Pick n Pay on the Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival, delivering a wide range of food experiences and activations across the festivals hosted in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.
These large-scale events bring together leading wine producers, food brands and thousands of visitors for a weekend celebrating food, wine and lifestyle.
Source Food manages all food offerings across the festival, including food sales through to burger and pizza trailers as well as grab and go options designed to cater to the high volume of guests attending the event. In addition, we develop and produce pre-sold picnic baskets that guests can enjoy while experiencing the festival.
Source Food also creates and manages the VIP area and tasting room experience, where we curate tailored food offerings that complement the wines being showcased while maintaining a seamless and elevated guest experience.
Our involvement also extends to the pre-event evening held on the Friday before the main festival weekend. Source Food ensures that each element is delivered efficiently while contributing to the vibrant and engaging atmosphere that defines the Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival.
KRUG x Onion
The KRUG x Onion event was a unique celebration of onions and champagne. Each dish was onion inspired including an onion dessert cheesecake tailored to the event.
Pick n Pay Wine Club,
Winemakers Table
Each month our team hosts an interactive virtual event which allows PnP Wine Club members to participate in a themed wine and food pairing. Wine from a specific wine farm and tailor-paired food boxes are sent to each participant to create a bespoke wine and food pairing in the comfort of their own home.
Additionally, the winemaker and our very own Chef Jonathan are on the other side of the screen with expert insights on the wine and how to professionally assemble the canapes.
Cape Town Cycle Tour
The Cape Town Cycle Tour in association with Pick n Pay is one of Source Food’s annual highlights of the event season.
Providing unique food and beverage solutions across multiple activations from the pre-race expo to corporate tents at the event start to the post-race celebrations at the finish line, this event is an example of our logistical prowess.
We Are Africa
The annual We Are Africa conference in Cape Town is attended by 4000 members of the travel and tourism industry from across the country.
Working with the allocated theme, we rose to the occasion by creating a diverse menu whilst also providing professional and friendly staff for the front-of-house experience.
Montblanc Signature High Tea
The Montblanc Signature High Tea was a prestigious Women’s Day event celebrating and empowering women.
Our events team managed every detail, from sourcing the venue and designing the perfect décor to coordinating entertainment and AV needs.
One of the highlights was the food, featuring a carefully curated menu of delightful treats that complemented the high tea.
Every aspect of this event was planned and organised with attention to detail, guaranteeing a memorable experience for both the client and guests.
OUR WORK – CORPORATE CATERING
Pick n Pay Wine Makers Virtual event
Source Food is proud to partner with Pick n Pay to bring food and wine lovers a unique monthly virtual dining experience. Each event invites guests to enjoy a curated food and wine journey from the comfort of their own homes.
Participants receive a beautifully prepared event box containing pre-prepped canapé components and perfectly paired wines. During the live-style video experience, a host chef and featured winemaker guide guests step-by-step through plating their own canapés while sharing insights into flavor combinations, preparation techniques, and the art of wine pairing.
Source Food curates each menu with care, designing dishes specifically to complement the selected wines. Our team manages the full culinary execution behind the scenes from menu development to ingredient preparation, assembly, and packaging ensuring every box arrives ready for a seamless, interactive experience at home.
The result is an engaging, hands-on event that combines learning, tasting, and creativity, bringing the atmosphere of a hosted tasting directly to guests’ tables.
CORPORATE CATERING FOR CAPE TOWN COMPANIES
OFFICE AND BOARDROOM CATERING
Source Food office catering is a breakfast and lunch menu for executive meetings, team sessions and client visits, made with fresh ingredients and presented to suit your brand. Delivered to your office and collected the same day. Trusted by DStv Media Sales and Bacher and Co.
LARGE EVENT AND FESTIVAL CATERING
Source Food large event catering covers menu planning, cooking, plating and continuous service for thousands of guests at a time. Our teams cater the Pick n Pay Wine and Food Festivals, Heineken World Tour, Pick n Pay Lamb Champs, The Cape Town MET, the Cape Town Cycle Tour and Kirstenbosch Carols.
LAUNCHES, CONFERENCES AND YEAR-END FUNCTIONS
Event catering in Cape Town for product launches, marketing events, conferences and year-end parties. Pick n Pay, Montblanc and WeWork have trusted us with menu planning, preparation, plating and service for their guests.
For corporate catering in Cape Town that brings the same care to a boardroom lunch as to a festival for thousands, send us your brief below.
LET’S MAKE YOUR NEXT EVENT AN UNFORGETTABLE FOOD EXPERIENCE
Tell us about your corporate function or event for 50 guests or more, and we will come back to you with a catering proposal.
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