top 10 Wedding Catering Wellington
Wellington is foodie-heaven so it’s not surprising that Wellington has an incredible array of top quality wedding catering companies for you to choose from. So whether you are dreaming of a fine dining wedding experience, a cocktail style wedding, a BBQ wedding, or an endless grazing table at your wedding, the following catering companies will ensure all you foodies are smiling from ear to ear at your wedding.
Many catering companies also provide full wedding management and on site coordination with their wedding catering service. This means they take care of everything on your wedding day from set up to pack down so you can just turn up and enjoy your wedding day without worrying about any of the details.
Below we have listed the top 10 catering companies in Wellington with all the key details you need to know about each including their menu options, beverage licensing, services provided, and contact details.
Vendor Credit: Venue - Waihoanga River Lodge, Photography by Tim and Nadine
Website: bluecarrot.co.nz
Established in 2000, Blue Carrot Catering has 20 years experience
Philosophy: Blue Carrot Catering are on a mission to provide their customers with delicious, fresh, beautifully presented food at an affordable price
Blue Carrot Wedding Catering Provides: Full wedding event management including delicious food, on site chef, wait staff, bar staff, venue hire, wedding venue set up and pack down, equipment and venue hire coordination, and any other hireware requirements
Wedding Menu: Blue Carrot can create a custom wedding menu to suit your budget, guests, and wedding venue with your choice of canapes, finger food, platters, beverages, desserts, grazing table, bbq, family-style, plated, or buffet style wedding food
Dietary Requirements: Blue Carrot can cater for special dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, paleo, dairy free and more
Wedding Beverages: With Blue Carrot you only pay for the beverages consumed at your wedding. Blue Carrot offers a wide range of fine wines, craft beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks for your wedding.
Blue Carrot Contact Details: 04 568 8838 or email sales@bluecarrot.co.nz
Vendor Credit: Venue - Alystone Retreat Boutique, Florals by Yvette Edwards, Photography by Tim and Nadine
Website: www.ruthpretty.co.nz
Established in 1988, Ruth Pretty Catering Company has over 30 years experience
Philosophy: Ruth Pretty Catering has a trademark style of fresh, seasonal, local, generous and tasty. They believe the essential ingredients of successful catering are not only impeccable food, but also exemplary organisation and quality service.
Ruth Pretty Wedding Catering Provides: Full wedding event management including; delicious food; on site chef; wait staff; bar staff; function manager; wedding venue set up and pack down; all glassware, tableware, and linen provided; equipment and venue hire coordination, and any other hireware requirements
Wedding Menu: Ruth Pretty Catering will create a custom menu to suit your budget, guests, venue and style with your choice of canapes, platters, beverages, desserts, grazing table, bbq, family-style, plated, or buffet-style wedding food.
Dietary Requirements: Ruth Pretty Catering can cater for special dietary requirements
Wedding Beverages: Ruth Pretty Catering takes care of all beverage requirements with their caterers license offering everything from wine to craft beers and non-alcoholic beverages
Ruth Pretty Catering Contact Details: 06 364 3161 or ruth@ruthpretty.co.nz
Vendor Credit: Venue - Begonia House, Photography by Tim and Nadine
Website: www.nosh.co.nz
Established in 2003 Nosh Catering has 17 years experience
Philosophy: Nosh are selective with the number of weddings catered per year to ensure best service, max 35 per year. They might not be the cheapest caterer but there is a reason for that. Their professional chefs use only the freshest produce, free range meat, and local suppliers when possible in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint.
Nosh Wedding Catering Provides: Full wedding event management including; delicious food; on site chef; wait staff; bar staff; wedding venue set up and pack down; equipment hire coordination, and any other hireware requirements
Wedding Menu: With Nosh you can either choose from their menus or have their chef design a custom wedding menu for you. Nosh offers canapes, platters, tapas, beverages, desserts, grazing table, family-style, formal plated, or buffet-style wedding food.
Dietary Requirements: Nosh can cater for special dietary requirements
Wedding Beverages: With Nosh you can either BYO alcohol for your wedding, or take advantage of their full range of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages provided under their license. With Nosh there is no minimum beverage spend at your wedding, you only pay for beverages consumed. You can also design your own custom beverage package, cocktails, or spirit bar.
Nosh Catering Contact Details: 04 479 0529 or email@nosh.co.nz
Vendor Credit: Venue - The Boatshed, Photography by Tim and Nadine
Website: www.thecateringstudio.co.nz
They have over 7 years experience
Philosophy: The Catering Studio focuses on creating fresh, seasonal, and simple food. They understand that successful catering isn’t just about great food, it’s also about good organisation and high quality service
The Catering Studio Provides: Full wedding event management including; delicious food; on site chef; wait staff; bar staff; wedding venue set up and pack down; equipment hire coordination, and any other hireware requirements
Wedding Menu: The Catering Studio have menus available for you to choose from, or they can create a custom menu designed for your wedding. The Catering Studio offers canapes, family-style, plated dinner, banquet, BBQ, platters, grazing table. street food, or traditional buffet style wedding food
Dietary Requirements: The Catering Studio can cater to dietary requirements at your wedding including vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, and more.
Wedding Beverages: With The Catering Studio you can either BYO alcohol for your wedding, or as a licensed provider you can utilise their full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages provided. With The Catering Studio you only pay for what you drink at your wedding.
Deposit: The Catering Studio’s deposit is either 10% of the total price or $500, whichever is greater
The Catering Studio Contact Details: 04 801 6892 or info@thecateringstudio.co.nzcan
5. Food Envy Catering
Website: www.foodenvy.nz
Philosophy: Food Envy Catering will ensure glasses are topped up, bellies are full, and hosting your wedding is stress-free. Their passionate staff provide professional and friendly service for your wedding.
Food Envy Catering Provides: Full wedding event management including; delicious food; on site chef; wait staff; bar staff; wedding venue set up and pack down; equipment hire coordination, and any other hireware requirements
Wedding Menu: Food Envy menus are flexible and seasonal. You can customise your wedding menu or have Food Envy chefs recommend a spread to suit your wedding. Food Envy Catering offers canapes, family-style, plated dinner, platters, or traditional buffet style wedding food
Dietary Requirements: Food Envy catering take your ethical, religious, nutritional or allergy dietary requirements seriously offering vegan, gluten free, dairy free, egg free, nut free, and low carb options. So if you have a complex dietary request, they can work with you to customise a menu without compromising on quality and taste.
Wedding Beverages: Food Envy Catering is a licensed provider of all beverages offering a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Deposit: Food Envy Catering requires a 40% deposit
Food Envy Contact Details: 04 242 0080, 021 023 76342, or catering@foodenvy.nz
6. Simply Food Catering
Website: www.simplyfood.co.nz
Established in 1991 Simply Food Catering has 29 years experience
Philosophy: Simply Food’s experienced caterers pride themselves in offering beautifully presented food from a tailored menu, plus a dining style that really reflects the couple and their day
Simply Food Catering Provides: Delicious food; on site chef; wait staff; bar staff; event management; wedding venue set up and pack down; equipment hire coordination, and any other hireware requirements
Wedding Menu: Simply Food Catering offers plated dinner, family style, and buffet style wedding food. They are also passionate about providing delicious food for all dietary requirements.
Wedding Beverages: Simply Food Catering is a licensed provider offering a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Simply Food Contact Details: 04 472 7333 or orders@simplyfood.co.nz
7. Sugar Sisters Boutique Bakery and Catering
Website: www.sugarsistersnz.com
Established in 2014 Sugar Sisters Catering has 6 years experience
Philosophy: The Sugar Sisters Food Philosophy is simple - real food made by real people, with a reputation for reliability, expertise, and unforgettable flavours. The Sugar Sisters catering not only accounts for your tastes, budget, and dietary requirements, but also one reflects your chosen venue, your personalities, and overall colour palette.
Wedding Menu: The Sugar Sisters can make a custom menu for your wedding, whether that be feast, sit down dinner or other. The Sugar Sisters prefer to make their own products from scratch, and where possible source ingredients from local suppliers. They also have a pastry chef who makes their beautiful wedding cakes (vegan wedding cakes available).
Dietary Requirements: The Sugar Sisters can accommodate any special dietary requirements for your wedding
Deposit: To book the Sugar Sisters Boutique Bakery and Catering for your wedding a 25% deposit may be required with the total balance due one week before wedding. The Sugar Sisters wedding cakes start from $450 for a simple design with a 25% deposit required.
Sugar Sisters Catering Contact Details: 04 6503879, 0220810924, or enquiries@sugarsistersnz.com
8. Saishoku Kitchen
Website: saishokukitchen.co.nz
Established: Paul and Fusako from Saishoku Kitchen have 60 years hospitality and catering experience
Philosophy: Saishoku Kitchen are a boutique catering company specializing in vegan food with an emphasis on using fresh vegetables, beans and pulses to create mouthwatering dishes.
Saishoku Kitchen Catering Provides: Freshly prepared food on site and wait staff
Wedding Menu: Saishoku Kitchen can tailor a custom menu for your wedding, or you can choose from their extensive packages. Saishoku Kitchen offer plated menus, japanese banquet, fork and walk, canapes, antipasto platters, and buffet-style wedding food
Dietary Requirements: All of Saishoku Kitchen’s wedding food is vegan so it is dairy free and meat free
Sustainability: Saishoku like to keep their footprint small, composting all of their waste and recycling the rest
Saishoku Kitchen Contact Details: 0279 224994 or paul@saishokukitchen.co.nz
9. Seasoned and Dressed
Website: seasoned.co.nz
Established in 2005 Seasoned and Dressed has 15 years experience, with the founders Laurence and Trish having almost 50 years hospitality experience between them
Philosophy: Seasoned and Dressed catering are known for friendly personal service, exceptional quality, exciting flavours and visually stunning food that’s sure to impress
Wedding Menu: With Seasoned and Dressed you can either choose from their existing menus or they can create a custom wedding menu for you
Dietary Requirements: Seasoned and Dressed provide a range of meals to meet most dietary requirements
Beverages: Seasoned and Dressed has a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages available including juices, smoothies, and coffee and tea
Tableware Hire: You can hire all the tableware you need for your wedding through Seasoned and Dressed
Contact Details: 04 914 6523, 0800 10 10 75 or orders@seasoned.co.nz
10. Sarah Searancke Catering
Website: www.sarahsearanckecatering.co.nz
Established: Sarah Searancke catering was established over 15 years ago
Philosophy: Sarah Searancke’s catering philosophy is quality without compromise. Quality in the food they create, quality in the produce they use, and quality in the advice and events they deliver. They are known for delivering precision service, inventive solutions, and creative cuisine.
Sarah Searancke’s catering provides: Full wedding event management including delicious food, on site chef, wait staff, bar staff, event supervisor, wedding venue set up and clean up, and hireware coordination
Wedding Menu: Sarah Searancke Catering can create a custom menu for your wedding. Sarah Searancke Catering offers canapes, platters, tapas, grazing table, gourmet bbq, plated meals, or buffet-style wedding food.
Beverages: Sarah Searancke Catering is a licensed provider of all beverages offering an extensive range of wines, beers and non alcoholic beverages
Sarah Searancke Catering Contact Details: 04 232 6511 or events@sarahsearanckecatering.co.nz
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We hope you have an amazing wedding!
