Thoughtful, generous food for weddings big and small

Chefs Pantry
Cape Town wedding Catering

From intimate celebrations to full-scale wedding feasts, Chefs Pantry creates wedding catering that feels personal, relaxed, and unforgettable — with menus designed around your vision, your guests, and your day.
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Wedding Catering, Without the Stress

With over 20 years of experience, Chef Rob and the Chefs Pantry team handle everything from menu design to service and clean-up, so you can focus on celebrating with your favourite people.

We work closely with couples, venues, and planners to make sure every detail runs smoothly and every plate delivers the flavours that made us Cape Town’s favourite.

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Choose Your Wedding Catering Style

Whether your celebration is elegant and formal or relaxed and outdoorsy, our catering styles are designed to match the atmosphere you want to create.

Our menus are fully customisable. These are examples to inspire, not fixed packages.

Plated Elegance

Sophisticated multi-course dining with polished service and beautiful presentation — ideal for formal weddings and evening celebrations.

Sample Menu:

  • Starter: Prawn & crayfish cocktail with whisky Marie Rose sauce

  • Main: Braised lamb shoulder, creamed potato, carrots, peas & mint gravy

  • Dessert: Chocolate brownie with homemade creme anglaise, raspberry coulis, and fresh raspberries

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Canapés & Cocktails

Simple, social, and easy-flowing. A great option for pre-dinner drinks, relaxed receptions, or weddings where guests love to mingle while they eat.

Popular Canapés:

  • Bobotie spring rolls with papaya chutney

  • Tandoori chicken thigh with raita & naan

  • Smoked trout on potato latkes with dill crème fraîche

Family-Style Sharing

Warm, generous dishes served centre table — encouraging connection, conversation, and a relaxed dining experience.

Sample Menu:

  • French-trimmed lamb rack with salsa verde

  • West Coast mussels in pinot grigio garlic cream

  • Whole deboned chicken with yoghurt, thyme & lemon

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"Food brings people together at weddings and celebrations, and I treat every wedding as if I'm catering my own."
- The Chef Rob promise

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Buffet Feasts

Abundant, beautifully presented spreads that give guests variety while keeping service flowing smoothly.

Includes all family-style options, plus seasonal additions designed for visual impact and flavour — ideal for larger guest lists.

Rustic & Relaxed

Perfect for outdoor, farm, or countryside weddings — comfort food with a thoughtful, refined twist.

Seasonal Ideas:

    • Summer: Mediterranean mezze platters, charcuterie & artisan cheeses

    • Winter: Mini grilled cheeses with tomato soup shots, cheeseburger sliders

    • Sweet: Salted caramel éclairs, mini cheesecakes with seasonal berry jus

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Dietaries, Drinks & Details — Covered

We happily cater for vegetarian, vegan, halaal, and other dietary requirements and will ensure every guest feels considered.

We can also assist with:

  • Professional service staff

  • Equipment and setup (venue-dependent)

  • Timing coordination with venues and planners

Chefs Pantry: Taking the stress and hassle out of Cape Town's special days since 2019

No guesswork. No stresswork.

Whether you’ve planned every detail or don’t know where to start, we’ll help you make sense of the options and create a menu that feels right — without pressure, panic, or unnecessary fuss.
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How to get started

Step 1 - Tell Us About Your Wedding

Share your date, guest count, location, and vision. We’ll chat through ideas, dietary needs, and service style.

Step 2 - We Design Your Menu

Our team creates a custom menu using fresh, local ingredients — tailored to your tastes, budget, and occasion.

Step 3 - We handle the rest

From prep and cooking to service and clean-up, we manage everything so you can relax and enjoy your event.
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Cape Town Wedding Catering FAQs

Yes. We regularly cater across Cape Town, the Winelands, and surrounding areas, including private homes, farms, estates, and outdoor venues. We’re happy to coordinate with venues and planners to ensure smooth service on the day.

Absolutely. We design menus around your priorities, guest numbers, and budget. Whether you’re planning something simple or more elaborate, we’ll guide you towards options that deliver great food without unnecessary extras.

Yes. We offer thoughtful vegetarian, vegan, halaal, and other dietary-friendly options and ensure alternative meals feel just as special. Dietary needs are discussed upfront during menu planning.

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for peak wedding season. That said, if your date is coming up soon, feel free to reach out—we’ll confirm availability and talk through options.

Yes. Depending on your venue and event style, we can supply professional service staff and most required equipment. We’ll confirm exactly what’s included and what’s needed during the planning stage.