About Appetite Catering
Appetite Catering has been creating memorable food experiences across Cape Town since 2007. We believe in combining professional expertise with a personal touch, food that brings people together and events that run effortlessly.
Our Story
Founded and led by Chef Clare Bock, who brings more than three decades of culinary experience, Appetite Catering began in Cape Town with a simple goal: to bring fresh, flavourful food and professional service to every occasion.
What started as a small local catering business has grown into a trusted name for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations across the region. From intimate gatherings to large-scale functions, our approach has always been the same: food made with care, served with confidence, and tailored to each client’s vision.
Over the years, Appetite has built lasting relationships with clients who return time and again for the quality, consistency, and calm reliability that define our service. Today, our experienced team continues to deliver beautifully executed events, combining creativity, expertise, and genuine hospitality.
Our Food Philosophy
At Appetite, we believe that good food should be honest, seasonal, and made with care. Our menus are inspired by local ingredients and global influences, created to suit the occasion and the people we’re cooking for.
From intimate dinners to large celebrations, every dish is prepared with the same attention to detail and quality that defines our kitchen.
About
Chef Clare Bock
Driven by a lifelong passion for food, Clare began her culinary journey after completing a Cordon Bleu cooking course in the 1980s. Her early experience included working at Hulala Guest House, a twelve-bedroom country retreat, and at The Silver Palate, a catering company in Gauteng, where she learned the importance of flavour, presentation, and hospitality.
In 1990, she co-founded her first catering business, Chefettes Caterers, in Gauteng with a friend. Over 15 years, they learned the ropes of running their own company—building strong relationships with clients, refining their craft, and managing everything from small private events to large-scale functions.
After moving back home to Cape Town in 2006, she started Appetite Catering the following year—born out of a dedication to bring quality, thoughtful cuisine to every event. What began as a small local catering business has grown into a trusted name for weddings, corporate functions, and private celebrations throughout Cape Town.
Culinary Adventures
Over the decades, Clare and her team have catered in some extraordinary locations and for unforgettable occasions, including:
- Serving hearty English breakfasts atop Table Mountain.
- Delivering luxury canapés and three-course dinners aboard yachts, private jets, and even a hot air balloon.
- Crafting freezer-friendly meals for an Antarctic expedition.
- Catering a 100th birthday celebration, every detail reflecting a century of stories.
- Creating wedding feasts in the searing Cederberg heat at Driehoek campsite.
- Baking thousands of cupcakes for corporate events and celebrations across Cape Town.
The Appetite Catering Team
Appetite’s team of chefs, cooks, and service staff share Clare’s commitment to quality and professionalism.
Together, we handle everything from menu design and planning to on-the-day management, ensuring a seamless, stress-free experience for every client.
Private Gatherings
From home dinners to milestone birthdays, we create warm, memorable dining experiences.
Weddings & Celebrations
Elegant multi-course meals, sharing platters, or casual canapé spreads — always tailored to your day.
Corporate Catering
Fresh, flavourful food that keeps clients and colleagues happy, from business lunches to product launches.
Frozen Meals
A convenient range of chef-prepared frozen meals, ready to heat and enjoy at home.