Catering Services in Cape Town

From intimate dinners to large celebrations, Appetite Catering provides fresh, seasonal food and complete event support. Our experienced team handles every detail, so you can relax and enjoy the occasion.

Why Choose Appetite Catering

Appetite Catering is a trusted catering company in Cape Town, known for creating beautiful food and seamless events. Led by Chef Clare Bock, we’ve been catering weddings, corporate functions, and private gatherings since 2007.

We believe every event should feel personal and stress-free. That’s why we combine fresh ingredients, tailored menus, and thoughtful service to deliver memorable experiences, from start to finish.

Our Catering Services

Wedding Catering

Your wedding day deserves food that feels as personal as the celebration itself. We design bespoke menus that reflect your style, from elegant plated dinners to relaxed buffets and canapé receptions.

Corporate Catering

Good food keeps people engaged and happy. We cater for meetings, product launches, conferences, and company events, offering menus that balance fresh ingredients, convenience, and presentation. From plated lunches to canapé receptions and cocktail-style functions, our corporate catering always leaves a lasting impression.

Private Event Catering

Whether it’s a family celebration, milestone birthday, or dinner with friends, we create restaurant-quality meals and handle everything, set-up, service, and clean-up, so you can focus on enjoying your guests.

Event Support & Services Beyond Food

Great food is at the heart of what we do, but we know it’s the details that create a truly seamless event. Our full-service offering includes:

Event planning and budget guidance
Personalised menu design
Crockery, cutlery, and glassware rental
Professional staff co-ordination (chefs, waitstaff, and bar service)
Floral arrangements and event décor
On-site management on the day

With Appetite Catering, you have one trusted partner who can take care of everything — ensuring your event is beautiful, organised, and stress-free from start to finish.

What Our Clients Are Saying

Everything went really well and the platters were a great success – as usual. Dr Jo Burgess from the Water Research Commission said to me that it was always a pleasure having lunch with us as it is always so tasty and different each time. Thanx Clare and team – you ROCK!

I would like to thank you so much for the beautiful food that was served at our board meeting. All our guests were very impressed.

I can’t thank you enough for the wonderful food you keep catering for us for our rugby box. I must say that the comments have been great, and everyone has enjoyed the food. I always only receive great feedback regarding the food.

We just wanted to thank you for the wonderful food and staff that you provided us with for our party on Saturday. Everyone is still raving about the food! Thank you for everything.

It was amazing thanks, your food was fantastic, they loved everything, and your staff where great. Thanks for such amazing service!

The food was wonderful, thank you. Everyone commented on how generous the portions were!

Clare – thank you for your awesome service – I had great feedback from some of the attendees and the sushi was fresh and tasty! Well done!

The food, your staff, the service, etc really exceeded our expectations. We are still receiving messages from guests telling us about the great party.

Your food was stunning & by the end of the night, there was not a crumb left! I would love your Tuna recipe if you don’t mind sharing it!

Your food and the ambience you created were magnificent. I am in awe!

Menu Inspiration

Our menus change with the seasons, inspired by local ingredients and global flavours. Whether you prefer elegant plated dining or harvest sharing tables, we’ll design a menu that fits your event perfectly.