Buffet Catering
A variety of meal options including chicken, beef, lamb, vegetarian, and vegan dishes, served with starch, vegetables, and salads.
Central Kitchen Caterers is a Johannesburg-based catering company established in 2005, specialising in fresh, flavourful food prepared daily on site by experienced chefs. Located in Kyasands, Gauteng, the company serves a wide range of events including corporate functions, weddings, private celebrations, and year-end parties.
The caterer offers a variety of services such as spit braai catering and hire, buffets, platters, cocktail parties, picnic baskets, and full event support including bar and iter staff. Their spit braai service features whole lamb, chicken, and beef options, while buffet menus include diverse dishes catering to chicken, beef, lamb, vegetarian, and vegan preferences. Platters serve groups of 8 to 10 people and include breakfast baskets, fruit, and snack options.
Central Kitchen Caterers is noted for its professionalism, timely delivery, and quality presentation. Client feedback highlights the company’s friendly and efficient service, well-prepared and delicious food, and smooth event setup. Their corporate catering solutions cover daily meal deliveries, office catering, exhibitions, product launches, and golf days, while private clients benefit from tailored menus for weddings, birthdays, engagements, baby showers, and housewarmings.
The image showcases an array of beautifully arranged catering platters, featuring a selection of meats, salads, and garnishes. Each platter is thoughtfully presented, highlighting vibrant colors and fresh ingredients.
A whole lamb, expertly spiced and grilled, is shown being rotated on a spit. The cook is positioned off to the side, skillfully monitoring the cooking process, with succulent pieces of meat visible on the grill below.
A long table is elegantly set with white flowers and glassware, where guests are engaged in conversation while dining. The atmosphere suggests a celebratory event with a sophisticated ambiance.
The image showcases a buffet table featuring a variety of colorful salads arranged on large platters, complemented by a basket of fresh bread. The setup is neatly presented on a white tablecloth, highlighting the catering service's attention to detail.
The image features a close-up view of a ripe pineapple, showcasing its textured green skin and spiky leaves against a plain white background. This fresh produce may be part of the catering options.
A beautifully arranged catering spread showcases various dishes including platters of meats, salads, and side options, set up for a corporate event. Attendees mingle in the background, enjoying the elegant setup.
Central Kitchen Caterers is a Johannesburg based catering specialist established in 2005. The team delivers fresh, flavourful food for events of all sizes, from corporate functions and weddings to birthdays and year end celebrations. Meals are prepared and cooked on site daily in state of the art kitchens by experienced chefs, then delivered on time and in line with each client’s requirements.
Spit braai is a core focus, with both spit braai catering and spit braai hire available. Whether it is a company braai, an informal backyard gathering or a wedding reception, the spit braai service is designed to bring a convivial, classic South African experience to the event. Clients can opt for full service catering handled by the Central Kitchen Caterers team or make use of hire options when they prefer to manage the cooking themselves.
Beyond the braai, the company offers a broad menu range that includes generous buffets and beautifully presented platters. These options work well for office meetings, conferences, training sessions, cocktail style parties and family celebrations. The gallery highlights an array of event styles, from office and party catering to weddings and larger corporate occasions, reflecting a versatile approach to menu planning and presentation.
Corporate catering is a strong suit. Solutions include daily delivered meals for workplaces, corporate breakfasts, office catering and support for exhibitions and product launches. Snack packs and lunch packs help streamline meeting days, while platters provide quick and polished service for boardrooms and networking sessions. For larger business events such as year end functions or golf days, buffet and spit braai formats provide scale without sacrificing quality.
Private clients can choose from wedding catering, birthday celebrations, engagement parties, baby showers and housewarmings. Picnic baskets and cocktail style menus add flexible options for relaxed gatherings, while buffet spreads and spit braai stations suit more substantial celebrations. Full event support is available, including event management, bar and iter staff, and a full bar service. Practical extras such as crockery and cutlery hire simplify logistics and ensure a cohesive setup.
Quality and reliability underpin the service. Central Kitchen Caterers emphasises the use of fresh, carefully selected ingredients and precise preparation. Food is crafted by highly experienced chefs and delivered on time. Client feedback on the site consistently praises the team’s responsiveness, professionalism and delicious food, reinforcing a reputation for value and dependable service.
Based in Johannesburg, the company caters for a wide variety of functions across the city, serving corporates, private clients and training companies. From intimate gatherings to large scale events, Central Kitchen Caterers brings together thoughtful planning, a broad hire and service offering, and kitchen expertise to create events that run smoothly and taste memorable.
Central Kitchen Caterers is a leading catering company based in Johannesburg, established in 2005. We cater for a variety of events, providing fresh, delicious meals prepared onsite by experienced chefs.
A variety of meal options including chicken, beef, lamb, vegetarian, and vegan dishes, served with starch, vegetables, and salads.
Professional spit braai catering for events, offering whole lamb, chicken, and beef options with a selection of salads and sides.
Delicious platters serving 8-10 people, including breakfast baskets, fruit platters, and various snack options.
| Monday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 2001, South Africa
5 ★★★★★ on Google
I had the pleasure of working with Central Kitchens for my husband’s birthday party, and I couldn’t have been more impressed! From the very start, their team s incredibly professional and easy to communicate with. The menu they curated s exactly what I s looking for—delicious, creative, and perfectly tailored to our guests’ tastes. The presentation of the food s stunning, and everything tasted even better than it looked. The service s outstanding, with the staff being attentive and friendly throughout the event. It truly made our celebration stress-free and memorable. I highly recommend Central Kitchens for anyone looking for top-notch catering for any occasion!”
Thank you Tanya and Nigel s very comfortable process and friendly and professional. The food s 10 out of 10 and at a reasonable price. The service provided, on time no hassle setting up and very professional. s very pleasant dealing with them and will be using them again in future.
We can highly recommend Central Kitchen Caterers. Their service is friendly and professional. Our food s delivered on time and the whole setup s done quickly and efficiently. The food s absolutely delicious. Thank you
The team s very professional, everything s delivered as agreed and right on time. The food s divine and well presented.
Fantastic food and professional service.
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