Go Big Catering

Go Big Catering is a dedicated TV and film catering company providing on‑set meals across South Africa. Positioned as a premium partner to productions of all sizes, the team delivers fresh, healthy food from breakfast and craft services through to lunch and dinner. Full vegetarian and vegan menus sit at the heart of their offer, complemented by dishes designed to satisfy every palate for both local and international cast and crew.

Founded by industry professionals Sasha Mendes nee Nirmul and Ricardo Mendes, the company brings together more than a decade of experience in TV and film production with a passion for great food. Having spent 15 years in production, and the last five years focused on food and on‑set catering, they understand times, service flow and the realities of location work. That background informs an approach that is as operationally sharp as it is flavour‑driven.

Go Big Catering emphasises healthy options prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Menus are planned to keep energy consistent across a shooting day, with balanced choices that do not compromise on taste. Whether a unit needs a robust breakfast, a nutritious lunch, focused craft table snacks or a restorative dinner, the kitchen structures service to match the production schedule and location constraints.

The company caters for large and small productions alike, offering end‑to‑end support that includes practical meal planning. Tailored menus are developed to meet both creative expectations and budget parameters, with a clear understanding of the logistical needs of on‑location catering. This flexibility makes it straightforward to design a food programme that aligns with shooting days, travel, limited facilities and quick turnarounds.

While known for full vegetarian and vegan menus, Go Big Catering also provides variety across meat, chicken and seafood for mixed‑preference crews. Their gallery reflects this range, with dedicated vegetarian and vegan options alongside broader choices. The unifying theme is flavour, freshness and presentation, ensuring cast and crew enjoy meals that are satisfying, consistent and ready when the sheet demands.

Service spans breakfast, lunch, craft and dinner, and is specially tailored for both local and international clients, crew and cast. The team’s production experience helps anticipate timing pressures and service pinch points, so meals are delivered efficiently without disrupting set operations. From unit moves to early ‑times and late wraps, their processes are built around the rhythm of the shoot.

Operating from Gauteng with a base in Midrand, the company also maintains a presence in Durban and Cape Town. This footprint supports productions working in major South African hubs as well as on surrounding locations, giving clients a single catering partner with reach across key regions. Sample menus are available, and the team can prepare custom sample menus to illustrate menu direction for specific projects.

Go Big Catering’s offer is ultimately about dependable, great‑tasting food that keeps teams fuelled and focused. With fresh, locally sourced ingredients, comprehensive vegetarian and vegan choices, and practical meal planning shaped by real production know‑how, they provide a catering solution designed for the unique demands of on‑set work across South Africa.

Go Big Catering is a premium on-set catering company in South Africa, specializing in delicious, healthy meals with full vegetarian and vegan menus. Founded by Sasha and Ricardo Mendes, they combine their extensive experience in the TV and film industry with a passion for food.