Elegant catering spread with beautifully plated dishes and garnishes on a long table

Now Accepting 2026 Bookings

Food That

Tells a Story.

From intimate dinner parties to 500-person corporate galas — Central Kitchen crafts memorable meals with locally sourced ingredients and a Master chef-driven menu that changes with the seasons.

1,200+

Events Catered

4.9★

Average Rating

48hr

Booking Lead Time

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Weddings & Receptions✦Corporate Events✦Birthday Celebrations✦Weekly Meal Prep✦Holiday Feasts✦Intimate Dinner Parties✦Grad Parties✦Office Lunches✦Weddings & Receptions✦Corporate Events✦Birthday Celebrations✦Weekly Meal Prep✦Holiday Feasts✦Intimate Dinner Parties✦Grad Parties✦Office Lunches✦

01 / What We Do

Three Ways to
Enjoy Our Food

Whether you need full event catering, weekly meal prep, or quick platters — we've got a service that fits.

Elegant catering service with white tablecloths and plated dishes

Full-Service Catering

Custom menu designStaffed serviceEquipment included

Neatly arranged meal prep containers with colorful healthy food

New

From R12/meal

Weekly Meal Prep

Weekly deliveryMacro-balancedDietary options

Beautiful charcuterie and food platter arrangement with fresh fruits

Quick Order

From R35/platter

À La Carte Platters

48hr noticePickup or deliverySeasonal items

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02 / Customer Favourites

Menu Highlights

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“Cardamom made our daughter's wedding absolutely magical. Every dish was a conversation starter — guests are still talking about the lamb three months later.”

Patricia & James Holloway

Wedding · 180 guests

4.9/5

Average Rating

98%

Would Re-Book

1,200+

Events Served

12yr

In Business

03 / The Process

Effortless From Start to Serve

Choose Your Service

Browse our menu and select from full catering packages, weekly meal prep subscriptions, or individual platters.

Takes about 5 minutes

Pick Your Date & Details

Tell us your event date, guest count, dietary needs, and any special requests. We'll confirm availability within 2 hours.

48hr minimum lead time

Secure Your Booking

Pay a 25% deposit online to lock in your date. We accept all major cards and EFT bank transfers.

Secure payment portal

We Handle the Rest

Our team preps, delivers, and serves. For catering, we arrive 90 minutes early for setup. You just enjoy the food.

Full setup & cleanup

Start Your Order

No commitment required · Free quote within 24 hours

Let's Talk Food

Planning an Event?
We'd Love to Help.

087 265 2262 Order Online

Service Area

Western Cape

Hours

Mon–Sat, 8am–8pm

info@cardamomkitchen.co.za

Lead Time

48 hrs minimum