Locally owned and operated catering company
Based in Hastings, servicing Hawke's Bay

Experienced event caterers, helping you create menus that suit the occasion perfectly


At The Food Co., we believe every event should reflect your unique style and needs. Whether you’re planning a wedding, funeral, or any special occasion, our caterers work closely with you to ensure your catering truly reflects you. From traditional favourites to creative modern dishes, we tailor every menu to suit your preferences, dietary requirements, and budget.

Our event buffet catering service includes the option of experienced chefs and wait staff, who are dedicated to making your event run smoothly. And, we follow strict food safety standards so you can be confident in the quality and safety of every dish served.
WEDDINGS

Wedding catering that complements your celebrations

Your wedding food is an integral part of your celebrations, and planning your menu should be fun. We'll help you create a menu that suits your style, and that your guests will be talking about for all the right reasons.
FUNERALS

Funeral catering that eases the burden

We understand that bereavements are a difficult time. We offer buffet food, which allows your guests to eat as much or as little as they wish without the additional pressure of a sit-down meal.
EVENTS

Event catering to make your occasion sparkle

Let us take care of your event or party catering while you sit back and enjoy things with your guests. Whether it's a work do with a professional touch needed, or an informal party, our team can help you create the right menu.
Get in touch to discuss how The Food Co. can make your next event memorable and stress-free. We work with clients in Hastings, Napier and across the wider Hawke's Bay region.

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Keep your guests well fed with tasty buffet catering for events across Hawke's Bay

  • Flexible wedding and event buffet catering with fully customised menus
  • Our professional team provides wait staff, buffet setup, and all essential equipment for your event
  • We guarantee safe food handling, meeting strict health and safety standards
Based in Hastings and working with clients across Hawke's Bay

Tailored menus to suit your event


The food for your event should reflect you and the tone of your occasion.
So at The Food Co, we work with you to design a menu that suits your style and your budget. We can help you with:
  • canapes and finger food catering to keep your guests well fed while they are waiting for the main event
  • buffet food to enable guests to choose how much and what they want to eat
  • grazing platters or high teas for events that don't fall at traditional meal times
  • spit roasts for a more casual dining setup
With more than 30 years of experience as food caterers for parties, we can offer expert advice on the best options for your event. You can choose one of our packages or mix and match menu items to suit. All menus can be adapted to accommodate special dietary needs including Halal, vegetarian and vegan and gluten and dairy free.

Flexible catering makes planning your event easier


We know that there are lots of moving parts when it comes to big events, and sometimes your plans change. So we make the catering aspect simpler by:
  • Not requiring a deposit in order to secure your booking, so you don't have to worry about finding money from your budget upfront.
  • Providing extras including crockery and cutlery.
  • Providing staff to set up and serve your food if required.
  • Only charging for our staff from when they are on site.
  • Working closely with you to ensure your menu fits with your requirements and your budget.
  • Allowing you to make changes up to a week before your event.
Plus you get peace of mind knowing that reliable caterers are in charge of your food, leaving you free to focus on other aspects of your event.
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Take a look at what you can expect from our packages
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Take a look at what you can expect from our packages
Locally owned and operated catering company serving the Hawke's Bay
Based in Hastings, servicing the Central Hawke's Bay