Catering is by definition the service whereby food and related
services are provided for any occasion, whether it be corporate
lunches, private birthdays, launches, weddings, or braais.
Whatever the event, Catering companies offer qualified function
coordinators, chefs, and experienced staff to make your occasion
a memorable one.
There is a whole variety of aspects to take into account
when considering Catering services, namely, menus, decor,
DJs, florists, function hire, function venues, juke box, karaoke,
limo/car hire, marquee hire, sound and lighting, video and
photography.
Not only does Catering it involve the above mentioned aspects
in order to make it a success, but also requires the provision
of Catering equipment like gas grillers to food vending trailers.
It may be that you have a unique concept in mind, which will
sometimes require the experts to design the equipment from
scratch so as to ensure that you have the right tools available.
The South African Chefs Association (SACA) is recognised
as the authority on food in South Africa. SACA is a professional
culinary association of over 2 500 members, with five established
branches throughout the country. Their members include Catering and hotel company directors, restaurateurs, chefs, cooks,
culinary educators, apprentices and trainees, and can be found
in every type of Catering activity, from staff restaurants,
to fine dining, and in flight Catering.
The governing body of SACA is a board of directors -
14 leaders in the Catering world, elected to serve the interests
of the Association in a voluntary capacity. Each region has
its' own decentralised organisation structure.
The current patrons of SACA are Fedics, South African Airways,
Southern Sun, Tiger Brands, and McCain Food.
Catering is no longer in its' infancy stages, but has
grown to be a well respected industry. It seems that Catering is the spice of life when it comes to any event, anywhere,
anytime, and presented in any way.