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Verve Caterers & Events, Link Road, Gordon's Bay (2025)

01/05/2025

Happy Workers' Day from the Verve kitchen and team! 😄🇿🇦

27/04/2025

Happy Freedom Day from the Verve kitchen and team! 😄🇿🇦

18/04/2025

The Verve team wishes everyone celebrating a blessed Good Friday, and a joyous Easter weekend.

07/04/2025

ELEVATE YOUR CORPORATE gatherings with exceptional catering from the experts! 👨‍🍳

WHETHER IT'S A power breakfast to fuel your team, a networking lunch to impress clients, or a gala dinner that calls for fine dining, we bring world-class flavours to the boardroom and beyond. 🍽

WITH YEARS OF EXPERIENCE delivering top-tier corporate catering, we handle everything—so you can focus on business while we handle the details. 🥂

GET IN TOUCH with us for a tailor-made quote today: 👇🏽
📲 072 233 2002
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.verve-caterers.co.za

31/03/2025

WHETHER YOU'RE COOKING up some cozy winter soups or rustling up a warming cocktail on a chilly winter night, ginger adds a foundational layer of piquancy, warmth, and peppery sweetness to whatever it touches. 🫚

IT TURNS OUT that the easiest way to peel ginger is with a spoon. Using a spoon means there is less of a chance of cutting yourself and it's the most effective as the skin is so thin it comes right off the rhizome. 🥄

HERE'S HOW YOU do it: 👇🏽

GENTLY PRESS THE EDGE of a spoon against the skin and pull down. The skin will come right off, without bringing along too much of the rhizome itself. It’s as easy — and safe — as that. 😃

24/03/2025

EXPERIENCE FLAWLESS EVENTS and five-star flavours with Verve Caterers! ⭐

A GREAT EVENT isn’t just about the food—it’s about the experience. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our catering brings elevated flavours, seamless service, and a touch of culinary magic to every occasion. 🍽

WITH A 5,0 GOOGLE RATING, our clients trust us to deliver perfection on every plate. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate function, or private event, we’re here to exceed your expectations. 😃

GET IN TOUCH with us for a tailor-made quote today: 👇🏽
📲 072 233 2002
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.verve-caterers.co.za

21/03/2025

From everyone here at Verve HQ, we wish you a happy Human Rights Day! 😄🇿🇦

10/03/2025

ROASTED GARLIC INSTANTLY upgrades salad dressings, marinades, and anything it touches with nutty mellow sweetness. 😃

IT CAN ALSO BE used in a variety of ways, including smeared on toast, swirled into mashed potatoes, puréed into marinades, or whisked into aioli. 🧄

HERE ARE A FEW different ways to roast garlic: 👇🏽

🔘 IN THE OVEN / AIR FRYER
The beauty of roasting garlic in the oven is that you can roast one head or 10 heads at a time using the same process. An air fryer yields almost identical results, however since air fryers are much smaller, stick to roasting four or fewer garlic heads at a time. Just follow the steps below, wrapping up to four heads in each foil packet.

OVEN:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 190°C. Cut off the top of each garlic head to reveal the cloves. Place up to 4 garlic heads, cut side up, on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle each head with a teaspoon of olive oil and sprinkle each with a pinch of salt. Fold foil to completely enclose the garlic heads.
2️⃣ Transfer the foil packet(s) to the oven and roast until garlic cloves are softened and starting to brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the garlic from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes. Squeeze the garlic cloves into a small bowl, discarding the papery skin.

AIR FRYER:
1️⃣ Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. Cut off the top of each garlic head to reveal the cloves. Place up to 4 garlic heads, cut side up, on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle each head with a teaspoon of olive oil and sprinkle each with a pinch of salt. Fold foil to completely enclose the garlic heads.
2️⃣ Transfer the foil packet(s) to the air fryer and roast until garlic cloves are softened and starting to brown, 20-30 minutes. Remove the garlic from the air fryer and let it cool for 15 minutes. Squeeze the garlic cloves into a small bowl, discarding the papery skin.

🔘 IN THE MICROWAVE
Garlic cooked in the microwave won’t have the same depth and complexity as slow-roasted garlic cooked in the oven, but it’s a great shortcut when you’re tight on time. While the garlic is technically steamed in the microwave rather than roasted, the softened cloves are still delicious. You can cook up to four heads at a time in the microwave.

1️⃣ Cut off the top of each garlic head to reveal the cloves. Place up to 4 garlic heads, cut side up, in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1 ½ tablespoons of water to the bowl. Drizzle each head with a teaspoon of olive oil and sprinkle each with a pinch of salt.
2️⃣ Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on medium power (50%) until the garlic cloves are very soft, 6 to 9 minutes, checking the garlic every minute after 6 minutes of cooking. Let the garlic cool completely, about 15 minutes. Squeeze the garlic cloves into a small bowl, discarding the papery skin.

Source: www.foodandwine.com

06/03/2025

A BIRTHDAY IS MORE than just a milestone—it’s a reason to gather, laugh, and indulge in incredible food! 😃

FROM LAVISH GRAZING TABLES to elegant plated dinners and interactive food stations, we bring the flavour, flair, and finesse to make your celebration unforgettable. 🍽

WHETHER YOU'RE PLANNING an intimate gathering or a grand affair, our expert team ensures every bite is as special as the occasion itself. 🍢

GET IN TOUCH with us for a tailor-made quote today: 👇🏽
📲 072 233 2002
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.verve-caterers.co.za

03/03/2025

🥂 🍱 🥂 🍱 🥂 🍱 🥂 🍱 🥂 🍱 🥂 🍱

THE YEAR HAS STARTED off with a bang for the Verve team with several large-scale events ~ but more on these in the coming weeks.

WE HAD THE PLEASURE of returning recently to a client’s beautiful home high up on the hills above Somerset West to cater her pre-wedding dinner for 120 adults.

THE EVENING STARTED with a Harvest Table set to welcome guests. A variety of specially selected cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, house made spreads and dips, and more, made up the abundant spread.

AND THEN – TO KEEP THE EVENING informal and social – the main course was served in the form of mouthwatering Canapés.

THE PERFECT ENDING to the evening was an assortment of decadent Dessert Canapés.

The selection included:
•• Vegetarian Spring Rolls •• Thai Sweet Corn Fritters •• Potato & Gouda Balls •• Chicken Gold Bags •• Mini Beef Burgers •• Smoked Springbok Carpaccio •• Potato Rosti •• Teriyaki Salmon Skewers •• Raspberry Crème Brûlée •• Choux au Craquelin •• Mini Chocolate Truffle Mousse Cakes ~

THANK YOU to our client for entrusting this very special event to the Verve team. Returning clients and referrals are the highest form of compliment for which we are very grateful 🙏

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CHAT TO US today for all your high-end catering needs:
Chef/owner Marius Botha:
📱 072 233 2002
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.verve-caterers.co.za

24/02/2025

MARINADES ARE EASIER to create than you think. Once you learn the keys to a well-balanced marinade, you’ll be making your own in no time, so long as you have a combination of the principal elements: salt, oil (or fats), flavourings, and acid. 😃

HERE'S HOW TO create your own bold, imaginative flavour combinations: 👇🏽

🔘 OIL
Spices and aromatic flavours are found in fat-soluble molecules, meaning their flavours are developed when combined with oil (or any other liquid fat) and carried into the food immersed in the marinade. Oils add dimension to marinades in their own right, too. As an added bonus, oil also helps prevent food from sticking to the cooking surface. When creating your marinade, use three parts oil to one part acid.

🔘 ACID
Acids aid by slightly diminishing the muscle tissue in meats, preserving their moisture while gaining flavour. Examples of acids include citrus juice, buttermilk, and yogurt, but also vinegars (white, apple cider, and Champagne vinegar all work wonders) and wine. There should be one part acid for every three parts oil.

🔘 SALT
Salt is a vital ingredient that helps start the denaturing process of breaking down the protein structure of meat. However, in a marinade, salt tenderizes meat mostly at the surface, even after an overnight soak. Think soy sauce, tamari, or even Worcestershire sauce, as well as kosher salt or sea salt. The ratio of salt in combination with other flavourings in your marinade should be one part.

🔘 SEASONINGS
Marinades are primarily used to concentrate flavour on the surface, so think of some of your favourite combinations for inspiration. Try mixing dried savoury, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, and oregano for an herbes de Provence profile. For a classic Jamaican jerk marinade, add Scotch bonnet chiles, allspice berries, ground black pepper, and dried thyme.

Source: www.foodandwine.com

17/02/2025

ENJOY A FEAST for every occasion with our buffet catering service! 😃

FROM ELEGANT WEDDINGS to lively corporate gatherings, a curated buffet spread brings people together over an unforgettable selection of decadent dishes and mouthwatering flavours. 🍢

OUR WIDE SELECTION of options ensures that every guest will return for seconds—whether it’s fresh, vibrant salads, delicious main course dishes, or indulgent desserts. 🍮

WITH YEARS OF EXPERIENCE in delivering consistently excellent, high-end catering, we take care of every detail so you can sit back and enjoy. 🥂

GET IN TOUCH with us for a tailor-made quote today: 👇🏽
📲 072 233 2002
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.verve-caterers.co.za

14/02/2025

Happy Valentine's Day from the Verve team! 🖤

03/02/2025

EXPERTLY PREPARED BY our team of cooks and chefs, our Drop-and-Go Platter selection is made using only the freshest and finest ingredients and offers you a range of mouthwatering bite-size snacks to choose from.

WE HAVE EVERY TYPE of delicious cuisine available and the informal aspect of platter snacking keeps guests mingling for the duration of the event – it’s the perfect option for upmarket-yet-casual summer party catering. And it’s hassle-free as our team delivers to your door!

OUR SELECTION of 60 different options includes:
👉🏽 Vegetarian
👉🏽 Vegan
👉🏽 Poultry
👉🏽 Meat
👉🏽 Seafood
👉🏽 Sandwiches & Wraps
👉🏽 Sushi
👉🏽 Desserts

CHAT TO US TODAY for a tailor-made quote:
📲 072 233 2002
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.verve-caterers.co.za

27/01/2025

WHILE SOME ITEMS, like your best knives and cast iron pans, can be restored, others simply need to be replaced. 🔪

HERE ARE SOME kitchen items that you probably need to replace in the near future. 👇🏽

🔘 SERRATED KNIFE
Serrated knives can't be sharpened, so once you're feeling some resistance when slicing with one, it's time to replace it.

🔘 WOODEN CUTTING BOARD
They will last forever if they're cared for correctly—that includes washing, drying and keeping them well-oiled. If they're not cared for properly, they'll split or warp.

🔘 KITCHEN TOWELS
If they start to smell or they become threadbare, it's time to toss your kitchen towels. If you wash them regularly, kitchen towels can last you a long while, even several years.

🔘 WOODEN SPOON
Wooden spoons will eventually crack, even if you care for them really well. Once they crack, you need to replace them.

🔘 NONSTICK SKILLET
As soon as you see any serious wear on a nonstick pan, it's time to replace it.

Source: www.foodandwine.com

20/01/2025

DO YOU NEED expert guidance and on-point event management for your next soirée? Verve Caterers & Events should be your first and only call.

OWNER/HEAD CHEF Marius oversees each event from first hello to final goodbye and has a plethora of contacts and decades of experience in arranging magnificent, upscale events.

METICULOUS PLANNING, experienced event management, brilliant staff, and delicious cooking are the factors that ensure excellence: Verve is proud to have them all.

CHAT TO US TODAY for a tailor-made quote:
📲 072 233 2002
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.verve-caterers.co.za

13/01/2025

CHOOSING A WINE to go with a specific dish is usually all about flavour. 🍷 But when it comes to pairing wines with spicy food, you need to consider more than your taste buds. 👅

DECIDING WHICH WINES work best with spicy dishes depends on what type of spiciness you’re working with. 🌶️ Here are 3 essential tips to help you: 👇🏽

🔘 PAIRING WINE WITH CHILE SPICE
The heat from capsaicin in chiles isn’t really a flavour; instead, our nervous system reacts to capsaicin as if we took a sip of something boiling hot. To temper that heat, pair a chile-hot dish with an off-dry white wine.

🔘 PAIRING WINE WITH WASABI OR HORSERADISH
Wasabi, horseradish, and hot mustard all have a chemical compound in common — allyl isothiocyanate — that binds to receptors in our nose, making our eyes water and our sinuses tingle without lingering on the palate. Look for fruity wines to brighten up the dish’s flavours while chasing away the eye-watering heat.

🔘 PAIRING WINE WITH NUMBING SPICE
The buzzing sensation you feel on your palate from eating foods with Szechuan peppercorns is your nerves reacting to a compound called hydroxy-alpha-sanshool. No wine can mute the feeling, but you can balance the numbness with a silky, rich white.

Source: www.foodandwine.com

06/01/2025

YOUR WEDDING DESERVES nothing less than perfection ~ right down to the last bite!

FROM CANAPÉS and elegantly plated dinners to beautifully designed harvest tables, the Verve Caterers team creates bespoke menus that reflect your unique tastes and your very special love story.

WITH DECADES OF EXPERIENCE in catering unforgettable weddings, we ensure every dish is a celebration of flavour and style which will leave your guests talking long after the last dance.

CHAT TO US TODAY for your tailor-made quote:
📲 072 233 2002
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.verve-caterers.co.za

01/01/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🍾 Best wishes from the Verve kitchen and family! 🥂

WE’D LIKE TO thank each client and friend of Verve who continued to support us in 2024. 🙏

WE LOOK FORWARD to creating more culinary magic this year! 🍢

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from the Verve kitchen and family! 🎄

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