Capitol Caterers

Capitol Caterers The preferred contract catering service provider to over 100 catering contracts within Southern Africa. A professional chef, Laura joined the company in 2012.

Capitol Caterers holds contracts in a variety of business sectors including:
Education
Healthcare
Corporate
Retirement Villages/Homes
Places of Safety
Full Facilities Management
Site Services

The company was founded in July 1992, commencing operations with four contracts in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. More than 25 years later, Itakane t/a Capitol Caterers is now proudly the preferred cont

ract catering partner to over 100 clients within South Africa. From humble beginnings at our Pietermaritzburg Head Office, the company today employs in excess of 1400 personnel with an extended footprint in Durban, Cape Town, Eastern Cape, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Eswatini. Group CEO Merrill King heads up the company and is supported by joint Managing Directors, Russell Nzimande and Laura Morton. All bring a unique skill set to the company, Merrill as an award-winning Executive Chef and Russell and Laura as industry specialists in operations and contract catering. Merrill previously held the position of joint Managing Director and earlier as Group Executive Chef. Her penchant for the quality of food on the plate, expertise and passion for service excellence ensures that innovative and nutritious meals consistently meet the divergent needs of the company’s clients. Russell joined the company in its infancy as an Assistant Catering Manager and steadily progressed through the ranks of Catering Manager, Area Manager and Operations Manager. He was appointed an Executive Director in 2009 and joint Managing Director in 2017. Her culinary skills and attention to detail in managing the demands of multiple industrial catering units afforded her valuable experience in various operational roles. She was appointed joint Managing Director in March 2020. The executive team is complemented by Janet Mill (Human Resources Director), Vaughan Robinson (Procurement Director) and Russell Tredway (Financial Director).

07/06/2026

🍩 National Donut Day was enjoyed on 5 June 🍩

Sprinkled, glazed or filled, it was the day to treat yourself! 😍✨

A few delicious highlights from the Founders' Tea and Reunion at .
01/06/2026

A few delicious highlights from the Founders' Tea and Reunion at .

We are proud to be recognised as a Top Gender Empowered Company within our sector, acknowledging Capitol Caterers’ commi...
28/05/2026

We are proud to be recognised as a Top Gender Empowered Company within our sector, acknowledging Capitol Caterers’ commitment to transformation, inclusion, and meaningful impact within South Africa. Thank you to Topco Media and Standard Bank Top Women for the recognition and for celebrating organisations driving positive change.

Gauteng Area Manager, Helena Marais, met with Topco Media to receive a certificate on behalf of Capitol Caterers.

Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate 🌙✨Wishing you and your loved ones peace, happiness, good health, and countless blessing...
28/05/2026

Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate 🌙✨

Wishing you and your loved ones peace, happiness, good health, and countless blessings today and always.

21/05/2026

Great food starts with a great team. 👨‍🍳

Some of our staff spent the day in the kitchen with Chef Sean, learning and creating comforting winter dishes to add warmth and flavour to our menus this season.

This World Hypertension Day, we are focusing on the importance of reducing hidden salt in everyday meals. One of the sim...
17/05/2026

This World Hypertension Day, we are focusing on the importance of reducing hidden salt in everyday meals. One of the simplest ways to do this is by cooking more from scratch.

Fresh ingredients, homemade stocks, and fewer processed “out-the-box” foods can help support healthier hearts and healthier habits.

Through education and mindful food choices, we aim to support the wellbeing of both our staff and clients every day.

13/05/2026
12/05/2026

Thank you to the nurses who show up every day with compassion, courage, and care. Thank you for the long shifts and the countless sacrifices made behind the scenes. You are truly the heart of healthcare, and today we celebrate all that you do.

Happy Nurses Day!

470kg of our famous Capitol Caterers Granola!Freshly made for Oxpecker and loved by absolutely everyone. By the end of t...
12/05/2026

470kg of our famous Capitol Caterers Granola!

Freshly made for Oxpecker and loved by absolutely everyone. By the end of the weekend there were queues of guests waiting to buy extra bags to take home because one serving is never enough! Crunchy, wholesome, and completely addictive, our Granola has become a favourite at Oxpecker year after year.

If you know, you know. 🤍

12/05/2026

MHA Midlands Hospitality Academy Exciting new premises coming soon 👏

Address

Capitol Caterers House, 12 Cascades Crescent, Montrose
Pietermaritzburg
3201

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

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