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).

We’re incredibly proud of our Catering Manager, Alison Kelly, and the amazing team at Cordwalles for completing a beauti...
22/05/2025

We’re incredibly proud of our Catering Manager, Alison Kelly, and the amazing team at Cordwalles for completing a beautiful aromatic herb garden!
Special thanks to Sipho Sokhetsi and Mrs. Kerry Peckham for your dedication, and to Laura, our Capitol Caterers Group COO, for your kind contribution 🌼
The garden is now thriving with lemon verbena, pineapple sage, a mix of aromatic herbs, edible flowers, basil, and lemongrass – what a fantastic team effort!

21/05/2025
Delish lunch served at Eden Gardens today!
19/05/2025

Delish lunch served at Eden Gardens today!

17/05/2025

Get ready, Pietermaritzburg!
Motor Cars & Music Fest is rolling into Riverwood College on 18 May 2025 from 10AM to 3PM — and you don’t want to miss it!

Expect a revved-up day packed with cars, live music, food stalls, and good vibes! Bring your camp chairs, picnic blankets, and party spirit for an unforgettable day of family fun.

Live performances by Matt Gardiner, Parable Fifteen, Angel M, Veranda Panda, and more!
Hosted by Keri Miller from PlayZN.

Location: Riverwood College, 1 Cordwalles Rd, Clarendon, PMB
Entry: R30 for Adults
R15 for Teens
Free entry for kids under 12

Sponsored by: Mitsubishi, Mahindra, KIA, Jetour.

Capitol Caterers is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Food Service Assistant to join our team at a local school in...
14/05/2025

Capitol Caterers is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Food Service Assistant to join our team at a local school in Grahamstown. If you have a passion for serving nutritious meals and working in a team-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you!

13/05/2025
13/05/2025
Today, we celebrate the heart of every home and the soul of every meal – Moms! 💗💗💗To all the mothers, grandmothers, and ...
11/05/2025

Today, we celebrate the heart of every home and the soul of every meal – Moms! 💗💗💗

To all the mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures who fill our lives with love, strength, and care — thank you. Wishing you a day as special as you are.

Happy Mother’s Day!

We are super proud of you Hlengiwe! 🌟
24/04/2025

We are super proud of you Hlengiwe! 🌟

Hlengiwe with the wonderful pudding she created for Bill Buchanan's Easter Lunch.

It was a sweet, delicious hit with our residents! Thank you Hlengiwe 🤗 🐰

Capitol Caterers is looking for a dedicated Regional Head Chef to lead 12 kitchens at our partnering schools in the East...
24/04/2025

Capitol Caterers is looking for a dedicated Regional Head Chef to lead 12 kitchens at our partnering schools in the Eastern Cape region. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love creating nutritious meals, and have a heart for service — join our mission to fuel success through food.

In March, the Capitol Caterers team had the pleasure of setting up a beautiful Harvest Table for the Grade 10 Parents' ...
17/04/2025

In March, the Capitol Caterers team had the pleasure of setting up a beautiful Harvest Table for the Grade 10 Parents' event.

From vibrant fresh fruits and gourmet cheeses to delicious handcrafted treats, the spread was a true celebration of flavour and hospitality. 🌿✨

We’re proud to be part of such special moments, where good food brings people together.

What a night to remember! Capitol Caterers had a blast bringing the Viva Las Vegas theme to life at matric dance this p...
03/04/2025

What a night to remember! Capitol Caterers had a blast bringing the Viva Las Vegas theme to life at matric dance this past weekend. From dazzling décor to delicious cuisine, we were thrilled to be part of this unforgettable celebration.

Address

121 Jabu Ndlovu Street
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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