Compassionate Funeral & Memorial Catering in Cape Town

At Mad About Food, we understand that during a time of loss, you need a catering partner you can rely on without hesitation. With over 25 years of experience serving the Cape Town community, Sonja, Paula, and our dedicated team provide a professional, seamless service that allows you to focus on your family while we handle the details.

We specialize in short-notice funeral catering, offering a range of high-quality menus designed for comfort and elegance. From our kitchen in Capricorn Business Park, we provide full-service catering to the South Peninsula, Southern Suburbs, and Northern Suburbs.

Our Services Include:

• Memorial Service Platters: A curated selection of gourmet savoury and sweet finger foods, perfect for tea-time or light afternoon gatherings.

• Warm Buffet Menus: Hearty, home-style meals (including our signature lasagnas and traditional roasts) for a more substantial commemorative lunch.

• Full Equipment Hire: We provide everything from high-end crockery and cutlery to tables, chairs, and professional waitstaff.

• Urgent Turnaround: We pride ourselves on our ability to assist families with short-notice requests while maintaining the highest standards of quality and respect.

“With over a decade of excellence in the Cape Town catering industry, we believe in providing more than just food—we provide peace of mind.”

Our Commitment to You:

Efficiency & Reliability: We know that memorial services are often planned quickly. We offer a fast turnaround on quotes and bookings to give you peace of mind.

Discreet Professionalism: From delivery to setup, our team works quietly and efficiently to ensure everything is perfect before your guests arrive.

Menu Flexibility: We provide a variety of “easy-to-eat” options that suit any time of day, whether it’s a morning tea, a light lunch, or an afternoon gathering.

Quality Ingredients: Every platter is freshly prepared using high-quality local ingredients, ensuring a comforting meal for your guests.

Complete Tea & Coffee Service

We provide more than just food; we provide a full beverage experience so you don’t have to worry about the logistics of the kitchen.

Full Hot Beverage Station: We can arrange and set up a complete tea and coffee station, including premium coffees, a selection of teas, fresh milk, and sugar.

Hiring of Equipment: To ensure a dignified presentation, we can arrange the hiring of all necessary crockery and cutlery, including white porcelain cups and saucers, teaspoons, and side plates.

Discreet Setup and& Clean-up: Our team will arrive early to set up the beverage station and arrange the platters, ensuring everything is ready before the first guest arrives.  We will clear, clean and return all the hiring for yo