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Customer Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Pure Catering

Nothing speaks louder than the experiences of our clients. For more than 20 years, Pure Catering has had the privilege of catering thousands of events across Hawke’s Bay, from intimate family gatherings to large weddings, corporate functions, sporting events, and community celebrations.

Every event is unique, and we take pride in delivering fresh, beautifully presented food alongside friendly, professional service. Whether we’re catering for 20 guests or several hundred, our goal is always the same – to make your event enjoyable, stress-free and memorable.

Over the years we’ve built long-lasting relationships with local businesses, schools, sports clubs, community organisations and families who continue to trust us with their most important occasions. We understand that great catering is about more than just great food. It’s about reliability, communication, flexibility and making sure every guest leaves satisfied.

Below are just a selection of the feedback we’ve received from our valued clients. We are incredibly grateful for every review and recommendation, and we’re proud that so many customers choose to return to Pure Catering for future events.

Our Hawke's Bay Catering Testimonials

 

  • I highly recommend Pure Catering, we used a set lunch option for 30 people – there was plenty of food, lots of variety and options that suited everyone. This was presented and packaged professionally, all we had to do was take the lids off …

  • Jeremy and Kate as well as the rest of the Pure Catering crew were fantastic. I had to organise my mother’s 80th from Sydney and they were so supportive the whole time, right from the original booking of the venue to the night of the …

  • I hired Pure Catering for my wedding in March this year. They provided such exceptional service and the food was delicious! Nothing was a hassle for them, and they did such a great job of bringing our menu to life. The servings were very …

  • I used Pure Catering at my wedding last month and I’m so happy I did. Exceptional service and food. All my guests were so happy! Pure Catering were open to fitting what we wanted around our budget and exceeded all of our expectations. …

  • Absolutely stunning food and wonderful service from Dale and the Pure Catering team! I would highly recommend them for their exemplary catering at any event. Keep up the great work guys!

  • Absolutely fantastic! From first contact to last, Pure Catering service is brilliant. They offer a delicious selection of food for all occasions. Attention to detail amazing. Highly recommend. Great value.

  • Professional, efficient, helpful, kind, friendly and incredibly clever at what all of the wonderful team at Pure Catering create. I organized a 60th Mardi Gras themed party. I had to postpone last year due to COVID so I had a 60 plus one …

  • Outstanding support of our functions. The team at Pure are fun and get the job done with a smile and yummy food. Always helpful and flexible with menu choices for our guests. Pure Yum!!!

  • A fab experience. I dealt with Pure Catering over a 4 month period. Heather is fantastic, really engaging, genuinely interested. Their own venue choices (I think 3 rooms), gives you options for numbers from as …

  • As a member of the Rotary Club, I do appreciate their service and support in ensuring our regular meetings go well.

  • Highly recommend this company. Very helpful and friendly staff. They catered for my husband’s memorial service exactly as I envisaged it.

  • Great food, fantastic service, reasonable price. Would recommend to anyone needing catering for a function.

  • Everything about Pure Catering exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend them.

  • Amazing food offered at Havelock North Community Centre.

  • Top notch.

  • Brilliant, super, really great.

Frequently asked cateirng questions

Pure Catering has been proudly serving Hawke's Bay since 2008. As a family-owned and operated business, we've spent more than 15 years providing exceptional wedding catering, corporate event catering, private catering, sports team catering, funeral catering and community events across the region.

We provide mobile catering throughout Hawke's Bay, including Napier, Hastings, Havelock North, Taradale, Central Hawke's Bay, Waipukurau, Waipawa, Porangahau and surrounding communities. We can cater at your chosen location or host your event at one of our venues.

We cater for almost every type of event, including:

  • Weddings
  • Corporate events and conferences
  • Office catering
  • Sports teams and tournaments
  • Birthday parties
  • Anniversaries
  • Engagement parties
  • Funeral and memorial services
  • Community events
  • School and club functions
  • Private celebrations

Every menu is tailored specifically to your event and guests.

Yes. Our fully mobile catering service allows us to cater at almost any venue throughout Hawke's Bay, including homes, vineyards, beaches, parks, rural properties, sports clubs, community halls and workplaces. Even if your venue doesn't have a kitchen, we can provide everything needed for outstanding catering.

Yes. Pure Catering is based at the Havelock North Function Centre, where we provide complete venue and catering packages. We also work with other local venues, including The Green Shed, or we can come to your chosen location.

Absolutely. We can accommodate a wide range of dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy-friendly meals. Simply let us know your guests' requirements when requesting your quote and we'll tailor the menu accordingly.

Yes. Every event is different, so we don't believe in one-size-fits-all catering. We create personalised menus based on your preferences, guest numbers, budget and the style of your event to ensure your catering is exactly what you're looking for.

Yes. We regularly cater for school teams, sports clubs, representative teams and tournaments throughout Hawke's Bay. We can provide nutritious pre-game meals, post-match catering, presentation dinners and catering for volunteers and supporters.

Getting a quote is easy. Simply contact us with your event date, location, estimated guest numbers and the type of event you're planning. We'll discuss your requirements, recommend suitable menu options and provide a personalised, no-obligation quote

Thank You to Our Clients

We’re incredibly thankful for every client who has trusted Pure Catering with their event and taken the time to share their experience. From weddings and corporate catering through to sporting events, memorials, birthdays and community functions, every review motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional food and service.

If you’re planning an upcoming event in Hastings, Havelock North, Napier or anywhere across Hawke’s Bay, we’d love the opportunity to help. Whether you need catering delivered to your venue or would like to host your event at one of our Havelock North venues, our experienced team can tailor a menu to suit your guests, your budget and your occasion.

Get in touch with Pure Catering today to discuss your event and discover why so many Hawke’s Bay clients continue to recommend us.

 

Why Clients Choose Pure Catering

For more than two decades, Pure Catering has earned a reputation as one of Hawke’s Bay’s most trusted catering companies. Our team understands that every event is different, which is why we take the time to listen to your requirements and create a catering experience that suits your guests, budget and venue.

We cater for weddings, corporate events, conferences, sporting teams, funerals, birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas functions, school events and private celebrations of all sizes. Whether you require simple platter catering, buffet catering, formal plated meals or fully staffed event catering, we can tailor a menu to suit your occasion.

One of the things our clients appreciate most is our flexibility. We can cater at your chosen venue anywhere across Hawke’s Bay or host your event at one of our Havelock North venues. This gives you the freedom to choose the location that best suits your guests while still enjoying the same great food and professional service.

Our menus are prepared using fresh, quality ingredients and can be customised to suit dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and dairy free options. We believe everyone attending your event should enjoy an outstanding meal.

From your first enquiry through to the final clean-up, our experienced team works hard to make your event as stress free as possible. It’s this commitment to quality, reliability and friendly service that has resulted in so many repeat customers and recommendations throughout Hawke’s Bay.