Wedding-week meals

Plan the meal around the gathering.

A reception and a family gathering do not need the same setup. Start with when people will eat, whether they will serve themselves, and what the venue can comfortably support. For rehearsal dinners and other smaller wedding-week gatherings of roughly 10 to 30 guests, see small group catering in Hamilton.

Reception meals

Choose a shared buffet when guests will move through one serving area, or individual meals when the room, schedule or service plan makes distribution more practical.

Engagement parties

A complete Mediterranean spread can support a relaxed family gathering. Laffa wraps or bowls can suit a more casual meal with less serving setup.

Rehearsal and family gatherings

Smaller wedding-week meals still need an accurate count, delivery time and dietary notes. Start with the group size and how everyone will be eating.

Other wedding-related meals

Welcome meals and family get-togethers can be requested without assuming full reception service. Tell us the purpose, timing and format you need.

Buffet or individual meals?

Both can work. The better choice depends on the schedule, room, serving space and how much on-site handling the meal should require.

Buffet-style meals

Shared trays let guests build a plate from mains, rice, salads, potatoes, pita and sauces included in the selected package. Plan for a clear serving path, enough table space and a serving time that works with the venue schedule.

Individual meals

Wraps, rice bowls, salad bowls or individually packed meals can reduce serving steps. They may suit smaller rooms, staggered schedules or events where each guest needs a clearly assigned meal.

For more detail, compare buffet catering with shared trays and the planning guide for groups from 10 to 100 guests.

Starting food-cost examples

Planning for 25, 50 or 100 guests.

These examples use only the current $9.95-per-person Mediterranean Classic starting price. They are not all-in wedding quotes. Final availability and pricing are confirmed by a person.

About 25 guests

Starting food example: $248.75

Before tax, delivery, setup and separately quoted services. Confirm portions, vegetarian meals and the serving format for the final count.

About 50 guests

Starting food example: $497.50

Before tax, delivery, setup and separately quoted services. Confirm portions, vegetarian meals and the serving format for the final count.

About 100 guests

Starting food example: $995.00

Before tax, delivery, setup and separately quoted services. Confirm portions, vegetarian meals and the serving format for the final count.

Venue and delivery details to settle early.

Full delivery address and the venue contact
Parking, loading area, entrance and elevator instructions
Delivery window and the time food should be ready to serve
Table space available for trays, individual meals or condiments
Whether staffing, setup, chafing equipment or rentals need a separate quote

Delivery is $25 within 10 km of Eastgate Square Mall, $35 over 10 km and up to 20 km, and a custom quote beyond 20 km. Taxes are extra. Review the full pricing and delivery terms before sending the request.

Dietary planning without assumptions.

Collect vegetarian, allergy-related and religious requirements before choosing quantities. Falafel and several group-friendly sides can support vegetarian planning. Halal-tagged catering is currently available through Mediterranean Original Shawarma.

For allergies or medically important dietary requirements, provide complete details. Ingredient information does not guarantee against cross-contact in a shared kitchen, and the caterer must confirm what can realistically be accommodated.

Start with the essentials

Get Wedding Catering Options

Share the date, approximate guest count and the type of meal you are planning. A request does not confirm an order; CaterHarbor follows up to confirm availability, pricing and logistics.

Already know the full venue and order details? Send a detailed catering request.

Wedding catering questions.

What kinds of wedding meals can CaterHarbor coordinate?

You can request food for a reception, engagement party, rehearsal or family gathering, and other wedding-related group meals. Available formats and final details are confirmed for each request.

Can we choose a buffet or individual meals?

Yes. Shared Mediterranean packages can suit a buffet table, while wraps, rice bowls, salad bowls and other individual formats can simplify distribution. Availability depends on the selected caterer and menu.

Does catering really start at $9.95 per person?

Mediterranean catering currently starts at $9.95 per person for the Classic package. This is a starting food price, not an all-in wedding price. Tax, delivery and any separately quoted staffing, setup, equipment or rentals are extra.

Can vegetarian and halal-tagged meals be requested?

Yes. Vegetarian choices can be included, and Mediterranean Original Shawarma is the currently halal-tagged CaterHarbor option. Share all dietary and religious requirements so the caterer can confirm the details before the order is finalized.

Are staffing, setup and rentals included?

No. Staffing, setup, chafing equipment, serving equipment and rentals are not assumed in the listed food prices. If required, they must be requested and quoted separately.

What venue details should we provide?

Include the full delivery location, parking or loading instructions, elevator access, delivery window, serving time, available table space and any venue rules that may affect the order.

What is the minimum order and how does delivery work?

Most catering menus have a 10-guest minimum. Smaller requests can still be submitted and are reviewed individually. Delivery is $25 within 10 km of Eastgate Square Mall, $35 over 10 km and up to 20 km, and a custom quote beyond 20 km. Taxes are extra.

Ready to plan the meal?

Send the guest count, date and venue details for personal confirmation.

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