Corporate Catering Prices Christchurch
Planning catering for your Christchurch office, meeting or business event? Knowing what catering costs makes it easier to plan your budget, choose the right menu and order with confidence.
At Central Park Catering, we make corporate catering straightforward with a wide range of breakfast, morning tea, lunch and event catering options. With clear menu pricing and convenient online ordering, you can compare options and build an order that works for your team and your budget.
Whether you are organising a small team breakfast, an office lunch for 50 or a corporate function for 100 guests, here is a guide to corporate catering prices in Christchurch.
Browse our online menu to see current prices and order catering for your next business event.
How much does corporate catering cost in Christchurch?
Corporate catering costs depend on the type of food you choose, the number of guests, portion sizes and whether you need delivery or additional service.
Our menus include individual items from $3.80, shared platters from $120, grazing tables from $22 per person, canapés from $4.50 per piece and shared banquet options from $55 per person.
Here is a quick overview of some of our current menu prices.
Catering option
Mini daily baking
Savouries and little treats
Individual breakfast pots
Pastries
Sandwiches
Individual salads
Shared salads
Grazing tables
Canapés
Shared banquet
These are menu prices, not fixed catering packages. Your final total will depend on your selections, quantities, delivery and any optional extras.
Starting price
$3.80 each
$4.50 each
$6.90 each
$7.50 each
$8.50 each
$15.50 each
$145 for 10–12 people
$22 per person
$4.50 per piece
$55 per person
Breakfast catering prices
Breakfast catering is ideal for early meetings, team breakfasts, training sessions and business events.
Choose from individual breakfast pots, fresh fruit, pastries, baking and savoury options.
Breakfast item
Mini daily baking
Full-size daily baking
Seasonal fruit skewer
Seasonal fruit platter, 4–6 people
Seasonal fruit platter, 8–10 people
Bircher and chia pots
Specialty baking
Savouries
Pastries
For a balanced breakfast spread, combine individual pots with fruit platters, pastries and savouries. This gives guests a mix of lighter and more substantial options.
Price
$3.80 each
$5.90 each
$4.50 each
$25
$40
$6.90 each
$6.50 each
$4.50 each
$7.50–$8.50 each
Morning and afternoon tea catering prices
For office morning teas, client meetings and afternoon breaks, our menu includes baking, sweet treats, slices, savouries, sandwiches and fruit.
Morning or afternoon tea item
Mini daily baking
Full-size daily baking
Little Treaties
Mini slices
Full slices
Specialty baking
Sweet treats
Savouries
Pastries
Club sandwich fingers
Seasonal fruit platter, 4–6 people
Seasonal fruit platter, 8–10 people
Price
$3.80 each
$5.90 each
$4.50 each
$4.50 each
$6.50 each
$6.50 each
$6.50 each
$4.50 each
$7.50–$8.50 each
$14 per serve
$25
$40
A simple morning tea could include a selection of mini baking, savouries and fruit. For a more substantial afternoon tea, add sweet treats, slices or sandwich fingers.
Many items have minimum quantities, generally six of each type for baking, pastries and sweet treats. Slices have a minimum of four per flavour.
Office lunch catering prices
Our lunch menu offers sandwiches, wraps, salads, protein options, savouries and sweet treats, making it easy to cater for everything from a small boardroom meeting to a larger team lunch.
For an office lunch, sandwiches or wraps can be paired with salads, savouries or sweet treats. Shared salads are useful for larger groups, while individual portions can make meetings and workshops easier to serve.
Minimum quantities apply to selected items, including six of each sandwich or wrap type.
Lunch item
Sliders
Midnight rye sandwiches
Turkish squares
Gluten-free sandwich option
Wraps, including gluten-free
Club sandwich fingers
Individual salads
Superluxe salads, serves 10–12
Individual deluxe salads
Superluxe deluxe salads, serves 10–12
Savouries
Mini slices
Full slices
Protein skewers
Price
$8.50 each
$12.50 each
$14.50 each
$12.50 each
$8.50 each
$14 per serve
$15.50 each
$145
$17.50 each
$165
$4.50 each
$4.50 each
$6.50 each
$5.50–$7.50 each
Grazing tables and shared platter prices
For business events, team celebrations and client gatherings, shared platters and grazing tables create a more relaxed and social style of catering.
Grazing and platter option
Classic Antipasto grazing table
Sweet bites
Vegetarian platter, serves 10–15
Cheese platter, serves 10–15
Italian platter, serves 10–15
Price
$22 per person
$12.50 per person
$120
$140
$165
Our Classic Antipasto grazing table includes a selection of cheeses, cured meats, breads, crackers, dips, fruit and accompaniments. It has a minimum of 20 people.
Shared platters are ideal for informal networking, office celebrations and client events where guests can help themselves.
Canapé catering prices
Canapés are a popular option for networking events, product launches, cocktail functions and corporate occasions where guests are standing or mingling.
Canapés have a minimum order of 20 of each type. Your total cost depends on how many pieces you choose per guest and the variety of options you select.
For a more substantial meal, consider combining canapés with a grazing table or choosing a shared banquet.
Canapé option
Selected croquettes and vegetable bites
Selected skewers and savoury bites
Selected seafood and premium options
Smash burger sliders
Lamb ribs
Breads and dips
Price per piece
$4.50
$5.50
$6.50–$7.50
$6.50
$7.50
$3.50 per person
Shared banquet catering prices
For corporate dinners, client functions and larger business events, our shared banquet menu offers a complete meal with a choice of proteins and sides.
Banquet option
Choice of 2 proteins and 2 sides
Choice of 3 proteins and 4 sides
Price per person
$55
$65
Both options include a shared banquet-style main course, with an allocation of 200g of protein per person.
Choose from options such as roasted porchetta, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, braised beef cheek and grilled chicken breast, alongside seasonal sides.
The minimum order is 10 portions.
Whole cakes and tarts are available for $70 each, generally serving 8–10 people.
Corporate catering budgets for 20, 50 and 100 people
Planning for a specific number of guests is often the easiest way to start estimating catering costs.
The examples below use actual menu prices to show how order totals can add up. They are illustrative food subtotals, not complete meal packages or guaranteed serving recommendations.
Example order
Mini baking items, $3.80 each
Savouries, $4.50 each
Bircher pots, $6.90 each
Sandwich - Turkish Square, $14.50 each
Grazing table, $22 per person
Shared banquet, $55 per person
20 people subtotal
$76
$90
$138
$290
$440
$1,100
50 people subtotal
$190
$225
$345
$725
$1,100
$2,750
100 people subtotal
$380
$450
$690
$1,450
$2,200
$5,500
These examples suit different occasions, from a simple morning tea to a full shared meal. The right combination depends on whether the food is a light refreshment or the main meal.
For a larger office event, consider a mix of individual items and shared options. This can offer variety while keeping ordering and serving manageable.
For conferences, staff events and larger corporate functions, it is worth planning the menu around the schedule, the role of the food and how guests will be served.
These figures are food-only examples. Delivery, optional accessories, additional menu items and any special service requirements are extra.
What affects corporate catering costs?
Several factors influence the final price of your catering order.
Number of guests
Your guest count determines how many portions or individual items you need. It is also important to consider whether catering is a light snack, a substantial refreshment or a complete meal.
Menu selection
Individual breakfast pots, pastries, sandwiches, salads, shared platters and banquet meals all have different price points.
A simple menu can work well for a short meeting, while a longer event may need more variety and substantial food options.
Minimum order quantities
Some menu items have minimum order quantities. For example:
Many pastries, baking and sweet treats require a minimum of six of each type.
Slices require a minimum of four per flavour.
Sandwiches and wraps require a minimum of six of each type.
Canapés require a minimum of 20 of each type.
Grazing tables have a minimum of 20 people.
Shared banquet options have a minimum of 10 portions.
Checking these requirements early helps you avoid surprises when building your order.
Delivery or collection
You can collect your order from Central Park or arrange delivery.
Our current delivery charges are:
Christchurch CBD - $15
Christchurch surrounds - $25
Sumner, Banks Peninsula and Selwyn - $35
Delivery charges are additional to your food order.
Optional extras
Depending on the menu, optional extras may include:
Compostable plates from $0.20 each
Large compostable plates from $0.30 each
Bamboo forks from $0.10 each
Bamboo knives from $0.10 each
Portioning and buttering baking for an additional $0.30 each
Portioning butter and bamboo knives for an additional $0.50 each
Platter hire where applicable
These small additions can make serving easier, particularly for meetings and events without kitchen facilities.
Dietary requirements
Our menus include a range of gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, as well as selected higher-protein items.
Please advise us of any dietary requirements or food allergies when ordering. Our kitchen handles tree nuts, dairy, peanuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy and eggs. We cannot guarantee that food is entirely trace-free, so some items may not be suitable for people with severe allergies.
Drop-off catering or staffed catering: which is right for your budget?
The style of catering you choose can make a difference to your event budget.
Drop-off catering is a practical choice for office lunches, meetings, training days and many business events. Food is delivered or collected, then served by your team.
Shared platters and grazing tables work well for informal events where guests can help themselves. They can offer variety without requiring a formal service setup.
Canapés and shared banquets are useful for more structured corporate functions, client events and occasions where the food is a central part of the experience.
The menus and prices shown on this page cover the food options supplied. Staffing, service and equipment requirements should be discussed separately if your event needs more than food delivery or collection.
How to plan your corporate catering budget
A few simple steps can make catering costs easier to manage.
Confirm your guest numbers. Start with the number of people you expect to attend.
Decide what role the food will play. A short morning tea requires a different menu from a full lunch or evening function.
Set an approximate budget. Decide whether you want to work to a per-person amount or an overall order total.
Choose the right menu style. Compare individual portions, shared options, platters, canapés and banquet menus.
Check minimum quantities. Make sure your selections meet the requirements for each item.
Include delivery and extras. Factor in delivery charges, serving accessories and any additional requirements.
Order online or request a quote. Use the online menu to build your order or contact us if your event needs a tailored approach.
How to order corporate catering online
Ordering catering should be the easy part of planning a meeting or event.
Browse the Central Park Catering online menu.
Select your preferred items and quantities.
Choose your catering date and required time.
Select collection or enter your delivery details.
Include any dietary requirements or allergy information.
Review your order and submit it within the required timeframe.
Our stated order deadline is 12 noon, two business days before your catering date. We recommend ordering earlier where possible, especially for larger events or specific menu requirements.
Corporate catering prices: frequently asked questions
There is no single average price that applies to every corporate catering order. Costs depend on the menu, group size, quantities, delivery and any additional requirements.
Our online menu displays item prices so you can build an order that suits your budget.
What is the average cost of corporate catering in Christchurch?
Our menu includes options at a range of price points. For example, a grazing table is $22 per person, while shared banquet options are $55 or $65 per person. Individual menu items can be combined to suit different budgets and occasions.
The appropriate amount of food per person depends on the type and duration of your event.
How much does catering cost per person?
We offer menu options that can be ordered for groups of different sizes. The examples on this page show how selected items add up for 20, 50 and 100 people. They are not fixed packages, so you can choose the menu and quantities that suit your event.
Do you offer catering packages for 20, 50 or 100 people?
How far in advance do I need to order?
Do you have minimum order quantities?
Yes. Minimum quantities apply to selected menu items. Many pastries, baking and sweet treats require a minimum of six of each type. Canapés require a minimum of 20 of each type, and grazing tables have a minimum of 20 people.
Check individual menu listings when planning your order.
How much is catering delivery in Christchurch?
Current delivery charges are $15 for Christchurch CBD, $25 for Christchurch surrounds and $35 for Sumner, Banks Peninsula and Selwyn.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Can I get a quote for a corporate event?
Can I order catering for a small office meeting?
Yes. Individual items, sandwich options and smaller platters make it possible to cater for team meetings, boardroom sessions and smaller workplace gatherings. Minimum quantities may apply to some products.
We offer a range of gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, along with selected higher-protein items.
Please provide dietary information when ordering. We cannot guarantee that food is entirely free from traces of allergens.
Our stated order deadline is 12 noon, two business days before your catering date. We recommend ordering earlier where possible, particularly for larger events or specific menu requirements.
Yes. If your event has specific requirements, larger guest numbers or a more tailored menu, contact Central Park Catering to discuss your needs and request a quote.
Corporate catering in Christchurch, made easier
Good corporate catering should be simple to organise, easy to budget for and enjoyable to eat.
With a broad menu, clear item pricing and convenient online ordering, Central Park Catering helps Christchurch businesses organise everything from a small team breakfast to a larger workplace event.
Explore our corporate catering in Christchurch and office catering options, browse the online menu, and make your next business gathering easier.
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