McAllisters Catering – Good Food. No Fuss. Just Done Right.

Trusted Catering for Real Moments.

We take the stress out of feeding a crowd — and make it feel effortless.

For nearly three decades, McAllister’s has been at the heart of Durban’s most memorable gatherings. From large weddings and corporate functions to intimate celebrations and family milestones, we offer catering that’s generous, flexible, and thoughtfully prepared.

Our menus are built around real events, with food that brings people together and service that takes the pressure off.

Let’s get the perfect menu for your next event!

Services

No two events are the same, but one thing always matters — the food needs to work. It needs to be generous, feel right for the moment, and keep people coming back for seconds. That’s why we offer a range of menus that can flex to fit your event, your guests, and your style — whether it’s a wedding, year-end, baby shower, or something more laid-back.

Weddings & Receptions

Custom menus, from canapés to full meals — made to suit your day, your guests, and your style.

Corporate Events

Reliable, professional catering for meetings, conferences, launches, and year-end functions.

Private Celebrations

Birthdays, anniversaries, and family milestones — we’ll help make the food the easy part.

Showers and Teas

Harvest Tables, grazing-style spreads, and platters perfect for relaxed, help-yourself events.

Spit BraaiEvents

Traditional South African-style catering made for big groups and outdoor celebrations.

Breakfast Events

Catering for early meetings, morning weddings, and team kick-offs — from pastry bars to plated breakfasts.

Memorial Gatherings

Handled with care and respect. Catering that’s thoughtful, generous, and stress-free.

McAllister's Sushi

Fresh, vibrant, and expertly rolled — perfect for adding something special to your spread..

What Our Clients Say

Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of being part of weddings, work functions, family celebrations, and everything in-between. Here’s what some of our clients have said about working with us — and why they keep coming back.

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"Most importantly, the food was absolutely fantastic! Our guests raved about the exquisite finger foods and pastries, and the selection of teas was delightful. You truly exceeded our expectations and helped create a truly memorable experience for everyone involved."

The Miladys Marketing TeamThe Miladys Team

"Their food is of the highest quality, always fresh, well-prepared, and beautifully presented. Their team is punctual, professional, and efficient. We appreciate their full-service approach—they handle everything from setup to delivery and collection, allowing us to focus on our events without any concerns."

William van ZylSouth Africa Cargo Services (Pty) Ltd

"Thank you so much once again for the delicious lunches that were enjoyed by all. Most of our delegates were from East Africa and they just raved about the lunches. Please extend our compliments and heartfelt thanks to the chef and team of McAllister's."

Dianne BlackbournAEE Group

"What can I say! You and your team have out-done yourselves AGAIN!!! The best, tastiest, freshest, divine food of top quality and yumminess! Our staff are exceptionally happy and very fulfilled and satisfied – thank you sooooo much for handling our order and to you and your tremendous team and sublime Chef, you are all my super heroes!"

Michele DayHapag-Lloyd Africa (Pty) Ltd

"I want to express my sincere appreciation to Greg, you and your staff for your part in making my daughter’s 21st birthday party a roaring success… Everyone loved the food … it was absolutely delicious and the portions were so generous and abundant…your serving staff were also so efficient and gracious to our guests."

Rachael NaickerPrivate

About Us

What started as a small coffee bar in Durban back in 1996 has grown into one of the region’s most trusted catering teams. We’ve spent nearly three decades serving food that’s generous, thoughtful, and made to suit real events — weddings, work functions, celebrations, and everything in-between.

We’re hands-on, flexible, and still believe that good food, done right, makes all the difference.

Let’s Get Planning

Whether you know exactly what you need or just know you need to feed a crowd, we’re here to help. Reach out, tell us about your event, and we’ll take care of the food — simply, generously, and properly.