Verve Caterers & Events

03/02/2025

EXPERTLY PREPARED BY our team of cooks and chefs, our Drop-and-Go Platter selection is made using only the freshest and finest ingredients and offers you a range of mouthwatering bite-size snacks to choose from.

WE HAVE EVERY TYPE of delicious cuisine available and the informal aspect of platter snacking keeps guests mingling for the duration of the event – it’s the perfect option for upmarket-yet-casual summer party catering. And it’s hassle-free as our team delivers to your door!

OUR SELECTION of 60 different options includes:
👉🏽 Vegetarian
👉🏽 Vegan
👉🏽 Poultry
👉🏽 Meat
👉🏽 Seafood
👉🏽 Sandwiches & Wraps
👉🏽 Sushi
👉🏽 Desserts

CHAT TO US TODAY for a tailor-made quote:
📲 072 233 2002
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.verve-caterers.co.za

27/01/2025

WHILE SOME ITEMS, like your best knives and cast iron pans, can be restored, others simply need to be replaced. 🔪

HERE ARE SOME kitchen items that you probably need to replace in the near future. 👇🏽

🔘 SERRATED KNIFE
Serrated knives can't be sharpened, so once you're feeling some resistance when slicing with one, it's time to replace it.

🔘 WOODEN CUTTING BOARD
They will last forever if they're cared for correctly—that includes washing, drying and keeping them well-oiled. If they're not cared for properly, they'll split or warp.

🔘 KITCHEN TOWELS
If they start to smell or they become threadbare, it's time to toss your kitchen towels. If you wash them regularly, kitchen towels can last you a long while, even several years.

🔘 WOODEN SPOON
Wooden spoons will eventually crack, even if you care for them really well. Once they crack, you need to replace them.

🔘 NONSTICK SKILLET
As soon as you see any serious wear on a nonstick pan, it's time to replace it.

Source: www.foodandwine.com

20/01/2025

DO YOU NEED expert guidance and on-point event management for your next soirée? Verve Caterers & Events should be your first and only call.

OWNER/HEAD CHEF Marius oversees each event from first hello to final goodbye and has a plethora of contacts and decades of experience in arranging magnificent, upscale events.

METICULOUS PLANNING, experienced event management, brilliant staff, and delicious cooking are the factors that ensure excellence: Verve is proud to have them all.

CHAT TO US TODAY for a tailor-made quote:
📲 072 233 2002
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.verve-caterers.co.za

13/01/2025

CHOOSING A WINE to go with a specific dish is usually all about flavour. 🍷 But when it comes to pairing wines with spicy food, you need to consider more than your taste buds. 👅

DECIDING WHICH WINES work best with spicy dishes depends on what type of spiciness you’re working with. 🌶️ Here are 3 essential tips to help you: 👇🏽

🔘 PAIRING WINE WITH CHILE SPICE
The heat from capsaicin in chiles isn’t really a flavour; instead, our nervous system reacts to capsaicin as if we took a sip of something boiling hot. To temper that heat, pair a chile-hot dish with an off-dry white wine.

🔘 PAIRING WINE WITH WASABI OR HORSERADISH
Wasabi, horseradish, and hot mustard all have a chemical compound in common — allyl isothiocyanate — that binds to receptors in our nose, making our eyes water and our sinuses tingle without lingering on the palate. Look for fruity wines to brighten up the dish’s flavours while chasing away the eye-watering heat.

🔘 PAIRING WINE WITH NUMBING SPICE
The buzzing sensation you feel on your palate from eating foods with Szechuan peppercorns is your nerves reacting to a compound called hydroxy-alpha-sanshool. No wine can mute the feeling, but you can balance the numbness with a silky, rich white.

Source: www.foodandwine.com

06/01/2025

YOUR WEDDING DESERVES nothing less than perfection ~ right down to the last bite!

FROM CANAPÉS and elegantly plated dinners to beautifully designed harvest tables, the Verve Caterers team creates bespoke menus that reflect your unique tastes and your very special love story.

WITH DECADES OF EXPERIENCE in catering unforgettable weddings, we ensure every dish is a celebration of flavour and style which will leave your guests talking long after the last dance.

CHAT TO US TODAY for your tailor-made quote:
📲 072 233 2002
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.verve-caterers.co.za

01/01/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🍾 Best wishes from the Verve kitchen and family! 🥂

WE’D LIKE TO thank each client and friend of Verve who continued to support us in 2024. 🙏

WE LOOK FORWARD to creating more culinary magic this year! 🍢

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from the Verve kitchen and family! 🎄

16/12/2024

The Verve Caterers team wishes you a happy Day of Reconciliation. 🇿🇦

09/12/2024

GRILLING KEBABS CAN BE a little bit tricky, and if you aren't careful to avoid some of the common pitfalls, you might end up with scorched skewers stuck to your grill. 🍢

HERE ARE FOUR foolproof methods for successfully grilling kebabs: 👇🏽

🔘 USE ONE INGREDIENT PER SKEWER
By curating skewers of single ingredients, you can cook each to perfection in its own time and have all of your proteins and vegetables at their most delicious. Since everything cooks at various rates, keeping them separate gives you the most control.

🔘 SELECT THE PROPER PROTEIN
You want proteins that are sturdy enough to stay on the skewer and can stand up to hot, fast grilling without drying out.

🔘 PREP YOUR GRILL PROPERLY
To avoid grilling mistakes and ensure that your grill is ready to receive your kebabs, heat it as hot as it will go for at least 15 to 20 minutes, use a wire brush to scrape it off and remove any previous debris, then give it a good wipe down with a paper towel soaked in a high smoke-point oil. Be sure the kebabs are also slicked in some nonstick spray or oil.

🔘 STRATEGIZE WHEN SEASONING & MARINATING
Seasoning kebabs before cooking is essential. Rubs and spice blends are ideal for this, since they keep the exterior of the ingredients dry which is great for searing and colour. Marinades can be tricky, since they often include ingredients which can burn or brown quickly, making you think your kebabs are done before they are, or get acrid when charred. If you can, avoid glazes or sauces that contain sugar, fresh or dried herbs, or too much oil, which can catch and flame up. Instead, think about seasoning your proteins with salt and pepper and then when cooked, transferring them to a shallow dish and tossing with your favorite sauce or marinade, so that they can absorb and get coated as they rest.

Source: www.foodandwine.com

03/12/2024

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A HIGH-END VENUE in Hout Bay was the location of the annual prize-giving ceremony for a global IT company who flew their staff and management teams in from around the world to celebrate in style.

VERVE WAS TASKED with providing a multi-course meal to the 100 guests which included setting up a satellite kitchen and bringing in trusted, professional FOH staff for the occasion.

THE MENU consisted of starter canapés, a main course buffet, and dessert canapés to end.

TO START |
Potato & Gouda Balls | Vegetable Pakoras | Vegan Aloo Tikki | Mini Beef Burgers | Lamb Samosas | Chicken Gold Bags | Coconut Prawn Tails | Tandoori Prawns | Potato Rosti & Black Caviar | Lobster Masala en Croute

MAIN COURSE BUFFET |
Herb Crusted Norwegian Salmon | Beef Fillet Medallions with Exotic Mushroom Sauce | Chicken Tikka Masala | Red Lentil Dahl | Shahi Paneer | South Indian Lime Rice | Curd Rice w/ Roasted Cashews | Honey & Rosemary Roasted Carrots | Swiss Chard & Mushroom Lasagne | Butternut Rocket & Feta Salad | Mixed Leaf Salad | Gratin Dauphinois | Selection of Breads & Roti

TO END |
Amaretto Panna Cotta | Raspberry Crème Brûlée | Mini Sticky Toffee Puddings | Black Cherry & Almond Tartlets | Lemon Tartlets (V)

THANK YOU to our client for entrusting this auspicious occasion to the Verve team. It was a great pleasure being part of the success of this wonderful event.

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CHAT TO US today for more information on catering and event management. We’d love to be of assistance 🧑‍🍳
📱 072 233 2002
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.verve-caterers.co.za

02/12/2024

FROM SIZZLING BRAAIS under the sun to elegant cocktail parties under the stars, we’ve got your summer celebrations covered! 🍾

WHETHER YOU'RE PLANNING a relaxed outdoor gathering or a chic soirée, our experienced team will make your event unforgettable with food that'll have your guests talking for days to come. 🍢

WE SPECIALISE IN a variety of cuisines and will bring your culinary vision to life. 👨‍🍳

GET IN TOUCH with us for a tailor-made quote today: 👇🏽
📲 072 233 2002
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.verve-caterers.co.za

25/11/2024

A WINE DECANTER should be much more than an eye-catching item to display on your bar cart. Decanters are typically designed to increase oxygen exposure. 🍷

EXPOSING WINE TO EXTRA oxygen can help to bring out certain features such as tannins or acidity with more clarity. It can also help to separate any sediment that has built up in the bottle. 🍾

🔘 WHEN SHOULD YOU DECANT A WINE
The tricky part is that not all wines require, or even benefit from, decanting. Some wines should be allowed to breathe before sipping, while others are best consumed fresh. It can be hard to tell simply from looking at the label, so here are some tips.

Before deciding whether to decant, it’s wise to taste the wine. If it’s already expressive, pour and enjoy it. If you do decide to decant, decant half of the bottle first to taste the wine in the bottle compared to the wine in the decanter to make sure the process is making a positive difference.

🔘 HOW LONG SHOULD YOU DECANT WINE?
There’s no one across-the-board answer to how long a wine should decant, since every wine is different. In general, though, the younger and bolder the wine, the longer it can stand to decant.

Experts suggest decanting a young wine for 15 minutes to one hour. In most cases, decant an older wine to remove sediment, then serve it within 15 minutes. Time is of the essence here, since oxygen exposure with aged wines can cause them to lose their vibrancy and fade out fairly quickly. You’re decanting to simply remove the sediment, and for no other reason.

Source: www.foodandwine.com

18/11/2024

VERVE OFFERS a complete event and catering solution irrespective of whether you are planning:
🎈 a special celebration
👨‍💼 a corporate do
💒 or a dream wedding ~

OUR TEAM and service offering are 100% mobile and we can set up a complete event anywhere, plus you are assured of each event being owner run from first hello to final goodbye.

OUR RANGE OF CATERING options include:
👉🏼 canapés
👉🏼 bowl foods
👉🏼 buffets
👉🏼 sushi spreads
👉🏼 drop-and-go platters
👉🏼 multi-course plated meals
and more

CHAT TO US today:
📲 072 233 2002
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.verve-caterers.co.za

13/11/2024

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THE TEAM WAS BACK AT a favourite client recently, this time catering a birthday and a surprise engagement!

THE HOSTESS decided on a selection of canapés to start, a plated main course served ‘family style’, and dessert canapés to end.

TO START | Crispy Dumplings I Salmon Fishcakes I Arancini I Caprese Skewers I Potato Rosti

MAIN COURSE I Beef Wellington, Dauphinois Potatoes, Caesar Salad with Porcini dusted Croutons, Garden Salad

A SWEET ENDING I Pecan Nut Brownies I Mixed Berry & Passion Fruit Pavlovas I Lemon Meringue Pies

THANK YOU to our client for choosing Verve to cater for another of your very special occasions. It was a pleasure being back in your kitchen!

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CHAT TO US today for all your catering needs. We’d love to cook for you!
Owner/chef Marius Botha
📱 072 233 2002
💻 www.verve-caterers.co.za

11/11/2024

COOKING IS AN exact science, except when it isn’t. If you flip through community cookbooks or are lucky enough to inherit family recipes, you might come across instructions like “add a dash of soy sauce” or “stir in a pinch of cayenne.” 📜

THESE MEASUREMENTS MAY sound imprecise to some cooks. To others, they’re immediately recognizable. 😬

THAT BEGS THE QUESTION, how much is really in a ‘pinch’ or a ‘dash?’ The answer isn’t straightforward, but by learning to hone your instincts you can cook like a restaurant chef and an old-school Southern grandmother at the same time. 👨‍🍳

HERE'S WHAT TO DO when you see these vague-seeming measurements in a recipe: 👇🏽

🔘 HOW MUCH IS IN A PINCH?
A pinch is equivalent to approximately ¹/₁₆ of a teaspoon. You’ll most likely see it used as a form of measurement for dry ingredients like salt or spices. To dole out a pinch, you can either partially fill your smallest measuring spoon or estimate by grabbing a tiny amount of the ingredient in question with your fingertips.

🔘 HOW MUCH IS IN A DASH?
A dash is a similarly ambiguous term of measurement that typically comes out to twice as much as a pinch, or ⅛ of a teaspoon. This is most often used with liquid, like ‘a dash of hot sauce'. Dashes are often used in cocktail recipes, too.

Source: www.foodandwine.com

06/11/2024

A POPULAR CHOICE for weddings big and small, our harvest tables are a visual feast that sets the tone for a warm, inviting atmosphere. 😃

WITH CAREFULLY CURATED meats, cheeses, fresh fruits, artisanal breads, and unique accompaniments, we can offer something for every palate and accommodate various dietary preferences seamlessly. ☑️

GET IN TOUCH with us for a tailor-made quote today: 👇🏽
📲 072 233 2002
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.verve-caterers.co.za

04/11/2024

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THE VERVE TEAM recently had the honour of catering a very special 21st birthday for a wonderful family at their home high up in the hills of the Mother City.

THE LIGHTS OF THE WATERFRONT provided the perfect backdrop for the glittering celebration ~ tailored menus were served to the parents and the young adults who totalled 130 guests.

THE EVENING was lovely and casual and the informal starters and main meal dining consisted of:~
•• Harvest Table
•• Sushi Selection
•• Chicken Sliders w/ Hoisin & Pickled Cucumber
•• Prawn, Avocado, Tomato Salad Bowl Food
•• Penne Arrabiata (Tomato, Chilli & Basil Pasta)

THANK YOU to the clients for entrusting this very special event to the Verve Team ~ we thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the evening.

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CHAT TO US today for all your catering needs:

Chef/owner Marius Botha:
📱 072 233 2002
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.verve-caterers.co.za

28/10/2024

CHOCOLATE IS NOT just for dessert anymore. Particularly now that we know it may be actually healthy for us. 😃

WHETHER USED TO add richness and complexity to sauces, chili, veggies or pasta, chocolate is capable of showing off its savoury side. 🍫

IN CELEBRATION OF Chocolate Day, we've decided to share some creative ways to use chocolate in your cooking: 👇🏽

🔘 MOLE SAUCE
Hot chiles and rich chocolate make a mole sauce that's perfect for topping stewed meats or enchiladas.

🔘 CACAO NIB PESTO
Adding cacao nibs to traditional basil pesto gives your dish a smoky dimension. Use this pesto on pasta or spread it on toasted crusty bread topped with grated Italian cheese for a unique and healthy appetizer.

🔘 CHOCOLATE-PORT SAUCE
Chocolate and rosemary are the surprise flavours in a delicious sauce to accompany a seared tenderloin.

🔘 BALSAMIC-BITTER CHOCOLATE SYRUP
A surprisingly simple syrup can elevate roasted baby carrots into an elegant, dramatic, delectable side dish. The syrup goes equally well with roasted beets, and it's also sublime drizzled over a well-seasoned grilled steak.

Source: www.allrecipes.com

20/10/2024

👨‍🍳 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL CHEF'S DAY 👨‍🍳

IN HONOUR OF International Chef's Day, we're celebrating the man behind the magic in the Verve kitchen. 😃

WHETHER HE'S flipping some burgers on the grill, crafting a variety of canapés, or cooking up a few laughs in the kitchen, Chef Marius brings passion, creativity, and flavour to every occasion. 🥂

17/10/2024

Thank you to Nuusflits for this wonderful endorsement – we greatly appreciate the mention!

When organising a year end function, one of the decisions is whether hosting the function at a restaurant, a catering company, or to go DIY.

14/10/2024

FULLY CUSTOMISABLE to your preferences, our 3 course plated meals are the perfect solution for wedding catering, year-end functions or any banquet style event. 🍽

WE OFFER NEARLY any style of cuisine and we'll gladly craft a menu to complement your theme and personal taste. 📜

VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN options can also be catered for upon request. 😃

GET IN TOUCH with us for a tailor-made quote today: 👇🏽
📲 072 233 2002
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.verve-caterers.co.za