Maarte, catering for venues.
We specialise in helping venues with their catering operation.
We utilise available infrastructure to help you make more profit and increase your referrals.
Advocates
Rene Plank from Maarte Catering has partnered with Bridgewater Country Estate for a number of years, offering a complete solution for all our catering needs. By utilising our commercial kitchen the Maarte team come onsite and prep, cook and plate for all of our weddings and events.
Tracey – Bridgewater Country Estate Manager/Co-owner
The catering was extremely well received. I am eating mine now (I don’t eat lunch) and it is delicious!
I would like to see what we can do to assist you as you develop your vision. In part because it makes sense and in part because you are really good at what you do.
Vicki Ammundsen, Director | Vicki Ammundsen Trust Law Limited
Thank you so much for working with us to create such a delicious menu for our wedding day! The food was amazing and was exactly how we imagined it. We really appreciate all your hard work behind the scenes!
Lincoln & Sarah
Renes’ can-do attitude and efficiencies are what makes him one of our most effective business partners and allows us, as owners, to concentrate on our wedding business. His flexibility in menu design is our major selling point where many chefs would not be open to menu changes, Rene sees this is a good challenge which we really appreciate. We cannot speak more highly of Rene and the Maarte team and would recommend him to any future business looking to make their life easier.
Tracey Button
Thank you so much for being our chef and for cooking the food for us – it was amazing! My fav was the pizza.
Cassie & Danni
What a wonderful day we had on Wednesday!! Couldn’t have dreamed it work out perfectly. BIG THANKS to you, Rene and your team for outstanding service. I’m certainly singing your praises. Well done!!!
Jane Lomas
I just have to say the desserts were amazing for the Long Lunch, such amazing feedback, and a huge step up for us. The glasses worked really well and suited the desserts perfectly. I hope you enjoyed your time working with the students and then of course on the day with Ben, Ollie and the team. What you guys produced from the Marquee was amazing… Ben and the boys loved working with you and were really appreciative to have someone of your caliber there on the day to get the luncheon out to the tables!
Melinda Seal – Totara Hospice
On behalf of our Ceres team I would like to say a big thank you for hosting our Christmas party. We had lots of fun, the greens and instructors were great. And the food…. It was just great – green, fresh tasty – that chef is a legend.
Anna Mikhaylova
All the staff were really friendly, provided good service and the buffet was great. It was such a stress free day…
Cara Enderby
Beautiful gardens, friendly, helpful and organised staff, nice vegetarian buffet, stress-free with the large variety of decorations to choose from…
Amy Smith
As a wedding videographer and having worked at many venues over a number of years,… The service is impeccable and food is delicious.
Vanessa Laval-Glad
The food was amazing and the chef was super accommodating when it came to special requests, which again just made everything so much easier!
Larissa
Thanks so much to Lorraine and her team for an excellent Christmas party this afternoon. 100 people very well catered for. Can’t thank you enough 😎
Sarah Palmer
Thanks very much Dylan and Renee, I have just paid the final bill in full today. We are all well and OK – an unusual first month of married life! Tough times in hospitality for you too, sadly. Thanks again very much for all your help. Happy to be a referee for you both!
Anna
Catering for any event…
Anniversaries • Baby Showers • Weddings
Corporate Events • Meeting • Team Building
or just because…
Our Philosophy
We are in it for the long haul, for all our sakes.
Better Service
- Customised service
- Plans that fit your needs
- We help identifying current challenges and needs
Increased Revenue
- We are using existing infrastructure
- Up to 33% more revenue for you
- This will give you the opportunity to expand and improve your offering
Worry-Free
- Practical and simplified catering
- Advice to minimise food and labour costs
- All in accordance with current legislation
Head Chef
I am Rene and I’d like to help venue owners and managers to run their kitchen operation in a more profitable way. My expertise as a chef in international environments has enabled me to provide out-of-the-box solutions for the way catering is delivered.
Please contact me with your specific needs be it a one-off event or an ongoing arrangement to facilitate your catering needs.
Some Of Our Trusted Suppliers
Click for Hire
Event hire company.
La Petite Fourchette
French patisserie and café-style baked goods.
Pipo’s Letchon
Roasted pig catering.
Sam’s Butchery
Fresh local meat cuts.
Nata Portuguese Bakery
Portuguese tarts and pastries.
Darby & Grey Event Hire
Event tenting & canvas structures.
Hanami
Japanese-style catering and platters.
Carlton Party Hire
Event furniture and party hire.
Kumeu Produce
Fresh Vegetables and Fruits.
Pacific Linen
Napery, tablecloths, kitchen linen.
Gilmours
Wholesale kitchenware, cleaning products, chilled, frozen.
Topwell Bakery
Hearty breads and wholegrain baked items.
Sabato
Importer, distributor and retailer of artisan Italian, Spanish and French food.
Reso Fine Foods
Fine food distribution, tech ingredients.
Platinum Hire
Event furniture and décor hire.
Employsure
Workplace compliance & HR services.
Cheese Shop
Artisanal cheese blocks, deli cheeses.
Epicure Trading Ltd
Epicure Trading imports and distributes a range of highly sustainable single-use tableware and serve items and a beautiful selection of carefully curated items for the kitchen and the table.
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Bidfood
Bulk food distribution to businesses.
The Pretty Prop Shop
Props and décor for events.
Wild Wheat
Bread Suppliers.
Neudorf Black
Premium Black Garlic & Artisan Products.
Glengarry
All about good wine, good food, and good company.
Mizu Bread
Specialty Breads.
Ecostore
Sustainable cleaning & personal care products.
Hospitality Licensing Limited
Liquor licensing & compliance advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can our customers use other caterers too?
Yes. We appreciate that some people will have their own preferred caterer. This is not an exclusive agreement. However in order to give you the very best service we prefer to the majority of the catering needs.
What type of events do you cater for?
Weddings, birthdays, conferences, seminars, business meetings, etc. Small and large events can be catered for.
What staff do you provide?
We primarily supply chefs and kitchen staff to ensure seamless food preparation and services. If required, we can also arrange additional personnel such as bar staff and waitstaff to support your event.
How long do you need the kitchen for?
This is dependent on the size and time of the event, and how many events are booked consecutively.
How do I promote you to my customers?
Suggested photographs and text are supplied by Maarte Catering for your hire venue website. Maarte Catering can additionally supply flyers and business cards.
What kind of food do you prepare?
We have a selection of typical menu plans such as buffet and sit-down wedding menus; conference lunches, platters, canapés. Being from Austria, Rene is one of the few chefs in New Zealand who can supply authentic German cuisine. Additionally, we work with customers to meet most catering requests.
Am I tied into a contract?
No. You will be required to fill in a preferred supplier agreement to get started, but this can be cancelled at any time.
Most Recognized Venues and Clients
Bethells Beach Cottages
Experience the rustic charm of Bethells Beach Cottages, where relaxation and rejuvenation are just a booking away.
Alberton (Heritage House)
Historic heritage home for weddings & events.
Blockhouse Bay Bowling Club Inc
Community bowls club with licensed bar & event space.
Bridgewater Country Estate
16‑acre country estate with native bush, chalets, ideal for weddings & functions.
Glendowie Bowling Club
Suburban bowls club with green & room hire.
Howick Bowling Club
Large bowls club with coaching, bar & function rooms.
Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club
Active club with bar & multiple function spaces.
Meredith Connell
Law firm with professional meeting rooms.
Moxie Restaurant
Stylish villa restaurant, cozy courtyard & private events.
Orakei RSA Incorporated
Harbour‑side RSA club with restaurant & function rooms.
Royal Oak Bowls Club
Community bowls club with clubhouse & event hire.
Victory Convention Centre
Dedicated conference & meeting venue central Auckland.
St Heliers Bowling Club
Beach‑side bowls club with lounge & functions area.
Waitakere RSA
RSA club with venue hire & community events.
West End Rowing Club
Waterfront rowing club with function rooms & terraces.
Please let us know your situation, we will find a way to help
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Maarte Catering Ltd
Auckland
New Zealand
Rene Plank
Managing Director
E info@maartecatering.nz
M +64 (0) 21 0469391