Catering In Invercargill, Delivered Across Southland.
From corporate functions and conferences to workplace lunches, school camps and community events - fresh, reliable catering made in our Invercargill kitchen and tailored to your event, numbers, dietaries and budget.
Southern Kai is a commercial catering company based in Invercargill, serving workplaces, events and communities right across Southland. Everything is cooked fresh in our commercial kitchen using quality local ingredients, and every menu is tailored to suit your event style, numbers, dietary needs and budget. Whether you're hosting at your place or ours, we've got the food side of things sorted - and you can order online in minutes, no waiting on a quote.
Catering For Every Occasion
Flexible options for corporate functions, workplaces, events, schools and community groups across Southland.
Corporate & Event Platters
Beautifully arranged platters for meetings, networking events, conferences and functions. Savoury bites, sweet treats, fresh fruit and grazing boards - presented and packaged to make hosting easy and impressive.
Workplace Lunches
Individually packed lunches and shared platters for the office, training days and worksites. Order a one-off, or set up a regular weekly delivery with one monthly invoice for approved accounts.
Grazing Boards & Buffets
Generous grazing tables and buffet-style catering for relaxed gatherings, private dinners and community functions. We'll set it up, keep it topped up, and take care of the clean-up too.
School Camps & Group Catering
Nutritious, filling meals designed for active days and hungry groups. Practical, crowd-pleasing food for school camps, sports teams and community groups needing reliable, stress-free catering.
Lunchbox-Style Meals
Convenient, individually packed meals - great for schools, workplaces and large group bookings. Easy to hand out and even easier to clean up. Perfect for training days, field trips and on-the-go events.
Morning & Afternoon Tea
Warm scones, sweet slices, baking and fresh fruit for morning teas, hui, staff shouts and meetings. Presented and ready to serve.
Catering, Sorted In Four Steps
Pick Your Date
Choose your event date and we'll show you the order cut-off.
Build Your Order
Browse platters and packages with per-head pricing shown upfront.
Pay Online
Pay to lock your date - or request an invoice for approved accounts.
We Cook & Deliver
Made fresh and delivered to your workplace, venue or event.
Catering Across Southland
Proudly delivering catering throughout Invercargill and the wider Southland region.
Catering You Can Count On
Made Fresh Daily
Everything is cooked fresh in our MPI-registered commercial kitchen in Invercargill.
Order Online, No Waiting
See per-head pricing and book in minutes - no phone tag or waiting on a quote.
Tailored To Your Event
Menus built around your style, numbers, dietary needs and budget.
Trusted Across Southland
Proudly supplying hospitals, government agencies, businesses and community groups.
Dietaries Handled
Gluten free, vegetarian, halal and more - just let us know when you order.
Invoicing For Accounts
Approved corporate and government accounts can pay on invoice.
Catering FAQs
How Much Notice Do You Need?
We ask for at least 48 hours' notice for most catering. Larger events are best booked a week ahead - get in touch and we'll make it work.
Do You Deliver?
Yes - we deliver catering across Invercargill and the wider Southland region, set up and ready to serve.
Can You Cater For Dietary Requirements?
Absolutely. Gluten free, vegetarian, halal and other requirements are no problem - just note them when you order.
Is There A Minimum Order?
A minimum order applies and is shown clearly as you build your order online. For large or custom events, contact us for a quote.
Can You Cater Corporate Accounts?
Yes. Approved corporate and government accounts can pay by invoice and set up regular workplace orders.
Do You Cater School Camps & Groups?
We do - practical, filling meals for school camps, sports teams and community groups, delivered ready to go.
Let's Sort Your Catering.
Order online in minutes, or get in touch for a tailored quote for your event or workplace.