Green Catering and Events - Montague Gardens

EVENT SPECIALIST
Your Personalised Event Specialist will take you through the complete process from Design and Concept to Inception.

PRODUCTION
We operate from a 2100 sq/m Production facility in Montague Gardens.
Green Catering employs a large team of dedicated permanent staff.
We maintain strict hygiene standards & consistency in our products.

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OPERATIONAL MANAGERS
A strong operational team is in place to ensure delivery to the highest standards of service.
All our vehicles are fitted with a tracking device, keeping us informed exactly where our vehicles are at any given time.

OUR BRAND
Fresh Approach + Creative Touch + Innovative Mindset = Green Catering & Events

OUR FOOD PHILOSOPHY
Care about the environment
Source fresh seasonal ingredients
Get the flavours  

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perfect with the correct cooking methodology
Add texture and innovation
Create the perfect recipe

VISION, MISSION AND VALUES
‘Talk does not cook rice – we make it happen’

Chinese proverb

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
Each partner actively drives Group Strategy and Achievement of Business Targets on a daily basis,
together with hands-on leadership of their operational teams and direct management of key client, supplier and third party relationships.


Marina Gruttner, Co-founder of Green Catering & events, has developed a strong and recognized brand. ​

Marina is meticulous and settles for nothing less than perfection and thrives on attention to detail and in creating unique events. ​

Focusing her energies on Strategizing, Business Development & Event Conceptualization. ​


Riaan Fourie, Partner, explores opportunities and is responsible for growing our group’s Market share, securing and negotiating contracts and partnerships for major Sporting and Special Events, together with Premium Commercial Enterprises and Food Retailers in existing and new targeted geographical areas. ​

Riaan inspires the green team with his enthusiasm, integrity, energy and genuine approach of living by our Vision, Mission & Values.


Riedwaan Rooknodien, Executive Head Chef/Partner, is committed to working with his dedicated team of Chefs, ensuring that every dish or item is prepared to its full potential in flavours & presentation. ​

​Riedwaan, a top Silwood student, worked under the mentorship of Peter Goffe-Wood, Clayton Bell, Garth Stroebel and James Robins.​

Riedwaan’s excellent knowledge of food, earned him the responsibility of Menu & Kitchen planning for 154 000 guests nationally, at the largest sporting event of the world.​

​During his 4 year tenure in London, Riedwaan cooked for…Exclusive Royal events, Thierry Henry’s wedding and celebrity events for Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Elle Mc Phereson & Jemima Khan to mention a few…​


Max Bothe, Executive Head Chef’s extensive experience in the industry stretches over an impressive 25 years of local and international experience, having cut his teeth in the kitchens of London working alongside chefs from the kitchens of Nico Ladenis, Jean Christophe Novelli, John Burton Race Michael Caine and Gary Rhodes. ​

Head Chef of kitchen tasked with cooking for Gordon Ramsay book launch of “The F Word”​

Executive Chef Citi Group Canary Wharf London, and stints at Mustard and Jackson Gilmour Catering.​

Food Development Manager Aramark UK rolling out grab and go concept throughout UK European full HACCP accreditation​.​

BUSINESS APPROACH
Hands-on involvement of the owner-managers in every facet of the daily operations

BBBEE Level 2
EMPOWERDEX LEVEL 2 CONTRIBUTOR

The group is focused on identifying and developing opportunities for growth development within the Hospitality and Corporate sectors. This strategy has contributed to the diversified growth and capabilities of the group, and is achieved through organic growth, targeted acquisitions and partnerships with leading providers.

Green Catering & Events, continually strives to be innovative and sets the highest standards for the food products and services it provides within each of its chosen segments.

In addition, the hands-on involvement of the owner-managers in every facet of the daily operations serves to reinforce and entrench the consistent Personal touch, Attention to Detail and Focus on Service that has been a key ingredient in the group’s continued growth and success since it was founded 30 years ago.

OUR DIRECTORSHIP
33⅓% Black
33⅓% Female

OUR
EQUITY
51%
BBBEE


EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
3 Members
33⅓% Black

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
79% Broad based employment / in gender and ethnic group

BUSINESS CAPABILITIES
Segments of The Group provides Full Turn Key Event Solution

TURNKEY SOLUTION
Segments of The Group provides Full Turn Key Event Solution.


FULL CIRCLE BANQUETING
Offering a Full Circle Banqueting Services & Diverse Menu Range


EVENT MANAGEMENT
Design & Concept to Catering & Event Management


PLANNING & LOGISTICS
Planning, Logistics and Executing of Sports Hospitality & Brand Events

We were awarded the contract for the Fifa Soccer World Cup 2010 in South Africa,
catering for 152 000 guests Nationally.