Southland’s Premier Catering Experience

From weddings and corporate events to private celebrations, festivals, and community gatherings, MASH Catering creates unforgettable food experiences throughout Southland and Central Otago.

For over 23 years, we've been trusted to cater everything from intimate dinners to large-scale events, serving thousands of guests with fresh, flavour-packed menus and genuine Southern hospitality. Whether you're planning a wedding at a stunning venue, a corporate function, a festival, or a celebration at home, our experienced team takes care of every detail so you can enjoy the occasion.

Led by Southland-born Chef Mat Jackson, MASH combines world-class culinary experience with a passion for local produce, creating menus that are tailored to your event and designed to impress. From interactive Food Stations and Fire & Dine experiences to elegant banquet dinners, buffets, canapés, grazing tables, and our popular Street Food Trailer, we offer catering solutions to suit every style of event.

With our fully mobile kitchen and experienced front-of-house team, we can cater almost anywhere - from purpose-built venues and marquees to paddocks, beaches, wineries, and remote locations.

💍 Weddings
20–500+ guests

🏢 Corporate Events
Conferences & functions

🎉 Private Celebrations
Birthdays & special occasions

🚚 Mobile Catering
Southland & Central Otago

🔥 Food Trailer & Fire & Dine
Unique event experiences

Preferred Catering Partner For:

  • The Hideaway 201

  • Gadoochi Brewing

  • Rugby Park

  • Glendhu Station

  • The Canyons at Tarras Vineyards

  • Civic Theatre

  • Scottish Hall

  • River Ridge Retreat

  • Anderson House

Plus many more Southland and Central Otago venues.

Exceptional food. Seamless service. Unforgettable events.
Let's create something incredible together.

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Please see below some examples of catering options and sample menus. We are happy to discuss variations to suit your event.

Please note all pricing excludes GST.

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Whether you're organising a wedding, corporate event, conference, birthday, festival or private celebration, we'd love to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Every event is different, so catering costs can vary depending on your menu style, guest numbers, location and level of service required. MASH offers a range of catering options from Man Food, Drop & Go catering and buffets through to Food Stations, Fire & Dine experiences and fully serviced wedding catering. We can tailor a package to suit most budgets and event styles.

  • Yes. MASH specialises in catering at remote venues and locations throughout Southland and Central Otago. Our fully mobile catering setup allows us to cater almost anywhere with access to power, making us a popular choice for farms, private properties, marquees, woolsheds and outdoor wedding venues.

  • Absolutely. We can provide experienced chefs, front of house staff, bar staff and event service teams depending on the requirements of your event. Whether you need a fully serviced wedding, corporate function or private celebration, our team will ensure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

  • Yes. We regularly cater for a wide range of dietary requirements including gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan, halal, nut allergies and other special dietary needs. We work closely with our clients to ensure all guests can enjoy a delicious and safe dining experience.

  • MASH caters throughout Southland, Invercargill, Fiordland and Central Otago. We regularly travel to locations including Te Anau, Queenstown, Wanaka, Cromwell, Winton, Gore, Orepuki, Tarras, Naseby and beyond. If you're planning an event outside these areas, get in touch and we'll discuss how we can help.

  • Yes. One of the biggest advantages of choosing MASH is our fully mobile catering capability. We regularly cater weddings in marquees, private properties, paddocks, woolsheds and remote venues where there is little or no kitchen infrastructure available. Our team brings everything needed to deliver a professional catering experience.

  • We cater events of all sizes, from intimate private dinners and small weddings through to large-scale weddings, corporate events, festivals and community celebrations. Whether you're hosting 20 guests or more than 500, we have the experience, equipment and team to deliver exceptional food and service.

  • For weddings and peak summer dates, we recommend booking as early as possible, often 12–18 months in advance. Corporate events and private functions can usually be accommodated with less notice, subject to availability. If your event is coming up soon, contact us anyway — we'll always do our best to help where we can.

TESTIMONIALS

MASH Catering Mobile Catering Units at a Wedding in a Paddock

Anna and Toby - Daavar Station - 14/3/25

A huge thank you to MASH for catering our special day!

The food was exceptional and the service was top-notch. Mat & his team made it so easy to bring our vision to life. We are beyond grateful for all of your efforts.”

A MASH Catering buffet table set with a variety of dishes, salads, and fruits, decorated with vibrant flowers in the foreground. There are signs indicating dietary options and labels for each dish, set in a banquet room with red carpet and curtains.

New Zealand Planning Insititute Conference - Various Venues Invercargill - 27-29 March 2025

Hi Olivia,
I know you’ll be flat out today with the dinner tonight, and 1 of your team said you also have a wedding over the weekend. Hopefully when you get to take a breath, you’ll see this! 
I wanted to let you know that we’ve been getting amazing feedback about the conference food. It is delicious and it’s been noted how good it is.  Not all conference catering is up to your standard!!
Thanks to you and your team for all of the hard work over the week

MASH Catering Dessert Table - Assorted colorful candies, chocolates, and sweets, including marshmallows, chocolate-covered treats, and decorated popcorn, arranged in a display.

Helen and Michelle - The Hideaway 201 Marquee - 22/2/25

Hey Mat & the MASH team

"Un-fu&king-real" Guys!!! You absolutely threw it out of the park on Saturday. Every single item of food was amazing, cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. The dessert platter was an absolute crowd pleaser!
We honestly can not fault a single thing. Everything exceeded our expectations. Working with you guys has honestly been an absolute pleasure and we are beyond grateful to have had MASH cater our big day.
Mat, you are utterly incredible at what you do, we truly can not thank you enough, the vision you had and the way it was delivered for our special day was beyond amazing. You went above and beyond. You Sir, are an absolute legend.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Much love!