2026 With MASH: The Weddings, Events & Food We’ve Loved So Far!
As we make our way into the 8th month of the year already, we've been looking back through thousands of photos, countless kilometres travelled, and hundreds of happy faces.
2026 has been one of our biggest and most rewarding years yet.
From remote Central Otago weddings to community events in Southland, corporate functions, Fire & Dine evenings, and the launch of exciting new collaborations, we've been privileged to be part of so many unforgettable moments.
Here's a look back at some of our favourite memories from the year.
Over 30 Weddings. Hundreds of Memories.
Every wedding is different.
Some were intimate garden celebrations with just a handful of guests. Others saw us feeding more than 200 people in marquees, woolsheds and stunning rural venues across Southland and Central Otago.
This year our team catered weddings everywhere from:
Invercargill
Winton
Te Anau
Wanaka
Cromwell
Tarras
Naseby
Orepuki
Middlemarch
One thing they all had in common?
Couples who wanted incredible food without the stress.
Whether there was a commercial kitchen or simply a paddock with a power point, our fully mobile catering setup meant we could deliver the same MASH experience anywhere.
The Rise of Shared Feasting
If there was one clear trend in 2026, it was couples wanting food that brought people together.
Shared banquet tables, interactive food stations and relaxed walk-and-fork dining became more popular than ever.
Instead of formal plated meals, guests laughed, shared platters, discovered new flavours and created an atmosphere that felt more like a celebration than a traditional reception.
It's exactly the kind of dining we love creating.
Fire & Dine Took Off
When we first introduced Fire & Dine, we knew people would enjoy it.
We didn't expect every event to sell so quickly.
Throughout winter we welcomed hundreds of guests to evenings filled with live fire cooking, cocktails, incredible local produce and great company.
From slow-cooked meats to wood-fired dishes and desserts toasted over the flames, Fire & Dine became one of the highlights of our year.
The feedback was overwhelming and we're already excited about what's next.
The MASH x Uppercuts Food Trailer
2026 also saw the continued growth of our food trailer.
Operating from Gadoochi Brewing and popping up at events across Southland, it quickly became a favourite for locals.
Smash Burgers.
Loaded Agrias.
Roti Rolls.
Street food done properly.
Seeing families, workers, tradies and weekend visitors queueing up each week reminded us that great food doesn't always need a formal event.
Sometimes it's simply about making someone's Thursday lunch a little better.
We Catered Everywhere
One of the things we're most proud of is that no two weeks ever looked the same.
This year we catered:
Weddings
Corporate conferences
Charity dinners
Awards evenings
Christmas functions
Community festivals
Private celebrations
Sporting events
Fundraisers
Food trailer events
Every event brought different challenges and different opportunities to create something memorable.
That's exactly what keeps our team inspired.
None of This Happens Without Our Team
Behind every event is a team working long before guests arrive.
Kitchen prep.
Loading trucks.
Travelling across the countryside.
Setting up venues.
Cooking.
Serving.
Packing down.
Cleaning.
Then doing it all again the next day.
We're incredibly grateful to our chefs, front-of-house team, casual staff and everyone who helps make MASH what it is.
Their passion is what our clients remember.
Thank You
To every couple who trusted us with your wedding.
To every business that chose us for your function.
To every family that celebrated life's milestones with us.
To everyone who came along to Fire & Dine.
To everyone who grabbed lunch from the food trailer.
Thank you.
Your support allows us to keep doing what we love every single day.
Looking Ahead to 2027
We're already filling up for another huge year next year.
There are exciting new menus, fresh event concepts, more Fire & Dine experiences, new collaborations and plenty of surprises in the works.
If you're planning a wedding, corporate function or special event, we'd love to help create something your guests will still be talking about long after the plates have been cleared.