Wedding Catering in Southland: How to Choose the Perfect Menu for Your Big Day
Planning your wedding is one of the most exciting journeys you'll ever take, and one of the biggest decisions you'll make is choosing the food you'll share with your family and friends. Great catering is about so much more than serving a meal – it's about creating an experience your guests will remember long after the last dance.
At MASH Catering, we've been catering Southland weddings for more than 23 years, serving thousands of guests across Invercargill, Fiordland, Central Otago and beyond. Whether you're planning an intimate garden celebration or a 300-guest marquee wedding, we're here to help bring your vision to life.
Start with Your Wedding Style
The style of your wedding should influence your catering just as much as your décor or venue.
Elegant & Formal
A beautifully plated dinner creates a sophisticated atmosphere and allows every course to be carefully presented.
Relaxed & Social
Shared banquet dining has become one of New Zealand's most popular wedding catering styles. Guests pass platters around the table, creating conversation and a warm, family-style atmosphere.
Outdoor & Rustic
Food stations, live BBQs and our Fire & Feast experiences add theatre to your reception and let guests explore different flavours throughout the evening.
Fun & Memorable
Our MASH x Uppercuts Food Trailer is perfect for relaxed weddings, late-night suppers, cocktail-style receptions or the day-after recovery brunch.
How Much Food Do You Really Need?
One of the biggest concerns couples have is making sure nobody leaves hungry.
That's where experience matters.
We'll help you determine the right menu and portion sizes based on:
Guest numbers
Time of day
Length of your reception
Alcohol service
Wedding style
Budget
Our goal is simple: generous portions, exceptional quality and happy guests.
Popular Wedding Catering Options
Every wedding is different, which is why we offer a wide range of catering styles.
Our most popular options include:
Cocktail Canapés
Food Stations
Shared Banquet Dining
Southland Harvest Buffets
Premium BBQ & Banquet Menus
Fire & Dine Experiences
Food Trailer Weddings
Late Night Supper Menus
Day After Recovery Brunches
Many couples also mix and match options—for example, canapés during cocktail hour, a shared banquet for dinner, followed by burgers from the food trailer later in the evening.
Catering for Dietary Requirements
Modern weddings often include a wide variety of dietary needs.
We regularly cater for:
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Nut Allergies
Coeliac requirements
Food intolerances
Our team works with every couple before the wedding to ensure all guests are looked after without compromising on flavour or presentation.
We Travel Throughout Southland & Beyond
While we're based in Invercargill, we regularly cater weddings throughout:
Southland
Invercargill
Fiordland
Queenstown
Central Otago
Wanaka
Cromwell
Te Anau
Winton
Gore
Orepuki
Riverton
Our fully mobile commercial kitchen means we can produce restaurant-quality food almost anywhere.
Why Couples Choose MASH Catering
Choosing your caterer is about trust as much as the menu.
Couples choose MASH because we offer:
✓ Over 23 years of wedding catering experience
✓ Over 30 successful weddings every year
✓ Professional chefs and experienced event staff
✓ Flexible menus tailored to your wedding
✓ Full mobile catering capabilities
✓ Exceptional service from enquiry through to pack down
We understand that every wedding is unique, and we pride ourselves on creating menus that reflect your style, your guests and your budget.
Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Menu
When planning your menu, keep these points in mind:
Choose food you'll genuinely enjoy.
Think about the overall atmosphere you want to create.
Consider the season and venue.
Allow for dietary requirements early.
Don't underestimate the value of experienced caterers.
Include something memorable, whether that's a live food station, wood-fired feast or late-night burger service.
Let's Create Something Unforgettable
Your wedding meal should be one of the highlights of your day.
Whether you're dreaming of elegant shared banquets, incredible canapés, premium BBQ dining or a relaxed food trailer celebration, MASH Catering can help create a menu that your guests will be talking about for years to come.
If you're planning your wedding in Southland, Invercargill, Queenstown, Fiordland or Central Otago, we'd love to chat about your ideas.
Get in touch today to request our latest wedding catering packages and let's start planning a wedding feast that's every bit as memorable as your celebration.