Gourmet Cuisine · Why Not?!

Cape Town catering, with a little Why Not?!

From intimate chef's tables and rooftop spit-braais to full-scale weddings and boardroom lunches, we design menus that feel like you – plated with precision, served with joy.

Services

Fine dining · Spit-braai · Chef hire · Weddings · Corporate

Occasions

Private homes, rooftops, vineyards & boardrooms

Two Why Not?! Catering chefs standing behind a buffet of plated food

Live chef experiences

Tableside plating, open-kitchen energy and a team that remembers your guests by name.

Weeknight dinners · 12–120 guestsEst. 2022

Services

From chef's table to spit-braai.

Choose a signature service or mix-and-match. We'll handle menu design, staffing, rentals, timing and every last garnish.

Fine dining at home

Multi-course, wine-paired menus designed around your kitchen and your story.

Chefs tableTasting menusCelebrations

Spit-braai feasts

Slow-roasted lamb, fire-kissed sides and all the theatre of a South African braai – without lifting a tong.

Lamb & beefLive fireOutdoor events

Private chef hire

Your own chef for the night, from weekly dinners to once-off occasions and holiday villas.

Weekly menusRetreatsHoliday homes

Weddings & celebrations

From canapé hour to late-night bites, we build menus that move with your day – and your dance floor.

BuffetsPlated serviceCake table

Meetings & corporate

Boardroom lunches, strategy sessions and client dinners that feel generous but polished.

Drop-offOn-site teamDietaries covered

Private & intimate

Anniversaries, milestones and everything in-between – crafted for small guest lists and big memories.

Home kitchensAirbnbSurprise events

Dietary requirements and halaal-friendly options on request.

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Menus

Every menu starts with a conversation – these favourites show what we love to cook. Tap through for inspiration, then tell us your "Why Not?!" idea.

Seasonal Chef's Table

Six courses, paired, plated in front of your guests.

Urban Spit-Braai

Fire-roasted mains with modern salads and sides.

Wedding Feast

Shared starters, plated mains and late-night sliders.

Download a sample menu or request a custom quote for your date.

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Gallery

A little taste of service.

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Plated prawns and chillies in a white serving dish
Chefs plating buffet dishes for guests
Fine dining plates with golden table setting
Chef serving buffet for guests

Testimonials

Stories from the table.

We've served birthdays, engagements, strategy sessions and everything in between. Here's what our guests remember most.

From the first WhatsApp to the last plate cleared, Why Not?! felt like having family in the kitchen – the kind that cooks like a five-star hotel.
Leigh & WarrenWedding in Constantia
Their spit-braai was the highlight of our rooftop year-end. Guests still talk about the lamb and the late-night sliders.
Mandla M.Corporate year-end
We host clients from all over the world – partnering with Why Not?! means we never worry about food or timing.
Khanya D.Executive assistant

Booking & quotes

Tell us about your event.

Share the essentials and we'll respond with menu ideas, pricing and timing within one business day. For last-minute bookings, reach out via WhatsApp and mention your date.

WhatsApp quick-book: 083 728 3280

Ideal for: date checks, quick menu questions and urgent events.

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