Weddings by The Social Platter Co.
Effortless, considered catering for your wedding day.
At The Social Platter Co., we approach weddings with one clear focus — creating a seamless experience from start to finish, so you can be fully present on your day.
From the first canapé to the final course, our team ensures everything runs as it should — thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and delivered with care.
A tailored approach
No two weddings are the same, and your menu shouldn’t be either.
We work with you to design a menu that reflects your style, your guests, and the atmosphere you want to create — drawing on the flavours, experiences, and moments that have shaped you as a couple.
Whether it’s a dish that reminds you of where you met, a shared love of a particular cuisine, or simply the way you like to gather and host, we take the time to understand what matters — and translate that into a menu that feels personal and considered.
With flexible dining styles and an experienced team behind us, we can adapt to suit everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations.
Service options
Our menus can be tailored to suit the level of support you require on the day.
Catering Only
A simple, efficient option including preparation and delivery — ideal for more relaxed or self-managed celebrations.
Fully Serviced
For a more seamless experience, our team can take care of everything on the day — from setup through to service and pack down — ensuring your guests are well looked after and your day runs smoothly.
More than just the food
Beyond catering, we offer additional support to help bring your day together.
From experienced service staff through to bar service and equipment and hire coordination, our team can assist in managing the practical elements of your event — allowing you to simplify planning and work with one trusted provider.
From morning to the final toast
For couples wanting a truly seamless experience, we can cater across the entire wedding celebration.
From bridal brunches and morning preparations, through to post-ceremony canapés, reception dining, late-night suppers, and day-after gatherings — each moment is thoughtfully considered and effortlessly delivered.
Whether it’s a relaxed recovery lunch or fresh salads for the following day, we ensure every part of your wedding is taken care of.
Trusted, experienced, local
Based in Canterbury, we cater weddings across Christchurch, Selwyn, Waimakariri, and the wider region.
With a large, experienced team behind us, we’re trusted to deliver consistently — whether your celebration is at home, in a marquee, or at a venue.
Your day, handled
We understand how much goes into planning a wedding.
Our role is to take one of the biggest elements — the food and service — completely off your plate, so you can focus on your guests and the moments that matter.
Begin planning
To explore our wedding offering in more detail, request our Wedding Pack or get in touch with our wedding team.
📩 Request the Wedding Pack
📩 [email protected]
Effortless, considered catering for your wedding day.
At The Social Platter Co., we approach weddings with one clear focus — creating a seamless experience from start to finish, so you can be fully present on your day.
From the first canapé to the final course, our team ensures everything runs as it should — thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and delivered with care.
A tailored approach
No two weddings are the same, and your menu shouldn’t be either.
We work with you to design a menu that reflects your style, your guests, and the atmosphere you want to create — drawing on the flavours, experiences, and moments that have shaped you as a couple.
Whether it’s a dish that reminds you of where you met, a shared love of a particular cuisine, or simply the way you like to gather and host, we take the time to understand what matters — and translate that into a menu that feels personal and considered.
With flexible dining styles and an experienced team behind us, we can adapt to suit everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations.
Service options
Our menus can be tailored to suit the level of support you require on the day.
Catering Only
A simple, efficient option including preparation and delivery — ideal for more relaxed or self-managed celebrations.
Fully Serviced
For a more seamless experience, our team can take care of everything on the day — from setup through to service and pack down — ensuring your guests are well looked after and your day runs smoothly.
More than just the food
Beyond catering, we offer additional support to help bring your day together.
From experienced service staff through to bar service and equipment and hire coordination, our team can assist in managing the practical elements of your event — allowing you to simplify planning and work with one trusted provider.
From morning to the final toast
For couples wanting a truly seamless experience, we can cater across the entire wedding celebration.
From bridal brunches and morning preparations, through to post-ceremony canapés, reception dining, late-night suppers, and day-after gatherings — each moment is thoughtfully considered and effortlessly delivered.
Whether it’s a relaxed recovery lunch or fresh salads for the following day, we ensure every part of your wedding is taken care of.
Trusted, experienced, local
Based in Canterbury, we cater weddings across Christchurch, Selwyn, Waimakariri, and the wider region.
With a large, experienced team behind us, we’re trusted to deliver consistently — whether your celebration is at home, in a marquee, or at a venue.
Your day, handled
We understand how much goes into planning a wedding.
Our role is to take one of the biggest elements — the food and service — completely off your plate, so you can focus on your guests and the moments that matter.
Begin planning
To explore our wedding offering in more detail, request our Wedding Pack or get in touch with our wedding team.
📩 Request the Wedding Pack
📩 [email protected]
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Our Wedding Dining Styles
We offer a range of dining styles to suit the flow and feel of your day — from relaxed and abundant through to fully curated, plated service.
Each approach is designed not just around how the food is served, but how your guests experience the celebration.
The Gathering
Relaxed, generous, and effortlessly delivered
The Gathering is our most relaxed dining style — a generous buffet offering that allows guests to move freely and enjoy the celebration at their own pace.
Designed for ease, this style creates a natural, social atmosphere where guests can help themselves to a thoughtfully prepared selection of meats, seasonal salads, and considered sides.
While relaxed in structure, the focus remains on quality and presentation — ensuring the food feels abundant, well-balanced, and reflective of your day.
This option is particularly well suited to larger weddings, outdoor settings, and celebrations where flexibility and flow are key.
The Gathering — Premium
Elevated buffet dining, with greater refinement
An enhanced version of The Gathering, this offering introduces a more refined menu selection, additional variety, and elevated presentation.
Designed for couples who love the ease of buffet dining but want a more considered food experience, The Gathering — Premium brings a greater level of detail to both flavour and finish.
This style allows you to retain a relaxed format, while offering your guests something that feels more curated and intentional.
The Shared Table
Elevated, shared dining designed to connect
The Celebration is our refined approach to shared dining — where beautifully prepared dishes are served directly to your guests’ tables.
This style encourages connection and conversation, allowing guests to experience the meal together while maintaining a natural flow throughout your reception.
Balancing abundance with presentation, The Celebration offers a more elevated alternative to buffet dining, without the structure of plated service.
Menus are thoughtfully designed around your preferences, incorporating flavours, influences, and moments that reflect your story as a couple — creating a dining experience that feels both personal and considered.
A favourite for many of our couples, this style sits comfortably between relaxed and refined.
The Signature Experience
Refined, curated, and fully considered
Our most elevated offering, The Signature Experience is a fully tailored, plated dining service designed with precision and care.
From the initial menu design through to the final course, every detail is carefully considered — ensuring a seamless and polished experience for you and your guests.
Working closely with you, we design a menu that reflects your tastes, your story, and the experiences that have shaped you — translating these into a dining experience that feels deeply personal and refined.
This style allows for a higher level of structure, timing, and presentation, creating a restaurant-quality experience within your wedding setting.
Ideal for couples seeking a premium, fully curated dining experience.
📩 Request the Wedding Pack
📩 [email protected]
We offer a range of dining styles to suit the flow and feel of your day — from relaxed and abundant through to fully curated, plated service.
Each approach is designed not just around how the food is served, but how your guests experience the celebration.
The Gathering
Relaxed, generous, and effortlessly delivered
The Gathering is our most relaxed dining style — a generous buffet offering that allows guests to move freely and enjoy the celebration at their own pace.
Designed for ease, this style creates a natural, social atmosphere where guests can help themselves to a thoughtfully prepared selection of meats, seasonal salads, and considered sides.
While relaxed in structure, the focus remains on quality and presentation — ensuring the food feels abundant, well-balanced, and reflective of your day.
This option is particularly well suited to larger weddings, outdoor settings, and celebrations where flexibility and flow are key.
The Gathering — Premium
Elevated buffet dining, with greater refinement
An enhanced version of The Gathering, this offering introduces a more refined menu selection, additional variety, and elevated presentation.
Designed for couples who love the ease of buffet dining but want a more considered food experience, The Gathering — Premium brings a greater level of detail to both flavour and finish.
This style allows you to retain a relaxed format, while offering your guests something that feels more curated and intentional.
The Shared Table
Elevated, shared dining designed to connect
The Celebration is our refined approach to shared dining — where beautifully prepared dishes are served directly to your guests’ tables.
This style encourages connection and conversation, allowing guests to experience the meal together while maintaining a natural flow throughout your reception.
Balancing abundance with presentation, The Celebration offers a more elevated alternative to buffet dining, without the structure of plated service.
Menus are thoughtfully designed around your preferences, incorporating flavours, influences, and moments that reflect your story as a couple — creating a dining experience that feels both personal and considered.
A favourite for many of our couples, this style sits comfortably between relaxed and refined.
The Signature Experience
Refined, curated, and fully considered
Our most elevated offering, The Signature Experience is a fully tailored, plated dining service designed with precision and care.
From the initial menu design through to the final course, every detail is carefully considered — ensuring a seamless and polished experience for you and your guests.
Working closely with you, we design a menu that reflects your tastes, your story, and the experiences that have shaped you — translating these into a dining experience that feels deeply personal and refined.
This style allows for a higher level of structure, timing, and presentation, creating a restaurant-quality experience within your wedding setting.
Ideal for couples seeking a premium, fully curated dining experience.
📩 Request the Wedding Pack
📩 [email protected]
all of our menus are exclusive of GST. our terms and conditions are located at the bottom of our page.
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