AUCKLAND · NEW ZEALAND

Premium
Catering.

For Every Occasion.

Proudly family-owned and operated, we provide premium catering across Auckland using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Whether it's a corporate function, wedding, or private event, every menu is crafted with quality, care, and passion.

Pranitha Foods Catering chefs serving buffet dishes at an Auckland event

Fresh, Locally Sourced Ingredients

At Pranitha Foods Catering, we believe great food starts with great ingredients. We proudly embrace a farm-to-table approach, sourcing fresh seasonal produce from trusted local farms and suppliers throughout New Zealand. To ensure consistent quality for every event, we also partner with leading commercial food supply networks, including Gilmours, PAK'nSAVE, and Woolworths. These established partnerships allow us to source premium ingredients while maintaining the highest standards of freshness, food safety, and quality. Every meal we prepare is made using carefully selected ingredients to deliver fresh, wholesome, and delicious food to every client.

Large-Scale Production

Operating from our council-approved commercial kitchen, we have the capacity to prepare and deliver meals for events of all sizes—from intimate family gatherings to large corporate functions, festivals, weddings, and community events. Our experienced team and efficient production processes ensure every dish is prepared fresh, delivered on time, and served to the highest standard, no matter the scale.

Full Service

Our team of highly experienced chefs bring decades of international expertise, having worked at prestigious hotels including Sri Lanka's Hilton Hotels and the Galadari Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

Our catering packages range from simple food delivery to a complete full-service experience. We take care of everything—delivering your food, creating a beautiful buffet display, providing tables, crockery, cutlery, and serving equipment, as well as professional staff to ensure everything runs smoothly.

When your event is over, we pack everything away, leaving your venue just as we found it. All that's left behind are satisfied guests and a memorable dining experience.

Certified & Compliant

A Grade Council Certified Operator

Pranitha Foods Catering holds an A Grade certification under Auckland Council's Eat Safe programme — the highest food safety rating awarded, reflecting our commitment to hygiene, quality, and safe kitchen practices.

A Grade food safety certification
Eat Safe Auckland
Auckland Council
Behind the Scenes

Our Chefs at Work

Pranitha Foods chefs plating buffet trays
Executive Chef and founder of Pranitha Foods Catering
Executive Chef & Founder

Introducing our Executive Chef and one of the founders of Pranitha Foods Catering, bringing international skill from the Galadari Hotel in Dubai and the Hilton in Sri Lanka, leading our chefs and the whole catering team.

Chef team setting up a full buffet line
Live Catering

Our Mobile Kitchen Comes to You

We bring our fully equipped mobile kitchen straight to your event — perfect for venues without a kitchen or outdoor locations where fresh, hot food is a must. Our experienced chefs cook live on-site, changing the game for Auckland caterers by delivering a true live cooking experience while your guests are served hot, restaurant-quality food.

  • Ideal for venues with no kitchen facilities
  • Chefs cook fresh on-site for your guests
  • Food served hot, straight from the pan
Enquire About Live Catering
Pranitha Foods mobile kitchen trailer for live on-site catering

Recent Feasts

A glimpse at recent bulk orders — showcasing our capacity to deliver at scale across Auckland.

Wedding Reception Buffet — 300 Pax · Full Chef-Attended Service catered by Pranitha Foods Catering

Wedding Reception Buffet

300 Pax · Full Chef-Attended Service

1000 Packet Nasi Goreng Order — 1,000 Pax · Prawn Nasi Goreng with Fried Egg & Chilli Sambol catered by Pranitha Foods Catering

1000 Packet Nasi Goreng Order

1,000 Pax · Prawn Nasi Goreng with Fried Egg & Chilli Sambol

Outdoor Wedding in Karaka — 150 Guests · Royal Sri Lankan Buffet catered by Pranitha Foods Catering

Outdoor Wedding in Karaka

150 Guests · Royal Sri Lankan Buffet

Auckland Karate Federation Prize Giving 2024 — 80 Guests · Buffet Line catered by Pranitha Foods Catering

Auckland Karate Federation Prize Giving 2024

80 Guests · Buffet Line

Royal Gold Buffet for a 50th Birthday — 75 Guests · Gold Cheffing Dish Display catered by Pranitha Foods Catering

Royal Gold Buffet for a 50th Birthday

75 Guests · Gold Cheffing Dish Display

Annual Company Christmas Dinner — 120 Guests · Festive Buffet catered by Pranitha Foods Catering

Annual Company Christmas Dinner

120 Guests · Festive Buffet

HSBC Bank Annual Matariki Staff Lunch — 45 Staff · Corporate Lunch catered by Pranitha Foods Catering

HSBC Bank Annual Matariki Staff Lunch

45 Staff · Corporate Lunch

Girl's Sweet 16 — 55 Guests · Celebration Buffet catered by Pranitha Foods Catering

Girl's Sweet 16

55 Guests · Celebration Buffet

Grand 80th Birthday Sri Lankan Buffet — 70 Guests · Sri Lankan Buffet catered by Pranitha Foods Catering

Grand 80th Birthday Sri Lankan Buffet

70 Guests · Sri Lankan Buffet

Jungle Style Cocktail Party — 40 Guests · Cocktail Party catered by Pranitha Foods Catering

Jungle Style Cocktail Party

40 Guests · Cocktail Party

Cultural Function — 260 Pax · Sri Lankan & Western Menu catered by Pranitha Foods Catering

Cultural Function

260 Pax · Sri Lankan & Western Menu

Signature Chafing Display — Gold Cheffing Dish Presentation catered by Pranitha Foods Catering

Signature Chafing Display

Gold Cheffing Dish Presentation

Dessert & Sweet Table — Watalappan, Chocolate & Fresh Fruit catered by Pranitha Foods Catering

Dessert & Sweet Table

Watalappan, Chocolate & Fresh Fruit

Tailor Your Experience

Build Your Menu

Pick as many items as you like from each category below. Your live summary updates as you build — we'll reply with a tailored quote within one business day.

Menu Type

Choose the style of catering — each menu has its own Western, Sri Lankan and Mix options.

Cuisine Style

Switch between Western, Sri Lankan or a Mix — the menu options below adapt to your selection.

Chicken
Beef
Lamb
Pork
Seafood
Vegetarian
Meat Curries
Seafood Curries
Pasta Options
Rice Options
Noodles
Vegetable Options
Potato & Side Dishes
Vegetable Sides
Salads
Bread Selection
Side Dishes

Kind words

What Auckland is saying about our kitchen

5.0 · Google & Facebook reviews
★★★★★★★★★★
"We had Praneetha Food catering our function, and the experience was fantastic. The food was absolutely delicious — even better than we expected. Everything was fresh, well prepared, and full of flavour. The service was also excellent, with a very friendly and helpful crew who made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. Communication was great from start to finish, which made organising everything smooth and stress-free. We were really impressed with the catering and the team. I'd happily give them 10 stars!"
Uditha Nuwanvia Facebook
★★★★★
"Lovely Sri Lankan food. If you're near Takanini or South Auckland — or a Sri Lankan food lover — this place is a must try. Love it 🥂"
H. C.via Google
★★★★★
"My favourite place for Sri Lankan food or any food. AMAZING quality, portion sizes, and most importantly, service. This place never ceases to amaze me. 100% recommend to anyone!"
L.via Google
★★★★★
"Very tasty quality food — I haven't had such a tasty meal since I was in Sri Lanka. So delicious. I recommend Pranitha Foods to everyone. Will definitely be back for more!"
K. P.via Google
★★★★★
"We ordered a Sri Lankan style cake and it was so delicious. Beautifully made and absolutely worth it."
M. S.via Google
★★★★★
"Catered our family function of 120 guests and everything ran seamlessly — the curries and rice were the highlight of the night. Highly recommend for bulk orders."
Priya R.via Facebook
★★★★★
"Ordered platters for a corporate lunch in the CBD. On time, generous portions and the team was a pleasure to deal with. Quality really is their priority."
Daniel T.via Facebook