"Refreshing is the best way to describe Catering & Associates exquisite concept store, offering the best of all epicurean worlds. It has the specialty foods and convenience of a deli, the individual tailoring and elegance of a top catering company, and the beautiful homeware and décor goodies of a stylish lifestyle store."

With tables piled high of beautiful baked goods, hat boxes and imported ribbon, vases, silk screened aprons and even Chinese take-away containers, it has a fresh and romantic feel!

Those who already know that Catering & Associates is the best kept secret in Johannesburg and surrounds for easy entertaining will not be disappointed. The Pantry & Larder will still offer a heady bouquet of soups, salads, hot dishes, pasta’s, quiches and, of course, their exquisite deserts and cakes for larger numbers with 48 hours notice.

Hostesses can drop off their own dishes, and have the food delivered to you – ready to heat and serve in an instant! Most of the dishes can also be successfully frozen and stored away for when friends and family unexpectedly drop by for an impromptu dinner or a self catering weekend away.

To round it all off, we offer regular cooking demonstrations for all tastes and skill levels. Whether you want to learn how to dress-up a store bought packet of soup to gourmet status, or make a sensational meal from scratch, our cooking demonstrations are not to be missed.

The cost of the demonstration classes start at R220 per person – with discounts if you sign up for five or more for the year, and are held once a month in the evenings and include a light dinner and sampling afterwards. A ‘must’ for anyone wanted to gleam some inspiration into elegant, fresh, fast entertaining.