Kai with care,

Catering & Events at the University of Auckland

Connected to our land, mindful of our impact.

Our philosophy is Aotearoa on a Plate: a celebration of whenua, people and place.

Our aesthetic is inspired by the untamed landscapes of our motu, and our mission is to serve manaakitanga at scale while leading the way as New Zealand’s most sustainable caterer.

Our Services

  • Delivered Catering

    Ordered online, delivered ready to eat with optional staff to serve.

  • Fully Staffed Events

    Choose from one of our event packages or request a quote. Staffed with Chefs, Supervisors & Bar Staff as needed.

A new kind of hospitality.

Collective has been one of New Zealand’s most trusted caterers since 2003.


From January 2006, we’re proud to partner with the University of Auckland to deliver catering for meetings, conferences, and events of all sizes across campus and throughout Tāmaki Makaurau.


Our mission is to support UoA’s vibrant student and faculty communities with a world-class hospitality programme built on quality, value, sustainability and continual improvement.

FAQs

  • We pride ourselves on offering menus that include something for every dietary preference, whether that is gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, halal, dairy free, etc. If you or someone in your meeting have allergies to any ingredients, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

  • Events

    • Cancellations 5 working days or more notice: full refund/no charge

    • Cancellations within 5 working days: 20% charge. 

    Delivered Catering

    • Cancellations made at least 72 hours before delivery date: full refund.

    • Cancellations made between 48 and 72 hours before delivery date: 50% refund. 

    • Cancellations made within 24 hours will be handled at our discretion: you may be charged for any costs incurred. For any food already prepared, you’ll be given the option to receive the food or we will deliver to a charity on your behalf.   

  • Deadlines

    ·                Staffed events: 10 working days

    ·                Delivered catering: up to 3pm 3 working days before delivery 

    ·                Last minute online orders (chef’s choice packages): up to 12 midday the working day prior. 

    ·                You’re always welcome to give us a call — we’ll always do our best to accommodate your requests at our discretion

  • TBC - higher minimum $$ order?

  • TBC

  • We deliver in all University of Auckland campuses. For delivery outside of this area, give us a call!

Your University of Auckland Catering & Events Team