What you'll find on Caterings.co.za
Practical buying guides
Equipment checklists for new catering businesses, real listed prices in rands, and how to vet a supplier before you pay a deposit. Written for South African conditions, from R638 hygiene requirements to load-shedding-safe power planning.
Supplier comparisons
Who sells what, where they deliver, how to reach them and where each one is genuinely strong — Caterwize, Alpaco, CaterWeb, CaterEra and more, compared on facts taken from their own public websites.
Free quote requests
Tell us what your kitchen needs and the CaterEra team responds with pricing and advice — usually the same working day. No cost, no obligation, and you keep every other supplier in the running.
Start with a guide
Catering equipment checklist
The full starter list for a catering business or commercial kitchen — prep, cooking, refrigeration, hygiene and the small kit everybody forgets to budget for.
Catering equipment prices (2026)
What commercial kit actually costs in South Africa right now, built from real prices listed on supplier websites — dated, sourced and honest about what moves the number.
How to choose a supplier
A ten-point checklist covering warranties, spares, delivery terms, compliance paperwork and payment safety — including how to avoid EFT fraud when paying a supplier.
Compare suppliers before you commit
The South African catering equipment market has several established suppliers, each with real strengths. Our comparison pages lay out the facts — including the ones our competitors do well.
Catering equipment suppliers in SA
The full comparison: CaterEra, Caterwize, Alpaco and CaterWeb side by side, plus marketplaces and second-hand options.
Caterwize alternatives
Where else to buy when you want a different range, region or terms.
Alpaco alternatives
Options worth checking while Alpaco refreshes its online store.
CaterWeb alternatives
Other Johannesburg and nationwide suppliers compared.
How we work
Every supplier claim on this site is taken from that supplier's own website or direct communication, and carries the date we checked it. Prices appear with their source and check date. When a supplier does something well, we say so — including suppliers that compete with CaterEra.
Caterings.co.za is published by the team behind CaterEra. We are upfront about that because trust is the point of this site: if you prefer to buy elsewhere after reading our comparisons, that is a perfectly good outcome.
Need equipment pricing for your kitchen?
Send one request and get pricing and advice from the CaterEra team — free, and usually the same working day.
Frequently asked questions
What is Caterings.co.za?
Caterings.co.za is a South African resource for anyone buying catering equipment or supplies: buying guides, supplier comparisons with dated facts, and a quote request service. It is published by the team behind CaterEra (caterera.co.za), which sells commercial catering equipment — a relationship we disclose openly on our about page.
Is Caterings.co.za an equipment supplier?
Not directly. Caterings.co.za publishes research and forwards quote requests. Orders, delivery and after-sales support are handled by CaterEra at www.caterera.co.za, or by whichever supplier you choose after comparing.
Does it cost anything to request a quote?
No. Quote requests are free and carry no obligation. You can also just use the guides and comparisons without contacting anyone.
How do you make money?
When a quote request leads to a sale, that sale happens at CaterEra — the same team that publishes this site. We do not sell advertising or take commission from other suppliers, and our comparison pages include each supplier's genuine strengths.
How current is the information?
Every price and supplier fact on this site carries the date it was checked. Suppliers change prices and terms without notice, so we quote the check date and link to the source — always confirm before you order.