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WELCOME TO GATHER & TABLE
Gather & Table is a Hawke’s Bay catering company creating generous, considered food for weddings, celebrations, private events and hospitality occasions.
Led by chef-owner Mara Wilson, each menu is shaped around the event, the season and the practical realities of where the food will be served. The aim is simple: food that feels right for the occasion and genuinely enjoyable to gather around.
CHEF-OWNER
Signature dishes
A few dishes that reflect the way Mara cooks: seasonal ingredients, generous flavours and food designed to work beautifully around a shared table.
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CATERING MENUS
A generous seasonal menu designed to arrive at the table in shared dishes. Suited to weddings, celebrations and relaxed events where food is part of the gathering rather than a formal sequence.
$78 per person
Minimum 20 guests
V Vegetarian · VG Vegan · GF Gluten-free
Please discuss allergies and dietary requirements when planning your event.
TO START
A few things to begin with
FROM THE KITCHEN
Generous dishes served for the table
To Finish
Something sweet to finish
COLD CANAPÉS
Fresh, composed bites designed to start the evening lightly.
WARM CANAPÉS
Generous dishes served for the table
SUBSTANTIAL BITES
A little more generous for guests staying into the evening.
SOMETHING SWEET
Small finishes made for one last pass around the room.
CATERING MENUS
A flexible standing menu for launches, celebrations and events where guests are moving, talking and eating throughout the evening.
$62 per person
Minimum 30 guests
V Vegetarian · VG Vegan · GF Gluten-free
Please discuss allergies and dietary requirements when planning your event.
EVENTS WE CATER
From intimate dinners to full wedding weekends, Gather & Table shapes the food and service around the occasion, location and people involved.
WEDDINGS
Weddings
Seasonal catering for relaxed receptions, long-table dinners and full wedding celebrations.
PRIVATE EVENTS
Celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries and milestone occasions built around generous food and easy hospitality.
CORPORATE
Corporate & brand eventsg
Polished catering for launches, client dinners, team events and hospitality occasions.
LONG TABLES
Shared-table gatherings
Generous menus made for passing, sharing and spending more time around the table.
RETREATS
Retreats & weekends away
Flexible food across breakfasts, lunches and dinners for groups staying together over several days.
COLLABORATIONS
Food for vineyards, event spaces and hospitality businesses
Generous menus made for passing, sharing and spending more time around the table.
Where we work
Gather & Table is based in Hawke’s Bay and caters across vineyards, private homes, event spaces and temporary kitchens throughout the region.
Every location works differently, so the food, equipment, staffing and service plan are shaped around the space as well as the event. Travel elsewhere in the North Island can also be considered for larger celebrations and suitable engagements.
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Mara Wilson
Chef-oOner
Mara’s background spans restaurant kitchens, private hospitality and event catering. Gather & Table grew from wanting to bring that experience into occasions where the setting, guests and reason for gathering could shape the food more directly.
Her approach is practical and seasonal. Menus begin with the event, what is available, where the food will be prepared and how guests will actually eat it. From there, the focus is on generous food, calm service and making the whole experience feel natural.
HOW WE WORK
GOOD FOOD, WELL TIMED
CALM BEHIND THE SCENES
FLEXIBLE WHEN IT MATTERS
ON THE DAY
PEOPLE BEHIND THE FOOD
Gather & Table works with growers, producers and suppliers who care about what they produce. The exact ingredients change with the season, availability and the needs of each event.
Seasonal vegetables & herbs
Produce selected around what is growing well and what suits the menu rather than forcing ingredients out of season.
Fruit & seasonal produce
Stone fruit, apples, berries and other seasonal produce used across desserts, sauces and event menus.
Meat & small producers
Cuts selected around the menu, event format and style of cooking required.
EVENT STARTING POINTS
CATERING STYLE
Generous dishes served for sharing, designed for celebrations where the food becomes part of the conversation.
Minimum 20 guests
From $78 per person
Passed food for cocktail-style events, launches and celebrations where guests are standing, talking and moving throughout the evening.
Minimum 30 guests
From $62 per person
For weddings, larger events and occasions that need a different format, Gather & Table can shape the menu and service around the venue, guest numbers and event plan.
Custom proposal
Pricing confirmed after consultation
Questions
How far ahead should I enquire?
As early as possible for weddings and larger events, particularly during busy summer periods. Smaller gatherings may be possible at shorter notice depending on availability.
Can you cater for dietary requirements and allergies?
Yes. Dietary requirements can be discussed during menu planning. Please provide allergy information before the menu is confirmed so the team can explain what can reasonably be accommodated.
What is included in the menu price?
Published per-person prices include the food, menu planning, preparation and the food service specified for that menu. Staffing, travel, equipment, hire items and additional event requirements may be quoted separately.
Do you provide drinks and bar service?
Beverage service can be discussed as part of the event plan. Requirements depend on the venue, guest numbers and style of event.
Can the menus be customised?
Yes. The published menus are starting points. Seasonal availability, dietary needs, venue facilities and the style of the occasion can all influence the final menu.
PLAN YOUR EVENT
Start with the occasion
Tell Gather & Table where you’re gathering, when it is happening, how many people are coming and the kind of food or service you have in mind. That is enough to start shaping the event.
ENQUIRIES
Events & catering
BASED IN
Hawke’s Bay
SERVICE AREA
North Island
CONTACT
INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ON CHEF HARBOUR
Your relationship stays directly with the chef.
This is an independently operated chef business presented through Chef Harbour. Enquiries, pricing, agreements, payments and working relationships remain directly between you and the chef business.
