Hauchi Kay CateringCorporate · Party · Wedding · Events · Private Chef ·Nairobi, Kenya Wedding Catering Kenya
Reliable, well organised catering for every function on your wedding calendar, from the ruracio negotiation and traditional ceremony to the white wedding reception and bridal shower, across Nairobi, the Coast and upcountry Kenya.
ServiceFull event catering for weddings and pre-wedding functions
Who forCouples, families, wedding planners and event coordinators
WhereNairobi, the Coast and upcountry, nationwide on request
IncludedFood, staff, crockery, equipment, setup and cleanup
PricingRoughly KES 1,500 to KES 9,500+ per plate by menu and style
Next stepFree, no obligation quotation
Service overview
Weddings by Hauchi Kay Catering
A Kenyan wedding is rarely one event. Between the dowry negotiation, the traditional ceremony, the reception and the smaller gatherings around them, feeding everyone well means planning quantities, staffing and kitchen logistics for the whole weekend, not just the headline meal.
Every function planned on its own
Traditional ceremony, ruracio, reception and shower each get their own menu and staffing plan.
Menus rooted in community
Dishes drawn from Kikuyu, Luo, Luhya, Kamba, coastal and continental traditions.
Trained wedding service staff
Presentable waitstaff experienced with plated, buffet and family-style service.
Full equipment support
Tents, tables, chairs, crockery and glassware included.
Built-in overflow buffer
Every quotation allows for extra guests beyond the confirmed headcount.
Transparent, tiered pricing
Clear packages from a budget-friendly buffet to full luxury service.
Key options
Core Wedding Day Functions
The traditional ceremony, the dowry negotiation and the white wedding reception each call for a different rhythm of service. Hauchi Kay plans each one on its own terms rather than scaling a single template up or down.
Traditional Wedding
Community-rooted menus built around the couple’s culture, from nyama choma and irio to fresh fish, ingokho and mbuzi choma.
Dowry (Ruracio)
Continuous service built for a long negotiation day, with tea, snacks and a hearty communal lunch kept warm and ready.
White Wedding Reception
A structured, programme-timed meal with canapés, plated or buffet mains and dessert staged for the cake cut.
Key options
Outdoor and Destination Weddings
Garden venues and coastal or Mara destinations bring their own logistics, from food that has to hold up outdoors to transport and generator power for locations without reliable mains supply.
Around the big day
Celebrations Around the Wedding
Hauchi Kay offers a full range of wedding catering services for every gathering around the main event, from the bridal shower to the engagement dinner and the church wedding itself.
Bridal Shower
High tea, mini skewers and a styled dessert table scaled for the bride’s closest circle.
Engagement Dinner
A seated, plated or family-style dinner that brings both families together for the first time.
Christian Wedding
Full-day service from a morning uji corner through to an evening bites station, built around the church programme.
Menu options
Choose a menu tier that fits your event
- Millet, sorghum and maize uji
- Chapati and mandazi
- Boiled eggs
- Fresh fruit slices
- Tea and coffee
- Passion or tamarind juice
- Chicken pilau or coconut biryani
- Grilled beef and goat nyama choma
- Kachumbari and coleslaw
- Chapati and ugali
- Sukuma wiki and managu
- Soft drinks and water
- Canapé welcome (samosas, chicken skewers)
- Plated grilled tilapia or beef fillet
- Roast potatoes and vegetables
- Coconut rice or pilau
- Dessert bar with the wedding cake
- Roasted maize and grilled sausages
- Mini kebabs and chips
- Popcorn
- Tea and coffee station
- Late-night snack bar for the dance floor
Why Hauchi Kay
What a professional wedding caterer gives you
Less to manage
One coordinated team plans your whole wedding weekend instead of separate vendors per event.
Consistent quality
The same reliable standard across every sitting, from morning tea to late-night snacks.
A day guests remember well
Well organised service reflects positively on the couple and their families.
Scalability
From a 50-guest bridal shower to a 500-guest banquet reception.
Food safety compliance
Strict hygiene practices for events feeding hundreds of guests at once.
Transparent process
Free, no obligation quotations with a clear tasting and planning timeline.
Packages
Hauchi Kay Wedding Catering Packages
Custom
Custom Quote Package
Tailored quotation for ruracio ceremonies, traditional weddings, engagement dinners and multi-day destination weddings.
From KES 2,800
Premium Package
A well executed buffet reception: chicken pilau, nyama choma, sukuma wiki, a dessert table and drinks throughout service.
From KES 4,500
Executive Package
A full white wedding day with plated mains, afternoon high tea during speeches and a late-night snack station.
From KES 6,500
Luxury Package
Full-day destination or multi-sitting service with a live grill station and a dedicated event coordinator on site.
How it works
Booking Wedding Catering
1
Contact us by phone, WhatsApp or through the website with your date and rough guest count.
2
Tell us which functions need catering, the reception only, or the full weekend including ruracio and bridal shower.
3
Receive a draft menu and package recommendation, usually within two to three working days.
4
Attend a tasting session and confirm your final menu, headcount and dietary requirements.
5
We arrive on time and fully equipped, with a dedicated coordinator on site for the day.
We manage venue coordination, staffing ratios, timing around your programme, and full post event cleanup.
Peak wedding season fills up fast
Book June to December dates as early as possible, three to six months ahead, to secure your preferred caterer and date.
Pricing
How pricing works
Pricing depends on guest count, service style, menu complexity, distance to the venue, season and the number of sittings across your wedding day. Plated service needs more staff than buffet, and destination dates add transport and equipment costs. Free, no obligation quotations are available, with tasting sessions included for confirmed bookings above a set guest threshold.
Coverage
Areas We Serve
- Nairobi and its environs (Westlands, Karen, Kasarani, Embakasi, Ruaka, Kikuyu)
- Kiambu, Murang’a, Nyeri and wider Central Kenya
- Nakuru, Naivasha and the Rift Valley
- Kisumu, Kakamega and Western Kenya
- Machakos, Kitui and Eastern Kenya
- Meru, Embu and surrounding counties
- Mombasa, Diani, Watamu and the Coastal region
FAQs
Wedding Catering FAQs
How much notice do I need to give for wedding catering in Kenya?
Three to six months is comfortable for most wedding sizes. Peak season dates, June through December, book out faster, so earlier is safer if your date falls in that window.
Can you cater a ruracio and the main wedding separately for the same couple?
Yes, and it’s common. Booking both with one caterer usually works out more cost effective than hiring separate teams.
Do you handle dietary restrictions like vegetarian, vegan or halal guests?
Yes. We ask for a rough count of special dietary requirements during the initial planning call so those plates are prepared alongside the main menu.
What happens if more guests show up than we budgeted for?
Every quotation includes a built-in overflow allowance, typically 10 to 15 percent above the confirmed headcount.
Is a tasting session included in the price, or is it extra?
Tasting sessions are included for confirmed bookings above a certain guest threshold. A nominal fee applies for smaller events and is usually credited back once the contract is signed.
Can you cater a wedding outside Nairobi, like on the coast or in a rural home?
Yes. Destination and rural weddings are quoted with transport, equipment and, where needed, accommodation for the catering team built into the package.
Do you cater engagement parties and pre-wedding dinners as standalone events?
Yes. Many couples book Hauchi Kay for the engagement dinner months ahead of the wedding, both as its own celebration and to sample menu directions.
Ready to plan catering for your wedding?
Hauchi Kay Catering. Reliable catering for every function of your wedding weekend, across Nairobi, the Coast and upcountry Kenya.