Wedding Catering Services in Nairobi
Planning a wedding in Nairobi can be stressful — especially when it comes to food. You want your guests well-fed, impressed, and taken care of… without last-minute chaos. That's where Nagira Catering comes in. We provide reliable, high-quality wedding catering services in Nairobi, helping you create a smooth, memorable experience for your big day.
Why Couples Choose Nagira Catering
Choosing the right caterer can make or break your wedding. Here's why many clients trust us:
- Reliable and on-time service
- Clean, professional presentation
- Flexible menus based on your budget
- Experience with weddings and large events
- Friendly and organized team
We don't just serve food — we help create a smooth and stress-free experience.
💡 Tips for Choosing the Right Wedding Caterer
Before booking a caterer, make sure you:
- Book early (good caterers get booked fast)
- Confirm the number of guests
- Choose a menu that suits your audience
- Prioritize quality and reliability over price
A well-fed guest is a happy guest — and that's what people remember.
🍽️ Our Wedding Catering Options
We don't work from fixed packages — the menu is built around your guest count, your budget and the two families. Menus commonly include:
- Main dishes (local & international options)
- Rice, chapati, ugali, and sides
- Meat and vegetarian options
- Salads and accompaniments
- Desserts and light bites
Whether your wedding is intimate or large-scale, we tailor the experience to match your vision.
Ruracios, Introductions and Traditional Ceremonies
A wedding in Nairobi is rarely one event. We regularly cater ruracios, introduction ceremonies and traditional gatherings alongside the reception itself — often for the same family, weeks or months apart. These have their own rhythm: more elders, longer sittings, and menus that lean traditional. Tell us which ceremony you're planning and we'll build the menu to suit it rather than serving a reception menu at an introduction.
Buffet, Plated or a Mix?
Service style shapes both the cost and the feel of the day:
- Buffet — the most common choice for Nairobi weddings. Guests choose their own portions, it moves quickly with enough serving points, and it scales comfortably past 200 guests.
- Plated service — more formal and more precise on timing, and it needs more staff on the floor. Works best at smaller, seated weddings.
- A mix — plated starters with a buffet main, or finger foods during the photo session followed by a seated meal.
What's Included in Wedding Catering
Every booking includes serving staff, cutlery, crockery and the full serving setup, brought to your venue. You never price those separately.
We don't provide tents, chairs, furniture or décor — those come from a hire supplier, and we work alongside whoever you use. If your venue has no kitchen, that's not a problem: most garden weddings we cater don't, and we bring the complete setup with us.
Guest Counts and Timelines
We cater weddings from around 20 guests to 5,000 and above. Four to eight weeks' notice gives you the most choice on both menu and date, and December and the main wedding season fill up earliest — if your date is in that window, confirm as early as you can. A deposit is what reserves the date.
Planning something other than a wedding? See our full range of Nairobi catering services — corporate events, private gatherings, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does wedding catering cost in Nairobi?
Quotes are per head in Kenyan shillings, based on your guest count, menu and service style — there are no fixed packages. Send us your date and numbers and we'll come back with a fixed figure.
Do you offer a tasting before we book?
Yes. For weddings we'd always encourage one — it's the clearest way to agree the menu before you commit.
Can you cater a ruracio or introduction as well as the wedding?
Yes, and we often do both for the same family. Each ceremony gets its own menu rather than a repeat of the reception.
Do you provide tents, chairs and décor?
No. We provide food, serving staff and cutlery. Tents, furniture and décor come from a separate hire supplier, and we coordinate with them on the day.
Can you cater a venue with no kitchen?
Yes. Most garden weddings we cater have no kitchen on site — we bring the complete service setup with us.
How far in advance should we book?
Four to eight weeks gives the most choice on menu and date. Peak season and December fill up earliest. A deposit is what reserves your date.
Can you handle dietary requirements?
Yes — halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergen requirements. Tell us with your guest count and we'll build them into the menu and label the dishes.