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.

We are NZ’s first B Corp certified caterer - evidence of our commitment to people and planet.

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.


Since January 2026, 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

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