All about catering

How to place orders

The quickest way to order catering is by using the pre-set menus and simply inserting the number of people you need catering for.  Otherwise, if you prefer to design your own menu just click on the other menus to make your choices.  We love orders placed on line; but we are also more than pleased to accept orders by fax, telephone, or in person—just call in and see us.

When placing orders online, place one order for each time you need the food and for each function, otherwise your morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch might be all ready at once!

Breakfast catering is available for pickup or delivery from 7.30am (or 8am by courier) Mon – Fri.  Morning Tea and Lunch catering is available for pickup or delivery from 9.00am Mon – Fri.  Last deliveries of the day are 3.30pm

Notice Period for orders

No catering available Saturday and Sunday

Not enough time to meet the notice periods?  Call the panic line on 373 3753.  We are always ready to help.

Special Dietary Requirements

Vegetarian: At Swansons there is really no need to order specially for vegetarians.  All of our boxes contain vegetarian options, as do all of our products available individually.  Try a Med Veg sandwich, even if you’re not a vegetarian you’ll love it.

Gluten Free: For breakfast we have porridge and fruit available; for morning and afternoons teas our sweet assortments always contain a gluten free slice, fruit platters are always a good option and both the Thai chicken and Vegetarian skewers are gluten free.  Gluten free savouries  are also available on request.  For lunch, our range is large with sandwiches made of gluten free bread, fabulous salads, soup, baked potatoes and fruit boxes.  For gluten free products, please note that while all care is taken, our kitchen also handles products containing gluten and cross contamination may occur.

Dairy Free: We have fruit and bagels for breakfast; club sandwiches, savouries, and fruit for morning tea, and for lunch, excellent sandwiches, wraps, salads and soup.

How your food will be served

All catering is presented in quality recyclable cardboard presentation boxes.

Hot food is avilable for delivery, but only within the local delivery area (see map below).  Hot items items may have cooled somewhat by the time they get to you, but they will still be delicious!  If you prefer to receive food pre-cooked and cold and heat it yourself, please advise us on ordering.

Deliveries

We personally deliver orders within the lower CBD for a standard charge of $12 per order (see map below for delivery area).  Orders over $200 will be delivered free within the lower CBD area shown on the map.   First deliveries of the day can be made at 7.30am and the last delivery time of the day is 3.30pm.

Outside of the area shown on the map we can arrange deliveries within Auckland using a one hour courier service.  Delivery charges vary depending on the area, but in general are very modest.  For example, delivery to city fringe suburbs such as Newmarket, Grey Lynn, Ponsonby, Parnell is just $17.  Areas such as Remuera and Kingsland are $22.  Customers will be made aware of the delivery charge for their area when the order is placed.  Delivery fee prices by suburb.

Local Delivery Area

Payment

Unless otherwise arranged, payment must be made in advance or on collection of your order.  Payment using Visa card or Master card may be made over the phone.

Cancellation of orders

Orders cancelled with less than 48 hours notice may incur a charge.  The amount charged will depend on such factors as how much food has been ordered and prepared for the job and labour costs associated with the job.  The amount charged is at the discretion of Swansons and may be up to the full value of the cancelled order.

Swanson Points

Orders paid for in advance using cash, eftpos or visa may earn Swanson points.