Food Matters is an owner-run catering company operating from Ballito, the preferred caterer of blue chip clients wanting corporate functions in KwaZulu-Natal, and the preferred supplier at many of the provinces’ beautiful wedding venues.   Corporate clients return each year to endorse owner-chef Jacqui Rey, who has been cooking professionally for 30 years and remains as passionate and dedicated as ever.  Husband Jean-Francois leads the operational side, and the skills combination, backed up by an experienced, enthusiastic team, allows a creative synergy to tailor-make memorable celebrations and eating experiences.  

Client profile includes Rand Merchant Bank, Investec, Porsche, Gold Circle, Unilever, Norton Rose Fulbright, Mr Price, BMW, Rewardsco and Hardy Boys, TBWA to name a few.  Some of the functions require harvest tables, market day set ups, buffets, finger snacks or 3-course plated meals for any number of guests ranging from 25 to 1200. Jacqui is driven by challenge, and the excitement and detail of planning personalised occasions.

Jacqui’s motto is “every day is a meal, menu and taste sensation waiting to be discovered”.