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CAPITOL CATERERS
Subsidiaries: Midlands Hospitality Academy, Capitol
Caterers Eswatini, Falini Food Services
B-BBEE Status: Level 1
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Chairman: Giles King
CEO: Merrill King
COO: Laura Morton
MD: Russell Nzimande
HR Director: Shanita Chetty
Russell Nzimande, Merrill King and Laura Morton Financial Director: Russell Tredway
Procurement Manager: Michelle Dobbie
Full Name of Company: Itakane Trading 47 (Pty) Ltd Group Sales Executive: Kim McLeish
T/A Capitol Caterers CONTACT US
Nature of Business: Business Services HEAD OFFICE
Services / Products: Contract catering, full facilities Physical Address: 12 Cascades Crescent, Montrose,
management, accredited hospitality training Pietermaritzburg, 3200
programmes, kitchen management, design Postal Address: P.O. Box 3572, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
and consulting Tel: +27 (0)33 394 0310
Date Established: July 1992 E-mail: admin@capitolcaterers.co.za
No. of Employees: 1,405 (as of 29 August 2025) Website: www.capitolcaterers.co.za
PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS AND DELICIOUS Empowering People – The Capitol Workers Trust
FOOD WITH A FLAIR FOR PERSONALISED In 2002, founder Giles King launched the Capitol
Workers Trust, transferring 21% of company
SERVICE IS WHAT SETS US APART ownership to a Trust which benefits long-serving
employees. Today, that share has grown to 49%,
Founded in July 1992, Capitol Caterers has grown allowing beneficiaries to earn dividends and share
into one of South Africa’s leading industrial catering directly in the company’s success.
companies. Guided by the motto “Welcome to
the Family”, the business is built on relationships, With a team of more than 1,400 employees, our
loyalty, and service excellence. These values are success is built on loyalty and long service. Many
consistently echoed by staff and clients alike. of our staff have been with us for over 15 years, a
testament to our people-first philosophy.
Who We Are
Our Sectors Of Expertise
Capitol Caterers manages over 100 tailored
catering contracts across the education, healthcare, Education:
retirement, and commercial sectors in South Nutritious meals, student-focused wellness,
Africa and Eswatini. Our speciality lies in creating and engaging nutritional education.
nutritious, high-quality meals that cater to diverse Retirement:
dietary needs, tastes, and group sizes. Personalised meals, compassionate service,
and quality of life enhancements.
At the helm is CEO Merrill King, supported by Healthcare:
COO Laura Morton and Managing Director Russell Patient-centred catering that supports recovery
Nzimande. Together, their collaborative expertise and rehabilitation.
spans award-winning culinary excellence and deep Commercial:
industry knowledge in operations and contract Flexible, cost-effective canteen solutions that
catering. boost employee wellness.
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