Welcome to Orton Catering Limited, , owned and operated by Sam and Mary Orton.

Our company has been at the forefront of the hospitality industry in Hawke’s Bay and surrounding regions for over 25 years.

We are the largest privately owned catering company in this area enjoying a reputation for excellence throughout Hawke’s Bay and the Central North Island.

We are located at two of the finest vineyards in Hawke’s Bay, Black Barn Vineyards and Sileni Estates.

At Black Barn we lease and operate the Black Barn Bistro which has established an international reputation as a “must visit” when in Hawke’s Bay.

At Sileni Estates we have established “Orton Catering @ Sileni Estates” offering our function services at an Iconic New Zealand winery.

We cater for a wide variety of events at Black Barn Bistro, Sileni Estates, at a venue of your choice, or at a selection of other venues we recommend.

Weddings are our speciality – from the first point of contact to those tense  days pre-wedding to the day itself. We are renowned for delivering the complete hospitality package.

Our expertise and knowledge has also led to a reputation for excellence in catering for large events, whether they be conferences, sporting events, outdoor concerts or school reunions.

We are a well known and respected company, a leader in food trends and renowned for enhancing the popularity of events we are contracted to cater for.