Charcuterie, Dolci & Cannoli Cart Hire for Events in Johannesburg

The Cookery De La Cart creates curated Charcuterie, Dolci and Cannoli cart experiences for weddings, corporate events, private functions, and celebrations in Johannesburg.

Charcuterie, Dolci & Cannoli Cart Hire for Events in Johannesburg

The Cookery De La Cart creates curated Charcuterie, Dolci and Cannoli cart experiences for weddings, corporate events, private functions, and celebrations in Johannesburg.

Luxury Charcuterie, dessert and Catering Carts for Johannesburg Events

Beautifully curated Charcuterie, Dolci (our signature cake cart) and Cannoli carts for celebrations that feel abundant, generous, and unforgettable.

For over a decade, The Cookery has been Johannesburg’s home for joyful, communal cooking — a place where people gather to learn, taste, laugh, and create memories around food. Now, we’re extending that spirit beyond our kitchen, into your space.

Our new catering carts bring The Cookery’s signature warmth and generosity directly to your event. Each cart (Charcuterie, Dolci, Cannoli) is styled as a centrepiece of abundance: layered textures, seasonal produce, handmade treats, and thoughtful details that turn any celebration into an experience. 

Every cart is staffed by our wonderful, friendly, and engaging team, ensuring your guests feel welcomed, guided, and looked after throughout your event.

Our value is simple: we create food moments that feel luxurious yet effortless — the kind of beautifully styled abundance that invites guests to gather, linger, and connect.

Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or a large celebration, our carts carry the same ethos that has defined The Cookery from the beginning — food that brings people together, presented with beauty, intention, and heart.

The Cookery De La Cart brings beautifully styled charcuterie and dessert carts to weddings, private celebrations, corporate events, and special occasions across Johannesburg. Every cart is curated to feel abundant, elegant, and effortless for guests to enjoy.

The Charcuterie Cart

A celebration of abundance, crafted with intention.

Our Charcuterie Cart is designed to stop guests in their tracks – a generous, overflowing display of cheeses, cured meats, breads, dips, seasonal fruit, and small surprises that make the table feel alive.

We work with seasonal produce and local suppliers wherever possible, ensuring every cart feels fresh, thoughtful, and beautifully balanced.

What’s included:

  • A curated selection of locally sourced cheeses, cured meats or full vegetarian options.
  • House‑made dips and condiments
  • Fresh breads, crackers, and artisanal accompaniments
  • Seasonal fruit and garnishes
  • Dips and spreads like Tirokefteri, Baba Ganoush and Hummus
  • Full styling and setup
  • Disposable boards, bamboo forks and cocktail serviettes
  • Staffed service


Single Carts Perfect for:

30 – 120 guests, weddings, birthdays, corporate gatherings, and celebrations that call for something visually striking and delicious – with flexibility for clients personal tastes.

Optional add‑ons:
Premium cheeses, savoury pastries like Spanakopita and Tiropita, vegetarian boards, themed styling, florals, additional breads (including gluten free options).

Multiple carts available for larger groups

Charcuterie cart with seasonal produce and local ingredients
Curated charcuterie serving board with fresh produce and dips

The Charcuterie Cart

A celebration of abundance, crafted with intention.

Our Charcuterie Cart is designed to stop guests in their tracks – a generous, overflowing display of cheeses, cured meats, breads, dips, seasonal fruit, and small surprises that make the table feel alive.

We work with seasonal produce and local suppliers wherever possible, ensuring every cart feels fresh, thoughtful, and beautifully balanced.

What’s included:

  • A curated selection of locally sourced cheeses, cured meats or full vegetarian options.
  • House‑made dips and condiments
  • Fresh breads, crackers, and artisanal accompaniments
  • Seasonal fruit and garnishes
  • Dips and spreads like Tirokefteri, Baba Ganoush and Hummus
  • Full styling and setup
  • Disposable boards, bamboo forks and cocktail serviettes
  • Staffed service


Single Carts Perfect for:

30 – 120 guests, weddings, birthdays, corporate gatherings, and celebrations that call for something visually striking and delicious – with flexibility for clients personal tastes.

Optional add‑ons:
Premium cheeses, savoury pastries like Spanakopita and Tiropita, vegetarian boards, themed styling, florals, additional breads (including gluten free options).

Multiple carts available for larger groups

The Dolci Cart

Small cakes. Big joy. Pure Cookery indulgence.

Our Dolci Cart is a celebration of comfort and nostalgia – individual loaf cakes in beautiful, generous flavours, each one finished with toppings that turn a simple slice into something irresistible.

Every cake is baked in‑house, using honest ingredients and seasonal inspiration. Guests can mix, match, and build their own perfect bite. It’s playful, abundant, and quietly luxurious.

Our loaf cake flavours include:

  • Vanilla bean
  • Rich chocolate
  • Lemon ricotta
  • Gluten‑free chocolate or vanilla


Toppings & finishes:
 A curated selection of indulgent textures and flavours, such as:

  • Silky frostings; Dark chocolate glazes; Cookie chunks; Biscoff crumble; Shortbread chocolate balls; Seasonal fruits and berries


Each cart is styled with The Cookery’s signature warmth – layered textures, soft colours, and a sense of abundance that invites guests to gather, choose, and indulge.

Perfect for: Birthdays, intimate celebrations, corporate events, weddings, or any moment that deserves a sweet centrepiece.

The Dolci Cart with loaf cakes, toppings and sweet accompaniments
Individual Dolci cakes with berries, biscuits and sweet toppings

The Dolci Cart

Small cakes. Big joy. Pure Cookery indulgence.

Our Dolci Cart is a celebration of comfort and nostalgia – individual loaf cakes in beautiful, generous flavours, each one finished with toppings that turn a simple slice into something irresistible.

Every cake is baked in‑house, using honest ingredients and seasonal inspiration. Guests can mix, match, and build their own perfect bite. It’s playful, abundant, and quietly luxurious.

Our loaf cake flavours include:

  • Vanilla bean
  • Rich chocolate
  • Lemon ricotta
  • Gluten‑free chocolate or vanilla


Toppings & finishes:
 A curated selection of indulgent textures and flavours, such as:

  • Silky frostings; Dark chocolate glazes; Cookie chunks; Biscoff crumble; Shortbread chocolate balls; Seasonal fruits and berries

Each cart is styled with The Cookery’s signature warmth – layered textures, soft colours, and a sense of abundance that invites guests to gather, choose, and indulge.

Perfect for: Birthdays, intimate celebrations, corporate events, weddings, or any moment that deserves a sweet centrepiece.

Multiple carts available for larger groups

The Cannoli Cart

Crisp shells. Lush fillings. A little moment of Italian joy.

Our Cannoli Cart is a celebration of indulgence and theatre — hand‑piped cannoli in classic and seasonal flavours, each one filled to order so every bite is fresh, creamy, and irresistible.

Every shell is made in‑house and filled on the spot by our warm, engaging team. Guests can choose their filling, pick their toppings, and watch their perfect cannolo come to life. It’s interactive, abundant, and delightfully nostalgic.

Our cannoli fillings include:

  • Classic vanilla ricotta
  • Chocolate chip ricotta
  • Lemon zest ricotta
  • Pistachio cream
  • Seasonal specials (on request)


Toppings & finishes:
A curated selection of textures and flavours, such as:

  • Crushed pistachios
  • Dark chocolate shards
  • Candied citrus
  • Toasted almonds
  • Cocoa dust
  • Seasonal sprinkles and sweet finishes


Each cart is styled with The Cookery’s signature warmth — layered textures, soft colours, and a sense of abundance that invites guests to gather, choose, and indulge.

Perfect for: Weddings, birthdays, corporate events, intimate celebrations, or any moment that deserves a sweet, interactive showstopper.

Guest enjoying a hand-filled cannoli at a Johannesburg event
Close-up of fresh cannoli with ricotta filling, chocolate and pistachio toppings

The Cannoli Cart

Crisp shells. Lush fillings. A little moment of Italian joy.

Our Cannoli Cart is a celebration of indulgence and theatre — hand‑piped cannoli in classic and seasonal flavours, each one filled to order so every bite is fresh, creamy, and irresistible.

Every shell is made in‑house and filled on the spot by our warm, engaging team. Guests can choose their filling, pick their toppings, and watch their perfect cannolo come to life. It’s interactive, abundant, and delightfully nostalgic.

Our cannoli fillings include:

  • Classic vanilla ricotta
  • Chocolate chip ricotta
  • Lemon zest ricotta
  • Pistachio cream
  • Seasonal specials (on request)


Toppings & finishes:
A curated selection of textures and flavours, such as:

  • Crushed pistachios
  • Dark chocolate shards
  • Candied citrus
  • Toasted almonds
  • Cocoa dust
  • Seasonal sprinkles and sweet finishes


Each cart is styled with The Cookery’s signature warmth — layered textures, soft colours, and a sense of abundance that invites guests to gather, choose, and indulge.

Perfect for: Weddings, birthdays, corporate events, intimate celebrations, or any moment that deserves a sweet, interactive showstopper.

Ready To Plan A Cart Experience For Your Johannesburg Event?

Tell us your event date, guest count, venue, and preferred cart. We’ll send through a tailored quote for your celebration.

The Cookery De La Cart food cart setup for Johannesburg event catering
Olives and savoury accompaniments for charcuterie cart styling

Pricing & Packages

Simple, transparent pricing – no hidden surprises.

We keep our pricing clear so you can plan with confidence.

  • Base Hire Fee (Per Cart) R1700

    Includes delivery (within 5km of The Cookery), setup, styling, equipment, a member of staff, pack down, and clean-up (clean-up is only of the cart).

  • Additional staff R900

    Should you be hosting a larger event and require additional staff this can be added, if multiple carts are booked each cart booking would include a staff member

  • Food Costing from R95 per person (Minimum 30 guests)

    Portion based or per person pricing depending on your guest count and menu selections.

What’s included:

  • Full cart setup and styling
  • Staff member or members depending on your guest count
  • All disposable serveware and display elements
  • Seasonal menu curation
  • Pack‑down after your event


Optional extras:

  • Premium ingredients based on your preferences, Prosciutto di San Daniele, etc
  • Custom catered items like Spanakopita, etc
  • Florals and themed décor for the cart
  • Travel outside 5km area

Pricing & Packages

Simple, transparent pricing – no hidden surprises.

We keep our pricing clear so you can plan with confidence.

What’s included:

  • Full cart setup and styling
  • Staff member or members depending on your guest count
  • All disposable serveware and display elements
  • Seasonal menu curation
  • Pack‑down after your event


Optional extras:

  • Premium ingredients based on your preferences, Prosciutto di San Daniele, etc
  • Custom catered items like Spanakopita, etc
  • Florals and themed décor for the cart
  • Travel outside 5km area

Food That Brings People Together At Johannesburg Events

From intimate gatherings to larger celebrations, our Charcuterie, Dolci and Cannoli carts are styled around your event, guests, and setting.