About Us
Exceptional Catering with Soul & Class
My Sweet Potato is a black-female owned catering company that offers exceptional eating experiences in the form of corporate catering, private catering & harvest tables. We are Johannesburg based and offer our services to the entire Gauteng region, North-West & Limpopo provinces.
We are experts in and are very popularly known for extravagant buffets, vibrant harvest tables/grazing spreads & appetizing floating canapés. We are a harmonious blend of "soulful & bougie" which just means we prepare food with heart & absolute class.
Being in the culinary & events industry since 2017, we have seen the value of being change agile & offering bespoke services to meet the different needs of our different clients. This has allowed us to serve excellently in a wide range of offerings spanning from catering for board meetings, corporate lunches, conferences, wellness days, roadshows, year-end functions, graduation parties, anniversaries, birthday parties, weddings, family gatherings etc.
Our USP: Love goes into everything we prepare. We are passion driven by excellence which truly sets us apart within our industry. Our passion for food and people is unmatched.
Meet the Team
Our passionate team blends culinary expertise with heartfelt hospitality to bring every event to life.
Petronela
Head Chef
Leads our kitchen with creativity and precision, curating every menu and ensuring each dish reflects the soulful, bougie flavour My Sweet Potato is known for.
Zolani
Chef
A skilled hand in the kitchen, Zolani brings consistency and flair to every plate, from intimate gatherings to large-scale buffets.
Hlanhla
Junior Chef
Eager and quick to learn, Hlanhla supports the kitchen team with energy and attention to detail, growing his craft with every event.
Nomvelo
Client's Liaison
The warm voice behind every booking, Nomvelo guides clients from first enquiry to event day, making sure every detail is heard and handled with care.
Lebogang
Administrator
Keeps the engine running behind the scenes, managing schedules, quotes, and paperwork so the team can focus on delivering exceptional experiences.
Mpho
Driver / Inventory
Makes sure every ingredient and piece of equipment arrives on time and in perfect order, the dependable backbone of our event-day logistics.
Grashar
Caretaker
Looks after our kitchen and workspace, keeping everything spotless and ready so the team can create with pride every single day.
Our Values
We are a growing team divided into the corporate office, the kitchen department, and the events team. Our entire team is governed by the PIPEPT value system which we uphold in all we do to ensure we deliver uniformity and operational excellence.
Passion
Creativity fueled by deep love for crafting outstanding, restaurant-quality dishes.
Excellence
Focused on delivering the utmost in quality, flavour, and overall experience.
Integrity
Scrupulous transparency, conscientious professionalism, and accountability.
Presentation
Highly detailed plating and staging with a sophisticated, elegant touch.
Punctuality
Reliable timing ensuring seamless event execution and client satisfaction.
Teamwork
United collaboration delivering consistent, high-quality service.