Our Story — Montana Food and Events

The Montana name derives from earlier times with Montana restaurant established in Victoria Street, Hamilton in 1965.

The culture of innovation and expansion was evident in 1988 when ‘out catering’ was added to the menu.

The introduction of professional rugby in 1996 led to a sea change with Montana entrusted with the original corporate hospitality at Hamilton’s Rugby Park, for the inaugural Chiefs UBix Super 12 season. The construction of what is now FMG Stadium Waikato in 2001, opening in 2002, was the catalyst for the new company’s birth.

Montana Catering 2001 Ltd, trading as Montana Catering, was based at Waikato Stadium from its opening and continues to be the resident caterer. In 2011, with the successful tendering for the catering rights to the refurbished Claudelands Events Centre, our head office and a new catering operation was launched at this new venue.

In 2018 we evolved our name to Montana Food and Events to emphasise our continued focus on our food being the defining difference, plus highlighting our expertise in event management.

Montana Food and Events is one of many brands that belong to Montana Group. Montana Group is the largest, privately-owned caterer in New Zealand, jointly owned by Directors Dallas Fisher and Troy Reid.

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The Montana name derives from earlier times with Montana restaurant established in Victoria Street, Hamilton in 1965.

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The culture of innovation and expansion was evident in 1988 when ‘out catering’ was added to the menu.

In 2018 we evolved our name to Montana Food and Events to emphasise our continued focus on our food being the defining difference, plus highlighting our expertise in event management.