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Aashirwad is an Indian restaurant based in Orlando that serves up cuisine from the northern region of India. The company has also offered catering for nearly a decade, providing a private chef, Tandoor at the venue site, and more for events of all sizes. Weddings, bridal showers, cooperate events, and all celebrations are welcome. Aashirwad received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.
Arthur’s has been offering catering services to Central Florida for nearly three decades. Serving weddings, corporate events, and celebrations of all kinds, Arthur’s serves up a variety of tasty cuisines at luxurious venues, such as mini cheeseburgers, shrimp tacos, wild salmon tartar, and watermelon, tomato, and basil skewers. Arthur’s was voted Best Caterer by readers of the Orlando Sentinel.
Bem Bom Food is a Portuguese food truck operating in the Orlando area. The truck serves up tacos and pastries and can be booked for events. Catering can also be arranged, which can include a custom menu. Bem Bom was named Best Food Truck by the Orlando A-List.
Big City Catering is an Orlando-based catering company that can boast a team with decades of experience. The company offers a diverse range of menus, from themed menus to corporate and wedding menus. Wedding buffets, as well as plated meals, are available, in addition to corporate boxed lunches. Big City Catering has partnerships with a number of luxurious venues. Finally, Big City Catering has been awarded Wedding Wire's Couples' Choice Award for 2014, 2015, and 2016.
Cocktails Catering is a fully licensed and insured full-service event planning and catering company serving the Orlando area. The company has partnerships with venues all over central Florida. The diverse menu has it all: appetizers, entrees, drinks, and pastries. Cocktails Catering’s many esteemed clients include BMW, Yelp, Pepsi, Toys for Tots, Teen Vogue, and more.
Dixie Belle's Café has been operating in Orlando for nearly a decade. The locally-owned restaurant serves up American cuisine mixed with some Mexican favorites. The team does catering at event spaces in Orlando, and can also host events in its on-site banquet room. The catering team is fluent in both English and Spanish and Dixie Belle's Café promises affordable pricing.
El Potro has been operating for over three decades and has many locations in Apopka, Orlando, and Winter Park, Florida. The restaurant serves up Mexican cuisine and offers catering to the surrounding areas. The catering team can take on any group, any size, offering its services to graduations, parties, weddings, and all special events. The catering menu includes delicious chicken fajitas, carnitas, baked fish, tamales, a variety of sides, and much more. El Potro promises fresh ingredients.
Ethos Vegan Kitchen is a 100% vegan restaurant that also offers catering. The restaurant has been serving Central Florida for over a decade and is a family-owned small business. Catering services include party platters, takeaway orders (including a takeaway Thanksgiving meal), and special orders from the bakery. Ethos Vegan Kitchen was the reader's pick for Best Vegan in the Orlando Weekly and has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.
Goodfella’s Pizzeria has been operating in Orlando for over a decade, serving up New York-style pizza. The menu also includes eggplant, salads, subs, soups, calzones, and more. Goodfella’s Pizzeria offers catering, promising competitive pricing. All pizza dough and sauce are made up fresh each day.
Gringos Locos does tacos and burritos using 100% fresh beef and chicken and promising fresh vegetables. The Orlando-based restaurant can cater events and offers a varied menu of Mexican favorite dishes and sides. Gringos Locos was named Orlando Weekly's Best Mexican, Best Cheap Eats, and Best Late Night Restaurant.
Located in Orlando, Florida, Jason's Deli is an independent, family-owned business serving customers and communities nationwide for over 40 years. It is open from 8 am to 10 pm. The deli's menu is made up of old favorites and new varieties, all of which can be ordered on the premises or online for on-time delivery to homes and businesses. The menu also caters for special diets, such as vegetarian and gluten-sensitive.
John Michael Exquisite Weddings & Catering is a Central Florida company that has been in operation for over two decades. The team provides full event planners that will take on all details of any special celebration. John Michael's offers a variety of food options and can do buffet, plated, family or station style service. The company also offers the Winter Park venue, Celebration Gardens, to clients. John Michael Exquisite Weddings & Catering is a member of the Better Business Bureau and has been featured in The Knot and Wedding Wire.
Montage Catering has been operating in Central Florida for years, doing catering for events of all sizes. The team can execute event planning, platter service catering, wedding catering, corporate catering, and full-service dine-in catering. Passed hors d'oeuvres, buffets, and plated dinners are all available. The catering menu offers a variety of delicious items including bacon-wrapped filet mignon, and Caribbean pan seared red snapper. Montage Catering was featured in Wedding Wire's Couples' Choice Awards in 2016.
My Chef is a personal chef service operating in Orlando, Windermere, Dr. Phillips, and the entire Orange County. The team of chefs has decades of combined experience and provides weekly meals, catering, and tastings. Date night cooking, dinner parties, and Sunday breakfasts are also offered by My Chef. The business promises the use of organic ingredients and can accommodate food allergies. Satisfied clients praise My Chef’s professional service and fantastic food.
Orlando Caribbean Catering has over four decades of experience providing Caribbean and southern food to the Orlando area. The catering team offers customizable menus and can do buffet style or plated meals, happily serving weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, office parties, and all events. Each client can receive a custom quote at Orlando Caribbean Catering, as the business believes in personalized service.
Puff ‘n Stuff is a catering service operating in Central and West Florida. It’s been serving Florida since the 1980s, starting out as a pastry shop, and growing into a full-service caterer. Puff ‘n Stuff does weddings, conventions, corporate events, and other special gatherings. The business meets with clients beforehand and promises to create a totally unique menu that suits each client's taste. Happy clients praise the quality food and service provided by Puff ‘n Stuff.
Tabla Cuisine is an Orlando-based restaurant cooking up a unique blend of Indian, Chinese, and Thai. The experienced chef, Ian Piamonte was Banquet Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, and now serves up inspired dishes for Tabla Cuisine. The restaurant can cater all events and has a ballroom that can accommodate over 200 guests. Tabla Cuisine has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.
Tamasino’s is a New York-style pizzeria operating in three Florida locations, including Orlando. The restaurant has been serving pies for nearly two decades and offers catering to the entire Central Florida area. The catering menu includes favorites like garlic knots, Caesar and Greek salads, eggplant parmesan and, of course, plenty of pizza. For dessert, try Tamasino’s New York-style cheesecake. Tamasino’s was a recipient of the Orlando Sentinal’s Reader’s Choice Award.
Just like brick-and-mortar restaurants, catering companies need a liquor license to serve alcohol to patrons. If a caterer is serving alcoholic beverages, guests under the age of 21 are allowed on the premises, but they may not buy or consume alcohol.
If you're having a large event catered and expecting to spend a lot of money, having a tasting beforehand is often a good idea. Tastings are handled differently by catering companies; some may charge while others won't. In general, most caterers charge a fee, usually around the cost of a meal at a restaurant.
Caterers usually help their clients calculate food by offering a recommended portion size per guest. Taking this into consideration, all you need to do is multiply this portion by the number of expected guests to determine the total amount of food needed.
The amount of time in advance needed to schedule catering services depends on the number of people and type of event. For weddings with 50 people or more, six to 12 months in advance is recommended. For smaller gatherings, a month or two should suffice.
Some catering services include tips in the bill, so you don't have to worry about handling this aspect on the day of your event. If the tip is not included, a minimum of 15% of the total bill is recommended, while tipping 20% is not uncommon.
In addition to the food you order, catering services can include delivery, linens, silverware or plasticware, plates and cups, a small heat source to keep hot dishes warm, and staff. When planning your event, it's always a good idea to confirm which of these items are included and necessary.
