Best Catering Companies in Tampa, FL

Gaston's Culinary Services is a caterer in Tampa that offers a range of plated and buffet menus for any occasion. A newly wedded client says of the company, “The food and presentation was amazing. The pot stickers and conch fritters were my favorite. Chef Gaston and his staff were very accommodating to our needs, [and they worked closely] with my other vendors to ensure I had a flawless day.” Gaston's Culinary Services also concocts hot and cold gourmet beverages.

Amici's Catered Cuisine is a creator of “finest quality gourmet foods” in Oldsmar. The business opened in 1983, and it has made thousands of events successful since. The staff considers guests with special dietary needs, and clients can request the kitchen staff to prepare gluten-free, nut-fee, pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan cuisine. Amici's Catered Cuisine serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and meals in between, and the options include boxed delivery, stationary or butler-passed hors d'œuvres, plated, and buffet.

Spotlight Catering is a food provider in Tampa that serves events in “St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, and beyond.” The staff will help clients prepare for the occasion, and the menu features a range of hors d'œuvres, entrées, and desserts. Spotlight Catering handles wedding receptions, corporate cocktail parties, and other upscale social functions, and it also runs a beverage service that has a liability insurance and a license from the State of Florida's Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco.

Holy Hog Barbecue is a diner and caterer in Tampa that is “Your Hometown Smokehouse.” The business produces mouth-watering slow-smoked meats, and its “pig-out” package includes a full slab of St. Louis-style ribs, a whole chicken, two pounds of pulled pork, one pound of smoked sausage, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, the works. Holy Hog accepts orders online, and it has locations on East Kennedy Boulevard, Henderson Boulevard, Channelside Drive, North Armenia Avenue, and North Dale Mabry Highway.

SaltBlock Catering is food and hospitality service in Tampa that offers “thoughtfully crafted, creatively delivered” meals. A client from a children's cancer support organization says of the staff, “They have attended many of our events and always serve the most amazing, fresh food! We have never had a complaint, [and they] go above and beyond to make every plate extremely delicious...” SaltBlock Catering has classic and seasonal menus, as well as bar options.

Catering by Cathy is a company in Tampa that is also known as CBK Catering & Events. The business also runs Café 124 in the University of South Florida' CAMLS building, and it handles company breakfast and lunch meetings, private parties, and wedding receptions. Clients can call the Catering by Cathy staff or shoot them an e-mail to request a custom quote for their event.

Affordable Catering is a special events vendor in Tampa that has been in business since 1995. The company serves at corporate luncheons, wedding receptions, and other gatherings, and it customizes the menu to meet each client's event goals and budget. Affordable Catering also offers liquor, beer, and wine packages, and it deploys only professionally trained waitstaff and bartenders. The website contains the current offerings and price schedule.

Puff 'n Stuff Catering is a food provider in Tampa that has “passionately perfected events at over 200 spectacular locations throughout Central Florida and Florida's West Coast.” The business opened in 1971 as a shop for puff pastry, and it has since grown into a fully insured and licensed company that complies with all government health regulations. Puff 'n Stuff Catering creates dishes made from quality ingredients, and it services weddings, corporate parties, conventions, and other special occasions.

Catering by the Family is a food service in Tampa that opened in 1976. The company “provides quality, variety, artistic presentation, and number one customer service,” and it has professional service personnel and theme-party designers to give clients a remarkable hosting experience. Catering by the Family handles formal and casual social functions, and clients can call to discuss their forthcoming event with the staff.

Catered by Vesh is a company in Land O' Lakes that specializes is crafting and delivering international contemporary cuisine. The owner has more than 15 years of experience in creating gourmet food, and he uses only “fresh ingredients flown in from around the globe daily.” Catered by Vesh has served corporate clients like Coca-Cola and hosts of Super Bowl events, and the epicurean delights include roasted New York strip, sumac-dusted diver scallops in citrus and butter, and broccoli Polynesia.

Good Food Catering is a provider of “superior culinary experience” in Tampa. The staff handle corporate and gala events for up to 2,000 guests, or plated dinners for up to 500, and they will also serve at smaller celebrations like Sweet 16 parties, bar or bat mitzvahs, memorials, and high school reunions. Good Food Catering holds a state license and an insurance coverage to offer multiple bar options, and it has bartenders and mixologists to perform the services.

Olympia Catering & Events is a family-owned company in Tampa that is a recipient of the 2016 WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award and the 2016 The Knot Best of Weddings recognition. The services include menu planning, on-site cooking, and supervision. Olympia Catering is a member of the National Association for Catering and Events, as well as the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, and it is the exclusive caterer of the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg.

Elite Events Catering is a company in Tampa that has more than 15 years of experience in the food service industry. The business commits to creating wholesome and delectable dishes, and it works with the region's farms to obtain organic and sustainable local produce. Elite Events Catering can deliver culinary wonders to as many as 2,000 guests in a single occasion.

The Brunchery Restaurant & Catering is a food service provider in Tampa that has been around since 1985. The company's partner, G. Elliot's, handles the catering work, and it is “the only caterer in the Tampa Bay area with a 120 percent guarantee.” The dishes contain only the freshest ingredients, and its three levels of service are pick-up, delivery, and on-site with a full waitstaff. The Brunchery Restaurant & Catering sells gift cards that are perfect for celebrations.

Espo's Catering is a food company in Tampa that specializes in filling corporate orders. The staff handle functions like breakfast meetings, company picnics and barbecues, holiday parties, and other gatherings, and they operate a 24-hour answering desk that accommodates requests and inquiries. Espo's Catering crafts Spanish, Italian, and American cuisine, and it helps clients create custom meal plans for their event.