26 caterers in Chattanooga, TN

We tracked down 51 possible caterers around Chattanooga and Cleveland, Signal Mountain, then checked each one against its own website. These are the 26 we could verify. Not a top ten, and not a paid directory.

7 of them (27%) publish their pricing. Those are listed first with the real numbers. The other 19 quote on request, which is normal in this industry, so plan on contacting several to compare.

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Wedding Caterers pricing in Tennessee
Typical per-guest range
$28/guest$47/guest
Market range
$21/guest$176/guest
Publish pricing
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Tennessee caterers typically charge $28 to $47 per guest, with some vendors ranging as high as $176 per guest. Keep in mind that premium and luxury caterers rarely publish prices and require a direct inquiry, so the true market average is likely higher than these figures suggest.

The Chattanooga caterers list

Showing 20 of 26 caterers
  • Kals Events and Catering

    Chattanooga

    Kals Events & Catering is a full-service caterer specializing in chef-driven, made-to-order cuisine for weddings, corporate events, and private parties across Tennessee and Georgia. They offer customizable menus featuring international flavors and live food stations, with comprehensive event management and bar service.

    from $25/guestCuisine: brazilian, sushi/japanese, italian +4Service: food stations, chef-driven stations, plated dinners +4Bar service: Yes

    Full-service wedding catering with $3,000 minimum and $25 per-person starting rate; final pricing varies by menu, staffing, bar, and rentals.

    elegantmodernupscaleinteractivechef-drivenrestaurant-quality
    kalsevents.com(423) 771-9113300 Cherokee Blvd. #140, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA
  • Party Bites Kitchen + Catering & Event Space

    Chattanooga

    Party Bites Kitchen + Catering & Event Space is a Chattanooga-based caterer offering customizable menus from Southern comfort food to contemporary cuisine, with both catering services and an on-site event space.

    $12/guest – $16/guestCuisine: southern, american comfort food, mediterranean +2Service: buffet, food stations, boxed lunches +2Bar service: No

    Buffet and plated catering with per-guest pricing starting at $12 (below wedding floor) plus à la carte items; $400 minimum order.

    Southerncontemporaryculinary-focusedcustomizable
    partybitescatering.com(423) 708-5222806 E 12th St, Chattanooga, TN 37403, USA
  • Sugar's Ribs

    Chattanooga

    Sugar's Ribs is a BBQ caterer in Chattanooga with a 100-seat banquet room and full off-premise catering capabilities. They specialize in authentic slow-smoked meats and offer family-style packages for events.

    $14/guest – $36/guestCuisine: bbq, southernService: family-style, off-premise cateringBar service: Yes

    Family style packages start at $85; individual plates range $13.55–$35.75; full catering by inquiry.

    rusticcasualbarbecueSouthernold-fashioned
    sugarsribs.com(423) 826-11992450 15th Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37494, USA
  • Simple Southern Catering

    Chattanooga

    Simple Southern Catering provides fresh, made-to-order Southern and Cajun/Creole cuisine for weddings in Chattanooga, with budget-friendly pricing and professional service staff included.

    $25/guest – $28/guestCuisine: southern, cajun, creoleService: buffetBar service: No

    Per-guest pricing for wedding catering packages; Package #3 is market-based (no published rate).

    southerncajuncreolecasualtraditionalbudget-friendly
    simplesoutherncatering.com(423) 677-20258124 Burgundy Cir, Chattanooga, TN 37421, USA
  • Events with Taste

    Chattanooga

    Events with Taste is Chattanooga's premier full-service caterer specializing in custom, chef-inspired menus for weddings and special events. With 25+ years of experience, they create personalized menus tailored to each couple's preferences and dietary needs.

    $18/guest – $19/guestCuisine: contemporary american, southern, thai +4Service: buffet, plated, family-style +1Bar service: Yes

    Buffet catering at $18.00–$18.50 per person qualifies as wedding-relevant; box lunches and corporate samples are non-wedding line items.

    chef-inspiredelegantsophisticatedfarm-to-tablesustainableartisanal
    ewtcaters.com(423) 508-8023507 W 26th St A, Chattanooga, TN 37408, USA
  • Impressions Catering

    Cleveland

    Impressions Catering and Events is a full-service custom caterer in Cleveland, TN that specializes in weddings and special events with personalized consultations and private tastings. They offer both comprehensive full-service catering with staffing and rentals, and budget-friendly drop-off options.

    $24/guest – $30/guestCuisine: mexican, italian, bbq +2Service: buffet, food stations, plated +2Bar service: Yes

    Full Service wedding catering starts at $24 per person with typical final costs $25–$30+; Simply Catering menus $15–$20 per person.

    impressionscatering.net(423) 614-4051840 Stuart Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312, USA
  • Events by FEED Co

    Chattanooga

    Farm-to-table restaurant and tavern in Chattanooga's Southside offering private event spaces for up to 80 seated or 110 reception guests with customizable catering menus featuring elevated Southern cuisine.

    $1,000 – $2,400Cuisine: southern, farm-to-table, steaks +4Service: buffet, plated, food stations +2Bar service: Yes

    Food & beverage minimum pricing for different meal types (weekday/weekend, lunch/dinner/brunch) with tax and service charge applied.

    rusticelegantfarm-to-tableSoutherntavernwarm and inviting
    feedtableandtavern.com(423) 708-8500201 W Main St Ste 108, Chattanooga, TN 37408, USA
  • Chattanooga Catering

    Chattanooga

    Chattanooga Catering is a full-service caterer specializing in wedding catering with customizable menus, bartending services, and complete event staffing. They serve Chattanooga, Cleveland, Ooltewah, TN and Dalton, GA with experience at local wedding venues.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: southern, bbq, italian +5Service: buffet, plated, food stations +3Bar service: Yes
    formalelegantcustomizablediverse cuisine
    chattanoogacatering.com(702) 630-6358232 E 11th St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA
  • Event Catering Chattanooga

    Chattanooga

    Event Catering Chattanooga is a full-service catering company specializing in wedding catering across Chattanooga, Northern Georgia, and Alabama. They offer customizable menus, bartending services, and professional execution with a focus on being trusted wedding vendors.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: bbq, americanService: buffet, food stations, drop-off +1Bar service: Yes
    eventcateringchattanooga.com(423) 414-30107000 Lee Hwy #600, Chattanooga, TN 37421, USA
  • The Crepe Outdoors

    Cleveland

    The Crepe Outdoors is a wedding and event caterer based in Cleveland, TN specializing in customizable menus from economical to elaborate, with signature crepe stations and extensive hors d'oeuvres packages. They offer personalized service with owners Kevin and Dana managing tastings, planning, setup, cooking, and service.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: american, southern, bbq +4Service: buffet, plated, food stations +2Bar service: No

    Pricing requires phone inquiry; no published dollar amounts available.

    elegantrusticcustomizablesouthernfarm-to-table feel
    thecrepeoutdoors.net(423) 505-7011850 Stuart Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312, USA
  • Edley's Bar-B-Que

    Chattanooga

    Edley's Bar-B-Que is a family-owned BBQ caterer with multiple locations including Chattanooga, specializing in low-and-slow smoked meats and made-from-scratch sides. They explicitly offer wedding catering with flexible service options and are praised by couples for affordable pricing and delicious food.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: bbq, southern, smoked meatsService: buffet, family-style, catered with staff serviceBar service: Yes
    casualSouthernauthenticrusticfamily-friendly
    edleysbbq.com(423) 498-2772205 Manufacturers Rd Suite 110, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA
  • Good Company Catering

    Chattanooga

    Good Company Catering is a Chattanooga-based catering company run by three hospitality professionals with 50+ years of combined experience. They specialize in creating customized events and maintain a tasting room at the Dwell Hotel in downtown Chattanooga.

    Pricing on request
    goodcompanycatering.com(423) 785-7959120 E 10th St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA
  • Shuford's Smokehouse

    Signal Mountain

    Shuford's Smokehouse is a family-owned BBQ restaurant and caterer in Chattanooga, TN that specializes in customized catering for weddings and events of any size. They offer hickory-smoked meats with a secret sauce recipe and flexible, personalized menu options.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: bbq / southernService: customized cateringBar service: No

    Wedding catering pricing available by request only; no published rates provided.

    casualrusticsouthernfamily-ownedtraditional
    shufords-smokehouse.com(423) 267-0080924 Signal Mountain Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA
  • Sweet Merry Berry

    Signal Mountain

    Sweet Merry Berry is a professional catering service in Chattanooga, TN specializing in customized menus across diverse cuisines. Led by Chef Barry C. Brock, a classically trained culinary professional, they create personalized catering for weddings and special events.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: italian, latin, mediterranean +3Service: buffet, servedBar service: No

    Wedding catering pricing available only upon request; no published dollar amounts.

    sweetmerryberry.com(423) 414-26231309 Taft Hwy Ste 139, Signal Mountain, TN 37377, USA
  • Barque BBQ

    Chattanooga

    Barque BBQ is an authentic barbecue restaurant in Chattanooga's Southside Creative District that offers full catering services for weddings, reunions, and special events. They feature diverse BBQ styles, locally sourced ingredients, and vegetarian/vegan options.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: bbq, southern, barbecueService: custom catering, platters by the poundBar service: No

    Individual menu items are published, but wedding catering pricing requires a quote request.

    casualrusticlocalBBQmodern-casualcommunity-focused
    barque.is(423) 206-97502309 E Main St, Chattanooga, TN 37404, USA
  • Chef Express Café

    Chattanooga

    Chef Express is a Chattanooga-based catering company founded in 2015 by Chef Terence Locke, offering full-service catering with bartending and food truck options for events.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: american, soul food (implied)Service: food truck, catering packagesBar service: Yes
    community-focuseddiverse cuisinefull-service
    chefexpress4.com(423) 355-20455704 Marlin Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411, USA
  • Big Tom’s Backyard Grill & Bar

    Cleveland

    Big Tom's Backyard Grill & Bar is a casual BBQ and Southern comfort food restaurant in Cleveland, TN that offers event catering and private room rentals for gatherings.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: bbq, southern, american comfort food +2Service: buffet, family-styleBar service: Yes
    casualrusticfamily-friendlySouthernBBQ-focusednostalgic
    bigtomsbackyardgrillandbar.com(423) 790-739188 Mouse Creek Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312, USA
  • Brown Bag

    Signal Mountain

    Brown Bag is a casual catering company offering healthy, fresh cuisine with multiple menu options ranging from classic grilled chicken to fajita bars and Asian-inspired dishes. They serve the Chattanooga area with weekday catering and weekend service for larger groups (100+ person minimum).

    Pricing on requestCuisine: american, southern, grilled +2Service: buffet, food stations, family-styleBar service: No

    Per-guest catering prices ($12.95–$13.45) fall below realistic wedding meal levels and indicate non-wedding boxed-lunch or event catering.

    casualhealth-consciousmoderncontemporary
    brownbagnow.com(423) 413-33831924 Gunbarrel Rd #110, Chattanooga, TN 37421, USA
  • Buddy's Bar-B-Q

    Cleveland

    Buddy's Bar-B-Q is an East Tennessee BBQ restaurant and caterer since 1972 offering slow-cooked meats and sides available for custom catering events. They provide family packs, bulk orders, and operate the Bearden Banquet Hall for events.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: bbq, southernService: family-style, family packs, bulk cateringBar service: No
    casualrusticsoutherntraditionalfamily-friendly
    buddysbarbq.com(423) 458-1501678 Paul Huff Pkwy NW, Cleveland, TN 37312, USA
  • Farmhouse Cleveland

    Cleveland

    Farmhouse Cleveland is a locally-owned country restaurant offering catering services for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and special events. They specialize in homestyle Southern comfort food served in a warm, welcoming farmhouse atmosphere.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: southern comfort food, bbq, soul foodBar service: No
    rusticfarmhousecasualSouthernhomestyle
    farmhouserestaurantcleveland.com(423) 339-99982260 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311, USA
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