27 caterers in Chattanooga, TN
27 caterers around Chattanooga and Cleveland, Signal Mountain, Hixson, each checked against its own website and verified as a wedding business. Not a top ten.
7 of them (26%) publish their pricing. Their listings show the real numbers. The other 20 quote on request, which is normal in this industry, so plan on contacting several to compare.
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Tennessee caterers typically charge $28 to $47 per guest, with the full market ranging from $21 to $176 per guest. Because premium and luxury caterers rarely publish prices and require direct inquiry, the vendors reflected here skew toward the more affordable end, meaning the true market average is likely higher.
The Chattanooga caterers list
- Chattanooga
Kals Events and Catering
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: YesFull-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 - Chattanooga
Party Bites Kitchen + Catering & Event Space
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: NoBuffet and plated catering with per-guest pricing starting at $12 (below wedding floor) plus à la carte items; $400 minimum order.
Southerncontemporaryculinary-focusedcustomizable - Chattanooga
Sugar's Ribs
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: YesFamily style packages start at $85; individual plates range $13.55–$35.75; full catering by inquiry.
rusticcasualbarbecueSouthernold-fashioned - Chattanooga
Simple Southern Catering
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: NoPer-guest pricing for wedding catering packages; Package #3 is market-based (no published rate).
southerncajuncreolecasualtraditionalbudget-friendly - Chattanooga
Events with Taste
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: YesBuffet 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 - Cleveland
Impressions Catering
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: YesFull Service wedding catering starts at $24 per person with typical final costs $25–$30+; Simply Catering menus $15–$20 per person.
- Chattanooga
Events by FEED Co
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: YesFood & beverage minimum pricing for different meal types (weekday/weekend, lunch/dinner/brunch) with tax and service charge applied.
rusticelegantfarm-to-tableSoutherntavernwarm and inviting - Chattanooga
Chattanooga Catering
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: Yesformalelegantcustomizablediverse cuisine - Chattanooga
Event Catering 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 - Cleveland
The Crepe Outdoors
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: NoPricing requires phone inquiry; no published dollar amounts available.
elegantrusticcustomizablesouthernfarm-to-table feel - Chattanooga
Edley's Bar-B-Que
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: YescasualSouthernauthenticrusticfamily-friendly - Chattanooga
Good Company Catering
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 - Signal Mountain
Shuford's Smokehouse
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: NoWedding catering pricing available by request only; no published rates provided.
casualrusticsouthernfamily-ownedtraditional - Signal Mountain
Sweet Merry Berry
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: NoWedding catering pricing available only upon request; no published dollar amounts.
- Chattanooga
Barque BBQ
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: NoIndividual menu items are published, but wedding catering pricing requires a quote request.
casualrusticlocalBBQmodern-casualcommunity-focused - Chattanooga
Chef Express Café
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: Yescommunity-focuseddiverse cuisinefull-service - Cleveland
Big Tom’s Backyard Grill & Bar
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: Yescasualrusticfamily-friendlySouthernBBQ-focusednostalgic - Signal Mountain
Brown Bag
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: NoPer-guest catering prices ($12.95–$13.45) fall below realistic wedding meal levels and indicate non-wedding boxed-lunch or event catering.
casualhealth-consciousmoderncontemporary - Cleveland
Buddy's Bar-B-Q
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: Nocasualrusticsoutherntraditionalfamily-friendly - Cleveland
Farmhouse 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: NorusticfarmhousecasualSouthernhomestyle - Chattanooga
MISSION BBQ
Mission BBQ is a casual BBQ restaurant chain with catering services available for events. They offer authentic, all-American BBQ cuisine with a focus on quality and service to their community.
Pricing on requestCuisine: bbq, southern, all-americanBar service: Nocasualall-americanbbqpatrioticcommunity-focused - Chattanooga
Rib & Loin
Award-winning BBQ caterer in Chattanooga with 34+ years of experience offering smoked meats, sides, and desserts for events of all sizes. Known for casual, customizable barbecue catering with on-site service capability.
Pricing on requestCuisine: bbqService: buffet, customizable menuBar service: NoWedding catering pricing available upon request; no published prices.
casualrusticSouthern - Cleveland
Shane's Rib Shack - Cleveland
Shane's Rib Shack is a BBQ casual dining chain offering catering services for events of all sizes, including weddings. They provide delivery, pick-up, and full-service catering options with customizable packages.
Pricing on requestCuisine: bbq, southern, americanService: buffet, full-serviceBar service: Nocasualrusticdown-homeSouthern - Chattanooga
The Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe
The Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe is a BBQ and picnic fare restaurant in Historic St. Elmo, Chattanooga, that offers catering services for weddings and special events with full-service setup, serving, and cleanup.
Pricing on requestCuisine: bbq, southern, picnic fareService: full-service cateringBar service: NocasualrusticBBQpicnicoutdoor patiofamily-friendly - Cleveland
Heat N Eat/The Eatery at Bradley Square
Heat N Eat is a meal prep and catering service in Cleveland, TN that offers custom catering options including standard trays, box lunches, and buffets, with rental space available for events.
Pricing on requestCuisine: health-conscious, gluten-free, keto +1Service: buffet, box lunches, standard traysBar service: NoMeal prep and à la carte pricing for non-wedding catering; no wedding per-guest or package pricing published.
- Signal Mountain
Jerome's Fine Swine & BBQ
Jerome's Fine Swine & BBQ is a BBQ caterer located in Whitwell, Tennessee, offering casual dining experiences with a focus on smoked meats and Southern barbecue.
Pricing on requestCuisine: bbqrusticcasualSouthern - Hixson
Off The Grill by Chef Q
Off The Grill by Chef Q is a Southern-style BBQ restaurant and catering company in Chattanooga specializing in smoked meats and fresh sides with a focus on heart-healthy cooking. Chef Q offers catering services and operates a food truck for events.
Pricing on requestCuisine: southern, bbq, smoked meatsService: catering, food trucksBar service: NoSoutherncasualBBQrustic
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