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Catering by the Family

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Dietary
Heather
Sophia
Nicole
Jaclyn
Meek Sampson

Recommended by 96% of couples

About this vendor

Catering by the Family provides a premium wedding service based in Tampa Bay, Florida. With over forty years of catering expertise, the award-winning company wants to make the happy couple feel like part of their family by delivering a memorable and high-quality dining experience. Boasting an impressive culinary team, Catering by the Family regularly creates several gourmet menus with exquisite taste and presentation in mind. Not only are wedding menus made to meet individual needs, but the caterers also strive to provide a unique service that meets budget expectations while reflecting the couple's personal tastes. As one of the largest full-service caterers in the region, Catering for the Family will do its utmost to provide couples with a professional and distinguished catering experience.

Cuisine

The professional catering staff is committed to providing a chef-driven service that can be adapted for any size guest list. Catering by the Family offers a wide range of buffet and plated-style meals, hors d'oeuvres, brunch, barbeque, and vegetarian options. The company has an extensive range of food options, from carved honey-baked ham to braised short ribs. Couples can meet with chefs to sample the cuisine, select dining options, and discuss their expectations ahead of their big day. In addition, the company will also provide chairs, tables, linens, and bar service on request.

What You'll Love About Catering by the Family

Catering by the Family is the perfect choice for your long-awaited celebration. In addition to providing exquisite flavors and top-notch customer service, they have acquired countless reviews and rewards for their catering services. This way, you can be confident they'll elevate your dining experience on the most important day of your life!

Features

Hispanic or Latinx-owned

Large team (21+ members)

Experience

  • 50 years in business

  • We speak English, French, Spanish and Thai

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Matthew & Jenna's wedding
Matthew & Jenna
37 photos
Kellee & Kyle's wedding
Kellee & Kyle
68 photos
Courtney & Joseph's wedding
Courtney & Joseph
66 photos
Kelsey & Andrew's wedding
Kelsey & Andrew
77 photos

FAQ

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$42

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$35

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$40

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$30

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$12

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine
House Liquor

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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Reviews of Catering by the Family

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Reviewers praised the catering for consistently delicious, fresh food with great variety and affordable pricing. Staff were professional, kind, and flexible—handling logistics, linens, bar service, tastings, and even special requests during storms. Guests called the service exceptional and highly recommend them.

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Reviewers praised the catering for consistently delicious, fresh food with great variety and affordable pricing. Staff were professional, kind, and flexible—handling logistics, linens, bar service, tastings, and even special requests during storms. Guests called the service exceptional and highly recommend them.

T
Tina Sent on 03/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Caterer

The catering for my daughter’s wedding exceeded all expectations. The food was amazing fresh, flavorful, and enjoyed by all of our guests. What truly made the experience exceptional was the staff. They were so helpful, patient, and extremely kind, even during busy moments. Their professionalism and positive attitude made the day feel seamless and stress-free. We are so grateful and would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a special event.
Heather
Heather Sent on 05/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exactly what we expected.

We tasted our selected finger foods in advance and on the day of our event they were delivered and were delicious. The variety of options made it really easy for us to select items that would appeal to all of our guests.
C
Cathy Sent on 05/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food, professional service

Food on buffet was delicious, with a professional presentation. Bar ran great, we got our linens from them which made it easy. Worked with Sandy to set it up. She was very nice and a big help!
Sophia
Sophia Sent on 03/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best caterers in Tampa Bay!

The food was phenomenal, everyone kept mentioning how delicious everything was. One of the employees found the earring that I was wearing on the ground (which was the same earrings my late grandmother wore to her wedding) which had fallen off without me even noticing. Bless you!!!!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 01/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Better than I could have imagined

The food was amazing! The price was very affordable and the staff did an amazing job. The servers went above and beyond. We brought stuff to have a charcuterie board that my bridesmaids were going to set up and Catering by the Family set it up for them. I have used them for company catering as well. It was great to have a food tasing for 4 people and they bring to go boxes for the leftovers.
Jaclyn
Jaclyn Sent on 11/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Food, said from multiple guests!

We went through 2 hurricanes before our wedding and the last one was right in our area just 2 weeks before our wedding! We all struggled with getting power back and I was worried about the orders that weren't finalized, they pulled off everything we wanted! Multiple guests told me how it was the best wedding food they had ever had. The servers also made my husband and I a plate and brought it to us, even though we did buffet style. They were extremely professional and flexible. Highly recommend, also they have multiple menu options to choose from based off your budget!
Meek Sampson
Donesha Sent on 10/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Family Love

My wife’s family and herself did an outstanding job cooking everything. Everything came together
ASHLEY
Ashley Sent on 11/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

Catering by the family was very professional, timely, and the food was excellent!!
Jaime
Jaime Sent on 05/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Personal, Attentive, and Delicious!

The whole process of working with Catering by the Family was fantastic! Sandy was our contact through the planning process and she was super responsive and helpful! My fiance and I had a wonderful time at our tasting where she gave personal experience/ input when asked to help us guide our decisions. She also prepared multiple quotes for us as we compared which option would be best for our event. As we got closer to our wedding day she and CBTF were very accommodating, allowing us to make a swap at the bar to better fit our group and helping us logistically with some set up details. The day of the wedding was FANTASTIC! All of our guests loved their food and drinks. There was a day of attendant (Karina?) who was lovely! She checked in on us frequently to make sure we were well fed (preprepared our dinner plates and made sure appetizers were waiting after our photo session) and if there was anything else CBTF could assist with to improve our special day! Not to mention all of the staff and bartenders were so friendly! I could not recommend them enough!
Abby
Abby Sent on 01/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Impeccable!

We were completely blown away by the team at Catering by the Family. We actually previously had a different caterer who just wasn’t cutting it, and CBTF went above and beyond to provide amazing service. The team was SO communicative, prompt, flexible, and friendly. They provided us with such a customized experience to make sure all of our guests were satisfied. The food was INCREDIBLE- people were coming up to us all night raving about their meals! The staff also went out of their way to ensure we (the newlyweds) ate. Although we had a buffet, the lead staff member Helena brought us a tray of cocktail hour bites we missed, and brought us plenty of plates of food. We actually got to eat and enjoy at our wedding! Can’t recommend enough, they’re truly the best of the best.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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Tampa Garden Club Tampa Garden Club Mansion Weddings

One of our preferred vendors! Always professional and exceeds customer expectations!

Winsor Event Studio Winsor Event Studio Wedding Planners

I work with Catering by the Family and can always count on them for excellent service and quality food, with a great experience from first-inquiry to day-of event. One example was a recent wedding that was truly awesome! Catering Captain Mike and the whole team did an incredible job!! Chef Stevie prepared food that was THE BEST I've ever tasted, and did an amazing job getting all the food out quickly, and it was presented beautifully and it was HOT! I told Mike his team did an excellent job getting all the plates down to the tables so quickly (we kept the timeline with no issues) and he also took care of every special meal and dietary restriction without issue. Seriously FANTASTIC JOB!! I recommend Catering by the Family again and again with out hesitation!

Grant Hemond and Associates, Inc. Grant Hemond and Associates, Inc. Wedding DJs

We have worked with Catering by the Family for many years. They never disappoint! Great staff and amazing food! A++

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Catering by the Family frequently asked questions

At Catering by the Family, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Catering by the Family includes:
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • House Liquor
Catering by the Family offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Catering by the Family offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Catering by the Family, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Catering by the Family, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Catering by the Family provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Catering by the Family offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Catering by the Family is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in average response time.

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