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Bayou Bluegrass Catering
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"Wow is all I can say! Shanna was just absolutely incredible to work with. Her confidence and..."
"We had great food, excellent and timely service, courteous servers and they left our facility..."
About this vendor
Since 1998, Bayou Bluegrass Catering has been a trusted leader in wedding catering in Central Kentucky, known for delivering unforgettable dining experiences with warmth, flavor, and precision.
Our signature culinary style blends authentic Louisiana Cajun traditions with Kentucky comfort cuisine, resulting in bold, soulful flavors crafted from fresh, high-quality ingredients. Many of our ingredients are sourced locally through our Kentucky Proud certification and from our own garden, bringing seasonality, sustainability, and regional character to every menu.
From elegant plated wedding dinners and chef-driven buffets to abundant hors d’oeuvres, interactive food stations, and themed culinary experiences, each menu is thoughtfully customized to reflect your vision, guest experience, and wedding style.
Wedding Catering Cuisine Specialties
- Cajun & Louisiana-Inspired Cuisine (our signature)
- Classic Southern & Kentucky Comfort Food
- Slow-Smoked BBQ
- Italian & Mediterranean Menus
- Asian-Inspired Fusion
- Themed Wedding Menus (Luau, Spanish, and more)
Let Bayou Bluegrass Catering create a menu that feels personal, elevated, and unforgettable.
Weddings with this vendor
Virginia & Hagan
64 photos
FAQ
What is the average catering price per person for plated service?
$32
What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?
$26
What is the average catering price per person for stations?
$26
What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?
$24
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
Linens
Flatware
Glassware
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$18
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
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
BBQ
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish
What dietary needs can you accommodate?
Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Kosher
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 Bayou Bluegrass Catering
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Bayou Bluegrass is highly recommended for weddings, with guests praising the amazing food, tasty drinks, and attentive, professional service. The team makes planning easy and flexible, offering helpful tastings and accommodating last‑minute changes. Overall attendees rave about the quality, presentation, and value.
Caitlyn Sent on 03/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Shanna and team were AMAZING
Wow is all I can say! Shanna was just absolutely incredible to work with. Her confidence and patience was just what I needed throughout the wedding planning process and day of wedding. She was always willing to work with us, we were constantly going back and forth on things and she was so patient. She was always willing to hop on a call with us no matter what time or day it was. Bayou did our rehearsal and ceremony catering, and I am not exaggerating when I say everything was perfect from the taste of the food to the logistics of both events. Her team was also hard working, pleasant, reassuring, nice, happy, and just overall great to work with. The day of was so stressful, and I remember running into Shanna a couple of times throughout the night and just feeling a sense of relief and happiness seeing her face and feeling her positive, kind energy. I would recommend Bayou to anyone for any event, they were absolutely amazing, and played a huge part in making our wedding weekend so perfect!
Paige Sent on 11/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating
So many compliments
Our daughter was married on Saturday and WOW! Bayou Bluegrass knocked it out of the park. I can’t express strongly enough what professionals they are!! Our guests literally raved about how good the food was! The presentation and the quality of our buffet was just perfect. Dana Maloney was a dream to work with on putting together a menu and the table settings. If you are having an event in Lexington or surrounding areas, do yourself a favor and just call them! I will add photos once we get them back.
Mallory Sent on 07/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Amazingly easy experience
We used Bayou Bluegrass for our wedding and rehearsal dinner and it was such a hit! The food was AMAZING and the service was spot on. Our friends and family were seriously impressed with the food! They even surprised us the day of our wedding and threw in a couple of side dishes that we didn’t order. Allison was in contact the week before the wedding to finalize details, which eased my stress a ton. I ended up adjusting the guest count the week of and adding on an extra hour to the bar which was no problem at all. The bartender and drinks were awesome as well! You have to get in and check out one of their tasting events. 10/10 recommend!!
Caitlin Sent on 07/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding food was AMAZING!
Dana and her team were so easy to work with, and they provided excellent catering services for our wedding in Lexington! The food was absolutely delicious, the drinks were fantastic, and the service was great. The entire planning process with Bayou was easy and the tasting was super helpful, too. Overall, Bayou is fabulous and I couldn't recommend them enough to cater your big day!
Abigail Sent on 10/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Best food ever!
The Bayou Bluegrass catering team was perfect! The food is absolutely amazing, and they made adjustments for me when needed! working with them was very easy and non-stressful, they handled everything in a professional way and provided great food and table placements for our wedding. They even found a "ranch fountain" for me to use at the wedding which was very important to me! I would give them many more stars if possible!
Heather Sent on 09/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Clean plates all around!
Allison was very helpful throughout the whole planning process, she was easy to get a hold of and always would respond in a timely manner. We were unable to attend a group tasting due to our schedules, but she set up an individual tasting for us to try the food and set our wedding day menu. We were thrilled with the amount of options we had for our plated meal. They were prepped and set up the day before and had an excellent and friendly staff of waiters and waitresses. Our wedding guests absolutely devoured their food, no joke, many said that was the best wedding meal they had ever had. We served the tri-tip, marinated chicken breast, the twice baked potato and green beans. Seriously, Bayou Bluegrass knocked this one out of the park. Thank you Allison for all of your help.
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Bayou Bluegrass is great! Very professional and I love their timely service!
Amazing quality and service every time! I absolutely love working with them. I'd recommend them to anyone. Superb in all areas!
Wonderful food, staff and service! You can't go wrong with Bayou Bluegrass Catering!
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Bayou Bluegrass Catering frequently asked questions
At Bayou Bluegrass Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
- Delivery
- Set Up
- Clean Up
- Cake Cutting
- Cocktail Reception
- Server(s)
- Tastings
- China
- Linens
- Flatware
- Glassware
The bar service starting price at Bayou Bluegrass Catering includes:
- Bartender(s)
- Open Bar
- House Beer
Bayou Bluegrass Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
- Delivery
- Set Up
- Clean Up
Bayou Bluegrass Catering 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 Bayou Bluegrass Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
- American
- BBQ
- Italian
- Latin American
- Local
- Mediterranean
- Mexican
- Seafood
- Southern
- Spanish
At Bayou Bluegrass Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- Halal
- Kosher
- Nut Free
- Organic
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Bayou Bluegrass Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
- Bartender(s)
- Open Bar
- Champagne Toast
- Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Bayou Bluegrass Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
- Barware
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
Bayou Bluegrass Catering is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.