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Bruce Brown Catering is a dedicated wedding catering business in Phoenix, Arizona, serving couples throughout the valley. Founded in 1998, the company has created a reputation for producing high-quality food and providing outstanding service renowned for its professionalism and personal nature. Couples are sure to discover a delicious, budget-friendly menu for their special day.

Cuisine

Bruce Brown Catering offers full service catering and can handle all of your wedding needs. The menus are customized to each wedding, designed with your vision and preferences in mind. The culinary staff excels in all dining styles such as buffets, plated meals, and family-style, giving you flexibility.

Services Offered

Bruce Brown Catering boasts comprehensive catering packages complete with equipment and waiting staff. An event specialist will discuss every detail during the run up to the event, ensuring a seamless flow on the day itself. Additional services include bartending, equipment rentals, floral arrangements, and referrals for entertainment.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$50

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

$35

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$42

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

$32

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware
Chocolate Fountain

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$3

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

Limited Bar

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
Greek
Indian
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
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Bruce Brown Catering

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Ann M. Sent on 03/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Bruce Brown is the best!!

Stop looking and call Bruce brown Catering, they are hands down the best team of people you will find in the valley to do your wedding! Susan and Bruce are both wonderful to work with and have excellent communication skills. Originally we booked our wedding with the phoenix art museum and then the museum canceled our wedding. Bruce brown went out of their way to help assist finding another wedding venues just 4 weeks before our date. They were very accommodating of our budget and of our gluten free allergies. They will literally make anything you want and doesn't have to be "wedding food". Our wedding we did a Tuscan stuffed chicken breast and mac n cheese bar. Both were big hits and our guests are still raving about how good and how much food they got! We seriously cannot thank them enough for all their hard work and time they put in our day!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 02/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Caterer and Staff!

We got married at the Windmill Winery in November 2019. We were fortunate to have the venue approve the use of an outside cater, Bruce Brown Catering. Susan, Bruce, and her staff were amazing to work with throughout the year. To start, we had so much fun during our food tasting a few months before the big day; they made it super special and something to remember through the hecticness of wedding planning, it was a fun little date night for the two of us. The day of I didn’t have to worry at all! Susan and her team helped set up the venue including my extensive seating chart for 165 guests. I must admit I am a bit of a control freak, so it was very hard for me to give my trust over to another to make the images in my head come to life. They exceeded my expectations! Everything was absolutely beautiful and perfect! In addition to the set-up, the food was AMAZING! We did chicken and beef with salad, veggies, and layered potatoes. We are still getting compliments on the food and decor even months later! The Bruce Brown Catering team were professional and helped the planning go off with such ease, thank you Susan, Bruce, and team!!
Nikki
Nikki Sent on 04/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Talk of the Wedding

Bruce Brown was amazing from beginning to end. Susan and Bruce are both amazing. Susan was willing to come out and look at the reception space (private home for wedding reception) before my husband and I had even signed a contract because I was concerned about space. She put together a floor plan that was flexible and helped me realize my dream of a backyard wedding was possible. The food was AMAZING! So many of our guests talked about the food even days after the wedding was over. We had three types of appetizers and then a buffet style brunch. Susan also put together the florals on our personal cake beautifully and was such a nice personal touch. We appreciate Bruce and Susan so much for making our day so memorable and special for not only us but everyone who was our guest. They went above and beyond our expectations. We cannot wait to work with them again in the future.
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 01/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Bruce Brown Catering is the BEST!

Words cannot express how awesome Bruce, Susan and the rest of the Bruce Brown Catering team were from the planning stages of our wedding to the day of. You all truly made our wedding extra special with your dedication, attention to detail, service and patience.

Susan – I have to give a special shout out to you for going above and beyond, even in areas where most catering companies wouldn’t care to help out with. From acting as a second planner on the day of (in addition to our planner who was also busy being a bridesmaid) to being flexible and accommodating with our guests’ food allergies and finally for helping us cut costs for the extra tables and chairs that we needed, there are no words to express our gratitude. Since the beginning, your communication has been on point and never did we feel like just another wedding to you. I think what sets Bruce Brown Catering apart all the others is how much you care, which really helped ease many of the stressors that can come with planning a wedding.

Now let’s talk about the food! In addition to yummy hors d’oeuvres, our guests had a selection of a NY strip steak with a red wine sauce, grilled chicken breast with a balsamic reduction, macadamia nut crusted mahi-mahi and finally (my favorite) a vegetable wellington. Not only did the guests rant and rave about how delicious the food was, but they also complimented how the food came to their table nice and warm. With 170 people to feed, your team did an amazing job – especially with making sure all the steaks were perfectly cooked, which they were. The pride Bruce has in his cooking really shows with the quality (and local) ingredients that he uses as well as the presentation. My husband and I know that our wedding isn’t the only time we will work with Bruce Brown again. We are already talking about future events where we’d like to have them cater for us!

We are so happy to have selected Bruce Brown Catering for our wedding and want to thank everyone again for the amazing experience!

- Nicole & Greg Scharli
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Dora Sent on 07/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We had Bruce Brown Catering to cater our wedding at the Desert Botanical Garden; They are so professional!! Food is great!! I am very impressed by their service. Caterers were on top making sure everyone was being served, food was being prepared in front of guests which was fabulous!! Guests were very impressed by their service and food as well. Thanks Bruce Catering for making our wedding really enjoyable not just to us but our guests!!
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Amanda Sent on 03/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Bruce Brown Catering was the best decision I made in my wedding planning process. Susan Brown was a pleasure to work with and she was almost my wedding coordinator. She was kind, fast, and efficient. My mother showed up at our tasting and her and Bruce made it work for 3 instead of the two they originally expected. My dance floor was super tiny because we had 250 guests and Susan pushed back my tables to make it larger after people ate. I don't know what I would have done without them. The food was fantastic as well. Everyone who I talk to who attended my wedding mentions how amazing the chicken with mushrooms was. It was delicious. I wish I got a box to take to the hotel with me afterward ;-P My budget was way less but Susan reworked it multiple times to fit. My family added another 100 people though so we ended up spending much more than we wanted. At least she tried to work within our budget. I appreciated that along with the overall exceptional service.
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User1952815 Sent on 12/05/2014
5 out of 5 rating
OMG! OMG! OMG! Can I say any more? Bruce Brown Catering catered my daughter's wedding at Boojum Tree Hidden Gardens. I had several financial challenges leading up to the wedding and Bruce and Susan couldn't have been more accommodating. They worked with us on every detail. While I didn't want a buffet, (but my pocketbook dictated it), Susan made sure that the buffet was top notch. We had passed hor d'ourves and stations at the cocktail hour and there was literally not one moment when our guests didn't have food. The presentation was exceptional and staff was incredible (actually one of our guests had a heart attack in the parking lot and thanks to one of the staff members who went above and beyond to help, no one was even aware of the commotion - who does that?)

Not only did Bruce Brown provide a large quantity of food, but the quality of the food was exceptional The raw seafood station with crab claws, jumbo shrimps, oysters and ceviche - was a HUGE hit and created the WOW factor.

We chose Bruce Brown after reading some disturbing reviews on our original caterer and I'm so glad that we made that decision. Food is a big factor in making a memorable wedding, so if you want great memories, customized service, great food and great value - Bruce Brown Catering is the ONLY caterer you should be considering.
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Sarah Sent on 09/05/2009
5 out of 5 rating
Great catering. Be sure to ask if there are any specials, could save you a bit.
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Kaitlyn Sent on 04/05/2008
5 out of 5 rating
Bruce and his crew are fantastic. He really knows his craft. You will not be disappointed when you choose them for your event. Highly recommended. WONDERFUL
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Sheree Sent on 01/31/2013
4.9 out of 5 rating
Bruce Brown was amazing! He and his staff were very professional, hard working and the result was an excellent dinner for 118! Even with last minute issues rain, the crew handled it all very well and several guests told me they thought the food was outstanding! Bruce is very dedicated to a high standard for his work and it shows in all his efforts. Thank you for a wonderful job on my daughter's wedding day!
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Bruce Brown Catering frequently asked questions

At Bruce Brown Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Chocolate Fountain
The bar service starting price at Bruce Brown Catering includes:
  • Limited Bar
Bruce Brown Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Bruce Brown 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 Bruce Brown Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Bruce Brown Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Bruce Brown Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Bruce Brown Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Bruce Brown Catering is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in average response time and 4.5 in professionalism.
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