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Catering by Tara is an award-winning catering company located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company provides custom menu planning for all your delicious occasions. Couples personally meet with Chef Tara, who helps them to create the menu of their dreams for their wedding events. The team at Catering by Tara has years of experience and Chef Tara is a well respected professional chef. Whether you have an intimate gathering or a large group in mind, you’ll find that Catering by Tara will provide food that builds memories.

Cuisine

Catering by Tara can accommodate for a variety of dietary needs, provide a number of cuisine styles and offers an array of quality catering services. The team has experience preparing food that is gluten-free, lactose-free, no pork, nut-free, organic, vegan or vegetarian. Some options for cuisine style include African, Asian, BBQ, Cajun, Caribbean, Greek, Mexican, Southwestern and more. Catering services that couples can choose from include:

  • Buffet
  • Cake cutting
  • Cocktail reception
  • Custom menu
  • Dessert
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Outside cake
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tapas
  • Tastings
  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$35

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

$28

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$28

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

$10

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

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

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?

African
American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware

Reviews of Catering By Tara

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Catering by Tara consistently receives high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional service, delicious food, and professionalism. Chef Tara and her team are commended for their responsiveness, flexibility, and attention to detail during various events, including weddings, graduations, and intimate gatherings. Clients appreciate the personalized menu options, accommodating service, and the warm, caring approach that makes them feel like family. The positive reviews highlight the outstanding experiences and recommend Catering by Tara for creating memorable and delightful occasions.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Catering by Tara consistently receives high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional service, delicious food, and professionalism. Chef Tara and her team are commended for their responsiveness, flexibility, and attention to detail during various events, including weddings, graduations, and intimate gatherings. Clients appreciate the personalized menu options, accommodating service, and the warm, caring approach that makes them feel like family. The positive reviews highlight the outstanding experiences and recommend Catering by Tara for creating memorable and delightful occasions.

J.Crew
J.crew Sent on 01/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

J.Crew Team

After Hurricane Helene, we called on Catering by Tara to provide meals for our team, and we were incredibly impressed by how quickly they mobilized. They delivered delicious, nourishing food that not only sustained us but also brought comfort during a difficult time. Tara and her team were exceptional partners, reducing stress and lifting spirits with their outstanding service. It was an absolute pleasure working with them, and we highly recommend Catering by Tara for their excellent food and unwavering commitment to their clients.
Tash
Tash Sent on 05/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Big Bang and Great Service!

We worked with Catering by Tara for a special graduation event and it was a pleasure from start to finish. Chef Tara and her team were responsive, professional, accessible and prompt. Chef Tara and her Assistant were available for questions and were more than happy to help make changes and solidify our needs. On the day of the event, they were on time and the food and set up was exactly as requested and exceptionally well prepared! It tasted great and our guest were all very happy. We would recommend Catering by Tara time and time again!
Meera
Meera Sent on 12/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Tara was wonderful!

Catering by Tara was the perfect choice for our wedding! Tara was so wonderful to work with - she was very organized and communicated well with us. She offered a great variety of culinary options that suited our multi-cultural families so well. It was a wonderful event!
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Awards

143
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Historic Rural Hill Historic Rural Hill Barn & Farm Weddings

Tara and her team are extremely friendly, easy to work with...and the food is AMAZING. I highly recommend her to my clients.

Next Level Band of Charlotte Next Level Band of Charlotte Wedding Bands

Extremely professional and food is delicious!

Lisa Pleasant Events Lisa Pleasant Events Wedding Planners

Tara is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is one of the fastest vendors to respond, both throughout the planning process and at the event. She is very detail-oriented and truly cares about making her clients happy. The food? AMAZING!! The most recent wedding we did together was an Indian buffet, and it came out authentically fantastic. Her service is first class; I love the fact that she designates a server specifically to take care of the bride and groom throughout the evening. Tara is without doubt a team player. If another vendor needs something done in order for the night to run smoothly, she is on top of it in a flash. She bends over backwards to accommodate her clients and leaves an outstanding impression on everyone she meets. I am very much looking forward to our next event together!

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