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Catering Connections offers a wide variety of menu items from Port St Joe, Apalachicola and St. George Island's favorite restaurants for intimate dinners, family gatherings, business meetings, weddings and events of any size.

We take the stress out of planning by working with you and your event planner to ensure that everything is in place for your special day. No matter if your event is for 2 or 200, Catering Connections is the only FULL service caterer in Gulf and Franklin Counties. We also cater events in Okaloosa, Fort Walton and Bay Counties of the Florida Panhandle.

With Catering Connections, you can plan your meal with everything from one restaurant . . . or mix and match menu items from several different restaurants.

Looking for something unique? Our chefs bring a global flair to the Forgotten Coast….

Chef Scott Warren was the Executive Chef at Wahoo Grill for over 6 years & SOHO Atlanta. Chef Kirk Lynch, originally from Tampa, specializes in Mediterranean & Caribbean dishes along with scrumptious pastries. Chef Alejandro’s fresh & authentic Mexican meals are all traditional family recipies. Chef Max shares his global inspirations from his years at a 5 star Cabo San Lucas resort and Chef Solomon can prepare home style meals, tapas, crepes and everything in between.

With our professional and experienced team, Catering Connections takes the stress out of planning your event because...

Just 1 Call Feeds Them All.

Catering Connections provides:

* Delicious meals to please every taste & match every budget.

* Professional & friendly servers.

* Bartenders with full liquor liability insurance coverage for every venue.

* Fresh Gulf Oysters & Oystershuckers

* Catering Equipment Rental & Setup for Intimate Events

* Delivery Service with Setup for Intimate Events

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

$142

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

$35

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$45

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

$25

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

Delivery
Set Up
Cake
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chocolate Fountain

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

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

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Signature Drink

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
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

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

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Kosher
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chocolate Fountain
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Reviews of Catering Connections

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
33 reviews
99% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Catering Connections received mixed reviews for their wedding catering services. Multiple reviewers praised the food quality and professionalism of the staff, with compliments on specific dishes like chicken marsala. However, one reviewer was disappointed with the appetizers and some menu items, mentioning issues such as overcooked asparagus and dry rolls. Despite the variation in experiences, the majority of reviewers highly recommended Catering Connections for weddings and events, emphasizing ease of working with Colleen and the team, delicious food, and excellent service provided.

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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 Connections received mixed reviews for their wedding catering services. Multiple reviewers praised the food quality and professionalism of the staff, with compliments on specific dishes like chicken marsala. However, one reviewer was disappointed with the appetizers and some menu items, mentioning issues such as overcooked asparagus and dry rolls. Despite the variation in experiences, the majority of reviewers highly recommended Catering Connections for weddings and events, emphasizing ease of working with Colleen and the team, delicious food, and excellent service provided.

Meghan
Meghan S. Sent on 05/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

10000% Recommend!

I had an excellent experience with the Catering Connections team, and I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding or special event! The food was fantastic and the service was superb!
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Melinda E. Sent on 08/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was PERFECT

EVERYTHING was delicious!!! Food was perfect, margaritas were great – we enjoyed those the next day as well, and I might have dreams about that Limoncello cake. It was great to meet you, as well. Thank you for your part in making our wedding evening so special. Oh, you will definitely be hearing from us again, already planning our next trip!! Again, thank you so much!!!

Melinda
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Kate N. Sent on 05/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great food, great service!

Thank you Colleen, and Catering Connections for providing a fabulous, buffet-style meal for our backyard wedding at Grandma's house! Every bite was wonderful.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

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Team

Colleen Reilly
Colleen Reilly
Owner / Personal Event Coordinator
Tana Connell
Tana Connell
Lead Server / On-site Supervisor
Laura  Powell
Laura Powell
Coordinator
ChrisAnne Kirchner
ChrisAnne Kirchner
Bartender / Server / Pastry Chef
Alex Lane
Alex Lane
Lead Server
Ashley Antley
Ashley Antley
Event Specialist
Orion Kirchner
Orion Kirchner
Server

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