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Center Stage Catering, Inc. is a chef-driven, service-oriented company dedicated to providing the very finest cuisine and friendly-professional service to the entire Southwestern Virginia area.

Founded in 2001, with many awards and five-star reviews under our belt, we pride ourselves on creating magical and memorable experiences from beginning to end.

We emphasize employee empowerment, hospitality, and focused delivery of safe-fresh-healthy, made from scratch cuisine. Our culinary team, as well as the majority of our beverage and service staff, is comprised of ‘culinary professionals’. With our stellar reputation, we continue to grow and take on team members who emulate the level of passion that have been instilled into our company. Along the way, we’ve become a leader in providing exceptional service that clients can rely on and trust.

We truly believe that you will find the Center Stage experience delightfully unique!

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Frequently asked questions

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

$100

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

$50

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$75

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

$35

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
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware
Chocolate Fountain

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

Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
House Liquor
Premium 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
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
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 Center Stage Catering, Inc.

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Andrew Sent on 11/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious and Professional

They were a dream to work with, every detail from the large to the small was considered. Attentive, responsive and considerate, they will make your wedding that much more special. If you or a guest have food allergies or sensitivities, don't worry! They will work on crafting a menu that everyone that attends can eat, and make sure that they are cared for!
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Doris Sent on 06/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely the best!

Cannot say enough great things about Center Stage Catering! The food was amazing. The staff was responsive and so nice to work with. But did I mention the food? It just could not have been better! The guests and other vendors were so impressed! I highly recommend Center Stage Catering !
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Angie Sent on 06/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent and Delicious

Highly recommend Center Stage Catering. They have excellent customer service and are very professional. The food is absolutely delicious and we were so impressed by the service provided the day of our event.
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Barbara Sent on 09/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and Delicious

Center Stage worked so hard on our catering needs. I felt like we were in such good hands long before the wedding day! I could not have been happier with the menu and it did not disappoint. Everything was amazing. Hot and delicious. The staff was wonderful. I am sure it was difficult and probably scary for some. We appreciated every sngle bit. I would not change a thing!!!
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Emily Sent on 07/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic service!!

Center Stage Catering did an amazing job! They were very professional and provided amazing food. I also hired their bartenders and they also did an amazing job. Would definitely recommend them!
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Kris Sent on 03/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

Caleb was very helpful and was able to get all of my questions answered very quickly and was very responsive to all of my emails with questions or concerns. It was great working with Center Stage and I will absolutely recommend them to anyone needing catering service!
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Sonya Sent on 11/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating

A Perfect Fit!

Center Stage catered my wedding and they were absolutely AMAZING! The food was great, the staff was extremely accommodating, and attentive. They exceeded my expectations for my big day! All of our guests LOVED the food, and the bartenders were so awesome! I would definitely recommend them to cater ANY event. You will not be disappointed!
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Kayla Sent on 11/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating

We love Center Stage!

Working with Center Stage was an absolute dream! Karen made the whole process easy and headache free. The staff could not have been more generous the day of our wedding. One of the workers even went out of her way to make sure my husband and I had an appetizer before it was gone, which was super thoughtful. We had many guests tell us the food was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. We can’t wait to use them for another event in the future!
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John Sent on 11/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Ever, Thanks Center Stage!

I do not normally write reviews for businesses, but felt like I needed to say something about Center Stage Catering. I have been involved in the planning of several professional meetings in North Carolina, Virginia, and DC and as a result have worked with multiple caterers over the years. That said, when it came to my only daughter’s wedding I was pretty picky and we looked at several throughout the Smith Mountain Lake area.

Specifically, we paid attention to the quality of the reviews, especially in terms of menus, value, as well as service and narrowed it down to a final four. Eventually after talking with Karen and her staff and my daughter and her now husband doing a well-prepared tasting we decided on CS for this most important day! Even though the venue was our raw land in a tent in Bedford county their support, food and service were exceptional in every aspect! Simply said, we could not have been more pleased and would recommend them to anyone that wants great service and amazing food! Thanks again for everything!
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 11/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best Experience, Best Food

Center Stage Catering was recommended to me by my venue and luckily enough they had a special menu just for my venue. Picking Center Stage Catering was one of the easiest decisions in the wedding planning process, though picking our menu items was so hard because I wanted it all. All their options looked so good! We decided with typical southern cuisine: fried chicken, ham biscuits, vegetarian lasagna, green beans, salad, buttered whipped potatoes, and mac n cheese. All of our wedding guests were from out of town/state, so everyone was looking forward to some good country cooking and Center Stage Catering did not disappoint. I definitely would recommend Center Stage Catering to any bride, no matter what food style they are looking for, I’m sure Center Stage Catering can do it!

Logistically, I communicated with Karen Schopp and she was very quick to respond and provided a lot of detail when I had questions. The buffet attendants at the wedding were amazing and I really appreciated just their smiles as people walked down the buffet line. Smiles go a long way for me.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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Center Stage Catering, Inc. frequently asked questions

At Center Stage Catering, Inc., the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Chocolate Fountain
The bar service starting price at Center Stage Catering, Inc. includes:
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Center Stage Catering, Inc. offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Center Stage Catering, Inc. 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 Center Stage Catering, Inc., you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Center Stage Catering, Inc., the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Center Stage Catering, Inc. provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Center Stage Catering, Inc. offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Center Stage Catering, Inc. 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 value, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in flexibility.
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