Wedding Caterers in Columbia

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Maurice’s Event Catering

5.0 (10)
· West Columbia, SC

West Columbia, South Carolina, is home to wedding catering specialists Maurice's Event Catering. This family-run...Read more enterprise seeks to make sure your wedding food is a delightful addition to the memory of your big day. Known for offering a personalized experience, the chefs here aim to work closely...

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Zaxbys

Greenville, SC

Zaxbys is a premier wedding catering company operating out of Greenville, South Carolina. Spice up your big day with...Read more mouthwatering platters prepared by experienced catering professionals. Cuisine The catering crew at Zaxbys knows how to please and feed a crowd as you tie the knot. Chicken fingers...

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Street Provisions

5.0 (2)
· Columbia, SC

Street Provisions creates food experiences that bring people together. Our seasonal, chef-driven menus are designed to...Read more make your celebration feel warm, memorable, and full of flavor. Whether it’s a wedding, rehearsal dinner, or an intimate gathering, we make sure your guests feel cared for and...

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$2,500 starting price

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Smitty's Smokin Soulfood

Easley, SC

Based in Easley, South Carolina, Smitty's Smokin Soulfood is a wedding catering business specializing in delicious...Read more barbecue and southern cuisine. This team understands how difficult it is to host an event, so they want to ensure that you can relax and mingle with guests during your meal time. With...

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South Edisto Catering

5.0 (3)
· Blackville, SC

South Edisto Catering is a wedding catering company based in Blackville, South Carolina. Founded by Delia Smith, the...Read more company embodies true Southern hospitality, transforming fresh, locally sourced ingredients into elegant, mouth‑watering dishes. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, South...

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$1,000 starting price

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Carolina Cuisine

Columbia, SC

Carolina Cuisine is a full-service catering and bartending company (Palmetto Cocktail) specializing in upscale Southern...Read more cuisine for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and elegant celebrations. We’re known for chef-crafted menus, refined presentation, and genuine hospitality that makes every guest feel...

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Total Wine & More

4.7 (166)
· Columbia, SC

Total Wine & More is an independent alcohol retailer with stores based all over the country. Their employees are...Read more committed to their customers and to providing quality products at prices that suit any budget. Total Wine & More is pleased to offer a wide range of alcoholic delights for a couple's...

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Southern Palate Cuisine

5.0 (13)
· Greer, SC

Southern Palate Catering provides delicious dishes for weddings and other special occasions throughout the Upstate of...Read more South Carolina and Western North Carolina. This team of professional caterers is led by Chefs James and Denise Norman. This culinary creative team loves to cook from the heart,...

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CHEF360 Catering

5.0 (125)
· Greer, SC

CHEF360 Catering is an event catering company based in Greer, South Carolina that will turn your event into a full-on...Read more experience. CHEF360's team will take care of every culinary aspect of your wedding, letting you play with flavors to create the perfect menu. Services Offered CHEF360 will provide...

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$3,000 starting price

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Reeves Catering

4.9 (237)
· Greenville, SC

Reeves Catering is a full-service, passionate catering company based out of Greenville, South Carolina. Our motto is,...Read more “From Simple to Extravagant, We make it Happen!” Their dedicated team will work hard to ensure your wedding is stress-free and meaningful to your Vision. Reeves Catering looks...

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Palmetto's Catering & Event Center

5.0 (9)
· Pendleton, SC

Palmetto’s Catering & Event Center is a wedding caterer located in Pendleton, South Carolina. Specializing in rustic and...Read more Southern meals, this business can create a delicious menu for your celebration. The seasoned staff are happy to coordinate your wedding’s breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner with...

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Laurenda's Family Restaurant & Catering

5.0 (174)
· Greer, SC

Laurendas’ Catering is an experienced catering company based out of the Upstate of South Carolina in Greer. This...Read more passionate company is a part of a locally owned and operated family restaurant that specializes in American cuisine, soul food and Southern fare. They've been catering weddings for over...

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Noelles Catering

Columbia, SC

At Noelle's Catering in Charlotte, North Carolina, we specialize in creating unforgettable dining experiences that...Read more perfectly complement your wedding day. With a passion for culinary excellence and a commitment to impeccable service, we craft elegant, fine-dining menus tailored to your unique tastes...

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$5,000 starting price
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Coffee Klatch

Simpsonville, SC

Coffee Klatch is a mobile coffee catering company based in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Rooted in a love of great brews...Read more and meaningful connections, Coffee Klatch was created to elevate gatherings with the simple joy of a perfectly crafted cup. Every event they attend enjoys a warm, welcoming...

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Kreative Blessings Catering

4.4 (5)
· Columbia, SC

Kreative Blessings Catering is located in Columbia, South Carolina. Chef Kia has a wealth of experience in cooking and...Read more baking all kinds of American traditional and international cuisine. She works with couples one-on-one to kreate a menu that will not only satisfies guests but will have them coming...

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Stray Cats Catering

1.3 (4)
· Greer, SC

Stray Cats Catering is a wedding catering company operating out of Greer, South Carolina. Specializing in preparing...Read more exquisite barbeque comfort food, this talented culinary team strives to provide every celebration with an unforgettable dining experience full of southern flavor. Available for...

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Silver Spoon

Greer, SC

Operating out of Greer, South Carolina, Silver Spoon is a wedding catering business that provides delicious food and...Read more unmatched service for couples in the Palmetto State. Their passionate culinary team will work closely with you to craft a custom menu tailored to your tastes and preferences....

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Aberdeen Catery

Camden, SC

Aberdeen Catery is a wedding catering company based out of Camden, South Carolina bringing a personal touch to every...Read more celebratory feast. Services Offered For over 40 years, Aberdeen Catery has been providing wonderful wedding events across the Southeast with quality menus bursting with flavor. ...
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Palmetto Peach Catering, LLC

Orangeburg, SC

Palmetto Peach Catering, LLC is a wedding catering company based in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Led by head chef...Read more Mckinley Till, this business offers quality cuisine for all types of events and occasions. Mckinley is a seasoned professional who has worked both privately and in many fine-dining...

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The Frugal Foodie

Greer, SC

The Frugal Foodie is a wedding catering company based out of Greer, South Carolina. Offering mouth-watering cuisine at...Read more affordable prices, this five-star business has been pleasing the palates of wedding-goers for many years. Their exceptional team boasts decades of combined experience, specializing...

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The Uptown Company! Creative Catering from Table to Tap!

5.0 (1)
· Greenville, SC

Based in Greenville, South Carolina, The Uptown Company is a full-service catering company that specializes in weddings...Read more and special events. This locally-owned and operated company offers over a decade of experience in the industry. They collaborate with couples throughout the greater Greenville...
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Barkeeps and Butlers

5.0 (10)
· Greenville, SC

Barkeeps and Butlers is a full-service wedding bar catering business based in Greenville, South Carolina. We focus on...Read more every detail to make sure your bar is set up beautifully and your guests are given white-glove treatment. Services Offered Barkeeps and Butlers provides several bar package options:...

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Holmes Catering and Events

4.8 (151)
· Spartanburg, SC

Holmes Catering and Events is a full-service catering company located in Inman, South Carolina. They’re skilled in a...Read more variety of cuisines and presentations, from traditional to trendy. They pride themselves on their high-quality service, rapport they build with their clients and their ability to take...

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Carolina Cocktails

4.8 (65)
· Columbia, SC

Carolina Cocktails is a premier abr catering service in Charleston, South Carolina. This team of experienced mixologists...Read more and bartenders have been serving weddings in Charleston and Columbia for many years. They cater to events large and small, with dedicated and detailed service every time. From...

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How much does wedding catering cost?

Food and drink are a major part of the wedding experience (no one wants hangry guests!), so it’s no surprise that you’ll spend a big amount of your total budget on your wedding catering. The average wedding catering cost in the U.S. is about $4,000 with most couples spending between $1,800 to $7,000. Note that wedding catering prices do vary widely depending on your wedding’s location and many other factors, like guest count—but no matter where you’re getting married, delicious and plentiful food is essential to an amazing wedding reception experience.

$ 680 or less Lower range
$ 3,095 Average cost
$ 2,000 - $ 4,913 Most couples spend between
$ 8,600 or more Upper range

Costs displayed are based on spend from thousands of couples who recently reported pricing for this service within their WeddingWire review. Pricing varies based on factors including, but not limited to, vendor’s experience, level of expertise, event guest count, date, and geographic region.

What is included in a wedding catering package?

Your wedding catering may be provided by your wedding venue, or you may want or need to hire an outside caterer. Reading a wedding catering contract can be a bit confusing, but in general, your wedding catering cost will be priced on a “per person” basis. A standard wedding catering package includes the following:

Food: The wedding food cost is the most obvious part of a wedding catering package. You’re paying for the actual food that your guests will eat during cocktail hour and the main meal. Whether it’s served plated or buffet style is up to you and your caterer.
Beverages: Your caterer will likely provide beverages, both alcoholic and not, for your big day.
Staffing: From your event manager to cooks, servers, bartenders, and more, there are lots of staffers that will go into making your wedding day a success. It’s important to work with your caterer to make sure that you have enough people on hand to ensure a smooth reception.
Rentals: Your caterer may also provide rentals, from tables to chairs, dishes to glassware, utensils, and more. Some venues provide these rentals, or you may need to hire a separate rentals company.
Additional fees: Caterers may charge additional costs and fees, including cake cutting fees, corkage fees, and more. Be sure to read your contract carefully—and ask questions—to make sure you understand your wedding catering cost.

What are the different ways to serve wedding reception food?

When determining your wedding food cost, a big factor will be how you’re planning on serving the meal. There are a few serving style options for weddings:

Plated: Otherwise known as a sit-down meal, your guests will be served their meal at their table by a member of the wait staff. There may be a single entrée option served or several entrée options, which your guests can either order in advance (usually on their RSVP card) or at the event. This is the most formal and traditional of wedding serving styles.
Buffet: For a more casual serving style, guests serve themselves from a buffet station. Fifty percent of couples choose a buffet-style reception.
Family-Style: Servers provide large platters of food to reception tables, and guests pass the trays around and serve themselves.
Cocktail-Style: A more modern service style, food is served via passed hors d’oeuvres and at stations. This allows guests to walk around, and mix and mingle during the reception instead of sitting at their tables.

What is the average wedding catering cost per person?

The average wedding catering cost per person varies depending on your wedding’s service style. For a plated meal, the average cost of wedding catering in the U.S. is $40 per person. For a buffet, the average is $27 per person.

Is a wedding reception buffet always the cheaper option?

Most of the time, a wedding reception buffet is indeed less expensive than a plated dinner. While you’ll pay less in staffing and rentals for a buffet-style meal, you’ll need more food since guests are serving themselves. To keep your buffet budget-friendly, avoid serving costly foods (shrimp, for example) buffet-style or have a staffer on hand to serve your guests from the buffet to keep the portions under control.

What is the average cost of alcohol for a wedding?

Alcohol can comprise a major part of your total wedding catering cost. In general, the average starting price in the U.S. for bar service at a wedding is $15 per person.

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Reeves Catering

4.9 (237) · Wedding Caterers · Columbia

Amy

5.0 out of 5 rating

From the first communication with Larry - I knew I was going to go with him! He was so helpful in creating a menu around the items my son had requested. The team we had at our event were trustworthy, professional, on time and so friendly. The food - ALL of it - AMAZING! We had a small party of 15 and everyone wanted to know about the caterer and couldn’t stop saying how incredible every single food item was! The display was gorgeous too! They came back later that night to clean up and packaged everything so well for us to travel home with any leftovers. I was impressed with Reeves Catering from the first email all the way to the goodbye. I highly recommend working with them!

CHEF360 Catering

5.0 (125) · Wedding Caterers · Columbia

Maddy

5.0 out of 5 rating

My husband and I used Chef360 for our wedding on 11/22/25. Kimberly and the team were so easy to work with, everyone was kind and so accommodating. I wish I could eat the food the chef made every single day. I’m vegan and got a special tofu and rice plate that was AMAZING. The guests had a pasta station and beef tenderloin station, and everyone complimented the food all night. There were also gluten free and vegetarian options clearly listed for those who needed it. I requested a cranberry orange infused water and it was better than I even imagined. Kimberly made sure I had the gold cutlery and antique-style water goblets I wanted, and literally everything was perfect. I highly recommend Chef360 to anyone looking for a caterer!

South Edisto Catering

5.0 (3) · Wedding Caterers · Columbia

Southern Palate Cuisine

5.0 (13) · Wedding Caterers · Columbia

Ronni

5.0 out of 5 rating

We had such a wonderful experience with Denise and her husband at Southern Palate for our wedding! The food was absolutely delicious and so many of our guests raved about it afterwards. The spinach and artichoke dip I could eat a whole bowl of! It was really important to us that the food be memorable, and they truly delivered. Beyond the food, Denise was incredibly kind and supportive throughout the process. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but she helped calm my nerves and made everything feel manageable. We also appreciated how flexible and budget-friendly they were. They offer a wide range of options, whether you're looking for a plated meal or a buffet-style setup, which made it easy to find something that fit our vision. The best part was we were sent home with a bag of food from our cocktail hour that we missed while taking pictures AND an additional meal from our reception. Overall, such a great team to work with - professional, caring, and truly committed to making your day special. Highly recommend!!

Maurice’s Event Catering

5.0 (10) · Wedding Caterers · Columbia

Palmetto's Catering & Event Center

5.0 (9) · Wedding Caterers · Columbia

Beth

5.0 out of 5 rating

It’s hard to know where to start in sharing our amazing experience with Palmetto’s Catering for our son’s wedding party. First, Teri was great to work with. So knowledgeable and helpful in planning and organizing the event. Not only the food but the room, tables and design. As for the actual food, it truly was amazing. Palmetto’s is known for its BBQ and oysters but their offering is so much more. We had heavy hor d’oeuvres instead of a sit down dinner. Their selection of menu items is expansive and they nailed each and every one. From the Cajun chicken brochettes to the Tiramisu. Appetizer table with cheeses, meats and fruits. The presentation of all was beautiful while they maintained freshness at all times. Their on site staff at the event was exceptional too. Very professional and attentive to all our needs. Last but not least, the value for what we experienced was great. Thanks again to Teri and Palmetto’s Catering and Event Center for helping to make our party special for our son and new bride.

Street Provisions

5.0 (2) · Wedding Caterers · Columbia

Shealy's Bar-B-Que

5.0 (8) · Wedding Caterers · Columbia

Tasty Temptations by Amber

5.0 (2) · Wedding Caterers · Columbia

Chris

5.0 out of 5 rating

Wowwwwwww! Amber, Jasmine, Dustin,. Zeek, and Theresa all provided the most professional service, mouth watering dinner and desserts! And the grazing table was phenomenal! Communication from Amber throughout the process was the best I’ve ever had from a vendor in my entire life. They all took care of our family and friends for 3 days. Rehearsal dinner, wedding night and brunch the following morning. All made from scratch and with love. There are not enough stars in the sky to rate them properly. We were blessed to have them and honored they were at our wedding. They treated us all like family. I give them the highest recommendation possible. You won’t be disappointed.