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Core Concepts is Tampa Bay’s award-winning catering, corporate, non-profit, and social event company. Our team of dedicated, talented event planners produce unforgettable events ranging from large corporate functions to intimate private affairs.

Our capabilities and resources are limitless due to our dynamic staff with over 50 years of combined event experience. Our impeccable attention to detail ensures that your guests will be talking about your event for years to come! We focus on designing each proposal to meet our customer's needs and budgets and in bringing a level of service unparalleled in the industry. We bring an element that is special to each event we do.

The most beneficial aspect in hiring Core is that once you contact us, we are able to assist with all of your event needs, including full service catering, décor, coordination, etc. We are happy to assist with every detail of your event from beginning to end in order to make it unforgettable.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$25

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

$22

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$22

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

$20

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Tastings

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

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

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
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 Core Concepts

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Lisa Sent on 04/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Core Concepts - I would give 10 stars if I could

If you are on the fence about whether or not to hire a wedding planner, JUST DO IT! It’s worth every cent. We had a great handle on all the details of our wedding as we hired our own vendors a year in advance, but in the end, we really needed a planner who could help us pull everything together in the final days when we needed to focus on other things.

Debbie and Laurie, owners of Core Concepts, did an amazing job. We hired them to help us coordinate all the details in the final 30 days leading up to our special day. You can trust that they will be in regular communication during the time that you contract to work with them - they will deliver!

All of the details came together perfectly - from the beautiful flowers in our requested colors (white, purple and blue) and table seatings, coordinating with our other vendors and keeping everything on time during the day, to the signage and programs and pipe and drape and uplighting and Gobo OH MY. The setting was just perfect - Core Concepts truly helped transformed the space (which was drab) to make it feel elegant and created an atmosphere that made the entire evening feel special to us and our guests. They were hustling until the very end to ensure all the details were taken care of.

They also went the extra mile and delivered our flowers after the wedding festivities to the venue where we were hosting a brunch the next morning — and that was after a really long day of set up and breakdown. That extra touch was a huge help, and we were very appreciative.

So many of our guests told us, with sincerity, that it was the best (and most magical) wedding they have ever attended (!!!), and that was thanks in no small part to the Core Concepts team. We are thrilled. They worked hard to help bring our vision to life and for helping us kick off our next adventure as a married couple. :)

I will post some professional photos from our photographer when I have them!
Ashleigh
Ashleigh Sent on 11/23/2020
4.4 out of 5 rating

Core Concepts: Zoo Wedding

Laurie with Core Concepts was amazing. She was able to make my vision come to life and left no detail untouched. I would use Core Concepts for future events without a doubt.
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