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Dad’s Catering Service is a Full service wedding and event catering business based in Phoenix, Arizona. For over 43 years, owners Tim Ferman and Linda Ek have been providing their local community with personalized catering services for special events of all kinds. Tim originally started off working in his family butcher shop, but soon realized his passion for catering when he was asked by a customer to cater a large event. Following that, he opened a catering business with his sister and family and it has since grown to become one of the largest catering companies in the Arizona. Regardless of where you are hosting your wedding, the size of it, or the style of it, or budget the team will work with you to help you create a menu that exceeds your expectations.

Cuisine
Dad’s Catering Service is quite flexible and can work with a wide variety of cuisine styles ranging from Italian to Mexican to American to BBQ. While there are sample menus available to choose from, you are more than welcome to change them up and customize them depending on your specific needs. All menus, however, are always made with the freshest ingredients available for the best quality and flavor possible. Dietary needs such as gluten-free, lactose-free, and more can be accomodated.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$36

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

$24

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$27

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

$18

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$13

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

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine
House Liquor

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?

American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
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 Dad’s Catering Service

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Nicole Sent on 10/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great customer service and price

Nicole Boyd

My Fiancé and I visited Dad's Catering Service this past week. Yes the building has no windows, or a sign. Apparently it's a shared facility l. We were greeted by employees from a different company and told that this is a shared commissary. Absolutely understandable, after the pandemic ect. We were given several different options to choose from, and everything was absolutely amazing. I wasn't expecting so many options given to us. I can't thank you enough Mr.Tim. We look forward to our event scheduled next spring.

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Valerie Sent on 05/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food, and service

I used Dad's catering for my wedding of 100 guest and had rib eye steak, chicken picotta, side salad, spring veggies, rolls, tea, lemonade. Also had chicken nuggets and mac and cheese and corn for the kids. Our guest could not say enough about how great the food was. The pricing was extremely reasonable. I would use them for any gatherings that we have. I called the night before and left a frantic message that we had people call and say they were coming the day before our wedding. I got a call the next day saying that it was all covered not to worry.
Lizzie
Cheena Sent on 06/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional food and services

From the food tasting to our wedding day, the service from Dad's Catering was exceptional. The food was delicious and there were so many options to choose from! Multiple guests at the wedding told me how much they enjoyed their dinner. Both the food service and bartending service at our wedding was quick, friendly, and professional. We highly recommend Dad's Catering.
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Summer Sent on 01/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Service for Our Wedding!

From the first tasting to the night of the wedding, the service from Dad's Catering was exceptional. The food was delicious and there were so many options to choose from! Multiple guests at the wedding told me how much they enjoyed their dinner. Both the food service and bartending service at our wedding was quick, friendly, and professional. We highly reccomend Dad's Catering.
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Ernie Sent on 05/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Great Experience on time, Food was VERY GOOD, Staff was amazing. Will use again.
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Sonya Sent on 05/30/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Dad's was extremely professional, they catered as well as bartended our event. Everything from my wedding night is a complete blur as far as drinks and food are concerned, but many people complemented us on the food (their vegetarian lasagna was the bomb, and I am not a vegetarian). My husband was a bit disappointed the vegetables in the vegetable medley were cooked differently than we had previously had, but my Mom loved the change.

All in all I like them very much, the food was good, the bartender knew when to cut people off but didn't make anyone feel bad about being cut off. Clean up went smoothly. We had a great time. Thank you for everything Dad's.
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Ashley Sent on 01/23/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I used Dad's for our big day on 04/06/13 and we were very satisfied with the service, food, and level of professionalism.
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Leslie Sent on 06/12/2013
5 out of 5 rating
The food was delicious, not one complaint. One of their servers even held the train of my wedding dress while I got my food at our buffet. Such a great staff! The food was great, even as leftover's! They even made a special gluten free plate for my friend. My cake was breath taking. I sent them a picture of a cake I had seen on Pinterest, they made it even better than what I had hoped for. It was the best, moist, cake I had ever ate. Can't thank them enough. They had also done my father's wedding catering, about 10 years ago. I hadn't forgot how delicious their food was. It only got better than what I had remembered.
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Diana Sent on 01/22/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Thanks for the delicious food. Our family and friends really enjoyed the food!!!
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User1031389 Sent on 11/29/2012
5 out of 5 rating
THIS WAS THE BEST MONEY I SPENT ON MY WEDDING!!!! We had 130 guests and Dad's sent enough servers that there was not one piece of trash left on a table longer than 5 min. no joke. Not only was the service great but the food was AMAZING!!!! They do taste testings and make sure that everything is still the same before the wedding and if needed come in again to make sure the food is what you want because you can change anything up until the week of the wedding!! They are amazing! It seemed everytime I turned around at my wedding one lady was there to make sure I didnt need any more food or anything to drink and if I did she swiftly went and got it(I wasnt expecting that kind of service at all!!) They were just amazing and the food was sooo delicious everyone enjoyed it! I would HIGHLY recommend to use them!!
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Awards

52

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Sedona Mountain High Flowers Sedona Mountain High Flowers Wedding Florists

We have worked on several events with Dad's Catering here in Sedona. We know them to be a very reputable business and have always heard good things about them from our floral clients, who have used them for their weddings!

Rock Around The Clock Wedding and Event Entertainment Rock Around The Clock Wedding and Event Entertainment Wedding DJs

I've had the pleasure of working several weddings and events with Dad's Catering and it's always been a great experience. I like to work with vendors who understand that we are a team and I have found them easy and friendly to work with!

Universal Disc & Video Jockeys Universal Disc & Video Jockeys Wedding DJs

Awesome company great leadership highly recommend!

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Dad’s Catering Service frequently asked questions

At Dad’s Catering Service, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at Dad’s Catering Service includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • House Liquor
Dad’s Catering Service offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Dad’s Catering Service 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 Dad’s Catering Service, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Dad’s Catering Service, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Dad’s Catering Service provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Dad’s Catering Service offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Dad’s Catering Service is recommended by 87% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.5 in flexibility, 4.4 in value, 4.3 in quality of service, 4.3 in average response time and 4.3 in professionalism.
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