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Recommended by 99% of couples

About this vendor

Dupree Catering + Events is a catering company located in Lexington, Kentucky, with over 30 years of experience in wedding industry. The expert team guides couples from start to finish, designing custom menus for special occasions both large and small. As a certified Green-Catering Company in the state of Kentucky, these professionals pride themselves on endorsing eco-friendly practices.

Cuisine

Dupree Catering + Events specializes in formal plated meals, using local and seasonal produce in every delicious dish. You can also opt for passed hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour, sumptuous buffets, and French or family-style service. The versatile chefs are able to accommodate gluten-free, kosher, lactose-free, nut-free, organic, vegan, and vegetarian dietary needs. Their dishes span an impressive international array of global offerings. A snapshot of such includes African, American, Asian, British, Cajun, the Caribbean, Chinese, Mexican, French, German, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin American, and more. High-quality food is matched by visually stunning presentation to ensure a wonderful dining experience for you and your loved ones. Seasoned bartenders are on hand to serve champagne toasts, signature cocktails, and specialty wines and beers that are paired perfectly with your chosen meal.

Services Offered

Dupree Catering + Events is a full-service caterer that can oversee your evening reception from start to finish. The dedicated team takes care of delivery, setup, and cleanup. They can provide you with everything from tables and chairs to linens, flatware, glassware, and bar services. A member of the team is also on hand to offer guidance and advice for all your decor, florals. and furnishing needs.

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Asope & Nate's wedding
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FAQ

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

$45

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

$30

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$38

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

$7

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$14

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

Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine

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
Halal
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
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Reviews of Dupree Catering + Events

Caitlin
Caitlin Sent on 06/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Service

I couldn’t recommend Dupree catering more. I myself am a wedding professional and manage a venue. I LOVE working with Dupree every time. They are always on time, always professional, also have the best food, and always clean up! The staff is friendly and kind and they always do a great job.
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Frank Sent on 06/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Downing Rehearsal Dinner

Tom Evans and his staff helped make our son and daughter-in-law’s rehearsal dinner a special night. They were highly professional, totally flexible, and had plenty of new ideas for our dinner to make it one-of-a-kind! Thanks again Dupree Catering!!
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Patricia Sent on 11/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Can't go wrong!

Catered my daughter's wedding last week. we could not have been more pleased with the quality of services well as the quality of the food. Warner was a pleasure to work with, guiding us through all of the options and menu choices to come up with delicious offerings for cocktail hour and dinner. I can't say enough about the professionalism and organization of the staff. I've have never been to a wedding where the waitstaff were as professional and helpful as we experienced.
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Katherine Sent on 11/26/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Dupree was nothing but a positive experience! Dupree catered our rehearsal dinner for 55 guests and wedding for 180 guests at Warrenwood Manor in November 2017. Ginna was so helpful and responsive. The staff was beyond professional and we got rave reviews on the food. They were flexible and willing to work with almost any request we threw out there. They were worth every penny! We would hire them a million times over and will definitely be contacting them for any future event needs!
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Vinnette Sent on 07/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The food, delicious. Service great. I go to a lot of catered events and this was top notch. I would definitely use them again.
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Mary Sent on 04/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Tom and the Dupree staff were AMAZING. I have not stopped getting compliments on the incredible food at our wedding. Tom worked with us to arrange a spread that was perfect for the style of our reception and our favorite kinds of food. We love that Dupree is green certified and farm to table - that was an important component for me and hands down some of the best food I've ever had! They are an incredible company with great staff and professional service. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone!
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Helen Sent on 03/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I have nothing but 5 stars for Dupree Catering! The level of excellence from every staff person to the food and service is amazing. I will definitely use them again in the future!
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Lauralee Sent on 07/22/2016
5 out of 5 rating
They saved my wedding day! And the food is awesome. Tom from Dupree met with me several times just to make sure we got the menu right. After it was all over, I thought of Tom and his staff as my friends. Just before the reception was supposed to begin, my tent rental company wasn't even close to being set up. The Dupree staff dropped what they were doing and lent their hands to set up tables and chairs. Otherwise, our wedding guests would have arrived to a construction zone. The staff also went out of their way to make my wedding guests feel like VIPs during the reception. I would recommend this company to anyone. I am so grateful to the Dupree staff.
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Cassondra Sent on 11/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Dupree Catering & Events exceeded our expectations for our wedding in every way. At our tasting, we met with Tom at Azur Restaurant & Patio in Lexington, where Chef Jeremy prepared everything that we had requested for our wedding. The food was simply phenomenal and we knew that we wouldn't need to contact any other vendors. Because our wedding was in Slade, KY (about an hour from Lexington) we had some concerns about if the food would still be as delicious after transportation. Tom assured us that we had nothing to worry about.

Because Dupree had not catered at our venue before, he personally visited the site and met with our coordinator to see what the food prep area looked like so that his staff would be well prepared on the day of our wedding. He was very responsive to our questions and concerns. Even though we were having a very small wedding (50 guests) he treated us with the same attention and precision to detail that I expect a much larger wedding might receive. He was willing to go above and beyond the normal expectations of catering, and was willing to help our reception run smoothly (emceeing, directing the major events) if we did not have someone lined up to do this (we did).

On the day of our wedding, I knew that I didn't have to worry about food because Tom kept us so well informed in the weeks leading up to the wedding. Our menu included petite hot browns, spinach salad with raspberry dressing, prosciutto-wrapped, mozzarella-stuffed chicken with mango-guava sauce, horseradish mashed potatoes, bacon and asiago asparagus, and rolls. Our have guests raved about the hot browns since the wedding! The staff was also wonderful in making sure that our guests with food allergies received nut-free dishes. They were very responsive in keeping our guests comfortable. They prepared some doggy-bags for not only my husband and I, but his parents as well--although we kept all the hot browns for ourselves! ;-)

Dupree Catering & Events is simply amazing!
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User1312383 Sent on 09/03/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Oh my gosh, this food is simply amazing. I tried them at a Buffalo Trace Valentine's Day event, and I was hooked. Best food ever! I'm so glad I hired them for my wedding.
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Warrenwood Manor Warrenwood Manor Mansion Weddings

Having worked with Dupree a few times now, I can confidently say that working with them is a true pleasure! The food and service are both wonderful!

Halcombs Knob LLC Halcombs Knob LLC Barn & Farm Weddings

Recently Halcomb's Knob B&B, an affiliate member with the BBAK (Bed and Breakfast Association of Kentucky) had the pleasure of experiencing the first-rate quality and service of Dupree Catering. Dupree's staff were professional, providing a group of B&B owners with exceptional service a cocktail reception at the Buffalo Trace Distillery that was second to none. As the owner of Halcomb's Knob B&B and BBAK President, I highly recommend this catering company and look forward to working with Dupree Catering again in the near future at our venue!

The Livery The Livery Barn & Farm Weddings

Exceptional food and staff! We have worked with them closely for several years now and can't recommend them enough. Dupree is highly professional and will help make your day flow with ease.

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Dupree Catering + Events frequently asked questions

The bar service starting price at Dupree Catering + Events includes:
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
Dupree Catering + Events offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Dupree Catering + Events 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 Dupree Catering + Events, 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 Dupree Catering + Events, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Dupree Catering + Events provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Dupree Catering + Events offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Dupree Catering + Events is recommended by 99% 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 average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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