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The food, the decor, the presentation - each element is carefully planned and put into place. No detail is left undone!

I started the catering business in 1999 when my husband and I got married and had a difficult time finding a caterer that could provide good food and an elegant presentation. Our families had been in the restaurant business for years and we knew what we were looking for...but with each caterer we met, we grew tired of being talked out of what we wanted and presented with a stale package. I knew I wanted to provide a custom approach to catering..hence Elite Catering.
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Frequently asked questions

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

$50

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

$27

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$33

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

$23

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
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$12

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

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar

What event services do you provide?

Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
Caribbean
German
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
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
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Elite Catering

Sydney
Sydney Sent on 04/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Staff

We got married at The Steam Plant in March 2024 and partnered with Elite Catering for food, dessert, and bartenders. They were terrific to work with. They work with you through your proposal item by item several times throughout the wedding planning process to make sure it is exactly what you want. We changed our minds quite a bit due to budget changes and our guests' strict dietary restrictions, and no questions were asked - they accommodated immediately. We had a hodge podge of gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, kosher, etc. guests attending our wedding. There were plenty of options to choose from to ensure everyone was accounted for. The bartenders were a hit (we provided the alcohol, and the bartenders served) - we heard from everyone how incredible the drinks were, and everyone was served super quickly. The waiters were also super attentive, and water glasses were never less than half full. They were absolutely amazing.

Zabrina was our main point of contact throughout the wedding planning process. She was the one writing and re-writing our proposal, answering all of our questions, helping us through our tasting, guiding our wedding day timeline, and everything in between. She was on top of everything. She was super fast at responding to emails, helped us with all of our dietary restrictions, made sure all of our questions were answered, and truly relieved a ton of wedding stress regarding the food (the most important and most stressful part!!) by being so good at her job. Zabrina went above and beyond to help us.... we had a couple of snafus on our part, and she couldn't have been more accommodating. Driving to meet me for a pickup and calling around on a Sunday to handle things that were not even directly related to her job or company was so incredibly appreciated. She truly wants the best for the bride, groom, and wedding day. Zabrina is amazing - highly recommend.
R
Ryan Sent on 08/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Elite is amazing!

Elite Catering was absolutely amazing on our wedding day!! Thank you so much for everything, everyone absolutely loved your food from the cocktail hour, to dinner, to the after party tacos. Your team was amazing and we did not have to worry about a single thing working with Elite!!

Ariell you were so awesome to work with and we are so thankful that you and your team were with us on our wedding day. We loved the food and received so many compliments on dinner.

Hire Elite Catering, they will handle everything from A to Z and make your day stress free, and will bring an incredible level of service to boot. They were even helping to clean spilled drinks off the dance floor during the night. We were so impressed by Elite and their professional team.

THANK YOU Ariell and Elite!!

Maria and Ryan 08/19/23.
Rebekah
Rebekah Sent on 12/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great food & versatility

I had an amazing experience with Elite Catering and their staff during our wedding process. My husband and I wanted to do some more untraditional styles and food during our day, and they were so on board. We did a family-style meal with “picnic” foods – kabobs, mac&cheese, grilled veggies, cornbread, and all that good stuff. When we walked around to our tables during dinner, everyone was raving about the food and were so excited to have something out of the box and that was served without a hitch! We also had their flaming donut bar, which once again, everyone was RAVING about.

I thoroughly appreciated their professionalism, their can-do attitude, and making sure my husband and I were well-fed too! Would definitely recommend to those looking for catering in the area!!
Bry
Bry B. Sent on 01/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Bri and Melanie made my dreams come true!

I worked with Melanie and Bri at Elite Catering for our wedding at the Masonic on 1/8/22, and I cannot say enough about both of them. Melanie helped us when we making a decision on our venue. She went over all the logistics, sent reference pictures, recommended vendors that they’ve worked with, and answered the thousands of questions we had. WE LOVED HER. Bri helped with all of the details, she took us through the tasting, coordinated our entire day, and helped us with every step along the way. My mom and I are very visual people and Bri really helped us see the big picture. My favorite thing about Bri is that any issue that came up, she handled it calmly and with ease. There is no one else that I would have trusted my entire day to! The reception was exactly as I imagine and I have her to thank for that!!! The food was incredible, everyone was talking about how this was the best wedding food they've ever had (i also highly recommend the pretzel wall). Thank you so much Elite for putting on an amazing event!!!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 10/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great Food Tasting Experience

Elite was great at scheduling us for a tasting. The presentation of the food was beautiful and the quantity of the food was a lot. I was expecting a lot less for a tasting. We didn’t feel rushed during the tasting and was able to fully review our options. Our sales director, Melanie, was very helpful and very responsive with all my questions. I highly recommend considering Elite to cater your wedding or any event.
Macia
Macia Sent on 08/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food!

We literally had no complaints about the food! In fact our guests could not stop talking about how good the food was! I feel like that can be very difficult to find in a catering company. HIGHLY recommend doing food stations instead of the traditional plated or buffet style because it allows your guests to try a variety style of food!
E
Erik Sent on 07/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond

WOWOWOW! Renee and her team were amazing to work with. Even before COVID they were very responsive and had delicious options for us! Obviously, as COVID restrictions were in place Renee's main goal was to make our wedding still as wonderful as possible while still following safety guidelines. I first met with Renee (we were working with another associate during our tasting) right after Governor Dewine announced Catering halls could open with some strict guidelines. Obviously some of the things we wanted for our catering had to change to make sure safety was a priority. Renee's creativity amazed me!! She found ways so we could still get what we wanted but do it within the guidelines. She is all about the details! I don't think our guests could tell the changes we had to make for restrictions because they were done all so well! We really wanted a serve yourself cheese plate for our guests for hor devours. With COVID restrictions we weren't allowed to have guests serve themselves food. Renee thought of doing a mini cheese board served on clipboards! It was a huge hit!!! We still were able to do a buffet with her staff serving and having plexiglass in front of the food. I thought she would have papers to write what each item was but instead, she did BEAUTIFUL font on the plexiglass that matched our wedding font with what each item was!! I was so amazed by all the little details they figured out to make our wedding safe and elegant. All of her staff was extremely nice and accommodating. They went above and beyond!!!!! Many guests have told us they felt so safe while attending our event and a big part of that is what Renee and her team did to ensure safety. On top of it all, the food was amazing! I would recommend them to anyone!!!!
S
Summer Sent on 12/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Top of the line! Zabrina was AMAZING!!!

We had our wedding this past September at The Grande Hall and Zabrina was our wedding coordinator. Zabrina was always so easy to communicate with from the beginning. She answered emails, phone calls and texts so quickly! This was really important to us, because we had so many questions during the planning process and Zabrina was so helpful every step of the way. Not to mention, our reception was BEAUTIFUL, and we thank Zabrina and the Elite Catering team for making our dreams come true. Every single aspect of our reception was flawless and elegant. It honestly turned out better than I ever could have imagined. Our guests raved about the quality of the food and how much they enjoyed it. We loved how our wedding day turned out. We were both hands off the whole day of the wedding and did not have to worry about a single thing. Zabrina and her team took care off everything. We are so thankful for the team at Elite Catering for providing top quality service for the most important day of our lives.
nicola
Nicola Sent on 09/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Superb Service

Superb service, quality food, friendly helpful staff. Big shout out to Sydney for her attention to detail and going the extra mile to make our day just perfect. The guests were still talking about the delicious cheese board served for cocktail hour and the short ribs main dish. Could not have asked for a better cater to make our day so special
J
Jaclyn Sent on 09/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We loved Zabrina!

My now husband and I had the pleasure of working with Zabrina from start to finish. She was extremely easy to work with and always responded to our emails in a timely manner. The food and service were exceptional! We would recommend Elite to anyone!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Childers Photography Childers Photography Wedding Photographers

Elite Catering is one of the best caterers in the Dayton area. Their complete staff are always professional in their dress, demeanor and interaction with the wedding party and guests. Their food quality is always top notch! They do not stop at top quality food, the presentation is always fantastic! Any wedding couple that chooses Elite Catering will be extremely happy that they did! We highly recommend Elite Catering! Chuck Childers - Childers Photography

Floral V Designs Floral V Designs Wedding Florists

Elite Catering does an amazing job. The work they put into every detail was noticed by so many guests. The food was more than we could have expected and every person at the reception still talks about how great the food displays were and how amazing the food tasted. Great to work with too!

Sarah Babcock Studio Sarah Babcock Studio Wedding Photographers

Many of my clients have used Elite Catering and were very pleased. And from the weddings I have photographed where Elite was hired, the food was amazing the presentation flawless. I would not hesitate in recommending Elite Catering to my own brides.

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Elite Catering frequently asked questions

At Elite Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Elite Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
Elite Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Elite Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Elite Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • German
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Elite Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Elite Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Elite Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Elite Catering is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in value and 4.5 in average response time.
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