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About

Milan Catering and Event Design is a full-service catering company based in Sarasota, Florida. The expert team serves wedding venues and special events in the Greater Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota. Our company has been consistently awarded the Best Caterer Award on the Florida West Coast.

Cuisine

Milan Catering and Event Design embrace a pop-up style approach to wedding catering. The innovative team's exclusive catering philosophy is to hire professional chefs who have operated their restaurants and send those chefs to your venue to cook, plate up, and deliver sumptuous dishes on-site.

Services Offered

Milan Catering and Event Design offer seamless and fully-integrated styling, coordination, and catering services. Our event planning, wedding styling, and coordination company, the Sarasota & Tampa Wedding Gallery, offers fully integrated services with just one phone call. The team works with couples planning destination weddings, striving to make faraway celebrations seamless and stress-free. Our expert team has solved the most challenging part of wedding planning by integrating the planning and design elements with catering! We only work with tried and trusted vendors to ensure the best results for our cherished clients.

Catering Proposals: What We'll Need!

  • Venue
  • Event Date
  • Expected Guest count

Sending your inquiry with these answered will help us create a unique, memorable wedding proposal for you!

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$75

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$24

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?

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

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
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 Milan Catering and Event Design

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Multiple couples praise the catering teams for delicious, beautifully presented food and large portions that guests raved about. Staff were professional, attentive, and handled planning and day-of logistics smoothly, including last-minute requests and weather changes. Overall highly recommended for exceptional service, flexibility, and impressive execution.

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Multiple couples praise the catering teams for delicious, beautifully presented food and large portions that guests raved about. Staff were professional, attentive, and handled planning and day-of logistics smoothly, including last-minute requests and weather changes. Overall highly recommended for exceptional service, flexibility, and impressive execution.

Nicole
Nicole Sent on 04/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Incredible Team! Great Food and Wedding Planning Services

Our wedding day was absolutely amazing, and a huge part of that was thanks to this incredible team. From start to finish, everything—from the food to the rentals to the planning process—was seamless and beyond our expectations.

Our guests are still talking about the food! Every detail felt thoughtful and elevated. One of my personal favorite touches was the diced apples on the raw oysters—such a unique and delicious surprise. My husband loved the Cubans and bacon-wrapped dates, and the fish was a huge hit across the board. Truly, every dish was outstanding.

We also have to give a very special shoutout to Savanah. She was phenomenal throughout the entire planning process and made sure every detail was perfectly executed on the day of. She is kind, professional, and such a joy to work with—it made the entire experience feel easy and stress-free.

If you’re considering this team for your wedding or event, don’t hesitate. They go above and beyond to make your day unforgettable. We’re so grateful and can’t wait to share photos once we get them back!
Brittney
Brittney Sent on 10/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 would use again!!!

From start to finish, our experience with Milan was nothing short of spectacular. We had the honor of having them cater our wedding at the beautiful Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota, Florida, on 10/10/2025, and they truly exceeded all expectations.

**Planning & Communication:**
From the very beginning, Erin was an absolute joy to work with. She made the entire planning process smooth and stress-free, responding promptly to every question and ensuring that every detail was taken care of. Her guidance helped us feel confident and excited about the menu choices, and she was always open to customizing dishes to fit our vision. Wedding costs can be incredibly daunting and intimidating, but with Erin there were no sneaky hidden fees and she was completely upfront and honest with costs. The best part for us was that everything is written out in an itemized list so you know what you are getting and what else you will need to rent (which she was great in helping us coordinate additional rentals).

**The Food:**
The team led by chefs Nick & Kaleb brought the flavors to life in the most impressive way. Every dish was crafted with care and an undeniable passion for food. The presentation was stunning, and the flavors were even more incredible. It was clear that a lot of thought and expertise went into creating a menu that was not only beautiful but also perfectly suited to our tastes. During our initial tasting they really listened to everything that we wanted and made suggestions on what would work better for our vision and on our wedding day they made it all come to life. The portions were LARGE so our guests felt well fed. When we walked around after dinner people were literally scraping their plates clean and the next day we got so many compliments on our food choices.

**Service & Execution:**
Logan, our Lead Captain, was exceptional in managing the event. He was always professional, attentive, and made sure the timing was perfect throughout the evening. We could tell that the entire team does this all the time because everything went seamlessly, if there were any hiccups, my husband and I had no knowledge of it. We had to make some changes due to weather the morning of the event and the team was quick and efficient in making everything look even better than we anticipated. As the bride, I felt like the staff was extremely attentive not only to our entire guest list, but especially to the wedding party. Staff was constantly making sure that the bridal party was getting appetizers and drinks while we were pulled away for pictures.

We are so grateful to Milan Catering for their impeccable service, incredible food, and flawless execution. They helped make our wedding day perfect, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking to take their event to the next level.

Thank you, Nick, Kaleb, Logan, Erin, and the entire team for giving us and our guests such a memorable wedding experience!
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Ashley Sent on 07/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience from start to finish and delicious food!

We hired Simply Gourmet for our April 2024 wedding at the Powel Crosley Estate and we couldn't have been happier with their service from start to finish. Becky was organized, knowledgeable and wonderful to work with during the entire planning process - and went above and beyond to answer all of our questions. Their menus are great with tons of options to appeal to any guest, and the food at our wedding was absolutely delicious - from the cocktail hour through our meal. Bar service was also great and the entire staff went above and beyond to make sure that we were happy and had a great day.
A
Alexis Sent on 06/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Easy to work with, offered the whole package

We loved Milan catering! Melanie is the ultimate best - she was so kind, easy to work with and thoughtful. She came up with creative ideas to manage our timeline and handle sensitive topics around costs and managing sicker family members. I would strongly recommend using Milan, especially just to work with Melanie
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Peter Sent on 04/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Exceptional

There aren’t enough adjectives to describe how wonderful Milan made our daughter’s wedding. Our original contact was Erin who was very responsive and thorough, not to mention making us feel at ease from the very beginning. And then there was our coordinator Melanie Sommerschuh. Melanie was so kind and thoughtful and thorough. We met her the day before the wedding and by the end of the wedding she felt like family. She handled everything for us so all we had to do was enjoy the wedding.
If you are fortunate enough to have Melanie as your coordinator, you’re in good hands for sure.
And oh yeah, the food was excellent also.
Y
Yara Sent on 03/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Milan catering and Laura snow made my wedding amazing

I want to give the biggest thank you I can to Laura snow ! She was a key factor in making my wedding the most amazing day of my life !! Milan catering was amazing, the food was great, the setup, the staff just made my day as perfect as it could be
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Amanda Sent on 11/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic experience with Milan - highly recommend!

I'd give 6 stars if I could - Chef Roberta was incredible in every aspect, from menu design, accommodating dietary restrictions, and delivering on an incredible meal. Everyone RAVED about the food - from the hors d'oeuvres to the entrees to the desserts; the service was amazing; the setup was perfect; and Milan made everything so easy! Erin from the St. Pete office was absolutely a delight to work with. I HIGHLY highly recommend Milan, Chef Roberta, and Erin!
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Chaeli Sent on 11/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

An absolute dream!

Working with Erin and the Milan Team was the best vendor experience we had. Erin is such a thoughtful person and truly was the deciding factor on why we went with Milan for Catering. From reserving our date to booking our tasting and our wedding day, Milan made us feel so special every step of the way. They pay attention to the small details - ie. During the tasting, my husband said he liked cheese on his vegetables. Come wedding day, his broccoli showed up with cheese on it, just for him. The price truly reflects the quality they deliver in food and service and we couldn’t be happier with our decision.
Gina
Gina Sent on 11/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Pellico/Freeman wedding 10/29/22

If I could leave 100 stars I would because that is truly how AMAZING Milan catering & Laura Snow are. Words can not describe how amazing Laura is at what she does! Her talents and hard work go beyond just coordinating. She is truly one in a million and we are so blessed and thankful to have had the honor of working with her. My fairytale dream wedding came true because of her! The food and staff with Milan catering are wonderful, professional & amazing in every way! We truly can not brag enough about how amazing our wedding day was and it’s all thanks to these amazing people and their teams!
D
Devin Sent on 10/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding food and service!

We had chefs Roberta and Nick and lead Melanie and our wedding was absolutely amazing. Multiple guests commented that it was the best wedding food they ever had. Service was so fast and food was hot and delicious. Staff was also so sweet and accommodating. Plus I love that they assign someone to bring the couple appetizers if they are taking pictures during cocktail hour. Our contact Erin was also unbelievable throughout the entire process and many many emails. You will not regret hiring them for your wedding!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

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Milan Catering and Event Design frequently asked questions

At Milan Catering and Event Design, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Milan Catering and Event Design includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • House Liquor
Milan Catering and Event Design offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Milan Catering and Event Design offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Milan Catering and Event Design, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Milan Catering and Event Design, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Milan Catering and Event Design provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Milan Catering and Event Design offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Milan Catering and Event Design is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.

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