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Oliver’s Restaurant and Catering works with some of Buffalo, New York’s most exclusive venues, creating unforgettable menus for weddings big and small. A local institution, Oliver’s has maintained an unwavering commitment to quality and service during its more than 80-year tenure at the heart of Buffalo’s food scene. Preparing expertly sourced ingredients with skill and creative flair, Oliver’s Restaurant and Catering presents couples with a choice of luxurious dishes on their wedding day.

Services Offered

The staff of Oliver’s Restaurant and Catering places a premium on high-quality service. They can work with couples in designing their wedding menu, taking into account both the event budget and the dietary needs of guests. Oliver’s also offers an exclusive private space for those who would prefer to come and dine on-site.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$75

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

$60

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$65

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

$15

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)
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$35

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

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

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
French
Greek
Italian
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern

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
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Oliver's Restaurant and Catering

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R Zimmer Sent on 08/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Superb food and customer service!
Theresa
Theresa Sent on 10/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Oliver's is amazing!!

After having to postpone our wedding and then canceling with our reception venue due to Covid we decided to do a small tent reception. We were in need of a caterer and a month before the reception we contacted Oliver's and they were nothing but the best! They are very responsive and they helped us plan our reception every step of the way from creating our timeline, to letting us know what we needed to rent. They even came to our house to do a walk through and the quality of the food is spectacular!!! Our guests raved about the food! They had so many options to choose from and it was all amazing. They made the night go so easy and they came early to set up our tables and they really took control. Having Oliver's cater our wedding was one of the best decisions we made and they made our night amazing!
Ryanne
Ryanne Sent on 09/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

5 Star Service & Food

Oliver's was 5 Star service from the start of planning to the execution on wedding day. Everyone raved that the food was the best they've ever had at a wedding. I highly recommend Oliver's Catering for your wedding or party needs.
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Shannon Sent on 11/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious!

Leah was great to work with and helped us stay within our budget (and dealt with our many many emails :). She also helped coordinate everything with our venue (Kleinhans) so it was like having a wedding planner and caterer all in one! And it goes without saying that the food was delicious! My only regret was that I didn't get dessert - too busy dancing! Also, the server at our sweetheart table was amazing, making sure that we had everything we needed during and after dinner.
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Wendy Sent on 06/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We loved Oliver's!

Oliver's catering was amazing. We hosted a party for our son and daughter-in-law who had been married in India, this party was for local friends and relatives. Oliver's was professional and responsive right from the start. We worked with Jeannine, Leah and Amy, and service was over the top. There were many selections to choose from for food choices, and everything was displayed so nicely! Not to mention that the food was excellent and our guests couldn't say enough about it! Staff was courteous and professional. No doubt Oliver's was not the least expensive option, but, as someone once said, you get what you pay for. We would recommend them to anyone!
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Jennifer Sent on 10/17/2010
5 out of 5 rating
2 months after my wedding, people are still raving about the food done by Oliver's. Erin was great to work with-- the food was beyond amazing, the service was excellent, and everything went without a hitch. I highly recommend Oliver's!
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Doreen Sent on 09/28/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Our experience was not stellar at all times, but was absolutely excellent overall.

We started planning our event with one coordinator, then were switched to a different planner about 4-5 months before our wedding. There were some bumps in the road, but these all could be tied back to the original coordinator. Some issues arose as a result of the relaying of incorrect information, errors in the menu items we were meant to taste, difficulty in getting questions answered and a general sense of disorganization. This did make for some frustrating times, however, none of these problems were encountered in dealing with the rest of the Oliver's staff. The rest of the staff was incredibly helpful, accommodating, easy to work with, and prompt with answering questions and dealing with issues that arose from our original planning.

Rebecca, who worked with us throughout the final stages and actual event, was just fantastic! She was well-organized, always prompt with correspondence, and seemed to genuinely want to make sure the night was perfect for us, even when it meant she had to deal with a problem that stemmed from the original planning. It was such a pleasure to work with her and I truly wish I had been fortunate enough to have worked with her throughout the entire process.

The event was beautiful and the food was absolutely delicious. We had separate staff that attended to the wedding party, which was such a nice touch and they were fabulous. So, the process may not always have been smooth, but more importantly, the Oliver's staff addressed any concerns that arose and made sure our reception was wonderful. With such a positive experience overall, I would recommend Oliver's to anyone!
reanne
Reanne Sent on 08/24/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Olivers was so great to work with! We had our ceremony and reception at Del Park so they were the perfect choice.

They were very professional and accommodating. We went back and forth over the menu several times until he was able to create just what we were looking for and stay within our budget.

I highly recommend them.
C
Carie Sent on 03/03/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect!
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Kalissa Sent on 08/26/2017
4.8 out of 5 rating
Oliver's was fantastic. Jeannine was great to work with during the wedding planning and especially the menu. She incorporated everything we wanted and worked with multiple changes that we requested. On the day of, Leah was amazing! She made sure everything ran smoothly and constantly checked to make sure me and my husband, as well as our guests, were well taken care of. The food was great, the service was the best, all of our guests were so happy and impressed. I would highly recommend them for catering; they made our wedding great.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

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Oliver's Restaurant and Catering frequently asked questions

At Oliver's Restaurant and Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Oliver's Restaurant and Catering includes:
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • House Liquor
Oliver's Restaurant and Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Oliver's Restaurant and Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
At Oliver's Restaurant and Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • French
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
At Oliver's Restaurant and Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Oliver's Restaurant and Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Oliver's Restaurant and Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Oliver's Restaurant and Catering 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 value, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in professionalism.
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