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Rich’s Catering & Special Events is a premier on and off-premise wedding catering service in Buffalo, NY. Our expansive menu and culinary flair are unrivaled in Buffalo, NY. From our housemade, hand-passed hors d’oeuvres and innovative entrées to fashionable linens and spectacular uplighting, Rich’s Catering & Special Events will create the perfect touches to set your wedding apart from the rest. Off-site venues we frequently cater to include Shea's Performing Arts Theater, The Bank of East Aurora, The Gathering Barn @ Akron Acres, Lakeward Spirits, The Barrel Factory, and Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House. We can cater at almost any venue you have in mind. If you choose an outdoor wedding, we handle all the arrangements, from securing the tents, tables, chairs, or any specialty rentals. Let us help you relax on your wedding day.

Services Offered

In addition to catering, Rich’s Catering & Special Events also offers bartending, decor, furniture and lighting. Their services include:

  • Catering
  • Bartending services (including beer, wine, and liquor)
  • Stations
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Stationary and Hand Passed Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated Dinner
  • Server(s)

Cuisine

At Rich’s Catering & Special Events, menus are tailored to your tastes and your or your guests' dietary needs. Whether vegetarian, gluten-free, or vegan, there is no shortage of options.

Other Services

From cake cutting to a chocolate fountain, Rich’s Catering offers additional services, including:

  • Event Coordination
  • Bartending
  • Cake cutting
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting

What You'll Love About Rich’s Catering & Special Events

The friendly staff help make it easy to plan the wedding day with Rich’s Catering & Special Events. Their flawless attention to detail, combined with a top-quality level of service, ensures couples and their guests enjoy a relaxing experience on top of a delicious wedding dinner. A team member will remain in regular contact throughout the planning stages to ensure smooth sailing. Read through the reviews and FAQs to find out more.

Frequently asked questions

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

$75

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$750

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$75

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

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

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Linens

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$19

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

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

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Wine
House Liquor
Signature Drink

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$19

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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Reviews of Rich's Catering & Special Events

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5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
224 reviews
99% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Rich’s catering receives high praise for their exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful venue, with Maureen and Jennifer singled out for their outstanding support and attention to detail. Reviewers appreciate the seamless planning process, customizable options, and attentive staff who went above and beyond to ensure a flawless wedding day. Guests continue to rave about the quality of the food, the stunning decorations, and the overall magical experience provided by Rich’s catering for weddings and special events. Highly recommended for couples looking for a stress-free and memorable wedding celebration.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Rich’s catering receives high praise for their exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful venue, with Maureen and Jennifer singled out for their outstanding support and attention to detail. Reviewers appreciate the seamless planning process, customizable options, and attentive staff who went above and beyond to ensure a flawless wedding day. Guests continue to rave about the quality of the food, the stunning decorations, and the overall magical experience provided by Rich’s catering for weddings and special events. Highly recommended for couples looking for a stress-free and memorable wedding celebration.

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Katie Sent on 10/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding! So helpful!

Rich’s catering went above and beyond making our wedding day perfect. They were there with us every step of the way and were always quick to answer any questions we had. They were attentive all night to not only us but our guest and the staff were the kindest people we’ve ever met. I would recommend having your wedding here without a doubt. We worked with Maureen but all of the staff and catering managers are wonderful. The food was amazing and even a week after the wedding our guest are still reaching out about how fantastic everything was. If we could do it all again we wouldn’t change a thing!
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Victoria C. Sent on 10/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding venue

Working with Rich’s for our wedding was simply amazing. Working with Maureen was fantastic from going through all the details of the day to answering all my random questions to making sure the big day went off without a hitch, Maureen and Therese were simply wonderful! The venue is beautiful and the food is fantastic! If we were to do it all again, we’d choose Rich’s in a heartbeat
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Brooke J. Sent on 10/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect all in one wedding vendor

Rich’s was the perfect choice to cater our wedding but what’s great is they do so much more than catering! The package we got included everything we needed to make our day so simple and seamless that all we had to do was show up. No need to set up decor or pack anything up. The food was so so good and the drinks were amazing. All of the staff were super friendly and accommodating to our requests. We worked specifically with Jenn during the planning process and was there with us every step of the way on our special day to make sure everything went as planned. I couldn’t have asked for a better team! Highly recommend!
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Awards

224
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
The Rapids Theatre The Rapids Theatre Historic Weddings

Rich's Catering and Special Events is second to none for catering and event planning services. They will ensure your wedding or event is fabulous, and exactly how you envisioned it. We work with them exclusively as their food,service, and professionalism is truly exceptional!

Kimberlily Creek Kimberlily Creek Wedding Officiants

Excellent Service!

Adore Studio Adore Studio Wedding Photographers

Rich's Catering is amazing to work with. Rich's catered my wedding and did a wonderful job. The staff were great to work with and food was delicious.

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Rich's Catering & Special Events frequently asked questions

At Rich's Catering & Special Events, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Linens
The bar service starting price at Rich's Catering & Special Events includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • House Wine
  • House Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Rich's Catering & Special Events offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Rich's Catering & Special Events offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
At Rich's Catering & Special Events, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Rich's Catering & Special Events, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Rich's Catering & Special Events provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Rich's Catering & Special Events offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Rich's Catering & Special Events is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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