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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.

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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 stations?

$75

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 price per person for bar service?

$19

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

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

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 items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Rich's Catering & Special Events

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Rich’s Atrium received glowing reviews from various couples who had impeccable wedding experiences. Maureen and Jennifer were highlighted for their exceptional coordination and responsiveness, ensuring seamless planning and execution. Guests praised the exquisite venue, delectable food, efficient service, and accommodating staff. From personalized décor arrangements to handling every detail smoothly, Rich’s left a lasting impression on wedding attendees, earning high recommendations for couples seeking a flawless and memorable celebration.

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Rich’s Atrium received glowing reviews from various couples who had impeccable wedding experiences. Maureen and Jennifer were highlighted for their exceptional coordination and responsiveness, ensuring seamless planning and execution. Guests praised the exquisite venue, delectable food, efficient service, and accommodating staff. From personalized décor arrangements to handling every detail smoothly, Rich’s left a lasting impression on wedding attendees, earning high recommendations for couples seeking a flawless and memorable celebration.

Andy
Andy Sent on 10/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

5 Stars for Rich's!!

We hosted the Journey's End Refugee Services 40th anniversary celebration at the Atrium @ Rich's for 340 guests.
Our experience with Maureen and her team at the Atrium @ Rich’s was absolutely wonderful. Maureen was incredibly responsive and went the extra mile to make sure our needs were met every step of the way. The staff was professional, attentive, and quick to problem-solve when an issue arose — truly saving the day.

The venue itself is beautiful, the service and food were excellent, and the entire team was accommodating and flexible. They graciously made space for our organization to deliver 51 baskets the day before the event, which was a huge help in our setup process.

Overall, it was a fantastic experience. I highly recommend hosting an event at the Atrium @ Rich’s and would definitely do so again in the future. Andrea Cammarata
J
James Sent on 08/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception at Shea's - July 2025

We hired Rich’s Catering for our July 2025 wedding reception at Shea’s Performing Arts Center in Buffalo and are so thrilled with how everything turned out! From start to finish, Rich’s was instrumental in ensuring our wedding day went off without a hitch. In particular, our lead Event Manager, Jennifer Fischer, went the extra mile to help us every step of the way. From the pre-planning process to event day, Jennifer & team were responsive, organized, and insightful. They truly acted as so much more than just a wedding caterer.


Our event was on the larger side with around 250 guests. Rich’s dinner service was extremely efficient, allowing us to open the dance floor on time and avoid any disruption to the itinerary. Not only were they efficient, but the food was excellent as well – both the passed hors d'oeuvres at cocktail hour and the seated dinner. On top of great food and timely plating, all of the servers were attentive and professional throughout the evening.


Executing a large event can feel overwhelming and stressful at times, but everyone on Rich’s staff was calm, organized, and ready for whatever came their way. They helped us enjoy a carefree evening celebrating with family and friends and more than exceeded any expectations we had coming in. Thank you to Jennifer and her team at Rich’s for their tremendous work. We recommend Rich’s Catering with confidence to anyone looking for a caterer that goes above and beyond!
M
Mary Sent on 06/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Better then Expected

We knew of Rich’s positive popularity and after reading stellar reviews we made the decision to contract with them for my daughter’s wedding. Jennifer and the off site catering team were phenomenal to work with. From start to finish they were professional and their services were seamless. Our day of coordinator was right on task and ready to assist with anything. All the food was delicious and service was outstanding. They made a special day even more perfect.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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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