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Roots Catering provides unique, delicious, and locally sourced catering in Charlotte, North Carolina. for weddings, social gatherings, and corporate events. For events both large and small, the event specialists and professional chefs at Roots can supply everything needed. In short, the mission of Roots Catering is to create unforgettable experiences of joy through food and service.

Cuisine

Roots Catering offers a number of catering services and fantastic cuisine that will tastefully enhance your wedding. The team at Roots makes it a priority to listen to and understand your wedding vision before they do anything else. By sitting down to talk with you, they are able to take into account taste profiles, food allergies, the setting of the wedding, and the season of the event. With all of this in mind, they then customize their services to your needs.

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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?

$75

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$75

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

$55

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
China
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?

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Premium 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
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
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

Reviews of Roots Catering

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Roots Catering is highly recommended for weddings, offering delicious, well-presented food, flexible plated or station-style options, and accommodating dietary restrictions. Staff are professional, responsive, and handle setup, bar service, and cleanup seamlessly. Many praised their flexibility with small guest counts, custom requests, and generous portions.

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Roots Catering is highly recommended for weddings, offering delicious, well-presented food, flexible plated or station-style options, and accommodating dietary restrictions. Staff are professional, responsive, and handle setup, bar service, and cleanup seamlessly. Many praised their flexibility with small guest counts, custom requests, and generous portions.

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Kimberlee Sent on 07/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Olivia is the best!

Olivia at Roots was beyond amazing to work with!! Rescheduling our wedding weeks before the intended date and then successfully pulling off the wedding several months later would never have been possible without her help. Olivia was always quick to communicate and happy to help with decision making. From our first time meeting at the tasting to the day of our wedding, Olivia made sure to make us feel celebrated!
Roots food at our wedding was delicious! Our guests especially raved about the bruschetta and pork belly/watermelon hors d’oeuvres. As a gluten free bride, Roots menu options were extremely accommodating and delicious.
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Elena Sent on 04/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding caterer!

We started our search for a wedding caterer not realizing that plated meals aren’t as common for weddings anymore, which made finding one that does plated meals at all AND within our budget. Roots was incredibly accommodating and worked with us every step of the way to stay within what we were comfortable spending.
Alyssa was a true professional and such a pleasure to work with. She made us feel at ease during the tasting and throughout the entire planning process, which meant a lot during such a busy time. I never had to worry about lack of communications with her.

As two Northeasterners living in Charlotte, we initially found the salt levels a bit higher than what we’re used to, but the team was very receptive to our feedback and adjusted everything perfectly for the wedding. There was only one hors d’oeuvre and one dessert that couldn’t be modified, and even those were still enjoyed by our guests.
The entrée portions were generous. That is something we really appreciated after experiencing smaller portions at other tastings for even larger amount of money per plate. Overall, we were so happy we chose Roots and truly grateful for their flexibility, professionalism, and delicious food.
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Amy Sent on 04/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Cuisine & Impeccable Care for an Intimate Celebration

We could not have asked for a better catering experience for our daughter’s wedding. The plated, intimate dinner was flawless—absolutely delicious food, beautifully presented, and enjoyed by every guest. They were incredibly attentive to all dietary restrictions, making everyone feel truly cared for. The service was impeccable, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy the evening. We are so grateful for their role in making this celebration unforgettable and highly recommend them.
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 10/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Kilby Wedding

Roots Catering was the perfect choice for our wedding! We wanted something a little different from the traditional plated meal, and their station-style setup was exactly what we envisioned. Our guests loved having four unique stations to choose from, and the menu options were incredible - there was truly something for every palate. Everyone is still raving about how delicious the food was! Roots took care of everything from linens, cups, utensils, plates, and even cleanup, which made the night stress-free for us. They even nailed the custom cocktail I requested. Highly recommend!
Alicia
Alicia Sent on 10/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Roots Catering Made Our Day Unforgettable

Roots Catering was absolutely incredible to work with! Their team was so thoughtful, kind, and professional from start to finish. The food was amazing, beautifully presented and even better tasting, and they went above and beyond to accommodate every detail and request. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the food and desserts. We’re so grateful for their care and talent in helping make our wedding day perfect!
William
William Sent on 09/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Brooks Wedding 9.27.2025

Alyssa and the Roots catering team were amazing! From the first call to set up the tasting, the awesome tasting experience in their office, to the big day itself, she and everyone else were so accommodating. We cannot express how good the food is! Our guests at our wedding were complimenting the dinner and cocktail hour apps all night long. She also helped us last minute with a cake stand for the big day. We could not recommend Roots enough! You’ll love it!
Kaitlin
Kaitlin Sent on 05/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious Food, Incredible Drinks, and Exceptional Service!

We had an incredible experience with Roots as both the caterer and bartending service for our wedding! From start to finish, they were an absolute joy to work with, professional, responsive, and truly invested in making our day perfect.
The food was absolutely delicious and our guests are still raving about it! Everything was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. They went above and beyond to accommodate our food sensitivities, offering creative and thoughtful menu options that didn’t compromise on taste.
The drinks were just as impressive. The craft cocktails were a huge hit, specifically the Blackberry Ginger Mule! The bartender was friendly and helped keep the vibe fun and relaxed all evening.
We couldn’t be happier with the service and quality Roots provided. Their attention to detail, flexibility, and professionalism made a real difference. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-tier catering and bar service for their special event!
Molly
Molly Sent on 04/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!!

We hired ROOTS Catering for our daughter's wedding. If I could give 10 stars I would. They were absolutely incredible!! Alyssa, the catering manager was the BEST!! She was kind, patient, helpful, thorough, professional and we could not have done this without her!! The wait staff and bartenders were also incredibly kind, professional, and very hard working. They all wore smiles the entire event. Finally, the food, oh the food!! Absolutely delicious and wonderful!! Everyone loved it!! They offer so many GF/DF options, which was very helpful to us! I would not think twice about hiring ROOTS for any event!! Highly recommend. They take all the stress out of planning a big event!!
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Amanda Sent on 11/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 9.28

Roots Catering was by far one of the most accommodating vendors we worked with for our wedding. After reaching out to several catering companies, we found that most weren't flexible with our smaller guest list of 40 people. Many caterers required a minimum of 50 guests, meaning we'd have to either invite more people or pay for food we didn’t need—essentially throwing money away.

With Roots, the experience was entirely different. Allysa was absolutely fantastic. She patiently answered my many questions, provided quotes for both plated and buffet options, and allowed us to pay per person without any minimum requirements. This flexibility made everything so much easier.

Roots Catering was the first vendor we booked, and it was truly the best decision we made. On the day of the wedding, Savannah and her team were incredible. Despite some unexpected obstacles, they handled everything with such grace and professionalism.

Thank you so much, Roots!
Amanda and Matthew
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Scott Sent on 10/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Backyard garden reception

We used Roots for catering and were very pleased with all aspects of their service. They were extremely professional, efficient, and delivered outstanding, high-quality food. I would absolutely use them again and highly recommend them!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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 2016 Winner

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Roots Catering frequently asked questions

At Roots Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Roots Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Roots Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Roots Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Roots Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Roots Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Roots Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Roots Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
Roots Catering 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 average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service and 4.8 in value.
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