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Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering is a wedding catering company located in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Owner Betty Barnes lovingly makes all her food and bakery items from scratch. She is passionate about providing a high-quality service that you and your guests will remember for years to come.

Services Offered

The Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering team would be honored to be a part of your magical day. They can cater for events of up to 300 people and specialize in weddings, corporate events, parties, and bridal showers. Some of their signature dishes include sandwiches, quiches, salads, and pasta. They also offer sweet treats such as brownies, scones, cupcakes, and muffins. Betty and her team are also happy to provide custom orders as well as licensed bartenders and a customized bar, tailored to your preferences.

  • Veteran-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$27

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

$26

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$27

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

$22

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

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Tastings
Flatware

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
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Greek
Indian
Italian
Local
Southern

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?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering

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Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering receives rave reviews for their delicious food, exceptional service, and professional staff, making them a highly recommended choice for weddings and events. Customers appreciate the seamless communication and ease of planning, with compliments on the diverse menu options and beautiful presentation. The team, led by Betty, is praised for their flexibility, attention to detail, and willingness to cater to various preferences and budgets. Overall, guests are impressed by the quality, affordability, and outstanding service provided by Simply Elegant.

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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.

Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering receives rave reviews for their delicious food, exceptional service, and professional staff, making them a highly recommended choice for weddings and events. Customers appreciate the seamless communication and ease of planning, with compliments on the diverse menu options and beautiful presentation. The team, led by Betty, is praised for their flexibility, attention to detail, and willingness to cater to various preferences and budgets. Overall, guests are impressed by the quality, affordability, and outstanding service provided by Simply Elegant.

Joy
Joy M. Sent on 07/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent service

Betty and her team at Simply Elegant have catered several events and lunches for us over the years and each and every time my expectations are exceeded. Her presentation is impeccable, quality of food is delicious and she is very easy to work with to get every detail just right. We highly recommend her for any event, especially a reception!
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Skyler Sent on 07/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best catering in the area!

I could not recommend Betty and her team enough! From day one, the team listened to our wants for our wedding cake and catering for our reception. Our food and cake were absolutely AMAZING, along with the best prices in the area!!

Throughout our reception, the Simply Elegant Team ensured my husband and I had everything we needed as well as our guests!!
P
Preston Sent on 06/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Catering service

Food was excellent
Catering arrived in time
Service was excellent
Highly recommend
B
Brittany Sent on 06/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering

Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering truly lives up to its name! The food was absolutely delicious—packed with rich flavor and beautifully presented. Communication throughout the entire process was seamless and professional. They were responsive, accommodating, and made everything so easy from start to finish. I couldn’t be happier with the service and quality. Highly recommend for any event!
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Amy Sent on 06/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!

Betty and her staff were amazing! The food was fresh, hot and delicious for both the rehearsal dinner and reception! The wedding and groom’s cake was amazing too!! I definitely recommend them!
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 06/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

May Wedding

Simply Elegant did the food for the rehearsal dinner, food for both parties during the day of the wedding, appetizers, the meal and both bride and groom cakes for my daughter's wedding. We met with Betty and did a tasting and from there set everything up. She made it so easy and worry free for the special weekend. Betty is very easy to work with and had lots of options to choose from. (spinach dip appetizer was a huge hit) I would highly recommend!
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Leigh Sent on 06/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Everything was AMAZING! Professional, prompt, attentive to detail. Excellent communication from start to finish. Offered a complimentary tasting for catering and cake. They did it all, one stop shopping. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
K
Karen Sent on 04/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Betty and her crew are so nice, caring considerate and professional. I highly recommend their services for all party venues and whatever needs

They will make whatever your heart desired. Will work with your budget and make sure your wedding or event of any kind of perfect.
L
Lisa Sent on 04/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

90th Birthday Celebration for My Father

Betty Barnes and her friends Bonnie and Clyde catered my father’s 90th Birthday celebration. The food was absolutely delicious! The service was wonderful. They were so friendly and kind. Attended to our every need. All of my guests complimented them and wanted to know how I found such a good caterer. I would highly recommend them for your special event.
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Amy Sent on 04/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

fabulous !! 10/10 !

professional, responsive and yummmmmmmy! your go to your for catering needs! ❤️❤️
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner

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Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering frequently asked questions

At Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Flatware
The bar service starting price at Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Southern
At Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering 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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