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WE BELIEVE…
  • in long lasting relationships
  • in restaurant quality service and food
  • in onsite food preparation
  • in a farm to table philosophy using locally sourced produce & seafood, hormone free-natural beef and cage free natural chicken.
  • In each event being unique and needing its own creative customized menus & design

Let us help you plan the event your guests will remember for a lifetime.

Professional, Gracious and Passionate

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Frequently asked questions

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

$90

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

$73

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$83

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

$59

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)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
Caribbean
Indian
Italian
Local
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Southern
Spanish

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
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Terra Catering

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Lauren Sent on 05/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Everyone raved about the food at my wedding!

Everyone raved about the food at my May 20 wedding thanks to Terra Catering! Terra was one of the caterers recommended to me by my venue and wedding planner. In the middle of my tasting with Terra, it immediately became clear that I had to choose them as my wedding caterer. I literally did a happy dance when I tasted the local fish entree. Once I hired them, the whole team was a pleasure to work with, and I especially appreciated how my main contact Megan went above and beyond to be responsive to my inquiries and make sure my day was perfect. Megan and Terra also coordinated with my planner, venue, and Platinum Event Rentals to secure all my rentals for the event, which required a lot of extra effort. They also went out of their way to make sure they accommodated all of my guests’ allergens, including preparing a special no sodium meal for one of my family members. On the day of the event, everything went off without a hitch and I received so many compliments about my food, with the 12 hour braised short rib being a particular favorite. I’m so glad I hired Terra as my wedding caterer!
Bianca
Bianca Sent on 04/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Service and Delicious Food!

As the bride, I cannot express how grateful I am for Terra Catering. They took the time to understand our vision and dietary needs, and created a menu that exceeded our expectations.

On the day of the wedding, they were attentive to our guests and provided excellent service throughout the entire event. The food was simply outstanding. They are a true professional team, with an incredible attention to detail and exceptional customer service. We couldn't have asked for a better catering experience.
Edgar
Mariapaz Sent on 10/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Food and Quality Service

The food speaks for itself, it was amazing! We sampled many of their appetizers and food and was never disappointed. Every guest loved their food. They also provided options for our vegan guest and they too were impressed. Their staff also did a great job and kept everything running smoothly from the cocktail hour, to the dinner, to the bar.
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 03/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food!

We used Terra Catering for my sister's engagement party and LOVED the food and service!
K
Kimberly Sent on 09/29/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Catered our wedding and the food was absolutely amazing. All my guests raved about how amazing the food was, and my husband and I were blown away at our tasting. Our hors d'oeuvres were so delicious and our entrees were spectacular. We ordered beef and duck as our entrees, they were both done to perfection and served with sauces that brought out the flavors of the meats perfectly. I highly highly recommend, and would definitely hire again.
M
Mary Sent on 08/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Terra did an amazing job from the start by coordinating with both of us and incorporating what we each wanted in our wedding. Great food and service!
Annie
Annie Sent on 11/23/2022
2.2 out of 5 rating

Not impressed

We chose Terra to cater our wedding due to positive reviews. Everything seemed great until the manager we had been working with quit and the new manager stepped in, after we had signed a contract. There were multiple surprise costs towards the end, bad advice, and lack of communication at critical times ( 2 weeks before the wedding). At the actual event they pulled off the food OK, but the bar was an embarrassment. We originally had planned to do the bar ourselves because their packages are not great, but in the end decided it was worth the convenience. That was a mistake. We had one simple drink we wanted to promote because it was our favorite ( something they could make in bulk easily) and let them know ahead of time this was the case. First they charged us $100 extra for grapefruit juice ( yes, their packages are so outdated the only mixers they have are soda), then they completely ran out of tequila in ONE hour. We had an average crowd - not crazy drinkers - I don’t know what they were thinking while packing their inventory. Then one hour after that, they completely ran out of red wine. Our guests ended up driving to the liquor store to replenish. The staff blamed someone else for what happened, so we still shelled out proper gratuity which stung. I do not recommend this business.
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 11/12/2025
1.2 out of 5 rating

Terrible Experience

I've been a loyal Terra customer for over 20 years, since their original Hillcrest restaurant days. Sadly, whatever made Terra special is long gone. Our experience with them as the caterer for an event in November 2025 was nothing short of a disaster -- and the way they handled it (or rather, didn't) was appalling.

We had major issues with both the service and overall professionalism, and I reached out multiple times asking for a conversation with the owner/chef. Not once did I receive a reply -- no call, no email, no acknowledgment of any kind. For a company I've supported for two decades, that kind of disregard is beyond insulting.

Every other vendor from our event has followed up to ask how things went and to seek feedback. Terra? Silence. It's clear that the current staff and management simply don't care about their customers anymore.

If you're reading this and considering hiring Terra -- don't be fooled by the old positive reviews. Those reflect a completely different era and a completely different team. The Terra that exists today is unrecognizable from the business it once was.

I am in a position where I could refer them lots of business but now when anyone asks, my advice will be - AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS. If you want details about what went wrong, feel free to reach out to me here through Yelp messaging -- I'm happy to share all the ugly details.

By the way, it was so bad that we will likely end up in litigation. Who has the time or energy for that - learn from my mistake.
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

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Terra Catering frequently asked questions

At Terra Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Terra Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
Terra Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Terra Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Terra Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Terra Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Terra Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Terra Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Terra Catering is recommended by 84% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.2 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.2 in average response time, 4.2 in value, 4.1 in quality of service, 4.1 in flexibility and 4.1 in professionalism.
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