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In 2000 The Catering Company was born. We started out as a family owned business, The Buc Deli. We were in business for 26 years and had 4 locations. In 1998 we had a customer ask us to cater a luncheon for them and that's were it all began. In 2000 we closed the West Walnut St. location and went strictly to catering. We have built a strong business by serving delicious food from prime rib to sandwich buffets. Every customer is special to us and we go above and beyond to attend to your every need. - See more at: http://www.cateringcompanyjc.com/About-Us#sthash.6lsdr09A.dpuf

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Frequently asked questions

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

$30

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

$25

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$30

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

$18

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
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$4

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

Bartender(s)

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?

American
BBQ
Italian
Local
Mexican
Seafood

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast

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 The Catering Company

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Makala Sent on 11/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

LOVED THEM!! So many compliments!

We used the Catering Company for 3 meals during our wedding weekend and we were not disappointed with any of them! We had a welcome taco party, classic wedding reception dinner and a farewell breakfast. We received so many compliments about how great the food was the whole weekend. We would use them again! They were very friendly throughout the whole weekend and easy to get ahold of before the wedding as well.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 03/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious!

The food was phenomenal! Everything was cooked perfectly and the guests enjoyed every bite!
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Brianne Sent on 10/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent service!

Linda and The Catering Co. staff are absolute pros at what they do. Every interaction we had with them was great. We felt that they really cared for us. They will go above and beyond, exceeding expectations. They pay attention to detail and even thought of things I hadn’t. They were right on cue with toasts, cake cutting, clearing plates, everything. Our guests loved our delicious food and are still talking about it. Linda and staff have genuinely kind and awesome personalities. I cannot recommend them enough!
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Jessica Sent on 07/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

This team is the BEST! The food was amazing!

Linda is AMAZING! We looked at a few different options for caterers and as soon as we met with Linda, we knew we found the one. She was awesome. She helped us plan a delicious and filling meal for our reception (and cocktail hour with cheese and fruit). Linda's menu is delicious, but what was also great was her table styling. She brought beautiful serving and cutlery options, and even styled the buffet completely with candles and greenery. She met with us multiple times and even visited the venue with us to help us plan the layout and get all the details nailed down. She's amazing and we gained a wonderful friend throuhgout the process!! Not to mention, people still tell us how good the food was.

Lastly, we definitely recommend eating privately together so you can actually enjoy the food (and hide before all the craziness of a reception haha)

We had a fairly large guest list, so we did this:
- first look pictures
- wedding party pictures
- ceremony
- family pictures
- bride and groom private dinner inside so we could enjoy the food and have a moment together (cocktail hour happened at this time)
- then reception and dancing!
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Erin Sent on 08/21/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Everyone at our wedding loved the food from The Catering Company! They have a good variety of options, and were helpful in the planning of our wedding menu. They had an amazing set-up for my husband and I to taste the food we were interested in before we selected the menu, and sent us home with all of the leftovers. They also did a taste-test of our menu for my parents when they came to visit a few months later.

The front office was always quick to respond to my questions. The only hiccup I had was getting a little overwhelmed in the decision-making process on how to decorate the tables. A lot of ideas were mentioned to me during the planning meeting, and I had to take a couple of days to really think about what I wanted. So, my advice to other couples is to think about what works best for your wedding, and make those requests. There are so many decorating options available, but you don't have to use all of them.

The staff was professional on the day of the wedding, and the food was great. So many people complimented us on the BBQ and the cheese-ball appetizer. The staff was friendly, and attentive to all of the tables. They cleared plates, cut and plated our cake, and opened our champagne for toasting.

Overall, we had a great experience with The Catering Company, and would recommend them to other couples in the area looking for a caterer!
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Robin Sent on 07/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The Catering Company did a fantastic job, the food was delicious, the staff were professional. We were blown away by the decorations provided by them.
The ladies serving were dressed nicely, they went above and beyond making sure we were taken care of. We would highly recommend them, if you want the most delicious food ever !
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User2299936 Sent on 09/03/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Linda DeLong and the whole team at The Catering Company were truly a joy to work with! The created beautiful displays, an elegant buffet, and delicious food for our wedding reception. Using decor that matched our theme, the presentation of the food was beautiful and overall our wedding meal is a memory that we will treasure always. The groom's cake display of chocolate chip cookies was also a hit! From the first tasting to the final product, The Catering Company was also easy to work with, listening to our feedback and providing ideas that ultimately brought our vision to life. We recommend their services wholeheartedly!
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Rebekah Sent on 08/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Linda and her crew are absolutely THE BEST!!!! I loved working with Linda. She was so professional and so easy to talk to and soooo flexible. We did several tastings before choosing a caterer, and although the other caterers had good food, her overall package including the taste of the food, the presentation, her flexibility, and the service she and her crew provide was hands down the best. She did everything we asked of her, even boxed up our leftovers and our leftover cake for us.She decorated the buffet table so well I thought I should have had her do the entire reception decor!!! She had great ideas for food options when I wasn't sure what to do and she never made me feel bad about changing our menu many times before the wedding. She didn't bat an eye when I said I didn't want real china (we were trying to keep it casual) and she provided the buffet linens as part of the service package. She was definitely one of my favorite vendors! And let's not forget the FOOD! I got so many comments on how great the food was and how it was the best food my guests had had at a wedding. Linda is really really great. Wish I had a reason to work with her again! If you are having an event in the tri-cities, this is who you want to do the catering!
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User1660102 Sent on 06/13/2014
5 out of 5 rating
This caterer is GREAT!!!!! They were very professional. Everyone at the wedding reception commented on how great the food tasted and how beautifully it was arranged. My niece is an event co-ordinator for a major hotel chain who is involved in planning events like wedding receptions and she raved about how great the food was. The catering company went above and beyond what was required of them to make everything beautiful!!!!!! Don't hesitate to use this caterer!!!!!
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User853904 Sent on 07/28/2011
4.9 out of 5 rating
The catering company did a great job. They are very responsive to your phone calls and emails. Also, the tasting experience was awesome. They give good portions so that you get a good idea of what your meal will be like. By the way, the food was amazing. In addition, Linda, the owner assisted with beautiful decorating ideas for the reception hall. Lastly, Linda made sure that we were comfortable with everything going on with the wedding. She's amazing to work with and reasonably priced. Loved it and would like to just go in with my husband for a meal for 2. Hmmm, maybe that's an idea for our anniversary.
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Awards

10

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
POP Event Co POP Event Co Wedding Planners

Whether it's a corporate event or a stunning wedding, The Catering Company always delivers! We are so proud to be able to refer them as a preferred vendor of Team Positive Approach Events!

Crooked River Farm Crooked River Farm Barn & Farm Weddings

We had The Catering Company provide the dinner for our daughter's wedding and were extremely pleased. Guest were very impressed with not only the food but the outstanding service and attention to details as well. They were very efficient and everything went off flawlessly. Crooked River thanks you.

Cable Photography Cable Photography Wedding Photographers

Amazing food and always a beautiful presentation. Staff is always on their toes.

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The Catering Company frequently asked questions

At The Catering Company, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at The Catering Company includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The Catering Company offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
The Catering Company 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 The Catering Company, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
At The Catering Company, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
The Catering Company provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
To cater to all tastes, The Catering Company offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
The Catering Company 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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