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The Catering Company provides delicious cuisine for their clients' weddings and other special events throughout Winchester, Virginia, and beyond. The owner's Nick and Sara, began this operation in 2016 when they catered for their first wedding. Nick is an accomplished executive chef having studied and worked at many prestigious facilities including Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. Sara is a person-lover and works closely with her clients to ensure that their big day receives the splendid cuisine it deserves.

Cuisine

All dishes at The Catering Company are made using the freshest and finest ingredients possible. They can create customized menus to meet the exact requirements and flavors of their clients. Some of their mouthwatering plates include prime rib, roasted salmon, handmade burgers, beef brisket, and pasta. As all of their dishes are made to order, these caterers can accommodate specific dietary requirements including:

  • Gluten and lactose-free
  • Nut-free
  • Kosher
  • Halal
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Services Offered

Through consultation, these caterers can present their food to best suit your wedding plans. This can include a casual buffet set-up, stations, tapas, and a formal sitdown service. For further convenience, all cuisine and equipment can be delivered, set up, and taken down at the end of service. What’s more, this team can also provide a variety of beverages to beautifully accompany your food. This can include premium liquors, beers, wines, and more.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$45

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

$23

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$30

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

$30

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

Delivery
Server(s)
Tastings
Flatware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
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
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of The Catering Company

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The Catering Company delivered excellent food, attentive service, and flexible, professional staff for multiple weddings and events. They handled last‑minute changes and severe weather calmly, managing setup, bar service, rentals, and cleanup with ease. Communication was generally responsive and guests raved about the menu.

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The Catering Company delivered excellent food, attentive service, and flexible, professional staff for multiple weddings and events. They handled last‑minute changes and severe weather calmly, managing setup, bar service, rentals, and cleanup with ease. Communication was generally responsive and guests raved about the menu.

Isabella
Isabella Sent on 07/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Perfection!

We recently just got married and used the Catering Company for their food and bar package ! Nick, was absolutely wonderful from the beginning with his flexibility in our short notice wedding timeline. The entire company was absolutely amazing from the beginning up until the day of the wedding. From the consultation of selecting the perfect menu and table decor to the fantastic service, we couldn’t have been happier! We would 10/10 recommend this catering service to anyone looking for fantastic food and perfect service from set up to clean up on their big day!
M
Marlisa Sent on 09/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Whatever the weather, they are the best!

The Catering Company is a top-notch catering service for any event in Winchester/surrounding areas. We have used them for corporate events and for two family weddings. The most recent event was our daughter’s wedding. Nick took his time with us and developed a menu based on some family recipes as well as some special seasonal dishes we had in mind. He was always friendly and relaxed (even with some last minute changes!!) while working hard to keep all the details running like clockwork behind the scenes. His staff was simply amazing. We had a “worst case” scenario during our outdoor reception with heavy rain, thunder and some lightning. They stayed calm and helped us to keep our event running safely (even as we took a needed pause and resumed our party when the weather cleared!) The staff continued to confidently work, calmly shifting our buffet to a weather protected area.
They took care of all the cleanup and tear down (what a relief!!). Side note: I was also impressed with Nick’s care of his staff during the bad weather. Somehow he managed to provide excellent service to us and also take care of his staff when the weather took a turn for the worst.
The food was incredible, just as we had hoped! Nick had even carefully trimmed our brisket so it was perfectly juicy, but not overly fatty. The beer can chicken was yummy!! So many guests commented on the crab dip and Mac
and cheese. I loved his crunchy Cole
Slaw and the nectarine salad with goat cheese drizzle was delicious. We loved having the addition of our family recipe, corn casserole (the bride’s favorite!) and sides of roasted potatoes too.
Nick and his team also handled all of our linen rentals.
They were prompt with returning emails and occasional texts.
Truly, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience and feel they were worth every
penny and more! Even with our bad weather interruption (the worst our photographer had experienced too!), it was an incredible wedding day! The bride and groom were spared stress from the weather and the party carried on, happier than ever! Many thanks to The Catering Company. They are simply the best, our go-to for every event.
Alisha
Alisha Sent on 09/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Catered Food I've Ever Had

We worked with Nick of The Catering Company for our wedding and were beyond happy with the service we were provided! The wait staff and bartenders were great – we received several comments from our guests about how polite and fun they were. The food..was..amazing! The groom and majority of our guests are incredible cooks, are very picky about food, and cook for large groups of people regularly, and EVERYONE was raving about how great the food was. Nick, owner and head chef, of The Catering Company grilled our entrees (chicken and burgers) onsite. The whole venue smelled amazing, and people were commenting about that before we even got to enjoy the food! We could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you so much, Nick and crew!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 09/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food

I was an out of state bride who was looking for excellent food and I stumbled across this company. Angie was who I was in direct communication with and who showed up at my walk through and she was a DELIGHT. She helped me every step of the way and helped me navigate my way through planning a menu for my guests. We never ever tasted the food before the wedding we just went based on the reviews on this website. All I wanted was delicious food - not the typical wedding food that I'm so accustomed to - and Santmier Catering did just that. We went with the BBQ option and my guests are still talking about it a few days after the wedding. If you're looking for DELICIOUS food - this is the company to hire.
Laura
Laura Sent on 08/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Just delicious!

My husband and I are very picky about food. He regularly smokes BBQ at home, and our biggest requirement for our wedding caterer was that the food had to be better than something we would make ourselves. It took a few tries to find that, but we were thrilled after our tasting with Santmier Catering. Compared to other caterers, Nick was more personable, better priced, and made the best food by far. We were impressed with his range of options and the fact that he made his desserts in house.

His team was very easy to work with despite (many) menu changes and we got a ton of compliments on the food. We had a great experience and I highly recommend Nick to anyone looking to cater an event.
THANDEKA
Thandeka Sent on 07/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious Food and Great Staff

Using Santmier Catering will guarantee none of your guests will leave hungry. All of the food created by this vendor was absolutely delicious. When we did our tasting, I was impressed with all of the food offerings and it took us awhile to finalize our menu because there were so many tasty options. Not only did they provide the food they also offer the option of bartenders, a baker, and table linens. We utilized all of these options and it made planning easier since we didn’t have to worry about searching and meeting with additional vendors. The cake and cupcakes were delectable. I almost forgot the funnel cake station, this was enjoyed by several of our guests. We received many compliments on the food and drinks provided at our wedding. The staff was also very personable and easy to work with.
T
Talia Sent on 06/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience!

We had a phenomenal experience with Santmier Catering! From day one, they were very open about their services and very willing to work with us, our vision and our budget. Both Angie and Nick's responsiveness was unparalleled leading up to the big day, and several of our guests commented on how "well organized" their staff operated. They are truly a well-oiled machine! Due to venue accessibility constraints, I had budgeted an hour for breakdown and clean up--Nick's staff were done cleaning and had mopped up the floors within 15 min of our sendoff/guests leaving. Would highly recommend to any bride/couple looking for a more price conscious catering option without compromising quality. Food was delicious! We are thrilled to have had them facilitate such a key part of our wedding day!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 04/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious! Attentive! Professional! Flexible!

We were so grateful for this caterer! We had another company fall through and the team at Santmier, aka "The Catering Company," was super helpful and responsive through the whole process. We were impressed with the level of professionalism of the service and the quality of the food. We chose buffet style and had 2 servers and 2 chefs present. The owner was available to be one of our chefs that day and he was very thoughtful bringing us some of the appetizers and drinks in between the ceremony and the reception. They took care of everything so we didn't have to worry about a thing except having a great time on the best day of our life! I highly recommend this caterer and would hire this company again for sure! No regrets and it was within our price range. Thank you!
M
Mandy Sent on 11/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Nick and his team are amazing!

Food at events is so often lackluster, and I was determined that our wedding wouldn't fall into that trap. Nick was responsive and flexible throughout, and customized the dishes we picked to our tastes. The food was SO GOOD, and the service was excellent. All of our guests were thrilled (my restaurateur uncle declared the prime rib the best he'd had) and the catering staff made sure my new husband and I not only got to eat but were kept refilled on anything we wanted more of! They took such good care of us all from our pre-ceremony hot chocolate and cider station all the way through last call, and were genuinely friendly and helpful the whole time. We were also able to rent all the necessary linen/china/etc from them, which made planning that much easier. Our wedding was beautiful (and delicious!) and I can't thank Nick and his team enough for the huge role they played in making it such a success. I would recommend them to anyone.
Alannah
Alannah Sent on 10/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Service & Delicious Food!!

Nick and the entire Santmier Catering team were OUTSTANDING! They made planning our rehearsal dinner a breeze from start to finish. Nick was flexible with us, as we were wanted to provide our guests an intimate, unique experience and he helped us to curate our menu accordingly. The food tasted amazing, all of our guests commented on how delicious it was and the staff was timely and very friendly! We could not recommend Santmier Catering more!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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The Catering Company frequently asked questions

At The Catering Company, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Flatware
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
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At The Catering Company, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
The Catering Company provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
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 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 5 in value, 4.9 in quality of service and 4.9 in average response time.
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