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The Catering Outfit

Charlottesville, VA View map Visit website
2023 Couples' Choice Awards Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
65 reviews

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2023 Couples' Choice Awards Winner

Based out of Charlottesville, Virginia, The Catering Outfit offers delicious cuisine for weddings and life's other milestone events. Using locally sourced and seasonal produce, this company believes in giving delicious, sustainable food to everyone. A full-service catering company, they can take care of everything from delivery to cleanup to give you one less thing to organize.

Cuisine

The Catering Outfit creates a custom menu for every celebration, ensuring every dish will delight the couple. You are invited to attend a tasting to sample some of the food so you can choose your favorites to eat on the day. Your options range from Southern classics to mouthwatering Mexican dishes. Pork-free, lactose-free, nut-free, and gluten-free options are offered, too, as well as vegan and vegetarian choices. China, flatware, and glassware are also provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

$130

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

$100

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$120

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

$50

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?

$21

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

Limited Bar
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

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

What types of cuisine do you cater?

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

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
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    Jordan G. Married on 11/12/2022
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    Service, Class, Quality, Coordination - Unbeatable!

    TCO catered our wedding last weekend and I cannot recommend this company highly enough. We have received so many compliments on the food and drinks - people loved the black walnut old fashioned and figgy mule! The passed apps were plentiful and delicious, the service was professional and courteous all around. My husband and I were extremely well fed and watered, despite busily rounding the room to greet guests. Our planner Courtney was an absolute ALL STAR! I did not worry about a single thing (in fact, I forgot a few things - but she did not) once she took over planning and coordination. Courtney handled everything from timeline, to vendor coordination, to transportation, to unpacking and repacking. E V E R Y T H I N G, She was truly exceptional, and I would not have wanted anyone else to take the reins for our wedding day. If you are planning a C'ville area wedding - TCO and Courtney are a winning combo
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    Samantha L. Married on 10/02/2022
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    Best Food in the Game!

    If you need a catering company for your wedding (or any event really) The Catering Outfit is the way to go!

    My husband and I were worried that we would have trouble finding vendors we liked since we were planning our Virginia wedding from Hawaii, but we were lucky to find The Catering Outfit. They hopped on several virtual calls with us; allowed our family to go to a tasting to help us pick out the perfect menu, snacks, and drinks; and met with us when we got back to Virginia to work through all the final details.

    Our lead was Allison and she was an absolute star. She made sure the whole team worked together well and was always by our side to offer us a drink or a snack during the wedding. She was a wonderful destressing presence and we could not have asked for a better go-to.

    All of our guests raved about the food - not just the taste but also the presentation - and how accommodating and delightful the staff was. It felt great to be surrounded by people who were invested in giving us the best day possible.
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    S Churn Married on 10/01/2022
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    TCO - Absolutely Amazing!

    If you are looking for an absolute "wow" for your wedding day, you should contact The Catering Outfit! We hired them for our daughter's wedding and we wanted her to have a dream of a wedding and our guests to have an experience they would not forget. The food and service we received from TCO exceeded all of our expectations and our guests are STILL talking about it! The planning process was easy, the staff always willing to make a change or suggestion when needed. The wedding was stress free on our end and we chalk this up to our vendor selection, and TCO was a huge part of that. We were so impressed we have booked them for our other daughter's wedding next year!
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Team

courtney hildebrand
courtney hildebrand
director of sales & catering

as a native of charlottesville, virginia, courtney has strong ties to the community and great relationships within the wedding and event industry. after attending the university of virginia, courtney immersed herself in the hospitality industry, locally and internationally, for over a decade. prior to joining the catering outfit, she has worked as an event coordinator and catering director building a great professional reputation with local venues, businesses and vendors within the charlottesville area and beyond. in addition to serving as the wedding planner for many of her brides, courtney is knowledgeable in all aspects of wedding and event management. with an inherent love for all things weddings, coupled with a calm demeanor and drive for perfection, courtney is a great fit for the catering outfit team.

walter slawski
walter slawski
proprietor & executive chef

settling in charlottesville from san diego, california and harare, zimbabwe, walter launched his catering company as an undergraduate at the university of virginia. an owner-operator, walter is actively engaged with all aspects of planning and executing events. he works closely with the catering team to ensure each member’s individual success. in a love affair with food, drink, and entertaining, walter dedicates his professional career to crafting your beautiful moments. walter has a b.a. in economics from the university of virginia. when away from work, walter enjoys fishing and cooking with his daughters, sophie and calla.

salvatore cellura III
salvatore cellura III
chef de cuisine

After Salvatore's university years, he decided to attend culinary school at Delgado Community College in New Orleans. While completing his culinary apprenticeship he worked for the renowned Brennan family at the Palace Café.

Salvatore then moved to Los Angeles to work for “The Two Hot Tamales”, Mary-Sue Miliken and Susan Fenniger at The Border Grill in Santa Monica. Following cooking stints in Chicago, Tampa and Stuttgart, Germany Salvatore landed in San Francisco.

In the Bay Area he embraced a different side of the culinary world by becoming a full time catering chef. There he freelanced for several companies including Rebecca Jean Catering and Events and Daniel Ripley Catering. With that catering experience in hand Salvatore relocated to Charlottesville and ultimately found a new home at the catering outfit.

Salvatore enjoys traveling, visiting his extensive family and camping when he has time away from work.

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Map

221 Carlton Road, Suite 8 Charlottesville, VA, 22902
4349514699
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