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The Catering Place is an award-winning organization known for customized menus and innovative presentations. Each menu is tailored to meet the client's specific needs and tastes. Whether you are planning a wedding (large or small), a business conference, a backyard barbeque or a formal gala, your event will reflect our standard of excellence.

Fully licensed and insured, The Catering Place provides full-service catering throughout Southeastern Virginia and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Our catering professionals located in Suffolk and at our satellite office in Smithfield are eager to discuss your catering needs - private or corporate. Let's make your next event a memorable experience for all the right reasons.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$35

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

$30

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$35

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

$35

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

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

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
Caribbean
French
Italian
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
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)

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
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Reviews of The Catering Place

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The Catering Place is a highly recommended wedding catering service. Reviewers praise the professionalism and excellent service provided by the team. The food is described as delicious with a variety of options to choose from. Guests have complimented the buffet, dessert bar, and even went for seconds and thirds on the brisket. The flexibility to provide your own alcohol is appreciated, making it an affordable option for an open bar. Overall, the outstanding quality of food, presentation, and service makes The Catering Place a top choice for wedding catering.

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The Catering Place is a highly recommended wedding catering service. Reviewers praise the professionalism and excellent service provided by the team. The food is described as delicious with a variety of options to choose from. Guests have complimented the buffet, dessert bar, and even went for seconds and thirds on the brisket. The flexibility to provide your own alcohol is appreciated, making it an affordable option for an open bar. Overall, the outstanding quality of food, presentation, and service makes The Catering Place a top choice for wedding catering.

Ellie
Ellie Sent on 05/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect experience

I cannot say enough about The Catering Place. From start to finish, planning my son's wedding, they were on top of it. We had some challenges with food allergies and vegetarians/vegans, and they made sure everyone was fed within their food choices. J'Nel, Corey, Mike and their entire team are the absolute best to work with. They really made sure our wedding was perfect! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Caleb & Keilani
Keilani A. Sent on 12/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

So delicious, professional, and a pleasure to work with

You really can’t go wrong with The Catering Place for your wedding. They’re so professional and good at what they do. Once we hired them, it was such a breeze working with them. The food was delicious and all my guests loved it. We opted for a non-traditional taco bar but they have so many different options to choose from that would be delicious as well. From the initial tasting to the buffet line, everything went perfectly. They’re also one of the few caterers I could find that were flexible with you providing your own alcohol, which was huge for me. A super easy way to not have to break the bank while still having an open bar for your guests. I also utilized their in-house bakery Sugar Bottom and they killed it as well. All the guests were commenting how good the dessert bar was. I definitely recommend this business for all your catering needs!
Hannah M
Hannah Sent on 07/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding BBQ

Jnel and The Catering Place team brought our wedding bbq mealt to life! They were so easy to work with, and made sure that all of our concerns were addressed with the menu during our tasting and multiple planning phone calls. We had about 180 guests and there was more than enough food that pleased all age groups at our wedding!! We also hired them for our open bar, where we got to bring our own drinks, and they made sure everyone got what they needed all night long. They went above and beyond to make sure we were well fed, and our guests are still talking about how good the food was (especially the cornbread and Mac and Cheese)!!

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Services are very professional. Food presentation is better than most caterers we see at our venue. Their food always looks delicious, and the owner is very accommodating when working with the bridal parties. We always recommend The Catering Place when wedding clients ask us for vendor information.

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What else can we say.... Delicious!

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The Catering Place frequently asked questions

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