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Tri-Star is more than exceptional food tastefully presented. We take pride in creating the complete, perfect special event. From a simple cocktail reception to an elegantly appointed wedding or civil union, Tri-Star takes the worry and work out of your busy schedule. We even have a private event space for your special day so reach out if you are looking for a all-in-one place.

After all, you should enjoy your event as much as your guests do!

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Frequently asked questions

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

$80

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

$60

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$60

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

$10

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

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

Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine

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
Caribbean
French
German
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose 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 Tri-Star Catering

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Olivia Sent on 10/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best affordable catering company!

I cannot recommend Tri-Star Catering enough! I was slightly hesitant to book with them for my wedding due to the lack of reviews but I'm so happy we did. When I started getting quotes from the typical wedding catering companies I was literally shocked at how much money they wanted. And believe me - I love to spend money on nice food.

Then I talked to Phillip at Tri-Star and he was so reasonable and willing to work with us. He accommodated the (many) changes that I had to the menu and was so easy to work with throughout the entire process. He also didn't try to upsell us or push us to add unnecessary things to the menu.

The food itself was great. Everyone LOVED the lyonnaise potatoes and all of the mini desserts. The service was also impeccable.

Another big plus is that they offer BYOB so you can go and buy your alcohol from Costco and then have his team serve it with their liquor license.
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Belinda Sent on 01/16/2010
5 out of 5 rating
The food was hot, fast fresh and everyone enjoyed it. There was tons of food!
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Howard, Sent on 06/17/2014
4.9 out of 5 rating
wonderful tasty food service devine
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Martha Sent on 09/08/2009
4.8 out of 5 rating
Brad at Tri-Star Catering saved us from having a pot luck wedding reception. I was growing that disheartened with the task of hiring a caterer. I was blown off by so many caterers as soon as they heard the size of our wedding and our catering budget. Enter: Tri-Star. Brad asked me a few questions and told me that he'd get back to me shortly with a quote. And he did...and it was great. Not only did he listen to everything I said, but he went above and beyond! The proposal came in at our budget and proposed menu sounded incredible! And he totally ran with our theme: Day of the Dead. He decorated the proposal with sugar skulls and all! So then came the tasting question: can we please have a tasting? Brad initially stated that they didn't do tastings but when we insisted (since we were not familiar with their work) he was able to accommodate us. He warned us that they didn't have a restaurant and it would have to take place in their kitchen but we didn't care. We arrived and they had arranged a cute little table for us with a basket of sugar cookies decorated with motifs from our theme for us to take with us! I was praying that I loved their food because they had done such a great job already. And we did love their food! So much food and it was delicious. They were so accommodating to our requests to changes to the menu and bar. Brad was extremely professional and their wait staff treating our guests so wonderfully! I highly recommend Tri-Star!
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Lena Sent on 08/09/2008
4.3 out of 5 rating
We had a very good experience with Tri Star. We were very pleased at the quality of food, and my family agreed it was the best food we had ever had at a wedding! They were GREAT at meeting our needs for our limited budget, and Ryan was very easy to work with and flexible. The only issue I had was communication, which was difficult at times to get a response from them on my questions. But, once my assertive aunt took over, it all was taken care of. I highly recommend them!
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Tri-Star Catering frequently asked questions

At Tri-Star Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Tri-Star Catering includes:
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
Tri-Star Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Tri-Star Catering 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 Tri-Star Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Tri-Star Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Tri-Star Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Tri-Star Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Tri-Star Catering is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in flexibility, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.5 in average response time.
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