Two Fat Men Catering
About
Two Fat Men Catering is a wedding catering company based in Lebanon, Tennessee, that serves the middle TN area. The owner, Ed Riley, is a self-taught chef who started Two Fat Men Catering several years ago as a hobby. At Two Fat Men Catering, Ed specializes in creating Southern favorites with a modern and innovative twist. From grilled to gourmet food, you and your guests’ taste buds will love the incredible dishes that Two Fat Men Catering can prepare for your special day.
Services Offered
Two Fat Men Catering will take care of delivery, setup, and cleanup at your wedding reception and cocktail hour. The company offers a wide range of catering options for couples, such as hors d'oeuvres, buffets, family-style service, plated meals, server(s), stations, and desserts. Two Fat Men Catering also offers bartending services.
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Located in Lebanon TN. Our little venue is a gem. We have two areas to rent for your event. Our main dining room will seat 60 guests and rents for $1000.00 Our air-conditioned and heated patio area will seat 45 people and rents for $500.00. Our rental includes all tables, chairs, flatware, glass dishes, and linen napkins. Food is provided by Two Fat Men Catering, pricing starts at $25 per person. We offer a full bar and audio-visual options.
Cuisine
Two Fat Men Catering cooks up cuisine styles from all over the world during the wedding events they cater to. These include American, Asian, Cajun, Italian, Latin American, Mexican, and Southern. The company can also prepare food that fits the dietary and nutritional needs of you and your guests.
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Karen, who we’ve nicknamed “Catering Queen”, has been in the wedding event industry for 20+ years and has more gorgeous weddings and happy brides behind her than you can shake a bouquet at. Karen’s scope of work expanded to include weddings and events because of her passion for helping clients achieve “precious and beautiful moments to remember in their lives”.
She attended Western Kentucky University, has a BS degree in Hospitality Management and Business Administration. She started her career working for O’Charley’s Restaurants and opened over 30 of their locations overseeing all front-of-the-house training. She worked for Bound’ry Restaurant as Director of Catering and was General Manager of South Street Restaurant before making Two Fat Men Catering her forever career home.
Karen is married and has 2 precious boys and a family jewel named “Dexter” their English Bulldog. During her spare time, she enjoys scrapbooking, church, sports, shopping, and more shopping. Karen is involved in many Middle TN Chamber Associations, NACE, ICA, and served as president of TWESA.

Brenda has been employed with Two Fat Men Catering for over 16 years working part time. She retired earlier this year from her full time job with Bridgestone Firestone and is now working full time for the Fat Man.
Catering is in her DNA, she loves seeing all the events develop from the initial email/phone call to seeing our couple's eyes light up on wedding day when they see their dream come to life.
Brenda's love is sun and fun. If she has any opportunity she is beach bound. She is married has 2 girls and 5 grandbabies. She enjoys church, bible study, playing card and shopping.
Professional Network & Endorsements
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Two Fat Men go the extra mile to make every wedding absolutely flawless - from the delicious food to the attentive staff, they make catering look easy. Their setups are beautiful and they are a dream to work with - highly recommend!

Weddings & Events by Raina has done several events with Two Fat Men Catering and they really are the best!! They never miss a beat and the end results are always amazing! The food looks as incredible as it tastes and everything is at the peak of freshness. They are great with communication and very professional. We always enjoy working with them and recommend them to all our clients.

Delicious! We are absolutely in love with Two Fat Men Catering!! Highly recommend for modern brides looking for an incredible choice for their beautiful wedding. Its definitely important to choose the right people for your special day! Such a great choice!
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Two Fat Men Catering frequently asked questions
- Delivery
- Set Up
- Clean Up
- Buffet
- Cake Cutting
- Cocktail Reception
- Hors d'oeuvres
- Plated
- Server(s)
- Stations
- American
- Asian
- Italian
- Latin American
- Mexican
- Southern
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- Kosher
- Nut Free
- Organic
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Bartender(s)
- Champagne Toast
- Signature Drink