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The Happy Catering Company is a full-service wedding catering company based in Birmingham, Alabama. It provides catering services for weddings throughout the local area, including Tuscaloosa, Shelby County, and Gadsden. The company specializes in buffets and cocktail receptions, serving quality and fresh innovative cuisines.

Services Offered

The Happy Catering Company’s professional staff works with couples to help plan their celebration. This can be for a wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or another special event. They can accommodate all kinds of events, from small to large gatherings, whether it is a complete dinner or fast food. The company also offers bar services:

  • Bartenders
  • Cash or open bar
  • Champagne toast
  • House beer, liquor, and wine
  • Premium liquor
  • Signature drinks, beer, and wine

Cuisine

The company offers a wide range of cuisine styles, from American and Asian to European and Mediterranean. They also accommodate special dietary requirements. The Happy Catering Company's catering services include hors d’oeuvres, cake cutting, family-style, stations, and plated.

Frequently asked questions

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Tastings
Flatware

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
Italian
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of The Happy Catering Company

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
280 Reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Leeanna N. Sent on 08/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Wedding Catering

We worked with Happy Catering for our wedding and could not be more thrilled with our decision. The whole process from start to finish was as easy as could be, from initial planning and tastings through the reception there was constant communication and great service. The food was amazing and we had guests raving to us about it for days after. Absolutely recommend, 5-Stars in every aspect.
Susan
Susan S. Sent on 09/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience and Delicious Food!

Happy Catering catered my daughter's wedding in August 2024. They were so easy to work with from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious! We received many compliments on the food. I highly recommend Happy Catering for all your catering needs!
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Helen A. Sent on 08/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Happy Catering provided the excellent food and service for my son's wedding.

Happy Catering worked with me on my limited budget and provided exceptional food and service for my son's wedding. They were punctual, courteous and went over and beyond to ensure an unforgettable experience. I would highly recommend them!
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Awards

280
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Real Weddings

Griff & Madison
69 photos · 03/16/2019
Luke & Laura
28 photos · 10/17/2016
Matt & Aron
24 photos · 01/31/2016

Professional Network & Endorsements

15 Endorsements
Katie & Alec Photography Katie & Alec Photography Wedding Photographers

There's no better catering company in Birmingham! Their team is friendly, the food is delicious and they're beyond professional!

Lynn Cummings Photography, LLC Lynn Cummings Photography, LLC Wedding Photographers

Happy Catering Company always puts on a great looking and tasty spread. I personally use them for all of my personal events and love to work with them on wedding days!

BridgeStreet Gallery and Loft BridgeStreet Gallery and Loft Historic Weddings

We trust Happy Catering with our couples and corporate clients without any doubt or hesitation!

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The Happy Catering Company frequently asked questions

At The Happy Catering Company, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Flatware
The Happy Catering Company offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
The Happy 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 Happy Catering Company, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
At The Happy Catering Company, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
The Happy 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 Happy Catering Company offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
The Happy Catering Company is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.

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