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Catering companies in Aurora, CO
TopCaterers lists 10 catering companies serving Aurora, CO. 1 offer drop-off, 1 offer buffet and 1 offer plated dinners. Compare them below, or send one request and get quotes back from up to 5 of them.
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| Caterers listed | 10 |
|---|---|
| Service styles available | Drop-off (1), Buffet (1), Plated (1), Full service (1) |
| County | Arapahoe |
| City population | 386,261 |
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A closer look at catering in Aurora
There are 10 caterers listed for Aurora right now, every one based locally. Half of them (5) list corporate events, and 5 mention weddings. On the menu side you will find breakfast and brunch (2), Hawaiian (1), Italian (1) and Mexican (1); the other 6 don't name one, so describe the menu you want when you ask for quotes. For format, listings mention buffets (5), boxed lunches (4) and drop-off delivery (3). Dietary tags: gluten-free (3), vegetarian (3), allergen-friendly (1) and vegan (1).
Events
- Corporate events 5
- Weddings 5
- Holiday parties 4
- Funerals and repasts 3
- Graduations 3
- Baby showers 2
- Birthday parties 2
- Parties 1
Cuisines
- Breakfast and brunch 2
- Hawaiian 1
- Italian 1
- Mexican 1
- Taco 1
Service styles
- Buffets 5
- Boxed lunches 4
- Drop-off delivery 3
- Event staffing 3
- Full-service (staffed) events 3
- Plated dinners 3
- Cocktail receptions 2
- Individually packaged meals 2
Dietary
- Gluten-free 3
- Vegetarian 3
- Allergen-friendly 1
- Vegan 1
Counts are listings tagged with each type, out of 10; one caterer can carry several tags. 8 also describe their food as American.
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Catering by event in Aurora
Catering in Aurora: common questions
How many caterers serve Aurora?
What cuisines are available in Aurora?
Listings serving Aurora are tagged Breakfast and brunch (2), Hawaiian (1), Italian (1), Mexican (1) and Taco (1). The other 6 don't name a specific cuisine, so mention the menu you want in your quote request.
What events do caterers in Aurora cover?
Counting the event types each listing names: corporate events (5), weddings (5), holiday parties (4), funerals and repasts (3), graduations (3) and baby showers (2). Many caterers take more than one kind of event, so these overlap.
How do I get catering quotes in Aurora?
Use Get free quotes on this page. The form asks for the event type, rough guest count and city, plus optional date, service style and budget per person. We pass it to up to 5 matching caterers that serve Aurora, and they reply to you directly. It is free and there is no obligation. Leave “Also ask for sealed bids” ticked and up to 8 caterers can also send a sealed bid with a total and per-person price.
Which caterers in Aurora deliver without staff?
1 of the 10 caterers listed in Aurora offer drop-off catering, where food arrives hot in disposable chafers with serving utensils and the caterer leaves. It is the cheapest way to feed a group and needs no gratuity or staffing charge. Filter the results on this page by “Drop-off” to see only those companies.
How far in advance should I book a caterer in Aurora?
For an office lunch or small drop-off order in Aurora, CO, 1 to 2 weeks is usually enough. For a large corporate event allow 2 to 3 months, and for a wedding allow 9 to 12 months, since the best caterers in any metro book their Saturday dates first. December and the May-June graduation window are the hardest times of year to book late. Many caterers will take rush orders inside 72 hours for a fee, and repast catering is routinely arranged in under 48 hours.
How much does catering cost per person?
Nationally, drop-off trays and boxed meals commonly run about $15 to $30 per person, a buffet with setup about $25 to $55 per person, and a full-service event with staff and plated or stationed food about $50 to $150 per person or more. The three things that move the number most are service style, protein choice and guest count. Drop-off is cheaper than full service because there is no staffing, rentals or gratuity. Below roughly 40 guests, most caterers charge a flat minimum instead of a per-head rate.
What is the difference between drop-off and full-service catering?
Drop-off means the food is delivered hot in disposable chafing dishes with serving utensils, and the caterer leaves. You handle setup, refills and cleanup. Full-service means the caterer arrives early, sets up, cooks or finishes on site, staffs the event with servers, provides china and linens, and cleans up afterwards. Full service usually adds 20-30% on top of the food cost for labor, plus rentals.