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Catering companies in Stamford, CT
TopCaterers lists 16 catering companies serving Stamford, CT. 2 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 | 16 |
|---|---|
| Service styles available | Plated (2), Full service (1) |
| County | Fairfield |
| City population | 135,470 |
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What Stamford caterers offer
Stamford has 16 caterers listed on TopCaterers, all of them based in the city. Weddings are the biggest draw: 10 of the 16 list them, and 9 mention corporate events. On the menu side you will find sandwich and deli (3), desserts (2), Italian (2) and Latin American (2). For format, listings mention cocktail receptions (7), bar service (4) and event staffing (4). Dietary tags: gluten-free (2) and vegan (1).
Events
- Weddings 10
- Corporate events 9
- Holiday parties 4
- Baby showers 2
- Graduations 2
- Parties 2
- Birthday parties 1
- Quinceañeras 1
Cuisines
- Sandwich and deli 3
- Dessert 2
- Italian 2
- Latin American 2
- Mexican 2
- Seafood 2
- BBQ 1
- Indian 1
Service styles
- Cocktail receptions 7
- Bar service 4
- Event staffing 4
- Full-service (staffed) events 4
- Plated dinners 4
- Buffets 3
- Drop-off delivery 2
- Food trucks 1
Dietary
- Gluten-free 2
- Vegan 1
Counts are listings tagged with each type, out of 16; one caterer can carry several tags. 11 also describe their food as American.
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- Bridgeport 7 caterers · 20 mi
- New Haven 20 caterers · 36 mi
- Waterbury 11 caterers · 43 mi
- Hartford 13 caterers · 67 mi
Catering by event in Stamford
Catering in Stamford: common questions
How many caterers serve Stamford?
16 caterers are listed for Stamford, CT on TopCaterers. Elsewhere in Connecticut, Bridgeport has 7, New Haven has 20 and Waterbury has 11.
What cuisines are available in Stamford?
Listings serving Stamford are tagged Sandwich and deli (3), Dessert (2), Italian (2), Latin American (2), Mexican (2), Seafood (2), BBQ (1) and Indian (1). The other 4 don't name a specific cuisine, so mention the menu you want in your quote request.
What events do caterers in Stamford cover?
Counting the event types each listing names: weddings (10), corporate events (9), holiday parties (4), baby showers (2), graduations (2) and parties (2). Many caterers take more than one kind of event, so these overlap.
How do I get catering quotes in Stamford?
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 Stamford, 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.
How far in advance should I book a caterer in Stamford?
For an office lunch or small drop-off order in Stamford, CT, 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.
How much food do I need per person?
A common planning rule is 1 pound of food per adult across all dishes, split roughly into 6 oz protein, 4 oz starch and 4-6 oz vegetables or salad. For appetizer-only receptions, plan 4-6 pieces per person per hour if a meal follows, or 10-12 pieces per person for a two-hour reception that replaces dinner. Order for 100% of your confirmed headcount, not your invited count.