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Catering companies in Baton Rouge, LA
TopCaterers lists 18 catering companies serving Baton Rouge, LA. 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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Service styles available | Plated (2), Full service (1) |
| County | East Baton Rouge |
| City population | 227,470 |
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Catering in Baton Rouge: what's available
Right now 18 caterers cover Baton Rouge, all of them based in the city. The events they list are fairly spread out: corporate events (7), weddings (5) and parties (4). Specific cuisines include Cajun and Creole (5), seafood (4), BBQ (3) and desserts (2). Service styles mentioned include full-service (staffed) events (9), bar service (6) and buffets (5). Dietary tags: gluten-free (1) and vegetarian (1).
Events
- Corporate events 7
- Weddings 5
- Parties 4
- Birthday parties 3
- Baby showers 2
- Holiday parties 2
- School and church events 2
- Graduations 1
Cuisines
- Cajun and Creole 5
- Seafood 4
- BBQ 3
- Dessert 2
- Southern 2
- Breakfast and brunch 1
Service styles
- Full-service (staffed) events 9
- Bar service 6
- Buffets 5
- Plated dinners 4
- Boxed lunches 3
- Cocktail receptions 3
- Event staffing 3
- Drop-off delivery 2
Dietary
- Gluten-free 1
- Vegetarian 1
Counts are listings tagged with each type, out of 18; one caterer can carry several tags. 11 also describe their food as American.
More Louisiana cities with caterers
- Lafayette 11 caterers · 52 mi
- New Orleans 12 caterers · 75 mi
- Lake Charles 14 caterers · 122 mi
- Shreveport 15 caterers · 208 mi
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Catering in Baton Rouge: common questions
How many caterers serve Baton Rouge?
18 caterers are listed for Baton Rouge, LA on TopCaterers. Elsewhere in Louisiana, Lafayette has 11, New Orleans has 12 and Lake Charles has 14.
What cuisines are available in Baton Rouge?
Listings serving Baton Rouge are tagged Cajun and Creole (5), Seafood (4), BBQ (3), Dessert (2), Southern (2) and Breakfast and brunch (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 Baton Rouge cover?
Counting the event types each listing names: corporate events (7), weddings (5), parties (4), birthday parties (3), baby showers (2) and holiday parties (2). Many caterers take more than one kind of event, so these overlap.
How do I get catering quotes in Baton Rouge?
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 Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge?
For an office lunch or small drop-off order in Baton Rouge, LA, 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.