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Catering companies in Cincinnati, OH
TopCaterers lists 19 catering companies serving Cincinnati, OH. 1 offer buffet. Compare them below, or send one request and get quotes back from up to 5 of them.
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| Caterers listed | 19 |
|---|---|
| Service styles available | Buffet (1), Full service (2) |
| County | Hamilton |
| City population | 309,317 |
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A closer look at catering in Cincinnati
There are 19 caterers listed for Cincinnati right now, all of them based in the city. Weddings are the biggest draw: 12 of the 19 list them, and 11 mention corporate events. On the menu side you will find breakfast and brunch (2), sandwich and deli (2), Caribbean (1) and desserts (1); the other 11 don't name one, so describe the menu you want when you ask for quotes. For format, listings mention cocktail receptions (9), buffets (8) and bar service (5). Dietary tags: gluten-free (1), halal (1), vegan (1) and vegetarian (1).
Events
- Weddings 12
- Corporate events 11
- Graduations 5
- Baby showers 4
- Birthday parties 4
- Holiday parties 3
- Funerals and repasts 2
- Parties 1
Cuisines
- Breakfast and brunch 2
- Sandwich and deli 2
- Caribbean 1
- Dessert 1
- Filipino 1
- Indian 1
- Mediterranean 1
- Middle Eastern 1
Service styles
- Cocktail receptions 9
- Buffets 8
- Bar service 5
- Boxed lunches 5
- Full-service (staffed) events 5
- Plated dinners 5
- Drop-off delivery 2
- Event staffing 2
Dietary
- Gluten-free 1
- Halal 1
- Vegan 1
- Vegetarian 1
Counts are listings tagged with each type, out of 19; one caterer can carry several tags. 16 also describe their food as American.
Catering by event in Cincinnati
Catering in Cincinnati: common questions
How many caterers serve Cincinnati?
What cuisines are available in Cincinnati?
Listings serving Cincinnati are tagged Breakfast and brunch (2), Sandwich and deli (2), Caribbean (1), Dessert (1), Filipino (1), Indian (1), Mediterranean (1) and Middle Eastern (1). The other 11 don't name a specific cuisine, so mention the menu you want in your quote request.
What events do caterers in Cincinnati cover?
Counting the event types each listing names: weddings (12), corporate events (11), graduations (5), baby showers (4), birthday parties (4) and holiday parties (3). Many caterers take more than one kind of event, so these overlap.
How do I get catering quotes in Cincinnati?
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 Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati?
For an office lunch or small drop-off order in Cincinnati, OH, 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.