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Catering companies in Cleveland, OH
TopCaterers lists 19 catering companies serving Cleveland, OH. 1 offer plated dinners. Dietary coverage: vegan (1). 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 | Plated (1), Full service (2) |
| County | Cuyahoga |
| City population | 362,656 |
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What Cleveland caterers offer
Events
- Weddings 10
- Corporate events 5
- Graduations 5
- Holiday parties 5
- Funerals and repasts 4
- Birthday parties 3
- School and church events 2
- Baby showers 1
Cuisines
- Pizza 3
- Sandwich and deli 3
- Seafood 3
- BBQ 2
- Italian 2
- Mediterranean 2
- Breakfast and brunch 1
- Dessert 1
Service styles
- Boxed lunches 8
- Full-service (staffed) events 7
- Drop-off delivery 4
- Buffets 3
- Cocktail receptions 3
- Event staffing 3
- Plated dinners 3
- Bar service 2
Dietary
- Vegan 5
- Gluten-free 4
- Vegetarian 4
Counts are listings tagged with each type, out of 19; one caterer can carry several tags. 15 also describe their food as American.
More Ohio cities with caterers
- Akron 8 caterers · 30 mi
- Toledo 20 caterers · 96 mi
- Columbus 20 caterers · 126 mi
- Dayton 3 caterers · 178 mi
- Cincinnati 19 caterers · 222 mi
Catering in Cleveland: what to know before you book
TopCaterers lists 19 caterers serving Cleveland. Most menus are broadly American (15); beyond that, the listings include Italian (2), pizza (3) and sandwich and deli (3) caterers.
Cleveland's listings lean toward restaurants, Italian food shops and established caterers, which suits office lunches, family parties and holiday gatherings. Lake-effect snow makes winter delivery planning worth a conversation.
How to choose: Separate drop-off caterers from full-service ones first, then compare itemized quotes for the same headcount.
Planning tips
- Plan for winter weather. Agree delivery windows and a snow plan for December to March events.
- Ask about trays. Italian trays are an easy, budget-friendly way to feed a crowd.
- Send one brief to everyone. Same headcount, date, serving window and budget, so the quotes are comparable.
- Ask for an itemized quote. Food, staff hours, rentals, delivery, service charge and tax on separate lines.
Planning a wedding in Cleveland?
We do not yet have enough Cleveland caterers listing weddings to build a dedicated page. Send one quote request with your date, venue and guest count and we will match you with caterers who serve the area.
As a rough guide, staffed wedding catering commonly runs about $40 to $150 or more per guest depending on service style, before service charge, tax, bar and rentals; buffets sit at the lower end and plated dinners at the top.
Catering by event in Cleveland
Catering in Cleveland: common questions
How much does catering cost per person in Cleveland?
Treat these as rough planning ranges, not quotes. Drop-off trays and boxed meals commonly run about $15 to $30 per person; a buffet with setup commonly $25 to $55; and full-service events with staff and plated or stationed food commonly $50 to $150 or more. Cleveland quotes commonly sit lower-to-mid range, especially for tray and buffet menus.
Service charges (often around 18 to 24%), sales tax, rentals and delivery are usually added on top, so compare itemized quotes rather than headline per-person prices.
How far in advance should I book a caterer in Cleveland?
One to two weeks for most orders. Weddings commonly book 6 to 12 months out; summer and fall weekends go first. Rush drop-off orders inside a few days are sometimes possible, usually for a fee, so ask directly.
Should I choose drop-off or full-service catering in Cleveland?
Drop-off and trays cover most office and home events. Choose full service for weddings, formal dinners and anything with plated food.
With drop-off, food arrives ready to serve in disposable pans and the caterer leaves; you handle setup, refills and cleanup. Full service adds staff, setup, often rentals and cleanup, plus a service charge.
How do I find a wedding caterer in Cleveland?
We do not yet have enough Cleveland caterers listing weddings to build a dedicated page. Send one wedding quote request with your date, venue, guest count and preferred service style, and compare the replies on what is included, not just the per-guest price.
How many caterers serve Cleveland?
What cuisines are available in Cleveland?
Listings serving Cleveland are tagged Pizza (3), Sandwich and deli (3), Seafood (3), BBQ (2), Italian (2), Mediterranean (2), Breakfast and brunch (1) and Dessert (1). The other 10 don't name a specific cuisine, so mention the menu you want in your quote request.
What events do caterers in Cleveland cover?
Counting the event types each listing names: weddings (10), corporate events (5), graduations (5), holiday parties (5), funerals and repasts (4) and birthday parties (3). Many caterers take more than one kind of event, so these overlap.
How do I get catering quotes in Cleveland?
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 Cleveland, 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.