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Catering companies in Columbus, OH
TopCaterers lists 20 catering companies serving Columbus, OH. 1 offer drop-off, 2 offer buffet and 1 offer plated dinners. Dietary coverage: vegan (1) and gluten-free (2). Compare them below, or send one request and get quotes back from up to 5 of them.
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| Caterers listed | 20 |
|---|---|
| Service styles available | Drop-off (1), Buffet (2), Plated (1), Full service (5) |
| County | Franklin |
| City population | 913,175 |
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What Columbus caterers offer
Events
- Weddings 15
- Corporate events 12
- Holiday parties 10
- Baby showers 7
- Birthday parties 6
- Graduations 4
- Parties 3
- School and church events 1
Cuisines
- BBQ 3
- Breakfast and brunch 3
- Dessert 1
- Italian 1
- Mediterranean 1
- Sandwich and deli 1
- Sushi 1
- Taco 1
Service styles
Dietary
- Gluten-free 4
- Vegetarian 4
- Allergen-friendly 1
- Vegan 1
Counts are listings tagged with each type, out of 20; one caterer can carry several tags. 19 also describe their food as American.
More Ohio cities with caterers
- Dayton 3 caterers · 65 mi
- Cincinnati 19 caterers · 100 mi
- Akron 8 caterers · 110 mi
- Toledo 20 caterers · 120 mi
- Cleveland 19 caterers · 126 mi
Catering in Columbus: what to know before you book
TopCaterers lists 20 caterers serving Columbus. On their own websites, the most common event types they mention are corporate and office work (12), weddings (15), birthday parties (6) and baby showers (7). Most menus are broadly American (19); beyond that, the listings include dessert (1) caterers.
Columbus catering mixes weddings, corporate work and family parties, and Ohio State shapes the calendar: home football Saturdays in the fall and commencement weeks fill venues, hotels and caterers' schedules. Some wedding caterers serving Columbus are based in surrounding towns.
How to choose: Check your date against the university calendar before you shortlist, then compare itemized quotes for the same service style. Planning a wedding? See the Columbus wedding catering guide.
Planning tips
- Check football Saturdays. Home game days affect traffic, parking and staff availability.
- Confirm travel fees. Caterers based outside the city may charge for distance.
- Count dietary needs up front. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy counts change both menu and price.
- Know the final-headcount date. Many caterers lock numbers 7 to 14 days out; plan your RSVP deadline around it.
Catering by event in Columbus
Catering in Columbus: common questions
How much does catering cost per person in Columbus?
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. Columbus quotes commonly sit mid-range, with buffets the most popular wedding format.
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 Columbus?
One to two weeks for office orders. Weddings commonly book 9 to 12 months out; fall Saturdays without a home game are especially in demand. 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 Columbus?
Drop-off covers office lunches and tailgate-style parties. Full service is the usual choice for weddings and formal dinners.
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 many caterers serve Columbus?
20 caterers are listed for Columbus, OH on TopCaterers. Elsewhere in Ohio, Dayton has 3, Cincinnati has 19 and Akron has 8.
What cuisines are available in Columbus?
Listings serving Columbus are tagged BBQ (3), Breakfast and brunch (3), Dessert (1), Italian (1), Mediterranean (1), Sandwich and deli (1), Sushi (1) and Taco (1). The other 13 don't name a specific cuisine, so mention the menu you want in your quote request.
What events do caterers in Columbus cover?
Counting the event types each listing names: weddings (15), corporate events (12), holiday parties (10), baby showers (7), birthday parties (6) and graduations (4). Many caterers take more than one kind of event, so these overlap.
How do I get catering quotes in Columbus?
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 Columbus, 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 Columbus deliver without staff?
1 of the 20 caterers listed in Columbus 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.