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Wedding catering in Columbus, OH
These 15 caterers serving Columbus say in their own website or business details that they cater weddings. Ask each one which service styles they run (buffet, family style, stations or plated), whether staff, rentals and cake cutting are included, and whether they have worked at your venue before. TopCaterers lists 15 wedding catering providers serving Columbus, OH. 1 offer drop-off and 2 offer buffet. 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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| Wedding catering listed | 15 |
|---|---|
| Service styles available | Drop-off (1), Buffet (2), Full service (5) |
| County | Franklin |
| City population | 913,175 |
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Wedding catering in Columbus: a planning guide
15 caterers serving Columbus mention weddings on their own websites or business details.
Columbus weddings compete with Ohio State's calendar: fall home-game Saturdays and spring commencement tie up hotels, venues and staff. Buffets are the most common reception format here, and some wedding caterers serving the city are based in surrounding towns.
What wedding catering commonly costs
Rough per-guest planning ranges for food and service, before service charge, tax, bar and rentals: buffet about $40 to $80, family style about $55 to $100, stations about $60 to $110, and plated about $65 to $150 or more. Columbus wedding catering commonly sits mid-range, with buffets the budget-friendly choice. A tasting, cake cutting, vendor meals and staff overtime can each be separate lines.
Wedding planning tips
- Check the football schedule. A home-game Saturday affects traffic, hotel rooms and staff availability.
- Confirm travel fees. Caterers based outside the city may charge for distance.
- Book the tasting after you shortlist. Many caterers offer one tasting once you are close to booking; ask whether it is free or credited to the contract.
- Get staff and rentals in writing. Number of servers and bartenders, their hours, and who supplies china, glassware and linens.
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Wedding catering in Columbus: common questions
How much does wedding catering cost per guest in Columbus?
As rough planning ranges, not quotes: a buffet commonly runs about $40 to $80 per guest, family style $55 to $100, stations $60 to $110, and a plated dinner $65 to $150 or more. Columbus wedding catering commonly sits mid-range, with buffets the budget-friendly choice.
On top of that, expect a service charge (often around 18 to 24%), sales tax, bar service and rentals. Ask every caterer for the same guest count and service style so the totals are comparable.
Do wedding caterers in Columbus offer tastings?
Many full-service wedding caterers do, usually once you have shortlisted them or after a deposit. Some charge a fee that is credited if you book, and drop-off or restaurant caterers may not offer one at all. Ask how many people can attend and whether menu changes after the tasting affect the price.
When should I book a wedding caterer in Columbus?
Commonly 9 to 12 months ahead, and earlier for peak dates. Peak timing in Columbus: May, June, September and October book first; check the university calendar. Book the caterer soon after the venue, since the venue's caterer rules decide who you can hire. Final guest counts are usually due 1 to 3 weeks before the wedding.
Are staff and rentals included in wedding catering quotes in Columbus?
Sometimes, so check line by line. A common rule of thumb is roughly one server per 10 to 15 guests for plated service and per 20 to 30 guests for a buffet, plus bartenders and a captain or event lead. Rentals (china, glassware, flatware, linens, tables) may be included, billed through a rental company, or supplied by the venue. On busy Ohio State weekends, confirm the staff count in writing; it is harder to add servers late. Also ask about cake cutting fees, vendor meals and overtime rates.
How do I know these caterers do wedding catering in Columbus?
Each caterer on this page mentions this kind of event on its own website or in its business details. That is a sign they take the work, not a guarantee of availability, so confirm your date, guest count and service area with them directly.
What should a wedding catering quote include?
Ask for food, staff and hours, rentals (plates, glassware, linens), cake cutting, bar service, delivery, service charge and tax as separate lines, and check what your venue already supplies.
Which caterers in Columbus deliver without staff?
1 of the 15 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.