Catering companies in Allentown, PA
TopCaterers lists 12 catering companies serving Allentown, PA. 2 offer plated dinners. Dietary coverage: gluten-free (1). Compare them below, or send one request and get quotes back from up to 5 of them.
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| Caterers listed | 12 |
|---|---|
| Service styles available | Plated (2), Full service (1) |
| County | Lehigh |
| City population | 125,845 |
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What Allentown caterers offer
Allentown has 12 caterers listed on TopCaterers, all of them based in the city. Most of them take on weddings (7 of 12), with corporate events next (6). On the menu side you will find sandwich and deli (4), coffee and beverage (1), desserts (1) and Italian (1). For format, listings mention cocktail receptions (3), drop-off delivery (3) and plated dinners (3). Dietary tags: gluten-free (1).
Events
- Weddings 7
- Corporate events 6
- Funerals and repasts 2
- Graduations 2
- Baby showers 1
- Holiday parties 1
- Parties 1
- School and church events 1
Cuisines
- Sandwich and deli 4
- Coffee and beverage 1
- Dessert 1
- Italian 1
- Mediterranean 1
Service styles
- Cocktail receptions 3
- Drop-off delivery 3
- Plated dinners 3
- Buffets 2
- Event staffing 2
- Full-service (staffed) events 2
- Boxed lunches 1
Dietary
- Gluten-free 1
Counts are listings tagged with each type, out of 12; one caterer can carry several tags. 10 also describe their food as American.
More Pennsylvania cities with caterers
- Reading 17 caterers · 30 mi
- Philadelphia 35 caterers · 48 mi
- Harrisburg 9 caterers · 78 mi
- Pittsburgh 34 caterers · 238 mi
- Erie 12 caterers · 261 mi
Catering by event in Allentown
Catering in Allentown: common questions
How many caterers serve Allentown?
12 caterers are listed for Allentown, PA on TopCaterers. Elsewhere in Pennsylvania, Reading has 17, Philadelphia has 35 and Harrisburg has 9.
What cuisines are available in Allentown?
Listings serving Allentown are tagged Sandwich and deli (4), Coffee and beverage (1), Dessert (1), Italian (1) and Mediterranean (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 Allentown cover?
Counting the event types each listing names: weddings (7), corporate events (6), funerals and repasts (2), graduations (2), baby showers (1) and holiday parties (1). Many caterers take more than one kind of event, so these overlap.
How do I get catering quotes in Allentown?
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 Allentown, 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.
Can caterers in Allentown handle dietary restrictions?
Yes. Of the caterers listed here, 1 offer gluten-free menus. Give final allergy and dietary counts at least two weeks before the event. For a guest with celiac disease, ask specifically about separate prep surfaces and utensils rather than just gluten-free ingredients, and for strict kosher or halal observance ask which certifying body the kitchen works under.
How far in advance should I book a caterer in Allentown?
For an office lunch or small drop-off order in Allentown, PA, 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.