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Catering companies in Providence, RI
TopCaterers lists 7 catering companies serving Providence, RI. 1 offer plated dinners and 1 offer food trucks. Compare them below, or send one request and get quotes back from up to 5 of them.
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| Caterers listed | 7 |
|---|---|
| Service styles available | Plated (1), Food truck (1) |
| County | Providence |
| City population | 190,934 |
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Catering in Providence: what's available
There are 7 caterers listed for Providence right now, every one based locally. The events they list are fairly spread out: corporate events (2), weddings (2) and funerals and repasts (1). Specific cuisines include BBQ (1), breakfast and brunch (1), Italian (1) and sandwich and deli (1). Service styles mentioned include full-service (staffed) events (2), buffets (1) and cocktail receptions (1). Dietary tags: gluten-free (1) and vegan (1).
Events
- Corporate events 2
- Weddings 2
- Funerals and repasts 1
- Parties 1
- Quinceañeras 1
Cuisines
- BBQ 1
- Breakfast and brunch 1
- Italian 1
- Sandwich and deli 1
- Soul food 1
Service styles
- Full-service (staffed) events 2
- Buffets 1
- Cocktail receptions 1
- Drop-off delivery 1
- Food trucks 1
- Grazing tables 1
- Plated dinners 1
Dietary
- Gluten-free 1
- Vegan 1
Counts are listings tagged with each type, out of 7; one caterer can carry several tags. 5 also describe their food as American.
More Rhode Island cities with caterers
- East Providence 5 caterers · 2 mi
- Cranston 17 caterers · 3 mi
- Pawtucket 13 caterers · 4 mi
- Warwick 21 caterers · 9 mi
Catering in Providence: common questions
How many caterers serve Providence?
7 caterers are listed for Providence, RI on TopCaterers. Elsewhere in Rhode Island, East Providence has 5, Cranston has 17 and Pawtucket has 13.
What cuisines are available in Providence?
Listings serving Providence are tagged BBQ (1), Breakfast and brunch (1), Italian (1), Sandwich and deli (1) and Soul food (1). The other 3 don't name a specific cuisine, so mention the menu you want in your quote request.
What events do caterers in Providence cover?
Counting the event types each listing names: corporate events (2), weddings (2), funerals and repasts (1), parties (1) and quinceañeras (1). Many caterers take more than one kind of event, so these overlap.
How do I get catering quotes in Providence?
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 Providence, 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 Providence?
For an office lunch or small drop-off order in Providence, RI, 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.