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Catering companies in Charleston, SC
TopCaterers lists 15 catering companies serving Charleston, SC. 1 offer plated dinners. Compare them below, or send one request and get quotes back from up to 5 of them.
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| Caterers listed | 15 |
|---|---|
| Service styles available | Plated (1), Full service (2) |
| County | Charleston |
| City population | 155,369 |
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What Charleston caterers offer
Events
- Weddings 9
- Corporate events 6
- Holiday parties 4
- Baby showers 2
- Parties 2
- Birthday parties 1
- Graduations 1
Cuisines
- Southern 3
- BBQ 2
- Italian 2
Service styles
- Full-service (staffed) events 10
- Cocktail receptions 6
- Bar service 4
- Buffets 4
- Plated dinners 4
- Event staffing 3
- Grazing tables 3
- Boxed lunches 1
Dietary
- Gluten-free 2
- Vegetarian 2
- Allergen-friendly 1
Counts are listings tagged with each type, out of 15; one caterer can carry several tags. 9 also describe their food as American.
More South Carolina cities with caterers
- North Charleston 10 caterers · 6 mi
- Mount Pleasant 6 caterers · 7 mi
- Columbia 19 caterers · 106 mi
- Rock Hill 6 caterers · 161 mi
- Greenville 12 caterers · 201 mi
Catering in Charleston: what to know before you book
TopCaterers lists 15 caterers serving Charleston. Most menus are broadly American (9); beyond that, the listings include barbecue (2), Southern (3), breakfast and brunch (0) and Italian (2) caterers.
Charleston is one of the most popular wedding destinations in the South, and Lowcountry food (shrimp and grits, oyster roasts, barbecue) shapes many menus. Several of the city's best-known barbecue restaurants are listed here with catering. Heat, humidity and hurricane season are part of planning outdoor events.
How to choose: For weddings, ask about venue experience, tent and heat plans, and whether oyster roasts or barbecue are offered as a staffed station.
Planning tips
- Plan for humidity and storms. Have a tent or indoor backup, especially June to October.
- Ask about Lowcountry stations. Oyster roasts and shrimp and grits are popular; ask how they are priced and staffed.
- 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 Charleston?
Charleston weddings are in high demand, but few caterers here list weddings on their own sites yet. Send one quote request with your date, venue and guest count, and we will match you with caterers who serve Charleston weddings.
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 Charleston
Catering in Charleston: common questions
How much does catering cost per person in Charleston?
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. Charleston wedding quotes commonly sit mid-to-upper range because of demand and outdoor logistics.
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 Charleston?
One to two weeks for parties. Weddings commonly book 12 months or more ahead; spring and fall dates are the most competitive. 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 Charleston?
Barbecue drop-off covers most office and home events. For weddings, plantation or waterfront venues and oyster roasts, full service is usually required.
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 Charleston?
Charleston weddings are in high demand, but few caterers here list weddings on their own sites yet. 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 Charleston?
15 caterers are listed for Charleston, SC on TopCaterers. Elsewhere in South Carolina, North Charleston has 10, Mount Pleasant has 6 and Columbia has 19.
What cuisines are available in Charleston?
Listings serving Charleston are tagged Southern (3), BBQ (2) and Italian (2). The other 9 don't name a specific cuisine, so mention the menu you want in your quote request.
What events do caterers in Charleston cover?
Counting the event types each listing names: weddings (9), corporate events (6), holiday parties (4), baby showers (2), parties (2) and birthday parties (1). Many caterers take more than one kind of event, so these overlap.
How do I get catering quotes in Charleston?
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 Charleston, 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.