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Catering companies in Knoxville, TN
TopCaterers lists 20 catering companies serving Knoxville, TN. 1 offer drop-off, 1 offer buffet and 3 offer plated dinners. Dietary coverage: gluten-free (1) and kosher (1). 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 (1), Plated (3), Full service (2), Food truck (2) |
| County | Knox |
| City population | 192,648 |
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Catering in Knoxville: what's available
Right now 20 caterers cover Knoxville, all of them based in the city. Half of them (10) list weddings, and 6 mention corporate events. On the menu side you will find BBQ (3), desserts (3), soul food (2) and breakfast and brunch (1); the other 12 don't name one, so describe the menu you want when you ask for quotes. For format, listings mention boxed lunches (8), cocktail receptions (6) and plated dinners (6). Dietary tags: allergen-friendly (2), gluten-free (2), vegetarian (2) and kosher (1).
Events
- Weddings 10
- Corporate events 6
- Holiday parties 6
- Baby showers 5
- Birthday parties 3
- Graduations 3
- Funerals and repasts 2
- Parties 1
Cuisines
Service styles
- Boxed lunches 8
- Cocktail receptions 6
- Plated dinners 6
- Full-service (staffed) events 5
- Buffets 4
- Event staffing 4
- Drop-off delivery 2
- Food trucks 2
Dietary
- Allergen-friendly 2
- Gluten-free 2
- Vegetarian 2
- Kosher 1
Counts are listings tagged with each type, out of 20; one caterer can carry several tags. 16 also describe their food as American.
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- Chattanooga 12 caterers · 101 mi
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- Clarksville 8 caterers · 196 mi
- Memphis 18 caterers · 349 mi
Catering by event in Knoxville
Catering in Knoxville: common questions
How many caterers serve Knoxville?
20 caterers are listed for Knoxville, TN on TopCaterers. Elsewhere in Tennessee, Chattanooga has 12, Nashville has 21 and Clarksville has 8.
What cuisines are available in Knoxville?
What events do caterers in Knoxville cover?
Counting the event types each listing names: weddings (10), corporate events (6), holiday parties (6), baby showers (5), birthday parties (3) and graduations (3). Many caterers take more than one kind of event, so these overlap.
How do I get catering quotes in Knoxville?
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 Knoxville, 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 Knoxville deliver without staff?
1 of the 20 caterers listed in Knoxville 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.
Can caterers in Knoxville handle dietary restrictions?
Yes. Of the caterers listed here, 1 offer gluten-free menus and 1 offer kosher 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 Knoxville?
For an office lunch or small drop-off order in Knoxville, TN, 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.