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Catering companies in Memphis, TN
TopCaterers lists 18 catering companies serving Memphis, TN. 1 offer drop-off and 2 offer plated dinners. Dietary coverage: vegan (2). Compare them below, or send one request and get quotes back from up to 5 of them.
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| Caterers listed | 18 |
|---|---|
| Service styles available | Drop-off (1), Plated (2), Full service (1) |
| County | Shelby |
| City population | 621,056 |
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A closer look at catering in Memphis
Events
- Corporate events 7
- Weddings 7
- Baby showers 3
- Graduations 3
- Birthday parties 2
- Funerals and repasts 2
- Parties 2
- Holiday parties 1
Cuisines
- Sandwich and deli 4
- BBQ 2
- Breakfast and brunch 2
- Cajun and Creole 1
- Dessert 1
- Italian 1
- Mexican 1
- Sushi 1
Service styles
- Full-service (staffed) events 6
- Cocktail receptions 4
- Buffets 3
- Drop-off delivery 3
- Plated dinners 3
- Bar service 2
- Boxed lunches 2
- Event staffing 1
Dietary
- Vegan 2
- Vegetarian 2
Counts are listings tagged with each type, out of 18; one caterer can carry several tags. 10 also describe their food as American.
More Tennessee cities with caterers
- Clarksville 8 caterers · 178 mi
- Nashville 21 caterers · 196 mi
- Chattanooga 12 caterers · 268 mi
- Knoxville 20 caterers · 349 mi
Catering in Memphis: what to know before you book
TopCaterers lists 18 caterers serving Memphis. Most menus are broadly American (10); beyond that, the listings include sandwich and deli (4), barbecue (2), dessert (1), Italian (1) and sushi (1) caterers.
Memphis is a barbecue city, and smoked pork and ribs are a natural choice for parties and corporate events here. Many listings are restaurants, delis and barbecue spots with catering menus. May is busy with the Memphis in May festival season.
How to choose: Compare barbecue caterers on what is included (sides, buns, sauces, serving equipment) and whether they deliver or smoke on site.
Planning tips
- Ask about pricing by the pound. Barbecue is often sold by weight with sides by the pan.
- Book May early. Festival season keeps caterers busy.
- Order to confirmed guests. Cater to RSVPs, not invitations; a small buffer is plenty.
- Get a day-of contact. Ask for the name and number of the person running your event on the day.
Planning a wedding in Memphis?
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 Memphis, including barbecue caterers who staff receptions.
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 Memphis
Catering in Memphis: common questions
How much does catering cost per person in Memphis?
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. Memphis barbecue buffets commonly sit at the lower end of national per-guest ranges.
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 Memphis?
One to two weeks for most orders. Weddings commonly book 6 to 12 months ahead. 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 Memphis?
Barbecue drop-off covers most office and backyard events. Choose full service for weddings and formal dinners, or if you want a pitmaster cooking on site.
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 Memphis?
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 Memphis?
18 caterers are listed for Memphis, TN on TopCaterers. Elsewhere in Tennessee, Clarksville has 8, Nashville has 21 and Chattanooga has 12.
What cuisines are available in Memphis?
Listings serving Memphis are tagged Sandwich and deli (4), BBQ (2), Breakfast and brunch (2), Cajun and Creole (1), Dessert (1), Italian (1), Mexican (1) and Sushi (1). The other 7 don't name a specific cuisine, so mention the menu you want in your quote request.
What events do caterers in Memphis cover?
Counting the event types each listing names: corporate events (7), weddings (7), baby showers (3), graduations (3), birthday parties (2) and funerals and repasts (2). Many caterers take more than one kind of event, so these overlap.
How do I get catering quotes in Memphis?
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 Memphis, 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.