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Catering companies in Salt Lake City, UT
TopCaterers lists 21 catering companies serving Salt Lake City, UT. 1 offer drop-off, 2 offer buffet and 2 offer plated dinners. Dietary coverage: vegan (2) and 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 | 21 |
|---|---|
| Service styles available | Drop-off (1), Buffet (2), Plated (2), Food truck (2) |
| County | Salt Lake |
| City population | 209,593 |
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Catering in Salt Lake City: what's available
Events
- Corporate events 13
- Weddings 12
- Holiday parties 7
- Graduations 3
- Birthday parties 2
- Funerals and repasts 1
- Parties 1
- School and church events 1
Cuisines
- Dessert 3
- Mexican 2
- Breakfast and brunch 1
- Indian 1
- Sandwich and deli 1
- Sushi 1
- Taco 1
- Thai 1
Service styles
Dietary
- Vegetarian 8
- Vegan 4
- Gluten-free 3
- Allergen-friendly 1
Counts are listings tagged with each type, out of 21; one caterer can carry several tags. 17 also describe their food as American.
More Utah cities with caterers
- West Jordan 12 caterers · 11 mi
- Orem 15 caterers · 34 mi
- Provo 12 caterers · 38 mi
Catering in Salt Lake City: what to know before you book
TopCaterers lists 21 caterers serving Salt Lake City. Most menus are broadly American (17); beyond that, the listings include dessert (3) and Mexican (2) caterers.
Salt Lake City's listings include Mexican and dessert caterers alongside American menus, and many are restaurants and bakeries with catering menus. Mountain and canyon venues are popular for summer events, and ski season shapes winter corporate and holiday functions.
How to choose: If your venue is in the canyons, ask about travel fees and kitchen access before comparing menus.
Planning tips
- Ask about canyon venues. Remote venues add travel and setup time.
- Plan for winter roads. Agree delivery windows for snow days.
- Count dietary needs up front. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy counts change both menu and price.
- Know the final-headcount date. Many caterers lock numbers 7 to 14 days out; plan your RSVP deadline around it.
Planning a wedding in Salt Lake City?
Only a few caterers here list weddings on their own sites. Send one quote request with your date, venue and guest count, and we will match you with caterers who serve Salt Lake City.
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 Salt Lake City
Catering in Salt Lake City: common questions
How much does catering cost per person in Salt Lake City?
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. Salt Lake City quotes commonly sit mid-range; remote venues add travel and rentals.
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 Salt Lake City?
One to two weeks for most orders. Weddings commonly book 9 to 12 months out; summer dates go first. 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 Salt Lake City?
Drop-off covers office lunches and family events. Full service is the usual choice for weddings and receptions at venues without kitchens.
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 Salt Lake City?
Only a few caterers here list weddings on their own sites. 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 Salt Lake City?
21 caterers are listed for Salt Lake City, UT on TopCaterers. Elsewhere in Utah, West Jordan has 12, Orem has 15 and Provo has 12.
What cuisines are available in Salt Lake City?
Listings serving Salt Lake City are tagged Dessert (3), Mexican (2), Breakfast and brunch (1), Indian (1), Sandwich and deli (1), Sushi (1), Taco (1) and Thai (1). The other 12 don't name a specific cuisine, so mention the menu you want in your quote request.
What events do caterers in Salt Lake City cover?
Counting the event types each listing names: corporate events (13), weddings (12), holiday parties (7), graduations (3), birthday parties (2) and funerals and repasts (1). Many caterers take more than one kind of event, so these overlap.
How do I get catering quotes in Salt Lake City?
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 Salt Lake City, 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.