The Tastiest Caterers in Columbus

36Sweets Desserts & Catering

★★★★☆ 3.5 (2)

"Best in class customer service and best in class food. Highly recommend sweet t's to anyone that can appreciate some really good food by a fine chef!"

Cornucopia Catering Service

★★★★☆ 4 (5)

"Cornucopia is a catering service that has been around for about 28 years. They have an office in Bexley but they don't really do walk-ins. You must call them and make your plans with them. They cater for many types of events at many places, including your home. Menus available are cocktail and buffet receptions, with an assortment of appetizers, entrees and desserts. Some of the buffet items are dishes like fragrant steamed chicken with sherry, ginger and garlic on a bed of basmati rice, Swedish pancakes with cream cheese and pear, and pear and almond tarts with apricot glaze. Cocktail menus are divided into "tables", like a vegetable and sandwich table in which you can find exquisite sounding dishes like grilled duck breast with spicy plum sauce on cornmeal pepper brioche."

The Vault

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (18)

"A venue downtown, that's a bit run down, but it works for the right type of event. I've only been here for music. The Be Louder Group hosts shows here, primarily for electronic music. It's easy to get to but there's not really any parking in the area. I know a lot of people that get their cars broken into on the weekends, so I suggest ubering if you can. Once inside the building it looks old. Word on the street is this was an old bank back in the 1920s. There's tile everywhere, the walls could use a paint job, and the bathroom was a wreck. But like I said in the beginning, it fits for the right event, and a rave is just one of them. When you reach the ballroom, you'll find the old vault tucked under a grand staircase. It doesn't really have any of the old vault features but it is what it is. I will say that the lighting is pretty good, and the giant windows are cool. When I've been there they projected the DJs name on the wall, like I see many do for weddings.There's a big chandelier hanging right in the middle with tapestries pulling away from it. It's rather beautiful. I'm interested in seeing this place set up in the daytime or for a wedding but who knows if that would ever happen. If they cleaned up the place a bit I can see it being really lovely."

Made From Scratch

★★★★☆ 3.6 (24)

"I used Made from Scratch to cater my (awesome) casual wedding reception. Originally, we had planned on simply ordering food, having it delivered and doing it all ourselves. We'd save money, have food we liked and all would be grand. Then I started thinking about all the things we'd need to buy/bring/clean-up after and my head nearly exploded. So, I hit up Yelp for some suggestions and started looking around for caterers. Boy, am I glad that I did!I sent in an email and was quick contacted by Lauren Dillon. She was friendly, helpful and professional. We talked about what our event was going to be and what we were looking for and settled on a theme for the food. "Fun, non-fussy, easy to eat" was the order of the day. Within a couple of days, I have a proposal for a menu from Lauren. We had some specific food allergies that we need to work around and Lauren/MFS were super accommodating. On the day of our reception, the 2 staff members were prompt and completely set-up by the time we arrived. We literally had nothing to do! And the staff were fabulous. They took care of everything. They boxed up the leftovers as meals which were "donated" to the staff at our venue. I heard nothing but compliments about the food from our guests. While we may have paid a bit more than we would have doing it ourselves, being able to enjoy my reception without having to worry about refreshing trays or trash duty was worth every penny. I would gladly use Made From Scratch again when planning a larger event!"

Jimmy G's Barbecue

★★★★☆ 3.7 (3)

"I my fiance and I have had great food from this truck both times we have visited the food truck depot in Delaware. The baked potato thing is GREAT. It is a meal in itself. Definitely don't get it as a side to anything because you'll immediately see that you have enligh food for a small army."

Pitabilities

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (10)

"The first time I had Pitabilities was from their food truck years ago at Columbus Commons. Their veggie wrap really stood out and I remembered them. The next time was a few years ago, again at the truck, parked at the coming soon Crooked Can / Center Street Market. I had a falafel salad and made the mistake of requesting cheese - they added way too much mozza and it just didn't do it for me.More recently, I've had food from their permanent place inside the Center Street Market and have enjoyed everything. Their fries are fresh and hot, and the falafel salad is excellent (no cheese). Next time I want to add more falafel. The bella sauce is great, both on entrees, and for dipping the fries.It's easy to order and pay on their app, and you get a text when it is ready for pickup at their counter."

SmokeOut BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.4 (84) • $$

"Food was hot. Service was friendly. Lots of good options. Will come back Place was busy but went quickly to all"

Catered By Chaneice

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"The sleek modern trailer reminded me a lot of Black Box Fox. The staff quickly took our orders and got our food to us. The Mac and cheese was so rich and creamy. The soul rolls were filled with yams, collard greens and more of the Mac and cheese with a spicy saucy covering. The salmon was the true star, both in crispy sauced nuggets and maple glazed options. What a delightful meal it was from first night to last."

DA QUE

★★★★★ 4.7 (6)

"I have ordered catering from them for work and everyone loves it! They are on my list for sure."

Simply Smoked BBQ

★★★★★ 4.7 (10)

"This is BBQ that will make you pity vegans and the life they lead. Simply Smoked catered a football watching party I attended, and let me tell ya, IT. WAS. AMAZING. The brisket was moist and tender, and full of flavor (no BBQ sauce required, the way Texans intended it!) I legitimately ate myself into what can only be described as a plane between "my pants no longer fit" and "dear god what have I done". WORTH IT. And while I'm not a chicken girl per say, this went above and beyond my expectations. It was juicy and flavorful. The sides were amazing, too. (I'm a sucker for mac n' cheese). When he showed up with the food, I was thinking "there's no way we're going to eat all of this". Yeah, I was way wrong. It was all snatched up in a matter of an hour. No small feat. I'd recommend Simply Smoked to anyone!!"

The Darby House

★★★★★ 4.7 (13)

"Havent been here in years. Our church in town had their Christmas party here and the Darby House was beautiful! The staff were very friendly and the food was very good (eh hem, Cameron Mitchell, thank you!)."

Emelio's Catering

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)

"We used Emelio's for my daughter's wedding yesterday. They were so easy to work with during the entire planning process. They communicated well and were very responsive whenever she had a question. The food was absolutely amazing and the Alfredo pasta was a favorite amongst all our guests. The night went so smoothly and service was great! Angie and Annette were so nice to work with! I highly recommend them for your catering needs."

Grand Valley Dale Ballroom

★★★★☆ 3.7 (3)

"I went to the Grand Valley Dale Ballroom as a guest at a musical memorial service for a man who had played in a Big Band-era group that often performed there. The ballroom is spacious, with a large dancefloor in the center, surrounded by tables and chairs, and a stage for performers. It was clean and attractive, and the food/drink service was nice. If I were ever to host an event that included dancing and performances, food and drink, etc., I would definitely consider this venue. It would make a great place to host a wedding reception, a 1920s or 30s ball, or a concert that involved dancing. I'm not sure if the dance floor can actually be removed to prevent it from being scratched by other types of events, and I believe that it is marketed primarily as a venue for dancing. It's somewhat remote from downtown Columbus, and it might be slightly difficult to see the entrance to the parking lot at a nighttime event, but it's well worth checking out."

5 Bro's Gyro

★☆☆☆☆ 1.2 (5)

"Salad had only canned black olives, no kalamata, onions, or cucumber, or flavor. Gyro was all sauce with basically no meat. Biggest waste of money in online dining. I think this is why they keep changing their name. This was the card in the bag."

Catering by Scott

★★★★☆ 3.5 (32)

"8/17/2011 3:00 pmWOW - I have to say I am now giving major credit and kudos to Scott. I just received a personal phone call to review details of our event and where things went awry. Apparently the employee who worked with us is no longer with the company. So, she got the flack. We do have a vm logged from the proprietor.We'll use this catering again in the future and see how it goes! One excellent element of note for those planning corporate events learned from this phone call: You can provide your own serving and display ware in the event you are hosting a static station that does not require staffing. They will do the displays et all on the plating for you - VERY COOL!I haven't seen this option before in the catering world yet.Stay tuned folks!_____Had this catering company for a work event - it was a big deal with a leading accounting firm, the leading area bank, and a bunch of attorneys.We tried to place an order about 10 days in advance for 60 people which should be no big deal in the catering world. We asked for suggestions, because we really wanted to use Scott's but cocktail meatballs weren't going to cut it for this crowd and were looking into lighter and more elegant summer fare and needed suggestions for what would compliment our theme. We were told we'd receive a call back by Monday... no surprise, no call.We called back and the lady we spoke to was the same one we'd spoken with to do the initial booking. She had no recollection of the conversation - which means no order was in the books or as a place holder. We settled for something as general selections. It arrived on time and in hotboxes.We ordered plus more:Whole Baked Brie (serves15-20 guests) $40.00Wrapped in Phyllo baked with caramelized apple slices in a beautiful floral display. Served at room temperature with crackers. HOUSE SPECIALTY!Crab Cakes $1.75Appetizer size served with crab Louie sauce.Cheese plate - plain 'ol cheese - nothing special. Review:One orchid blossom on top of a wheel of brie does not constitute a floral display, nor one we could create on our own when we set the food display. No one touched this in a party of 60 people (I liked the flavor though).Cheese plate - ok.Crab cakes - about silver dollar sized, got good feedback on the louie sauceMeatballs - typical stuff, but that's what we were expecting.**HERE'S the BEST PART** - I commented on an interactive forum for a venue space that uses this caterer - hence wanting to try them out in advance for a smaller sized event before committing to a 200-300 person event. In mentioning we had a not so great experience at work, and asking what were others' experiences were like, what kind of budget did they work with and who else had they compared with--- my comment/question was deleted, and I was kicked off the forum.BAD social media mojo. It would have been great if the person had reached out to find out what our experience was like, either by response post, or in taking mine down but then reaching out personally via private message. Keep in mind, there was absolutely no flaming - just the questions as listed above.To be fair, the reviews posted on the business website are all positive.They could win me back as I LOVE the venue -- they just need to build professional faith in me by reaching out."

Hogback Bbq Pit

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (19)

"We came across Hogback BBQ Pit at an event, and it smelled quite good! We picked up some meat, beans, and mac and cheese. The meat was excellent - tender and juicy, and the sauce was very good! The sides were only OK - the beans had a good taste, but were really thick. The mac and cheese had a strange aftertaste that we couldn't quite identify. We would get the meat again though, and maybe try some of the other sides (potato salad and cole slaw)."

Artisan Eats

★★★★★ 4.8 (8)

"Talk about FOOD ART!! "Lavish grazing tables and platters for any occasion." Yes, "lavish" is the exact, perfect, word to use. When first laying eyes on her spread at Thread (a clothing store in the Short North district), it was almost - almost - painful to pluck stuff to munch on, because as each piece of fruit, veggie and cheese cube disappeared, the food art started to fade. Good news: Happy to report every finger food tasted wonderful, ripe and full of excellent flavor!! I can't wait for an excuse to need an appetizers/fruit and veggies platter, so I can call up AE and be amazed at her edible arrangements!!"

Milo's Catering

★★★★☆ 4.4 (24)

"I found out about this fast-casual joint via Sam P' check-ins. The pics looked so colorful and filling, I couldn't help but bookmark it. I happened to be in the neighborhood, with an hour to kill before appointments, so I found a meter close by and started the trek.I've never been in the State House. This venture to find Graze was my first time inside. You want to enter the State House thru the 3rd Street doors. Go thru security/metal detectors, walk to giant opening and hang a right. Good smells roaming about! When you first walk into the space, there's a blackboard with Graze's weekly lunch specials. I'm a sucker for salmon, so I went with their Wood Fired Salmon Salad. The gentlemen manning the grills were very nice. Polite. They even gave me an extra bunch of sprouts and fresh red beets on the salad, at no extra cost. That, folks, is excellent customer service!All the fresh, flavorful veggies atop, totally represented. The salad was fantastic! The salmon was cooked well - not chewy and bland. Great week-day lunch spot if you work (or live) downtown!"

Rick’s Freshmade

★★★★★ 4.8 (27)

"Awesome sandwiches and friendly staff. We walked in right before they were supposed to close (normally we wouldn't do that) but we've been wanting to try it. The girls were friendly and didn't appear to be frustrated with last minute customers. BOMB rice crispy treats with fruity pebbles. We will be back!"

Caribe Sur

★★★★☆ 3.5 (13)

"Caribe Sur was a great option at Pins Mechanical for a snack! The quesadilla was really good and extra cheesy. The tacos were delicious as well! The service was excellent from the cashier to cook! Top notch a bad highly recommend!"

Catering By the Grill

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Just simply outstanding service and food was amazing. This time it was for over 150 folks for breakfast. Everyone commented on the food. They have catered for us several times. Each time was perfect."

City Barbeque

★★★★☆ 4 (29)

"Went to city bbq for dinner with the family and got the smokehouse salad with pulled chicken. It was delicious. The chicken was tender and full of flavor. Lots of great food choices from sandwiches to salads and lots of choices for sides. Their kids menus only had 2 choices. They also server beer as well. The inside was pretty clean and it was seat yourself kind of dinning experience. There were lots of tables for large or small groups. We will definitely go back."

All Events Catering

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"We needed a caterer for a funeral and called the owner with a day and a half's notice - Dave was extremely helpful, patient, and gave us a very reasonable price. He accommodated our extra requests and delivered on time and with excellent service. We bought deli platters like Kroger or other supermarkets would have, and they were better quality, less expensive AND delivered. We were very pleased and recommend them without reservation.(This company is also Columbus Sandwich Company.)"

Solo Merengues

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"All I can say is wow! This nice young lady gave us a run down on pricing for a cake at the bexley farmers market and we left. On the way back to our cars we just had to try the cinnamon strawberry merengue pie and it was so delicious! The best part is it's sugar free but was still sweet crunchy and satisfying. I definitely will order some for future parties or gifts."

M's Southern Style Carry-Out and Catering

★★☆☆☆ 2 (2)

"Grease John comes with southern food and M's Southern has a wide range of southern food on the menu.I will say the catfish and collard green were about average but what do you expect from a carry style joint.They had a decent selection of cakes and small selection of pops.I will give M's Southern credit Columbus lacks decent African American sit down dining for some reason.I will say give them a try but if your not used to eating southern food then I would just say stay away."

Smitty's BBQ & Catering

★★★★☆ 4.3 (8)

"We had an event at work catered by Smitty's. Plenty of food, all different types of sauces, loved it all. The people were clean, nice to be around, and very helpful considering we all took lunch at different times.My favorites:brisket sandwich, meat was good, moist, hot, bun was fresh, and you can't go wrong with their spicy BBQ sauceMacaroni & cheese, tasty, hot, not mushy or soggyGreens, well seasoned and hotBrownie without nuts, chocolatey, chewy, moist, and the portion was generous"

Opa Greek

★★★★☆ 3.9 (14)

"It's always a bummer for me to leave less than stellar reviews during these uncertain times but I was a bit disappointed in my experience with Opa Greek. We ordered via Grub Hub and I got the Tilapia which is a large portion that comes grilled with peppers, onions, and served over rice. It's delicious and so is the hummus and pita. It was 16.99 and comes with a drink. While I did not receive the drink it was still a pretty good deal. The pita and hummus was amazing. My husband ordered the veggie delight sandwich. The sandwich he got was different than what he ordered. And he did not receive his Greek Salad. He called and spoke with the owner who apologized and said he would send someone out right away with the missing drink, salad, and the correct sandwich. We waited an an additional hour and a half and gave up. We were able to get refunded through Grubhub for anything missing. Opa Greek reached out later and apologized for the delay and said they got too busy and offered again but he had already eaten something else at that point and we had already gotten a partial refund. Too little..too late"

Castle Town Catering

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Did an incredible job catering for our Renaissance-themed wedding! He went above and beyond researching new recipes and was flexible, communicative, and transparent throughout the process. We discussed budget multiple times and felt very comfortable with the price we landed on together. With so many other things to worry about leading up to the wedding, he made sure we felt confident that the food was taken care of. We had so many compliments on how delicious everything was and it fit perfectly with our theme. Would highly recommend checking out Castle Town Catering--they make supporting local businesses easy!"

Smithhisler Meats

★★★★☆ 4 (9) • $$

"Good high quality meats and reasonable prices. They are very good at special requests or special cuts of meats.The pulled pork tray they put together was very tasty and the "little pigs" breakfast sausage they sell are the best ever! They are meaty and addicting."

Sprouting Dreams

★★★☆☆ 3 (3)

"I was introduced to Sprouting Dreams at a vegan pop-up market. I saw the crowd of people around their table, so figured I'd see what they're all about. Apparently, they are rather well known in the Columbus area by the vegan population. From what I could gather, this is a family affair: daughter is the chef and builds the menu, with the help of her mother. I tried their vegan burger. They make their own vegan honey mustard sauce to go on it, which I thought was good, but a bit overpowering; should have asked for lite sauce. The vegan protein party could have used a some more umph in the flavor department, but it was still a solid meal. Anyone attempting to venture out and appease the masses deserves a nod."

Tré Services

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"What can I say besides OH MY GOODNESS! The food is incredible! No matter what we have ordered, we have always been left dying for more!We have a small child, (3 years old and picky as can be). When we order from Tre Services, I know she will eat every bite! And she asks for more! This includes the vegetables as well! So thankful to have them so close and they deliver, which makes it A+++ (but i'd drive pretty far for their food if I needed to)The lasagna - DELICIOUS!Potato Soup - Don't ask me to share (seriously, just ask my husband)Chicken Parmesan - Fantastico! You won't be disappointed!"

Cameron Mitchell Premier Events

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (5)

"The event and wedding season has begun, indeed.One thing I've noticed this year is that Cameron Mitchell Catering seems to be more and more prevalent among these satiating soirees. I can only review based on being the end consumer, not the purchasing customer, but if I was paying for it, I'd be happy with the results.I've run into different service-speed issues (some places they are incredibly quick, some not so rapid on the repast reload). The food is always well prepared and satisfying. I've seen simple dishes and some more unique offerings.But I'm going to give this catering co. 5 stars for their charitable contributions! A friend of mine recently held a fund-raising event for BuildOn.org and Cameron Mitchell Catering donated all the food as well as the catering staff. With some thanks to Cameron Mitchell Catering, this worthy cause was able to raise funds to help children in need around the world."

PC Events, Inc.

★★★★☆ 3.8 (29)

"We can't say enough about PC Events Catering!! When we found them online, we knew we wanted to have them cater our reception. We wanted a great, yummy, casual meal and that is exactly what we got! We went with the Best Value Outdoor Barbeque Special. It was such a great deal and everyone loved the food! Some even went back for seconds and thirds! The staff that worked our event was amazing! Miranda was great even from the start, when we did a food tasting and needed to pick up the tablecloths early! Jen and Melissa did an amazing job serving. Brandon was a master on the grill. Angela did an amazing job bartending, making sure everyone had what they needed. They were all rockstars! We received many compliments throughout the night about the service and the food. PC Events was so easy to work with. I highly recommend them and hopefully we will be able to use them again in the future! They made our perfect day even more special with their great attitudes and service! Rebecca and Dustin :)"

The Grand Event Center

★★★★☆ 4 (7)

"Went to the Yelp event at the Grand Event Center tonight and it's gorgeous! What a great, modern venue to host a wedding! It's attached to the hotel and has a free parking garage across the street. The venue doesn't feel crowded for a large group; it's nice and open. There is also a great patio with a fire pit and seating. And oddly, one of my favorite things about the place is the lighting! I would definitely advise looking into this place if you're in the market for a wedding venue!"

Steven's Catering

★★★★☆ 3.7 (12)

"Steven's catered my wedding. I heard about them from a friend who uses their services all the time, and now I definitely understand why. Steven impressed me throughout the process! My first meeting with him was different than with any other caterer: he spoke with me and my mom and was clearly very passionate about the food itself! (Amazingly, I didn't get that vibe from any of the others I met with). We talked through many options and what would be best for the event and the guests coming, during that meeting and afterward, to make sure we had the right menu. I also got to taste test almost everything that I had actually chosen (not just any samples from his menu) and was impressed even with that.One very important thing was the fact that Steven was extremely willing to accommodate dietary issues. I had two friends attending the wedding with severe food allergies (both different ones), and without hesitation, Steven offered to custom make each of them a plate to avoid any cross contamination. No other caterer that I spoke to was willing to do this, but it made all the difference for my friends who were able to enjoy the wedding without worry.Finally, I can't stress enough how good the final results were. I got so many comments during the wedding - even from people who aren't foodies like me and wouldn't normally comment on food - telling me that it was the best and healthiest food they had ever had at a wedding. I would have to agree. It takes a lot to pull that off for a large group of people, but Steven's did it beautifully and very kindly. I would recommend Steven's to anyone!"