Indulging your guests while you create memories!
Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana
Service area
Shannon Beal
DIRECTOR OF CATERING
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Let Us Indulge Your Guests, While You Create Unforgettable Memories!
-- Providing memorable wedding day catering services since 1934
* Menus and services customized to fit your needs
* Affordable range of package pricing
* Free consultation / tasting appointment to discuss your menu selections and wedding day arrangements
Cincinnati Catering is a full-service catering company that has been serving the greater Cincinnati area for over 91 years. Our family owned and operated company maintains a legacy of superior cuisine and unmatched customer service. Cincinnati Catering is ready and able to accommodate a wedding of any size, from a small, intimate gathering, to a grand event of up to 10,000!
Services Offered
This caterer provides the flexibility of serving your guests in a buffet, plated, or station dinner style. They also offer the following services and dietary accommodations:
Cocktails
Hors d'oeuvres
Bar service
Wedding cakes and desserts
Cake cutting & plating
Tasting / consultation appointment included with catering service
Special Dietary Requests: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten free, Nut free, Pork free
Details
Cuisine
American
BBQ
Italian
Southern
Dietary Options
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Delivery & Setup
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
Seated Meal
Awards and Affiliations
Any questions?
Meet the team
Shannon Beal
Director of Catering
I began working at Cincinnati Catering in 2002 after my son was born. I enjoy working with clients to make their visions a reality. I believe in high quality customer service during the entire process.
In my spare time, I enjoy watching my children play sports, vacationing with my family, listening to audiobooks, and volunteering in the community.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.069 reviews
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Cincinnati Catering received overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple couples who hired them for their weddings. Reviewers praised the staff for their kindness, professionalism, and going above and beyond on the wedding day. The food was a highlight, with guests raving about the delicious offerings like taco bars and Italian buffets. Cincinnati Catering stood out for their responsiveness, genuine care for couples' needs and budgets, and well-organized service, making them a highly recommended choice for wedding catering.Review photos
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Kaylie D
5.0
1/06/2026
Cincinnati Catering was one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding day. From our very first messages, they immediately made me feel less stressed and truly valued... not jus...
t as a client, but as a person. They were incredibly responsive and patient, answering every question I had and guiding us through the process with so much care.
Before booking, I had read reviews mentioning how non-pressuring and honest they were about pricing, making sure couples weren’t paying for things they didn’t truly need. That really stood out to me, and once we met them, we experienced that exact same approach firsthand. We were on the fence about having hors d’oeuvres because we had a first look and very limited time needed for photos after the ceremony, which made a full hors d’oeuvres spread feel unnecessary. Instead of pushing us toward a more expensive option, they helped us find a much more cost-effective solution that made sense for our timeline.
Cincinnati Catering truly put the heart and love back into weddings. In an industry where so much can feel like price inflation “just because,” they were refreshingly genuine and focused on what actually mattered to us.
The food was amazing, the staff was WONDERFUL on the day of our wedding, and even our venue (which is known for being very particular) went out of their way to compliment them. One of my favorite details is that in some of our wedding photos and videos, you can see the catering staff in the background smiling and dancing along. All we ever wanted was a big celebration where our guests, vendors, and ourselves were all enjoying the day together... and Cincinnati Catering absolutely delivered.
Do not hesitate to book them. ❤️
Nancy T
5.0
10/25/2025
We had a taco bar with queso for our wedding, and it was an absolute hit! Everyone raved about how delicious everything was, and there wasn’t a single thing left over by the end of...
the night. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our guests are still talking about how much they loved it! We couldn’t have asked for better catering—highly recommend!
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Alyssa D
5.0
4/04/2025
Genuinely cannot say enough good things. From start to finish, the whole experience was perfect. Our tasting was great, all our options were clearly laid out, the food was great.
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But by far the most impactful part of using Cincinnati Catering was how incredibly kind the staff was on our wedding day. They went so above and beyond, helping out other vendors without even being asked, going out of their way to do things we wouldn’t have even thought to ask for. Everyone was so friendly, so helpful, and they made the day so much less stressful. We didn’t have to worry about anything.
Super grateful that we used Cincinnati Catering, I would recommend them to anyone with an upcoming wedding!
Ariel P
5.0
12/12/2024
Wonderful food! Everyone is easy to work with and flexible with virtual meetings/emails for folks who live out of town. And things flowed perfectly and well organized on the day of...
our wedding. It all worked out so well.
LaWanda J
5.0
10/15/2024
Brad and Shannon were great! They were very professional and was available to answer any questions that we had. The food at our wedding was great and the caterers were amazing!
Madelyn H
5.0
10/12/2024
My husband and I got married a few days ago and used Cincinnati Catering to feed our guests. They arrived, set up, fed everyone, packed the leftovers and had them in the fridge for...
us, and cleaned up and I felt like I hardly noticed they were there (in the best way)! They were so efficient and on point! I will definitely be using them again if I find myself hosting a large event!
Abbigail B
5.0
8/04/2024
Cincinnati catering helped walk me through so much more than just picking out food. They have so much experience and have been able to guide me through the little things! Not to me...
ntion everyone loved the food! Also love the option of donating left over food to the soup kitchen. Great people, service, and food!
Taylor E
5.0
6/08/2024
Cincinnati Catering was a fantastic choice for a wedding caterer. From the appetizers to the late night snack everything was so delicious! We highly recommend using them as your ca...
terer!
Autumn S
5.0
6/03/2024
The food was fantastic!
Paige T
5.0
12/21/2023
From the very beginning, Cincinnati Catering impressed us! We got the recommendation from a friend who was recently married due to reasonable pricing. Brad & Shannon were quick wit...
h responding to emails throughout the entire process. They are both very friendly and informative.
During our tasting, Brad actually talked us out of getting something because he felt it was unnecessary for our wedding setup. We knew then that these were good people, who just wanted the best for their clients.
We got the Italian Dinner buffet and many of our guests complimented the food. The green beans were to die for! The staff who came to set up and monitor the food were very attentive, polite, and efficient.
I highly recommend Cincinnati Catering to everyone out there looking!! You won’t be disappointed.
Shane C
5.0
11/02/2023
Since our first communication, Cincinnati Catering was very professional and on top of things. They were very quick to reply to any questions we had and were very friendly the enti...
re time. The tasting a few months before the event was great and it felt very personalized to us, and the food was incredible! They also did our cake, as well as mini cupcakes and brownies (which were a hit with our guests). My wife and I highly recommend the pasta bar, as well as Cincinnati Catering in general!
McKenna D
5.0
8/23/2023
Cincinnati Catering was phenomenal! They went above and beyond helping us clear the charger plates we brought and lighting candles too. They were so easy to communicate with and fl...
exible with us as our guest count changed around last minute. The food was great and the staff was so efficient and friendly!
Natalie M
5.0
8/17/2023
Absolutely perfect. Food was great and everything went flawlessly. 10/10 would recommend.
Melissa P
5.0
1/18/2023
Cincinnati Catering did an amazing job at our wedding!! The food was absolutely delicious and the communication with the owners was outstanding!! They communicated every step of th...
e way. Staff was very friendly and attentive during the event as well. Highly recommend for any event :)
julie w
5.0
1/03/2023
Cincinnati Catering was wonderful! We used them for my daughter's wedding in December. They catered the cake, desserts, appetizers, and dinner. Everything was delicious and there w...
ere many positive compliments from the guests. The staff was punctual and professional. Everything ran very smooth which made the wedding day even more enjoyable not having to worry about the food. I would highly recommend them for any special occasion.
Sylvia H
5.0
12/10/2022
They were fantastic and very professional. Brad made our vision come to life and advised us really well every step of the way. We had so many compliments from guests afterwards. Ou...
r wedding photographers said out of all the receptions they attended during the year that our meal was the best!
Brittany H
5.0
12/06/2022
I hired Cincinnati catering for my October wedding and I cannot say enough good things about this company. Brad was incredibly accommodating, especially considering I had some seve...
re food allergies. He and the staff bent over backwards to make sure I was able to eat everything at the wedding without getting sick and allowing my friends plenty of choices to choose from. They were kind, professional, quick, and as I said before incredibly accommodating to anything and everything we needed. The food was amazing!!
Leah F
5.0
11/10/2022
Cincinnati catering was a perfect choice for our wedding. We had about 100 people and everybody raved about how good and efficient everything was. The staff was so kind and helpful...
. They took care of everything and I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Hiring them was super quick and easy. They had clear contracts and deadlines, as well as very affordable food. I didn’t feel pressured into upgrading my package and the company understood how to help me stick to my budget!
Ashley D
5.0
11/03/2022
My husband and I were SO pleased with this team! The whole process was made very easy for us, the team was very understanding of how stressful wedding planning can be. We set up a ...
tasting with the team where they had prepared plenty of options for us to choose from! The food was delicious! we had several compliments on the food on the wedding day, and the wait staff was incredible. I can’t recommend these awesome people enough!
Robb D
5.0
10/19/2022
Cincinnati Catering is top notch! Shannon and Brad were very responsive, punctual and most of all helpful in creating the perfect reception we had hoped for.
The food selections w...
ere plentiful and our choices were delicious and received numerous compliments.
The staff was beyond friendly, courteous and seemed to really enjoy themselves and made all of the guest feel welcomed and accentuated their experience.
You will not regret selecting Cincinnati Catering. We highly recommend them!
Amanda N
5.0
10/12/2022
I normally don't write a review but felt I needed too. We needed a cater for our Daughters wedding and we were running a little behind on looking for one. Thank god for the Knot!!!...
! I put in a request for what we were looking for and I got a response the same day and to be exact it was within an hour. Shannon was amazing and when I responded to her email of what we were looking for she wrote up a proposal and sent that along with the menu which by the way was great. Working with her was very smooth and she answered any/all questions I had. I told her what we wanted and she resent the proposal with the details I gave her. I was able to schedule for my daughter and her fiancé to do a taste test and they worked with their schedules. When they showed up they greeted them by their names and went above and beyond to accommodate them which was great. My daughter liked the fact they made some recommendations to the food that would be severed. Has you know planning a wedding things can get hectic but I have to say I didn't have to worry about the food. This company showed up in the allotted time I gave them and had everything ready to go. The attendants where professional and they keep refilling the food has it got low. The set up was beautiful and not to mention the plates looked very fancy and they were throw always :). I was very impressed. The guest still rave about how good the food was and they were very impressed. The price was great and very reasonable. I can't express how happy we are that we hired this company!!! This company will be my go to in the near future!! They defiantly exceeded my expectations. If you are on a budget and looking for a cater this is the company you want, look no further. I was able to do all communication by email which was great because my work schedule is very demanding. Cincinnati Catering Thank you so much for your service!!!
STEPHANIE W
5.0
9/27/2022
We were thrilled with the service we got from the whole staff at Cincinnati Catering. We are out of town and found they made everything effortless in choosing the right menu and th...
e right price!
M. Shaun D
5.0
8/23/2022
I was the DJ for Rachel & Jason's reception at the Nathaniel Greene Lodge and had the honor of working with you. The team that worked was solid and the food was amazing!
I hope I...
work with you again in the near future.
-DJ Sutle- Sutle Productions Wedding and Event DJs
Rebecca B
5.0
8/02/2022
Cincinnati Catering is so easy to work with, accommodating, and the food is delicious! Every person I talked to or emailed with was kind, courteous and informative. The food was so...
good that two of my guests asked for their information for their upcoming weddings! I love that they will donate leftovers as well!
Katie G
5.0
7/06/2022
We met Brad at one of the bridal shows in Cincinnati. He answered all our questions and helped us plan our menu for our 180+ guests. Their pricing was well within our budget compar...
ed to others we had researched -- and after a tasting, we found the food to be great and we booked them! Shannon was also very helpful in confirming our final details, and Brad was on site at the event and made sure everything ran smoothly. The service and the food was great -- we continue to get compliments from our guests -- highly recommend!
Jamie K
5.0
6/27/2022
Cincinnati Catering was wonderful from the first phone call to the taste testing to pricing. The food was fantastic and their staff was so professional and wonderful. We couldn’t h...
ave asked for a better caterer for our special day!
Ryan F
5.0
5/25/2022
Can't scream loud enough for Cincinnati Catering! I was nervous as they were on the low end of pricing. The "you get what you pay for" does not ring true here. BOOK THEM! My guests...
(all 113) loved the food. We had so many compliments on the staff and the food it was unreal. Rarely do guests walk away talking about the quality of the food, it's usually the other way around. Everything was perfect. We selected the Couples Choice package. We also used the dessert service. Cincinnati Catering was so accommodating to my needs and budget. I had covid late last year and was struggling with taste/smell (still am lol). They were more than accommodating to schedule and reschedule a tasting. 5 star service rating does not do them justice! Will consider them for every event in the future.
Alexandria G
5.0
5/15/2022
This team was amazing from start to finish! The tasting was so accommodating and the service on the actual day was five star. Such kind people. Food was delicious and hot! Everyone...
said it was great. Thank you so much!
Katie H
5.0
1/24/2022
We used Cincinnati Catering for our wedding food and desserts. Hands down the BEST experience in the entire process of wedding planning. From the beginning they made working with t...
hem easy and seamless. They were willing to work with me on what I was wanting for food, gave me great ideas and even suggested other helpful items for the other parts of the wedding. I was at a loss for figuring out desserts because my husband doesn't like cake. They had so many options and even had desserts at the tasting. The tasting was hands down the best one we went too. The food was delicious and the best part... the food was just as amazing at the wedding. Almost everyone that was at the wedding told us or our parents how great the food was and it was the best "wedding" food they have ever had.
I highly recommend Cincinnati Catering for your wedding catering and even desserts!!
Samantha D
5.0
12/06/2021
We used Cincinnati Catering for our December 4th wedding and could not be more pleased with how everything went! From the planning process all the way up to cutting our cake, Cinci...
nnati Catering's staff was a huge asset to us. Brad and Shannon were responsive to all of our questions leading up to the event and helped us make some last minute adjustments to our menu to accommodate guests who are vegan and gluten-free. Shannon seemed very knowledgable when it came to Celiac and helping us find alternative options that allowed all of our guests to enjoy dinner comfortably. Their day-of service staff was so professional and kind the entire evening - even taking time to check in with our day-of coordinator periodically to see if there was anything they could assist her with! Outside of the staff, all of our food was delicious and we could not have asked for a better group to help us plan our day.
Caity R
5.0
11/28/2021
Brad and Shannon recently catered our wedding reception and I can't say enough great things! The food was amazing, and they were very careful to provide food for our guests, many o...
f whom were vegetarian, gluten free, vegan, etc! I did not have to worry about my guests, and the food options that they had were so good rather than a bland serving of veggies. They also made our wedding cake as well as all the assorted desserts, and they were all so delicious. Part of their contract is that they will provide us with our same cake on our 1 year anniversary, and I can't wait to have that cake again! Thanks Brad and Shannon.
Christen S
5.0
11/27/2021
The food was amazing. We had Italian and our guests made so many compliments as there was something for everyone! They were super flexible with us in a crisis and we would book aga...
in in a heart beat!
Megan M
5.0
11/18/2021
Cincinnati catering made everything so easy. And they didn’t even bat an eye when we told them we wanted to do breakfast for dinner for about 200 people. We got so many compliments...
on the food, and there was barely any left over. Definitely recommend!
Dana B
5.0
11/16/2021
Cincinnati Catering was great at our event! They were so helpful in the set up process, but also kept an eye on us as the bride and groom asking if we needed anything or refills th...
roughout the night. In addition, they balance quality food with cost!
Rosie P
5.0
10/30/2021
Amazing food, very nice staff. Family and guests were talking about the food weeks after the wedding !! Would absolutely recommend
Emily T
5.0
10/27/2021
Great service and awesome food! We used Cincinnati Catering as our cater for our wedding reception. We ordered appetizers and our main entrees from them and everything was deliciou...
s! Everyone loved the food and staff was very friendly throughout. We will definitely use them again and I would recommend them to all my family and friends!
James F
5.0
9/22/2021
Cincinnati Catering was great to work with! The food was delicious and all of our guests loved it. We had some leftover chicken that became my lunch and dinner for a few days aft...
er the event and I was delighted by every single one of those meals. They were also able to work with a few of our guests who had dietary restrictions, which was greatly appreciated. You can tell they take a lot of pride in their business, and that shows up in the product you receive. You'll be happy you decided to work with them!
Jen T
5.0
8/19/2021
We had the best experience having Cincinnati Catering for my wedding! Shannon and Brad were so detail oriented and very prompt to all my emails. Their prices are very affordable an...
d the food is quite delicious. I’ve been to a lot of weddings over the last couple years and felt Cincinnati Catering’s food surpassed the taste of other so many other caterers that were a lot more expensive. Also, the process of the catering team setting up and serving was so seamless and no instruction needed, they had everything covered. The two buffet servers were so helpful and friendly. I can’t recommend Cincinnati Catering enough!!!
Deanna C
5.0
8/04/2021
Brad, Shannon, and the entire team were amazing!! People still talk about how delicious the food was, and the wedding was weeks ago now! The food was absolutely outstanding! The s...
ervice and kindness of the staff was also amazing! They were all so helpful, and jumped right in wherever they were needed! It is one thing to prepare a tasting for a few people and it taste great - but we had 450 guests - and it was still amazing!! They were top notch in quality, service, and price!
Nick O
5.0
4/20/2021
Brad and Shannon run a great business here. They personalized everything to match our theme and desires. Everything was perfect! From the every member on the staff, to the service ...
and what's provided. We went with the full service of desserts, mini cake, bartending, and of course the catering! Brad, thank you for being there at our wedding. You are always willing to go above and beyond!
Natalie D
5.0
11/20/2020
Cincinnati catering is the perfect catering choice for your wedding!! They have a massive menu of options and price points to help any bride and groom find the perfect choices, all...
while staying in budget. Shannon and Brian where amazing to work with. Our wedding was September 2020 so for months we weren't sure whether Covid restrictions would allow us to have our event. Every step of the way Cincinnati Catering was there to help us navigate this; they quickly and easily answered all of our questions which took a huge weight off our shoulders. Shannon even reached out when she had a concern about our menu and helped us navigate a plan to get the freshest and best food out to our guests. On our wedding day they were prompt, professional, and quick; all while serving hot fresh food. I would highly recommend Cincinnati catering to any bride or groom! Also they have a Gold Star Chili Menu which our guests loved! Bride and Groom look no further for your caterers!
Kathy G
5.0
10/16/2020
We had the pleasure of working with Brad and his team from Cincinnati Catering for my daughter's wedding on September 5, 2020. Leading up to the event, Brad's communication, advi...
ce, and kindness gave me great confidence in having picked Cincinnati Catering for our 200 guest, seated service Wedding Reception that took place outside, on family land. In spite of Covid concerns and regulations, Cincinnati Catering was able to provide, not only wonderful food, but exceptional service and professionalism that took a huge stress off "my plate" on the day of the event. I would highly recommend Brad and his team from Cincinnati Catering, and will use them again, myself, for other events in the future. Cincinnati Catering was truly a blessing to me.
Audra P
5.0
10/15/2020
I used Cincinnati Catering for my recent 9/26/2020 wedding. My experience was an awesome experience. The staff was professional and very nice. Brad was patience and helped me with...
all questions the whole way through. The food tasting was also great and there was plenty of food for family members that may have wanted help out with choices. The set up was elegant and food was hot and delicious with many options to choose from. I recommend Cincinnati catering for any event.
Becca J
5.0
8/26/2020
We used Cincinnati Catering for our wedding in August 2020, aka covid times. They were great at helping us navigate the changing requirements and making sure everyone stayed safe. ...
We got their breakfast menu, and it was superb. They cooked the bacon just right, which as an avid bacon lover is a huge compliment. Their dessert was fantastic too, and loved the convenience of being able to get all our food for the night from one place.
Kelly S
5.0
8/13/2020
We have Cincinnati Catering to thank for keeping our original wedding date. Thanks to their guidance, even in unprecedented times, they had a plan and were eager to resume catering...
events safely. They were very responsive, and helped us decide to go ahead with our plans at a critical time. After hesitating, we ordered our wedding invites the same day that we spoke with them to confirm the details. We felt assured we could still have the wedding of our dreams. We stuck with a buffet, and we had servers who wore masks and filled each guests plate "cafeteria style." The food was fabulous and the servers were great. One server even appached us at the sweetheart table as we finished eating, to ensure everything was good, and ask if we wanted seconds. We couldn't be more happy with our choice of Cincinnati Catering, and would advise any couple thinking of using them to as well.
Lauren F
5.0
10/22/2019
There is no wonder why Cincinnati Catering has been in business for 85 years! We used their catering and cake services for our wedding in September and couldn't be more pleased wit...
h how the cake and food turned out! We met with Brad for a consultation where we were able to see and taste the food. That was such a pleasant experience and made the food/cake selection very hard because everything was delicious and yet very easy because how accommodating. We worked with many professional and friendly people in the planning process. When it came to the day of our wedding we were so happy with the caterers and their services... they did amazing! We would recommend Cincinnati Catering to anyone!
Katelyn K
5.0
9/22/2019
We hired Cincinnati catering for our wedding 8/31/19. Brad and his team did not disappoint! We barely had any leftovers! The food was delicious and the people of the catering team ...
made us feel so welcome and treated us like their own family. My husband and I went back into a room after we got married to spend some time together before having to be introduced and before entering that room we passed by the caterers setting up and they all welcomed us with a big “congratulations!” They were all wonderful! Brad and his team kept in complete contact the entire time after we booked and I could not imagine a more fitting caterer for us for our wedding day. I highly recommend them! Thank you brad & Cincinnati catering!
Sara B
5.0
10/04/2018
Cant say enough good things about this company from start to finish! The entire process was effortless and everything turned out perfect. The food was amazing, the guest couldn't s...
ay enough about it! The staff was sooo friendly! A miscommunication led to someone expecting food to be served a half hour early, and they got it ready and started early! They were so polite about the situation, especially considering it was a total miscommunication on our part and they weren't due to be ready for another half hour! One of the caters even opened the door as guest went in and out, they really went above and beyond!
Ciara A
5.0
7/08/2018
When my husband and I first got engaged my mom told me that one of the most important things at the wedding would be the food and she was completely right. We had so many guests as...
k who we used for catering and even our pickiest family and friends loved the food. The sweet glazed chicken was my favorite but everything was super delicious! We used them for our cake as well and Barb was so helpful with listening and helping me decide what designs for the cake would be best. My grandpa thought the cake was fake because it looked so good. The cake and naked cakes were absolutely delicious as they were beautiful! Brad and his crew were so friendly and helpful! All of the staff were very friendly at the wedding and made our day even more special. I highly recommend them and hope I will be able to attend another event where they are catering because the food is so good. Thank you so much!
Bethany N
4.0
9/29/2017
Our food was great at both our rehearsal and reception thanks to Brad and his team. We did hit a few bumps leading up to the wedding when it came to some of the details, but all we...
re worked out and everything ran smoothly. Brad and his team are great, and I would recommend them to anyone!
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