Pizza that Brings the Party
North East Ohio
Service area
AWARD WINNER (1X)
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Cleveland Wood Fired Catering is a premier culinary business based in Cleveland, OH. This company focuses on emphasizing the best qualities of Italian and American dishes. Traditional favorites from various regions are composed using a modern twist and enhanced with local ingredients that are fresh, delicious, and ready to eat.
Pizza makers and event professionals came together to create Cleveland Wood Fired Catering. As a team, they conduct their services with dedicated hospitality to satisfy the needs of their customers. Couples working with this crew will find themselves supported from the first consultation to when the last guests leave.
Since the wood-fired ovens are one of the first aspects guests encounter at an event, this business ensures that they are a showstopper.
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Cuisine
American
Italian
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Halal
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Sugar Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Food Trucks
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
Awards and Affiliations
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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.024 reviews
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Cleveland Wood Fired Catering is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its delicious food, excellent service, and professionalism. Reviewers were impressed by the team's responsiveness, attention to detail, and willingness to accommodate dietary needs, making the wedding planning process seamless. Guests were delighted with the wood-fired pizzas and variety of menu options, and the staff's efforts in ensuring the smooth flow of the event were appreciated. Overall, the positive feedback highlights Cleveland Wood Fired Catering as a top choice for weddings and events, with many recommending them for their exceptional service and tasty food.Jena C
5.0
10/14/2025
Cleveland Wood Fired Catering has delicious food and incredible service! The team did an amazing job at our wedding. Everyone loved the food, and the team went above and beyond to make sure we, as the bride and groom, had anything we needed. They even were kind enough to box up appetizers and pizzas for us to collect at the end of the night. Highly recommend!
Lindsey S
5.0
10/14/2025
CLE Wood Fired Catering was such an absolute hit at our wedding last week. The pizza, salad, rolls and cheesy bread were delicious and left everyone wanting seconds...and thirds. The owner is kind, professional and responsive.
Response from Cleveland Wood Fired Catering on 10/27/2025
Thank you for the review! It was a great event and you were great to work with along the w...
ay. We hope to cater another celebration of yours in the future!
Any questions?
Natalie M
5.0
9/01/2025
10 out of 10 👏👏 they were great to work with and provided an array of dietary options!
Erin M
5.0
8/30/2025
They were WONDERFUL! From start to finish they were so easy to work with. From menu changes to staying updated on times, number of guests and invoicing- they have everything covered which allowed me to focus on other items. They really do a nice job of keeping you in the loop.
They let us know when they arrived, asked us throughout the evening if there was anything that we needed or wanted. They broke down the charcuterie board table to get the dinner service started and then boxed up all the leftover for us and our guests to go home with- they even took a special request for a couple pizzas for the kids before they left. Such an easy company to work with and we couldn’t have asked for nicer people to work at our wedding! Everyone raved about how good the food was!!! Highly recommended.
Response from Cleveland Wood Fired Catering on 09/01/2025
Thank you for the review!! I am happy we got to be a part of your wedding and that you and...
your guests enjoyed everything! You both were so great to work with!
Madison B
5.0
7/09/2025
We booked Nathan and his crew for our wedding last year and they were absolutely phenomenal! We originally looked into traditional catering (plated or buffet) for our wedding, but I could not justify the $10,000 to $15,000 price tag for the most basic meal. Cleveland Woodfired Catering fit perfectly into our budget and I don't feel like I compromised on flavor or food at all. All of our guests were thankful we had pizza and other things for them and NOT a traditional wedding meal. There are so many options and packages to choose from, and I cannot say enough how professional and nice Nathan and his staff were. Nathan came up to me after dinner service just to say hello and make sure I was satisfied, which I also thought was so nice. Plenty of food for everyone and our guests rave about the food at our wedding still to this day!! 10/10 would recommend Nathan and his team for your wedding or event.
Response from Cleveland Wood Fired Catering on 07/31/2025
Thank you so much for the review! I am glad to hear you had a great experience with me and...
my staff and enjoyed all of the food!
Cassandra C
5.0
7/08/2025
Cleveland Wood Fired Catering truly made our wedding day unforgettable!
From the very beginning, working with Nathan and his team was an absolute pleasure. The booking process was so smooth and easy—Nathan was incredibly professional and always made himself available to answer any questions. No matter when I reached out, he responded within 24 hours, which made me feel valued and confident that we were in great hands. One of the highlights during planning was when Nathan offered us a free tasting of their pizzas before the wedding. Getting to sample their delicious wood-fired creations not only helped us finalize our menu but also made the whole experience exciting and personal.
On our wedding day at the barn, the food was an absolute crowd-pleaser. Guests were raving about the quality, flavor, and variety of the pizzas. Everything was served fresh, hot, and on time. What impressed me most was how organized and thoughtful the Cleveland Wood Fired team was throughout the event. They made sure the bridal party was served first—something that meant a lot to us—and then diligently worked their way around all the tables, checking in to ensure guests were dismissed properly and no one missed out.
Beyond just the food service, the team went above and beyond in ways we never expected. They kindly helped set up our dessert table, even though we had not ordered desserts through them. This thoughtful gesture showed how committed they were to making the day run smoothly and supporting us however they could. Their willingness to jump in and help with extra tasks truly made them feel like part of our wedding family.
Thanks to Cleveland Wood Fired Catering, I was able to relax and enjoy my day without worrying about food logistics. Their professionalism, attentiveness, and exceptional food contributed so much to the seamless flow of our celebration. They helped turn what could have been a stressful part of the day into one of the highlights.
If you want amazing, authentic wood-fired pizza paired with top-notch customer service and a team that genuinely cares, I can’t recommend Cleveland Wood Fired Catering enough. I would choose them 100 times over for any event and am so grateful they were part of our special day. They made everything perfect!
Response from Cleveland Wood Fired Catering on 07/31/2025
Thank you so much for the kind review!! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed everything and ...
we enjoyed working with you! We hope to cater another event of yours in the future!
Lillian H
5.0
2/15/2025
Did an amazing job catering our wedding. Our guests are still talking about the pizza months later!
Response from Cleveland Wood Fired Catering on 03/21/2025
Thank you for having us cater your wedding at The Everly! Both of you were great to work w...
ith and we look forward to catering another event of yours in the future!
Lauren L
5.0
10/29/2024
Cleveland Wood Fired Catering went above and beyond for my wedding. From the quick responses and clear expectations, to making a unique pizza that me and my husband requested, Nathan and his team exceeded expectations. The food is absolutely delicious and I would use them again in a heartbeat.
Jillian B
5.0
10/28/2024
Absolutely incredible. They make everything look so easy. We had a wedding of nearly 200 people and it could not have gone smoother. Everyone loved the food. They were also extremely helpful in cleaning everything up for the night. Would hire them again and again.
Response from Cleveland Wood Fired Catering on 11/10/2024
Thank you so much for having us cater your wedding! We all enjoyed working with you and we...
hope to cater another event of yours in the future!
Cassi R
5.0
10/13/2024
We hired Cleveland Wood Fired Catering for our wedding, and they absolutely exceeded our expectations! It was a huge hit. The variety they offered had something for everyone. The pizza was fresh, delicious, and perfectly cooked. We received so many compliments from our guests about how much they loved it!
The staff was professional, friendly, and attentive throughout the entire event. They made sure everything ran smoothly, and their attention to detail was clear in how beautifully everything was presented. We couldn’t have asked for a better caterer for our special day. If you're looking for a unique, crowd-pleasing menu with top-notch service, I highly recommend!
Response from Cleveland Wood Fired Catering on 10/17/2024
Thank you so much for the compliments! It was so nice working with you and catering your w...
edding! Congratulations to you and Brett, I hope we get to cater another event of yours in the future!
Alex M
5.0
11/12/2023
My husband and I have been together for 10 years and we wanted to basically make our wedding day a giant party. All friends and family have been waiting for this day as much as we have. Cleveland wood fired catering made it amazing — pizza in our eyes was the perfect, budget friendly, and casual wedding food possible. There were soo many compliments on the food it was insane!! They truly outdid themselves and I will be referring them to everyone for their services!! Amazing job guys - thank you for making the day run smoothly.
Response from Cleveland Wood Fired Catering on 11/13/2023
Thank you so much, I am glad to hear you guys enjoyed everything. Both of you were great t...
o work with and I hope to cater another celebration of yours in the future. I also have some videos to share as well!
Alison J
5.0
4/12/2023
We hired cleveland wood fired catering for our March wedding, and they did an incredible job!! Everyone was very easy to work with leading up to our wedding day. Nathan answered all of our questions right away and did everything to make sure all food restrictions were cared for. I would highly reccomend hiring them for your wedding or event!! Also, the food was amazing!! On our wedding day, one of the catering staff pulled my husband and I aside to ensure we got food before it was gone!!! Great service overall!!
Response from Cleveland Wood Fired Catering on 04/12/2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and the compliments on our food and servic...
e! I am happy to hear you enjoyed everything and it was a pleasure working with you for the lead up until your big day! We hope to cater another event of yours and Justus' in the future.
Christina R
5.0
3/29/2023
The service was quick and the food was awesome! Nate and his team were awesome to work with, I highly recommend them!!
Response from Cleveland Wood Fired Catering on 03/30/2023
Thank you for the great review, we enjoyed catering your wedding and your families venue w...
as beautiful! We look forward to catering another event of yours again in the future.
Zoey M
4.0
3/07/2023
Delicious food! We loved all the different pizza options and how they rotated pizzas all night. Our guests still talk about how much they loved our food!
There was a little hick-up during the cocktail hour with our appetizers not being ready on time, but they got the food out quickly for our guests to enjoy.
Response from Cleveland Wood Fired Catering on 03/07/2023
Thank you for your kind words about the food at your event! We're happy to hear that your ...
guests enjoyed the different pizza options and that they still talk about how much they loved the food. We're also glad to hear that we were able to resolve the issue with the appetizers quickly, and that your guests were still able to enjoy them. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing us as your caterer!
Kelly G
5.0
11/08/2022
They catered our wedding in September and did an incredible job! The food was delicious and we got so many compliments from guests about them. They were very quick and easy to communicate with and I would recommend them to anyone!
Response from Cleveland Wood Fired Catering on 11/09/2022
Thank you so much for the review and compliments! We had fun at your event and hope to wor...
k with you again in the future!
Kelly C
5.0
10/05/2022
The pizza was amazing. Our guests absolutely loved it. We didn’t have any leftovers by the end of the night! They were amazing to work with, always so responsive to my questions. And incredibly reasonably priced. Their antipasto displays for cocktail hour are incredible. I hope I get a chance to have their food again!!
Response from Cleveland Wood Fired Catering on 10/07/2022
Thank you so much for the compliments and the review. You were great to work with as well ...
and we hope to host another event of yours down the line!!
Addie K
4.0
9/30/2022
Awesome pizza!! Great service at our wedding and inexpensive!
Shannon H
5.0
9/28/2022
We used Cleveland Wood Fire for our wedding with 150 guests. They were sooo nice and accommodating. Very easy to plan and communicate with during the planning process. The food was all amazing & everyone raved about the meatballs all night! Not to mention before they left they packaged up the left over pizzas and our wedding party (& some late night guest) were so ecstatic to take these back to the hotel to eat at midnight with ease. We will definitely be hiring them again for other events in the future.
Response from Cleveland Wood Fired Catering on 10/07/2022
Thank you for the compliments and the review!! We look forward to working with you again i...
n the future and following along with your awesome(and adorable) photography!
ashley n
5.0
7/18/2022
We hired Cleveland Wood Fired Catering for our wedding this summer! The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly & efficient.You could tell they were working hard the entire time. Leading up to the wedding, Nathan was very attentive and responded quickly to all messages. I definitely reccomend and will be using them for future needs as well! We had 236 guests and they fed them no problem.
Stacey d
5.0
7/15/2022
The pizza is DELICIOUS!! We had Cleveland Wood Fired Catering for our wedding in June and everything was wonderful. The staff was super friendly. All the guests loved the pizza. The Mac n cheese pizza and pepperoni rolls were my favorite!! Highly recommend!
Hillary S
5.0
6/19/2022
5 stars for Cleveland Wood Fired Catering who catered our daughter’s wedding! We wanted something unique and delicious and Nathan and his crew delivered 100 percent. Nathan was professional, responsive, punctual, friendly and so easy to work with. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious, displayed beautifully and our guests loved it!
Response from Cleveland Wood Fired Catering on 06/24/2022
Thank you so much! You were wonderful to work with and an integral part of making the even...
t as awesome as it was!
Molly D
5.0
5/24/2022
We had Cleveland Wood Fired Catering at our wedding and we’re absolutely blown away! The food was delicious, unique, and super affordable. I was so happy that Nathan was able to accommodate my guests who were vegan or gluten free so that they could also enjoy a delicious meal! We hope to work with them again!!
Response from Cleveland Wood Fired Catering on 06/24/2022
Thank you so much! I am happy we got to be part of your special day. We hope to cater anot...
her event of yours in the future!
Sammi P
5.0
7/01/2021
From communication, to sampling, the presentation, and most importantly the quality, Cleveland Woodfire surpassed our expectations. Our guests raved about how good the pizza was. I would recommend to anyone looking for a unique catering option.
Response from Cleveland Wood Fired Catering on 07/07/2021
Thank you! The orchard was a great venue and I could tell your guests had an awesome time!
Sarah S
5.0
2/01/2020
Great service and food! The charcuterie board was outstanding and our guests loved to try so many types of pizza. We highly recommend Cleveland Wood Fired Catering for any event!
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