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Kim Kolb
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In Rochester, NY, you'll find Colby's Catering, a team of wedding caterers known for showcasing experience, flexibility, generous portions, and stress-free service. With over 35 years of experience, Colby’s Catering is a trusted wedding caterer serving Upstate New York. Since 1989, we’ve catered 3,000+ weddings and served over one million guests, helping couples create unforgettable celebrations with great food and dependable service.
We offer full-service wedding catering with customizable menus to fit your style, guest count, and budget. Couples can choose from buffet, plated, family-style, cocktail-style, and BBQ service, including our well-known pig roasts and rustic barn wedding menus. Our offerings range from elegant, traditional wedding fare to casual, comfort-driven favorites.
Colby’s Catering is proud to accommodate vegetarian options, special dietary requests, and venue-specific needs. Our experienced team works closely with couples, planners, and venues to ensure a smooth, stress-free wedding day—so you can focus on celebrating.
From intimate gatherings to large weddings, barn venues to formal ballrooms, Colby’s Catering delivers quality, flexibility, and peace of mind on your biggest day.
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Cuisine
American
BBQ
Italian
Northeastern
Seafood
Specialty
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Menu Tastings
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Meet the team
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- JimSenior ChefJames Kolb is the co-founder and owner of Colby’s Catering, a family-owned company serving Western New York. He began catering weddings in 1989 alongside his wife, Kim, building a reputation for generous portions, warm hospitality, and crowd-pleasing menus. Together, they have proudly catered over 3,000 weddings. Colby’s signature style ranges from classic Americana to pig roasts and BBQ, with regional favorites like Chicken French and chef-sliced roast beef, giving couples flexible, memorable options for their perfect day.
- Kim KolbOwner / Event Planner / ChefKim Kolb is the co-owner of Colby’s Catering and has been catering weddings since 1989. As an owner, event planner, and chef, Kim oversees every detail of each wedding—from initial planning and custom quoting to coordinating and managing one of Western New York’s most experienced professional wedding staffs. With 36+ years of hands-on experience, she is known for her organization, calm leadership, and commitment to making every couple’s wedding day seamless and stress-free.
- Colby FamilyMulti Generation Wedding CateringColby’s Catering is a family-owned, multi-generational catering company proudly serving Rochester, New York, and surrounding communities since 1989. Founded by husband-and-wife team James and Kim Kolb, Colby’s has built a reputation for genuine hospitality, generous portions, and dependable service. Over the years, the Colby family has had the honor of catering weddings for multiple generations within the same families—from parents to their children and now their grandchildren. That lasting trust comes from hands-on planning, experienced professional staff, and a commitment to treating every wedding as if it were their own.
- Catering TeamProfessional WEdding StaffWith 35+ years of experience catering weddings throughout Upstate New York, the Colby’s Catering team is known for professionalism, friendly service, and flawless execution. Our experienced staff ensures every detail is handled so couples can relax and enjoy their wedding day.
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5.0
out of 5.01 reviews
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Joy K
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5.0
2/07/2026
Colby's did an amazing job walking us through the planning of our big day. They had great recommendations for our menu including the rehearsal dinner, the reception, and a late-nig...
ht snack. They communicated clearly and regularly and were always super-responsive to our questions. Our reception ran smoothly from start to finish, with the Colby's crew working hard to make sure there was plenty of food for our guests. Our friends and families loved the nacho bar and the fireworks for our send-off were unforgettable! It took a lot of stress off of us knowing that we were working with wedding professionals with so many years of experience!
Response from Colby's Catering on 02/08/2026
Hi Joy
Thank you for your five-star review. My staff had a great time at your wedding. Yo...
ur photographer at a wedding later on that year told me it was her best wedding of the year. Good luck, and think of us for your 10th-anniversary party!
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