About this vendor
At Elite Events Catering, we don't just serve food—we create unforgettable experiences. With over two decades of expertise and a reputation for excellence, we are Tampa Bay's premier choice for luxury wedding catering. Our award-winning team is known for exceptional cuisine, flawless execution, and a deeply personalized approach that turns your wedding vision into reality.
From intimate garden ceremonies to grand ballroom celebrations, we craft custom menus that reflect your taste, style, and story—whether you're dreaming of a refined plated dinner, an elevated buffet, or stylish interactive stations. Every dish is beautifully presented, locally inspired, and prepared with the freshest ingredients.
What sets us apart? It's our unwavering commitment to detail, service, and hospitality. Our seasoned professionals anticipate needs before they arise and deliver seamless service that allows you—and your guests—to savor every moment.
When you choose Elite Events Catering, you're not just hiring a caterer. You're partnering with a team that's just as invested in your big day as you are.
Let's create something extraordinary together.
Elite Events Catering is a professional wedding catering business based in Tampa, FL.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Cuisine
- African
- American
- BBQ
- Cajun
- Chinese
- Eastern European
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Halal
- Kosher
- Nut Free
- Organic
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Clean Up
- Catering Delivery & Setup
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Menu Tastings
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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The best wedding food ever!
Where to begin, Elite catering was a dream to work with! Terri from the start helped make our vision come to life. My husband is a foodie and I’m a plai...
n Jane. Terri made sure everything fit both sides of the spectrum! The day of the event went off without a hitch! The food was even better than our tasting, our guests raved about the food afterwards and we enjoyed every second of our wedding! We already talked about hiring Elite to redo our wedding menu for our anniversary! Elite will be the only catering company we will use and have already recommended to our friends!
We are so happy we chose Elite Events Catering for our wedding day! From start to finish, they were an absolute dream to work with. Melissa was an excellent and punctual communicat...
or, making the entire planning process smooth and enjoyable. We loved everything at our tasting, and truly appreciated the collaborative experience of creating a menu that felt perfect for us. On the wedding day, they exceeded every expectation. The food was outstanding—every dish was delicious and served hot, and our guests are still raving about their meals. The bar service was just as impressive. I never once had an empty drink in my hand, which says everything about how attentive and on top of it their team was. The entire staff was professional, organized, and incredibly attentive, ensuring everything ran seamlessly behind the scenes. They played such a huge role in making our day feel effortless and enjoyable. We would choose Elite Events Catering again and again—highly recommend!
The entire Elite team is A+! I first used them for a company holiday party in 2024. They were so easy to work with, and our employees raved about the food, that my husband and I de...
cided to hire them for our wedding.
Melissa, John, and Brooke couldn't have been more helpful. From the tasting with our parents to the small details we wouldn't have thought of, they ensured we stayed on track to have the best night ever. For our cocktail hour and dinner, they helped incorporate different food items that represent where we're from (Puerto Rico).
In addition to the amazing catering, they helped coordinate the entire day. Brooke ensured that all our vendors were up to date on the schedule and that everything proceeded seamlessly. From tent and table/chair delivery to cleaning up at the end of the night, the entire Elite team made our night worry-free.
We would 100% recommend them, and will most likely use them again for both personal and corporate events in the future!
We can't express our gratitude and appreciation enough for everything you and your staff did for us on our wedding day! Everyone really went above and beyond, checking on us and br...
inging us food and drink so we didn't have to worry about anything. Everything was delicious and exactly what we hoped and dreamed for! I'm so glad to hear that they had a great time as well; all of our guests were so delighted by the food and service! Thank you again for helping us bring our vision to light and crafting the perfect menu for our perfect day! If we ever need you again, we will absolutely reach out!! 💜 Catherine & Kyle
We're so grateful we had Elite Events and Catering at our wedding!! We had the most amazing day and your food was delicious! Food was a big priority and they delivered! We got tons...
of compliments from guests (and we really loved the leftovers you packed us since we didn't get to eat much during the event). When I asked my now sister in law, who attended the tasting with us, what she was most looking forward to about our wedding she said it was the food ;) .
The Elite Events team was very professional and attentive - we were so happy to see Melissa (the owner) at our wedding! A couple guests noted that staff were so efficient that their drinks got cleaned up before they were able to finish them and I think one of the appetizers (cocktail shrimp) was so popular we had a guest ready to camp out outside your catering room since they were getting snatched up so fast. Also I really appreciate their willingness to work with the composting and all of the logistics (table settings, plate cleaning, cocktail tables) worked out great from what I could tell! To any other brides with a specific vision (and dietary restrictions like guests with allergies, lactose intolerance, etc.) we found Elite Events to be supremely responsive and accommodating! I have to thank you for that from the bottom of my heart that everyone could enjoy their amazing personalized dinner. Also the pricing was competitive and the communication was clear and warm - I knew we were in good hands and I could trust them and not stress about this! 10/10 would recommend to a friend.
The Elite Events Catering team is a MUST for any event you have in the future. This team was nothing short of a dream to work with during our wedding. From the moment I met Melissa...
I was blown away by the planning, service, detail and taste of their amazing food. I felt so much comfort in knowing that our catering was taken care of with this team behind the planning and executing. If I ever have another party or event again, this will be the first place we go. Thank you so much for making our experience truly one of a kind
We got married at the Tampa River Center in October and one of the recommended vendors was Elite Catering. We knew from the 1st phone call that they were going to cater our wedding...
as Terri was absolutely amazing and communicated so well to allow us to be confident that we were going to have an amazing experience. Her professionalism and timeliness made figuring out our the perfect catering setup a breeze! Their performance during our wedding was absolutely perfect and all of our guests raved about the food (especially the short rib ravioli). I highly recommend booking with Elite if you're looking for a reliable caterer that handles the job with ease!
Simply the best! - Elite Events Catering was an amazing partner for our wedding. Our guest are still talking about the great food! Everyone was super helpful and pleasant. You woul...
d be making a mistake to choose anyone else.
Professional and Passionate - Melissa and John were so kind and accommodating from the jump! We knew Elite Catering was special the moment we tasted their food. They created delic...
ious Mediterranean and Caribbean dishes for our wedding. Our guests were raving about the cocktail hors d'oeuvres and reception dinner!
Amazing food, highly recommend! Elite was absolutely incredible! I’d recommend them to everyone! The owner, Melissa, was so sweet and helpful. We also had guests comment that it wa...
s some of the best food they’ve ever had!
Elite Catering was phenomenal to work with for our wedding! We loved the planning process with Melissa who was professional and thoughtful every step of the way. The day of was smo...
oth and stress free thanks to their thorough team. We received so many compliments on the food, guests were thrilled with our menu and the incredible service from everyone at Elite!
Contact
3104 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL | Serving The Greater Tampa Bay Area
Elite Events Catering, Inc.