About this vendor
We are proud to announce that Hilvers Catering has been rated by local brides & voted
"The Knot Best of Weddings 2020 Pick" & "The Knot Best of Weddings - Hall of Fame"
Your wedding will be remembered for a lifetime. On this special day, you don’t want to worry about the quality or the reliability of your caterer. Hilvers Catering has provided outstanding wedding reception dinners for 89 years!
You will find our reputation for exceptional food & service is richly deserved.
Hilvers Catering will meet your highest expectations
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- American
- BBQ
- Cajun
- Greek
- Hawaiian
- Italian
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- Buffet
- Seated Meal
- Servers
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Hilvers did a wonderful job for our wedding! Katie and her team were very responsive and quick to answer any questions. They went all out for the tasting and the food was delicious. The caterers the day of made sure I had a plate right away as I was getting my shoes taken care of (now that was a hassle!). Super kind and helpful crew and I cannot recommend them enough!
We hired them for my daughter’s wedding. They were amazing to work with. The food was delicious and the bar service was awesome. I highly recommend Hilvers for your catering needs.
We hired Hilvers for my daughter’s wedding
We had the pasta dinner. It was delicious. The pasta was perfectly cooked. The sauces were so delicious and the grilled chicken was amazing
The staff was awesome
Highly recommended
The food was absolutely delicious and hot. We received so many compliments on the roast beef, lasagna, and macaroni. The servers were fun and professional. I could not be happier with the service.
We loved working with Hilvers! They were so accommodating with all of our questions and made our day go so seamlessly. We were so pleased with the price and the quality of food. Such an amazing experience and I highly recommend working with Hilvers!!
Really had a great experience with Hilvers. They made the entire process easy and convenient. Their menu choices were great and we felt they covered all the bases. Their staff were seamless at the reception. They knew what they were doing, very friendly and it all went smoothly. Now that is important. Katie was very professional and I really enjoyed working with her every step of the way. Very helpful with suggestions. Would highly recommend. PS the food was delicious and before we left the leftover food was all packaged and ready to go.
Everyone at Hilvers was very easy to work with. From getting a quote for the package we were interested in, to scheduling our tasting, and all of the details for the day of, the communication was seamless! Katie helped arrange every aspect and was amazing to work with.
The food was AMAZING! It was so hard to pick which items we wanted!
From our first meeting with Katie to the staff at our wedding, everyone from Hilver's did an amazing job. We had a fairly large wedding, but the bar staff was able to manage it with ease. the two tending to the buffet were so attentive. One gentleman even carried my plate back to the head table for me. Such a small, but greatly appreciated gesture. We got so many compliments on the food (pulled pork barbecue). We wanted a backyard barbecue, big party vibe for our wedding and that's what you helped to deliver.
Katie was so easy to work with and accommodating! The food was phenomenal- many compliments from our guests, especially for the beef tenderloin tips-top notch :) Her staff was very personable and attentive as well.
I want to thank Katie and the staff for a wonderful wedding! They were so friendly and helpful. I really appreciate all the hard work. They food was amazing and everyone was very complimentary. Thanks again!!
Absolutely amazing food and staff! Katie was extremely helpful prior to the wedding by answering all of our questions and getting us set up with a tasting. They were very flexible helping us find the right combination of foods and foods for our guests with dietary restrictions. Guests told us that this was some of the best food they have ever had at a wedding!
During the cocktail hour, my husband and I arrived late but the team had set some of the hors d' oeuvres aside and brought them to us while we waited for our grand entrance. Also, since we had a sundae bar as dessert instead of cake, they were able help us with the set up of that as well.
Seriously the best!
Hilver’s catered not only our wedding but also our rehearsal dinner the night before. The staff is truly amazing to work with, extremely personable, friendly, and willing to help out with anything! As far as organizing goes, it was very easy to plan out and we loved having the options to have all the linens, bar and service included.
The food also did not disappoint! I absolutely could not have been more pleased with Hilvers! Thank you for everything you all did!
The food was amazing, we had several people come up to us and rave about the food!
Hilver’s catered our rehearsal dinner and we could not be happier! We ordered the BBQ package and our guest loved the food, especially the brisket!
Amazing staff, the food was great! The price was great and they went above and beyond for my daughters wedding during these trying times. Thank you all so much again for making her day more special!
We are so happy we went with Hilvers to cater our wedding! They were so easy to work with, and had great communication with us! One of the servers assisted me by carrying my plate back from the buffet to the head table to make sure I wouldn't spill on my dress! He did the same for my grandmother, which was so sweet! We definitely recommend!
My son and daughter-in-law had their wedding at the Beach House at Lake Lyndsay. They used Hilvers Catering for the food, bartending and liquor. We had a tasting at their facility, which was on time, went smoothly and tasted great! They were very familiar with the venue, which helped a lot. Finally, what I appreciated the most, all their workers were so friendly and helpful!
I would definitely recommend them for your wedding/reception, or any occasion where you need a caterer.
They were helpful the whole way through the planning process and the day of! Friendly staff and a wonderful meal!
Katie Hilvers and her team were fantastic! Their prices and service could not be beat. My brother even asked for the recipe for the pig roast. Their servers were smiling and very helpful. I would 100% use them again for any event. We even got to keep the left overs!
Hilvers did a wonderful job catering my daughter’s wedding! The staff and food was great, accommodating all special requests we had. I especially appreciated the pureed meal that Hilvers prepared for our special needs family member.
This was the 3rd generation of our family to use Hilvers for weddings! (My parents, my husband and I, and now my daughter.) Maybe in 30 years my daughter will use Hilvers for her daughter's wedding! Hilvers longstanding history is certainly a testament of their reputation and the product and service they deliver. Thank you, Hilvers for a job well done!
Food was affordable and delicious! I got so many compliments on the pasta bar, and they were extremely accommodating and easy to work with. Nobody else we looked at came close to the same service and quality for anywhere near the price!
Hilvers catered our wedding last weekend and they were AMAZING! The service was exceptional and the food was absolutely delicious. I cannot say enough good things about them. They were so easy to work with and so friendly throughout the entire process. Captain Pete is a rockstar. Our guests were raving about all of the food, especially the feta/pesto/sundried tomato appetizer. :)
Hilvers did such an amazing job catering our wedding! Everyone we came in contact with was so helpful and professional. They were extremely flexible in allowing us to personalize our menu from our horseradish mashed potatoes to go with our beef tenderloin to our late night macaroni and cheese bar. Everything turned out better than we could have imagines and we got so many compliments! Thank you for everything!
Hilver’s was very easy to work with and was very accommodating to special dietary needs. The food was delicious and the staff was very professional. I would highly recommend.
Everyone raved about the food and all the choices, prices were right on target and they were very accommodating to any changes.
There food is delicious! Everyone at our wedding raved over the food and wanted to take home leftovers! Although there was hardly any to take home because our guest couldn't stop eating. There food is flavorful and mouth watering. Their service is stellar! They are easy to work with and want to make sure your day goes as smooth and perfect as possible. As the bride, one of the staff made my plate for me which I thought was a sweet touch. The staff is so friendly! They also offer bar service which was perfect for us. We would use Hilver's for any event!
We were recommended to Hilvers by our venue, and they did not disappoint! The tasting was incredibly helpful in sealing the deal with them, and they lived up to our expectations during the actual wedding. They were incredibly professional, showed up on time, and had plenty of food for everyone. All of our guests loved the food that was provided. We absolutely recommend their services!
Hilvers is amazing! They are kind of a tradition in our family for weddings. 4 generations have all had Hilvers cater their weddings. They never disappoint. They have a lot of different selections and they give you a ton of food. I highly suggest. We drove 45 mins just to have them do our wedding.
The food at the wedding was wonderful. All of the guests were amazed at the quality. The service was equally top notch. The best wedding meal I have ever had!! Bravo!!
We chose Hilver's to cater for our wedding, and they did a fantastic job. When I saw the price per person, I expected average food...but it ended up being fantastic. My now wife had casually mentioned that she loved mashed potatoes at our taste test (not a part of the package we went with) and they showed up with mashed potatoes anyways! This is a great family business that cares about customer service; I highly recommend them.
Hilver's catered our daughter's August 2018 wedding. The professional and personal service was amazing!! Everything from initial contact, tasting and day of was a delight. All of our guest had a fabulous meal. Hilver's also handled the bar which made planning so much easier!! I would recommend their company to anyone who values great food and amazing service!!
Hilver’s food was amazing and the staff was very professional and prompt with everything they did. One staff member, Pete, was the single most amazing person at our wedding. If it weren’t for Pete, we truly believe it wouldn’t have been as great of a day as it was. He did so much for us all night whether it was replacing our drinks without us asking him or wiping the patio of the pools of rain that gathered during the ceremony so I didn’t get my dress wet. Thank you so much, Pete and hilvers!!!
The food was delicious and it was so easy to work with them. Everyone had only positive things to say!
We had Hilvers cater our wedding buffet style and not only did we love it, but we receive a lot of positive feedback from our guests! Not only was the food really good but also very good costs for everything.
Leading up to the event they were very responsive and great to work with. I would absolutely recommend :)
We chose Hilver's Catering for our son's wedding May 19, 2018 they were wonderful. The food was fabulous everyone commented throughout the evening how good it was. From the appetizers to the dinner a varied was presented to meet everyone's taste. They were so professional from the set up to the clean. Thank you for making their special day elegant and wonderful. Five stars for sure!
They were delicious and wonderful.
I work at the UC College of Medicine and we've hosted quite a few events that were successful thanks to Hilver's! For the past two years Hilver's has catered our end of Orientation cookout for 300 guests. Aside from the food being fantastic, they really went above and beyond in ensuring that all details were in place well in advance of the event. Fast forward a year later to when we started planning for our Admitted Student dinner at Memorial Hall - we knew that Hilver's HAD to be our chosen caterer. This event is the biggest recruitment event of the year for us and we knew the food had to be great quality to leave our guests with a lasting impression of how much we care about them. Hilver's, of course, delivered again. They went above and beyond in numerous ways. First, they were willing to set the linens on the tables for us while we were held up with our guests at the College. In addition, a week before the event we found out we had a guest who was vegan. Instead of re-working the entire menu, Hilver's offered to make her a special meal at no extra charge. She later raved about how good it was! Then, at the end of the event the staff insisted that they help us collect all of the remaining food to take back up to the College for our current students to enjoy over the weekend. From small details to the overall big picture, Hilver's is a caterer that we know we will work with for years to come. They focus on the small details while delivering a product that tastes amazing and the best part is we know we can trust that they'll do it right which takes a huge burden off of us when we plan multi-faceted events. EJ - your team is amazing and so are you! We look forward to working with you in August for our next event.
Wow I can not say enough good things about Hilver’s catering. I am writing reviews because I want other brides to be aware of how amazing this catering company is and I fully believe in their service. Everything was perfect on the wedding day and they worked with us perfectly all through the process. With out even asking, people have been telling me how good the food was and it was some of the best wedding food they have had. I would and will book them again in a heart beat!
They catered our wedding reception and made it their mission to make sure everything went without a hitch. They worked with our budget and provided the best option for us, they then reached out and explained everything and continuously checked in with us during the time of planning, making our lives SO much easier. They served us at the wedding and assured we were well taken care of and cleaned up quickly.
I would recommend to everyone as they provide such a diverse selection
Hilvers Catering was nothing short of amazing. They really stuck out to me offering a reception package with food and bar for a very reasonable price. From the planning to the wedding day they went above and beyond. The food was delicious, we received many compliments, and the staff was very professional and helpful throughout the night. I would highly recommend this awesome family business!
The food at our wedding was delicious! They were very easy to work with and willing to make adjustments to the menu we chose by switching some items that were included. Great choice!
We chose Hilver's for our 7/15/17 wedding! The food was excellent! We received so many compliments from our guests about how outstanding the food was. The ribs were especially good! My dad worked with Hilver's since February and from start to finish they were responsive and were always there to answer questions. They were able to tailor our menu especially how we wanted it. The set up crew, and servers at our reception were all friendly and accommodating. There's a reason they have been in business for as long as they have. Thank you Hilver's for helping to make our big day perfect!
My husband and I just used Hilvers for our wedding a few weeks ago. Our experience with them was great from start to finish. They respond to e-mails timely and were very helpful during the whole process. The food tasting was great - there was lots of food there and we were able to take everything that was left over home with us. The same goes for the wedding. All leftovers they packed up for my husband and I to take home. The staff were all super friendly, and one of the girls working our event prepared my plate for me so that I wouldn't get my dress dirty :) The food was very yummy too! Katie is awesome and was very helpful during the last week of planning when we were finalizing the menu. She gave her honest opinion when she thought we didn't have enough appetizers, and when we added too many. I would definitely use them again for any future events.
As the Executive Director for the Rotary Club of Cincinnati, I work with Hilvers Catering for 10-15 events a year and they do a fabulous job every. single.time. So naturally when we started the planning for my daughter's wedding in June 2017, I wanted the best and Hilvers delivered per usual. Katie Hilvers was wonderful to work with as weddings are a bit different than corporate events so I really relied on her expertise. From suggestions on how to stay within our budget to room set up, she was extremely helpful. Oh, and did I mention the food...beef tenderloin, grilled chicken, and green beans almondine; we're still hearing raves from our guests about how amazing the food was at the wedding. For fabulous food and service, Hilvers is definitely a 5-star caterer!
Great choice and great to work with! The food was delicious and very affordable! Amazing value! They were also great to work with. We did a main tasting and a couple smaller ones as we refined, and they were so accommodating and did everything to make that happen. Our guests really enjoyed it too! The marinated chicken, lasagna, mac and cheese and feta pesto appetizer were all amazing.
We've used Hilver's for many years and events now. They catered my parents wedding 36 years ago, my grandparent's 50th anniversary party 12 years ago, my sister's wedding 7 years ago, and now mine this past June. They did an excellent job, as usual, and they will always be our first recommendation to others. They have delicious food and a focused, hard working staff that make any event a breeze.
Food was great. They never disappoint. We keep going back to them for our family events. It's amazing and you get to take all the leftovers home. We used the bartending services too. We had plenty and they were very pleasant.
Hilvers was amazing! I won't lie, I felt a little nervous after the tasting in the little office in front of someone that was watching us eat and then only communicating by email (which EVERY email was answered promptly and there were a lot!) but I cannot say enough good things about the staff! I had asked them to help me with setting up decorations thinking they were with the venue, they were so helpful! The food was amazing and had tons left over, received many compliments.. I would choose them again and again!
Hilvers is amazing! Everyone we worked with for our big day was professional and accommodating. The food was delicious ( that Mac and cheese is no joke) and we got SO MANY compliments. Not to mention that they are extremely affordable. Would recommend them to anyone.
Hilvers Catering did an amazing job for our wedding! They were the least expensive of all the caters we looked into and we had so much food! We were able to choose 3 meats, 3 sides, and a salad for our buffet! For the tasting we had so much food left over to take home so family could try the food as well!
They were very professional and were able to work with us on set up time since we were doing a flip from the ceremony to the reception! They also provided amazing hors dourves including a chocolate fountain. Everyone raved about the chocolate covered strawberries they provided for dessert! Thank you so much Katie and Hilvers for your amazing service!
Hilvers Catering made our out of the ordinary request come to life with ease! I have been to other weddings they've catered, and had them cater a shower for me before- the food is always DELICIOUS! My husband and I really wanted a Cincinnati themed wedding reception- all our favorite foods. Hilvers made it work for us and threw in a few of their classics in case guests didn't want cheese coneys and pulled pork. They were incredibly easy to work with, extremely friendly, and always got back to us very quickly with any suggestions. They didn't "bother" us once with any questions at the reception; they just handled everything, down to the Greaters ice cream bar, perfectly. I would highly recommend them for not only a wedding caterer, but for any special event!
Earl and the Hilver's team did a great job making our day stress-free. They accommodated our menu and guest count. They set up and served and we didn't have to worry about a thing. Their food is delicious and affordable.
Excellent food and bar service! They have a wedding package that includes 4 hours of bartending along with a full Buffett! Extremely nice staff! They let us come down and taste all their food. They even packed up all the left overs for us to take home for both the taste testing and wedding! I would highly recommend if your venue requires you provide the liquor liability insurance bc they take care of all that!!! The staff was kind enough to pack up my wedding cake! Great experience!
Everything went perfectly, the food was delicious, the bar was stocked, and the staff was professional! We also used the table covers and hilvers made sure the covers were there days early for us to set up and decorate! Thanks for everything!
We originally booked Hilvers on faith alone, as we didn't taste test anything until the week our final menu selection was due!! We sure made a good choice!
We got too many compliments to count about the food at the reception. And the raspberry salad dressing is to die for!
They were a great company to work with. We sent lots of emails back & forth and many phone calls too.
Hilver's just catered my wedding on Oct 3. They did such an amazing job and the food was delicious. They arrived early and set up everything just the way I was imagining! They are so flexible and really work hard to individualize their services to your needs. They allowed me to pick up my table cloths a day early so we could get a head start with set up and they sliced and served my dessert bar even though they really had nothing to do with the dessert bar. Their staff is very professional and pleasant to work with. The price is worth every penny. I really cannot think of one single thing to complain about! Will definitely be recommending their services to my friend and family!
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! They really know how to take care of a customer. My grandmother used them back the late 1950's when she got married, so I was pretty excited to meet them and try their food. For the tasting...oh my gosh! They really took care of us! My now in laws weren't able to come, so they made a separate tasting just for them! Katie at Hilver's catering was just an absolute joy to work with. The staff that were at the reception working, were fast, friendly and very professional! Their food is delicious and is a great value!
As always, Hilvers was absolutely wonderful. They went above and beyond both with the food and service. It did end up being a little pricier than we had hoped, but it was worth every penny. It was truly the wedding of our dreams.
Hilver's catered my daughters wedding and we were so pleased with the service, the presentation, and the food. The office staff was friendly and easy to do business with. They prepared a lovely tasting session for us as well! I highly recommend Hilver's for anyone looking for great food and great service at a great price!
Hilvers was amazing from start to finish. My husband and I choose to have a pasta bar and we are so happy with how it turned out. The Hilvers staff was amazing and made sure that we had everything that we needed. The food was amazing and all of our guests really enjoyed their meal.
Cannot say enough positive things about Hilver's. They were great to work with, we're very flexible with us when our needs changed, and were always so polite and kind to speak with. We were so happy with the food, their service at our reception was amazing- I can't decide what was better: their food or their service. Would absolutely recommend them to anyone.
Look no further than Hilvers Catering. The office staff - Carol and Pat were very professional, courteous and helpful. I had a wonderful "taste" at their store and they went above and beyond to make it a fun experience. We decided on a "Taco Bar" and had rave reviews from all the guests about the food. Hilvers had something for everyone - meat lovers and vegetarians and I couldn't believe how many toppings they came up with. The caterers were very attentive to the guests and did a great job with clean up. Katie was so kind at the wedding and even sent out a caterer for more beer as we started to run low. They came very early to set up - such a relief and not only handled the food, but did the bar-tending as well. I can't tell you how happy we were with everything - they thought of every detail. The cost was very reasonable and I had their dinner buffet other times and it is delicious - that is why we went with Hilvers. Fresh ingredients, attention to detail and always responsive - Everything you need for your wedding day.
My husband and I used the pasta bar for our reception. It was extremely popular with our guests, and the food was delicious. People are still talking about it. It also did not break the bank, like most other caterers we looked at would have been much more expensive and no where near as delicious.
I had the reception package which included the bridal buffet, bar, hors d'oeuvres, linens, and all dinnerware. The food was amazing and guests were able to have both entrées instead of just one. My guests loved the food. The caterers did an amazing job serving. They were very friendly and had everything set up to where it looked amazing. Katie was very easy to talk to and work with. You can tell they are a family company because they are very caring. We may start using them to cater family events instead of cooking ourselves! I highly recommend using them.
The staff and food was great from Hilvers. My parents actually had Hilvers for their wedding so I had some mixed feelings--can they still be as good as they were then? The answer was YES! After trying out a few different places. not only was the food better but the prices were so much better...by a lot. It wasn't insanely expensive to upgrade from plasticware to actual silverware like it was at most of the other places. My husband and I are big carb people so went with the pasta bar. The alfredo sauce was amazing.
Hilver's Catering was great! They were so great to work with and the food was excellent! I would recommend them to anyone!
Hilver's was perfect for us- affordable and tasty. On the day of the wedding, we didn't worry about a thing. The woman who ran the catering the day of, Katie, was great to work with. There are some older women who run the company that aren't as friendly on the phone- they were very nice when we came in for the tasting, but whenever I called with questions (only twice), it was clear that they wanted to get off the phone quickly. That is my only complaint though, and it isn't a big one!
What can I say... from the first phone call to the leftovers at the end of the evening- TOTAL PROFESSIONALS! We looked at other caterers that were cheaper at first. By the time we added the niceties that were included with Hilvers, Apples to Apples, we decided to go with Hilvers. You definitely get what you pay for! If you think going with another company because they are cheaper- yes they are in every way!
We knew that we didn't have to worry about them not showing up, or having anything other than top notch food. From the appetizers to the cutting of the cake, then boxing up the food that was left for us to take home. Unheard of! The bride and groom decided to go with the best with Caters and DJ. The were SO glad they did! The wait staff were so observant, they carried my mothers plate to her table, after holding it while she filled it. I was SO DARN PROUD! Hilvers is definitely someone I will and have already recommended to other moms planning weddings. I actually help organize weddings-so this was a great find!!! The very fact that the bar was staffed, prepped and included in the package was a huge load off our minds. We never had a doubt about using Hilvers at all! Everything the bride and groom wanted to offer their guests was part of their package. All for under $31.00 per head. KUDOS to Hilvers- they know what makes a great caterer- the ability to deliver great food, great service and awesome memories!
There is a reason why this company has been around for so long. Great prices, food, and people. From the start they were very friendly and truly cared about our wedding. We has a full taste testing day were our parents were invited to come along with us to pick the menu. The food tasted great and they supplied more than enough to be sure we didn't run out. I highly recommend Hilvers to anyone who would need them.
The food was great. There was something for everyone. It was a good value for the price.
Hilvers did a great job catering our wedding and helped the event to run very smoothly. It was very clear from the meetings we had with them and the service from the night of the wedding that they are very experienced in this business. They seemed genuinely concerned with making it a great night for me and my family. The food was amazing! I would definitely recommend Hilvers to brides who are looking for great food and service at a reasonable price.
P.S. Their mashed potatoes and grilled chicken are DELICIOUS!
I was not picky when it came to the food at my wedding. Hilvers made sure I had a great selection and I had no complants from my guest. I was very happy with them!
We highly recommend Hilvers Catering! We are still getting complements on the food. The service was impeccable as well. We are so happy that we decided on Hilvers to cater our wedding!
Hilvers is so good at what they do. They are so professional and prepared for anything. Their food is tasty, they work with you to create your menu, and they see that every detail is covered. Again, 100% professional. Its obvious by their customer service that during this family's 80+ years in the business they have perfected their services.
The price was great for my 200 person wedding and my guest are still raving about the food. From start to finish! Thanks Katie and Family!
This company was so understanding and helpful with all the questions that I had and I had many. My issues and concerns were attended to promptly and at the reception they went above and beyond to help my wedding coordinators make my day a success. The personal attention that the bridal party was given was very touching.
Everyone complimented me on the food and the venue...it was beautiful!
Everything was included - hors d'oevres, beer, wine, etc. The hall is beautifully decorated - they will set up and take down.;I don't think they do receptions beginning in 2008.
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2724 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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