About this vendor
For over 20 years, Southern Inn Catering has been continuously growing and evolving, and has developed its own sort of identity separate from the beloved Southern Inn Restaurant. So, we have decided it is time to give it a name of its own! We are pleased to announce the re-branding of Southern Inn Catering as The Lexington Catering Company. Here's to a year of new beginnings and growth!
Lexigton Catering Company is a wedding catering company in Lexington, Virginia. The dedicated team prides itself on providing premier catering and event management. Lexington Catering Company uses fresh and local ingredients, including beef, chicken, and produce. Our experienced event planners will guide you from start to finish in the planning and implementation of your event.
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Cuisine
- American
- Southern
Dietary Options
- Gluten Free
- Vegetarian
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Clean Up
- Catering Delivery & Setup
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Menu Tastings
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Mandy was great to work with leading up to our rehearsal dinner! She and her team came and dropped the food off and even though we had a slight mix up with our serving trays, she w...
as patient and still jumped in to help us get it organized. Our guests were raving all night about the food, and I still haven't stopped thinking about the apple chutney and whatever they put in their ranch...is addictive! I would definitely order from them again, no questions!
Lexington Catering Company was hands-down the superior choice for our wedding catering. We used LCC for our wedding of 160+ guests, and every aspect of the experience was absolutel...
y seamless from start to finish. From the passed hors d’oeuvres, to the bar service, to one of the most beautiful buffet displays I have ever seen, LCC made our wedding feel incredibly luxurious while still remaining surprisingly affordable.
Catering is often one of the largest wedding expenses, and when it came to balancing cost, quality, presentation, and service, Lexington Catering Company stood completely above the rest. Compared to other catering companies we were quoted, their level of quality and professionalism was simply unmatched for the price.
Most importantly, every single dish at our wedding was genuinely outstanding. Before our tasting, I learned that all of their food is prepared fresh using locally sourced ingredients and that nothing is ever frozen — and honestly, you could absolutely taste the difference. Everything felt elevated, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared.
For cocktail hour, we had pimento cheese deviled eggs, lump crab avocado toast, and lavender satay chicken skewers, and our guests are still talking about them. The chicken skewers in particular were completely out of this world. For dinner, we served a spring salad, mushroom risotto, Mediterranean chicken, flank steak, and summer ratatouille, and every single entrée was flavorful, beautifully presented, and cooked perfectly.
Lexington Catering Company also handled all of our bar service and created our two custom signature cocktails: a Cosmopolitan and a Whiskey Mule, both of which were huge hits with our guests.
We worked directly with Sue Ann throughout the entire planning process, and she was absolutely incredible. She was responsive, knowledgeable, organized, and truly cared about making our wedding day perfect. The entire LCC team executed everything flawlessly, and I cannot recommend them highly enough for any wedding or special event.
We cannot say enough good things about Lexington Catering Company. When we did our tasting we really enjoyed the food, but on the wedding day we were blown away!! The food was spec...
tacular!! People were going up for seconds, and are still talking about how delicious the food was. The staff was also so amazing. We truly felt like they went above and beyond for us. They were so kind and were getting us drinks, tracking down food for us, and making sure we had everything we needed. The planning process ran smooth as well, and wedding day was seamless thanks to their preparedness and planning. We would 100% recommended them!! Thank you thank you for everything.
We used Lexington Catering Company for our wedding, and we absolutely loved them! Sue Ann was such a joy to work with. sShe was patient, flexible, answered all of our many question...
s, and walked us through every detail with care. On the day of the wedding, she and her team delivered an incredible night of food and service. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how delicious everything was! The staff was professional, attentive, and seamless from start to finish. We highly recommend working with them - they made our wedding day so special, and we’re incredibly grateful.
I am SO glad we went with Lexington Catering Company - words cannot describe how much work they put into helping us create our menu, being flexible as things changed, and the level...
of service they gave on one of the hottest days in July. We wanted really casual food (sliders and tacos) and they totally delivered on creating action stations that would fill our guests up but also keep the food vibe casual. We went for the hot pretzel bar (and the pretzels are homeade and baked fresh every morning and you can tell!), and the custom cocktails they produced for us were soooo good, special shoutout to their spicy marg! My only regret is that my dress was so tight, I couldn't eat all the potato salad I wanted to (it's the BEST), but I truly cannot recommend this catering group enough - everything was delicious from start to finish, and our tasting day was one of my favorite memories of wedding planning. Shannon was especially responsive and beared with us through so many changes, so we appreciate her very much!
Lexington Catering Company was great to work with for our wedding and we received a ton of compliments on the food. They handled all of our chair and table setup, rentals and setup...
for linens/glassware/flatware/etc, dessert table setup and replenishing, and bartending. Everything went without a hitch and was perfect! And did I mention the food was delicious? Would recommend for anyone looking for a wedding caterer!
We had a wonderful experience for our wedding! Sue Ann was great to work with from the initial phone call to our tasting to a few proposal iterations and on wedding day. She was ki...
nd, helpful and accommodating throughout the process. We went into our tasting not interested in fried chicken and ended up choosing it because it was that good and the hors d’oeuvres were amazing. Haidyn attended our final walkthrough and impressed us with how knowledgeable she was about the details of our venue. They set aside an appetizer plate and signature drinks for us after the ceremony and made our dinner plate/brought us a drink. We thought the chicken wasn’t hot enough but every other detail from our proposal was executed as expected with torrential rain during the reception. They were a huge part in making our day go smooth!
Amazing service provided for my special day! They were so attentive to all the details! The food was so amazing. I received so many compliments the following day about the wait sta...
ff as well as the food! I couldn't recommend them enough! Throughout planning they were always available to talk and answer any questions!
We were extremely disappointed with the lack of transparency and communication from this caterer. Leftover food was not packaged as we expected, and their policies were not explain...
ed in advance. We had trouble getting timely responses about anything.
We recently hired Lexington Catering for our daughter's wedding, and we couldn't be more pleased with their service! From start to finish, everything was handled with the utmost pr...
ofessionalism, care, and attention to detail.
The food was absolutely delicious, and we received many compliments from our guests. The team went above and beyond to accommodate dietary needs and special requests, ensuring that everyone had an unforgettable dining experience.
The staff was courteous, friendly, and worked seamlessly throughout the event. It felt like they genuinely cared about making the event perfect for us.
Thank you, Lexington Catering, for helping make our daughter's wedding such a magical and memorable day! We highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional catering for their special events.
Lexington Catering Company did an incredible job catering our farm wedding in Rockbridge County! The food was absolutely amazing, and they worked with our budget to create a perfec...
t menu. Their team was exceptionally friendly, and they also provided fantastic bartender services. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and highly recommend them!
Lexington Catering was great! We started with a Zoom call to discuss things like how many guests we expected and what kinds of foods we wanted. Shortly after that, they shared a sa...
mple price list. From there, you can decide whether or not to hire them but you still have flexibility in making changes. (They explain how changes and billing work on Zoom)
We were able to have a tasting to check that we liked our selections, make any changes, and discuss the finer details.
They were very flexible to accommodate our wishes, like putting a water station by the outdoor ceremony site since it was going to be quite warm that day. The servers were very attentive to us, always making sure we had enough food and drinks all night. It was also very convenient that flatware/glassware was included in our package and we could rent linens, etc. from them and didn't need to use a separate company.
On your wedding day, there is so much going on in your mind that everything you don’t have to think about is a win. We never had to worry about anything food related on the day of. The food was delicious, the staff was very nice, and they were easy to work with.
The service and food provided by Lexington Catering Co was simply amazing. We had appetizers and a plated dinner. The salad was delicious. Many guests commented that they were impr...
essed the food came out warm and at the same time as there were over 100 people at the wedding. Our entrees included mushroom risotto with scallops, flank steak with red wine glaze, and salmon. All three were a hit and people are still commenting on how great the risotto was! Very impressed and highly recommend.
Just on food it’d be a five plus. The day of food for our wedding was amazing and everyone raved about how yummy it was. There was also a lot of menu options and flexibility as wel...
l as meals for allergies/various diets. The lower rating comes from lack of communication and at times frustrating interactions. Getting a proposal and quote took months and we had to chase down people to get replies. On a few occasions as we were asking questions or getting clarification on allergy information the way we were talked to was not appreciated and felt disrespectful. Not all staff was like this but it happened on a few occasions with more than one person. We also specifically asked ahead of time to have meals packaged so we could enjoy the food the day after the wedding since the day of the wedding was so busy. It’s still unclear if this was communicated from the planner to the caterer but it did not happen. One of the staff also nearly ran into my dad’s car leaving the venue because he wanted to rush out before the guests left. I hope they can bring the guest experience quality up to the level of the food quality in the future.
We are very excited to work with Lexington Catering co. for our upcoming wedding!
We used Lexington Catering Company for our wedding and we were so excited for our food after our initial tasting; everything was amazing. We couldn't wait for our family and friend...
s at our wedding to enjoy their food! We had many guests come up to us afterwards raving about the taco station, grit station and the late night hot pretzel snack. It's clear that the food was a difference maker for us and our guests, and we are very pleased that it was a major takeaway for our big day. Though the food was excellent, there were a couple minor issues. Sometimes they were slower to respond to our emails than we would have liked, especially in the days leading up to the wedding. Additionally, we found out that our bartenders that they provided were called in last minute for whatever reason and they weren't the most experienced and had some issues throughout the night, but nothing that threatened the evening. They asked the groom to help open wine bottles because they didn't know how to with the openers they had on hand, the signature drinks weren't ready to be dispersed right after the ceremony like we had asked for (so we could try to prevent a line from forming at the bar). Like I said, some minor issues, just not what we planned for. This is not to take away from the overall positive experience that we had with this caterer. The food and presentation is the most important part of the job and they certainly delivered on this!
Lexington Catering Company provided a lunch buffet for our wedding and the food was phenomenal! Our guests said it was the best food they've had at a wedding. We've gotten so many ...
complements about the steak, the chicken and maple gravy, the coffee, and the vegetables, which were cooked perfectly...everyone truly enjoyed the food. One guests even noted that the servers continuously topped the Caesar salad with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Attention to details like this are what made the food outstanding. We are really looking forward to go back to the Southern Inn Restaurant and we highly recommend the Lexington Catering Company for any catering needs.
Southern Inn provided a delicious feast and wonderful service for the guests of our wedding. The team was so helpful in planning the menu and executing exactly what we wanted on o...
ur wedding day. We received many compliments from our guests on how beautiful the stations were, how tasty the food was and how attentive the catering team was throughout the event. We highly recommend the Southern Inn for your wedding or other special event!
We used Southern Inn Catering for our cake and mini desserts for our wedding and could not have been happier. The guests loved the desserts and they were so beautifully made! Best ...
mini cannoli and brownie bites. Absolutely recommend Southern Inn Catering for amazing desserts for any event, especially a wedding, because you will not regret it!
Southern Inn did not disappoint. From the initial tasting to the wedding night, they were fantastic to work with!
They work with your budget and will adjust things as necessary whi...
ch I found super helpful instead of just having one cost to go with.
Our first experience was the tasting. Haidyn, sent us a menu and told us to pick a few things from each category. When I tell you our eyes were bulging at the amount of food we got to taste and it was all AMAZING! After that she put together a quote based on what we decided and took it from there.
On the wedding night the food was just as delicious as we remembered! People are still raving about the food today, and all of the leftovers were quickly eaten.
Haidyn is also fantastic to work with. Very personable, honest, and your biggest advocate. We also used her as our day of coordinator, and I am so thankful for her.
We will continue to drive out to Lexington just to eat dinner at their restaurant it was that good. Thank you Haidyn & Southern Inn!
Our entire experience with Southern Inn Catering was wonderful. As soon as we saw their menu options, we knew we’d found our caterer. Choosing a quality caterer was very important ...
to my husband and I. We wanted delicious, high-quality food without breaking our budget and that’s exactly what we got. They have options for every wedding style- appetizer and entree stations, passed hors d'oeuvres, buffet style, themed stations, etc. We originally had decided on appetizer stations but decided to go with the passed apps instead and we couldn’t have been happier. We were able to have 5 passed hors d'oeuvres, which was great because it was so hard to choose between the different options. We wanted variety and with that option we were able to have everything we wanted.
We specifically worked with Haidyn, who was a lifesaver. She answered any and all questions we had and took the time to explain the different options and pricing and helped us make decisions that best suited our wants and needs. The rest of the catering staff was very courteous and did a great job making sure the guests were taken care of.
The food…the tasting was one of the best days of our lives. A table full of gourmet food, all for you, who wouldn’t want that?! Some of our personal favorites were the buttermilk fried chicken and waffles and the smoked gouda mac n’ cheese. Everything turned out just as delicious on the day of the wedding and I still get compliments from guests on how wonderful the food was.
We loved everything about Southern Inn. Absolutely one of the highlights of our wedding.
Working with Southern Inn was a great choice for our wedding! Haidyn and her team were great to work with and we didn't have to worry about anything day of. She made sure some of o...
ur more elderly guests had their dinners brought to them so as to not have to worry about them getting up and going to the buffet. We had a popcorn bar for our cocktail hour (an atypical request but the team pulled it off!). They also allowed us to provide our own beer and wine which was great since we had to get our wine from our venue contractually. We had a vegetable pasta and flank steak as our options and both were fantastic! I had sort of underestimated the veggie pasta but it really was delicious. All of our guests raved at how great the food was. The staff was very professional and kept things moving smoothly. Haidyn was there to take care of my husband and I by getting us another drink at the bar and more food whenever we needed. She went above and beyond by checking in with me to see if she could get my father anything as she noticed (without any prompting by me) that he wasn't eating much. It really made me realize that she was watching over things and cared about our wedding. She got along so well with our wedding coordinator and made everything food-related run smoothly! Would highly recommend Southern Inn for anyone looking for catering for their wedding.
Southern Inn had the BEST food of all the catering we tried. We loved the delicious menu (and we also loved our tasting - we left stuffed and confident in our picks). Working with ...
Hayden was for both the food and coordination was a pleasure. She took care of everything without me (the bride) knowing anything. Our guests raved about the food at the wedding - I'm still getting texts about how good the food was and we've been married over a month.
Southern Inn Catering - where do I even begin?!
When I first started planning our wedding, catering is what overwhelmed me the most. But as soon as I hung up Haidyn, I felt a sense...
of relief and I knew I wanted to work with them - even before tasting their food.
Then ... we tried their food and were BLOWN AWAY. There was no doubt in our mind that Southern Inn Catering was the way to go, and they still managed to exceed our expectations with their communication, customer service and (of course) the food at our wedding. Our guests raved about their meals, everything was restaurant quality.
And of course... HAIDYN WELLS. I can not say enough about how wonderful Haidyn is, as a person and as a coordinator. She works with Southern Inn, but we also hired her on as our wedding coordinator. I could not have done it without her. She excels at what she does, and does it all with a positive and heart warming attitude. It was an honor to work with her, and feel so blessed to have gained a friend as well.
Hire Southern Inn - you will not regret it and your guests will thank you!
Southern Inn Catering had great food and took great care of us and our guests! All of the food tasted great and we got so many compliments from our guests about it. Southern Inn al...
so did all of the set up and breakdown for the wedding and (as far as we were made aware) everything went smoothly and everything looked great. Haidyn was awesome and answered every single one of our many questions and was always able to give suggestions when we unsure about something. I also liked that for the initial tasting, we were able to taste exactly what menu items we would most likely want to have at our wedding (with a small cost), unlike other caterers we looked into who only allowed certain menu items to be tasted during the tasting. Southern Inn Catering was also great with food allergies. The mother of the groom has a variety of food allergies and is sensitive to cross-contamination, so we were able to get her a different meal from what was being served, which was plated in the kitchen away from the other food, and brought directly to her.
I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH HOW MUCH I LOVE SOUTHERN INN AND LOVE HAIDYN. Our food was INCREDIBLE for our wedding day. The real superstar though is their catering coordinator Haidyn. She h...
elped us with so much more than just food, she was one of the reasons our wedding went off flawlessly! Communication with Haidyn was incredible from start to finish, she was so helpful with the planning process and gave us so many ideas for our design and food choices. Every single person at our wedding raves about Southern Inn’s food and we could not have gone with a better caterer. Thank you SO SO much for everything!!
It's an overused term (particularly in the wedding field), but Sue Ann is a delight. From our first point of contact to our tasting right up to the big day, her and her team had ev...
erything covered. Oh—and it doesn't hurt that their food is absolutely amazing. To all future brides and grooms: No shame in having the fried chicken as your first meal together. Stranger, less delicious things have happened.
Sue Ann and her staff were absolutely incredible. They catered our wedding in the fall of 2017 and we couldn't have been happier. From day 1 Sue Ann worked closely with us to make ...
everything perfect and never hesitated to get on the phone to walk through details with us. She helped us find other vendors such as the DJ and florist as well! Not only was the food incredible but the service and bar service they provided really made our wedding. Choosing them was the best decision we made as we planned our wedding!
Best team to work with! Sue Ann helped this bride all the way from start to finish and was able to put her awesome touch to it! The food was absolutely amazing and my guest have co...
ntinued to comment on how wonderful it was! Everyone was fantastic to deal with and I couldn't speak more highly of this team! Thank you for making my day so special and memorable!
We loved working with the Southern Inn. The one hiccup we had was we originally worked with one person and half way through our wedding planning she was no longer working for the ...
company and we worked directly with one of the owners. She was great to work with, it was just a little confusing for a bit. All of our guests loved our food, and the staff were very helpful with setting up our tables, chairs, and pretty much all of the reception. They also provided tables, chairs, silverware, ice, and they would have brought linens but we purchased those ourselves.
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37 South Main St, Lexington, VA | within 70 miles of Lexington, VA
Lexington Catering Company