5 out of 5 stars and 67 reviews Best of Weddings (6x).
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(67)Greater Kansas City and surrounding areas
About this vendor
Local Seasons Catering and Events was launched by executive Chef Sean Kirby in 2013 focusing on local and fresh ingredients that have a seasonal flare. Gravitating toward custom menus, his team takes a hand held approach to each event and turns a vision into a reality.
Sean is a lifelong outdoors man with over 30 years experience. His respect for the art and preparation of food is unmatched. The passion for the hunt can be felt as he's known for his many hours in the woods foraging the finest ingredients nature has to offer.
In 2019, Local Seasons was chosen as the best catering company in Kansas City by Feast magazine. We invite you to put Chef Sean's skills to work to create a dining experience that will delight your friends and family.
Details
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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out of 5.067 reviews
We recently had the pleasure of having Local Seasons cater our wedding, and we cannot express how thrilled we are with the exceptional service and amazing cuisine they provided. Fr...
om start to finish, Hollie and her team exceeded our expectations and truly made our special day even more memorable. The food was a hit and our guests are still raving about the food months later. We would hire Local Seasons again without hesitation for any of our future events!
Hollie and her team played a pivotal role in ensuring our wedding day and reception went exactly as planned! From the very beginning up to the very end, Hollie dug in and was avail...
able at all hours to answer questions, aid in ideas/advice, and overall ease my anxiety as I felt very confident that she did not leave a single stone unturned. We received so many compliments on the quality of food and how it was some of the BEST food they've ever had at any wedding they've attended. I couldn't be happier with our decision in choosing Local Seasons and I urge anyone who is still unsure of who to choose for their big day day to consider this team!
The Local Seasons Catering and Events team did a great job with my daughter's wedding at the Grand Hall serving 300+ guests. The food was delicious and a lot of positive feedback f...
rom our guests.
Amazing creativity and service. Plus. The food was amazing! Thanks for making our rehearsal dinner incredible
We hired Local Seasons Catering and Events for our son's rehearsal dinner. We live in Scottsdale and the dinner was outside of Kansas City on a private ranch. The logistics could...
have been a nightmare, but it was fantastic! Holly was a consummate professional. She and her support team made the dinner perfect. The chef put together a dinner that will be a food memory that will last a lifetime! EVERYONE raved about the food. It was not a small affair. We had 90 quests. I haven't had a restaurant meal that compares. I will leave you with this last statement. Without a doubt, Local Seasons Catering and Events earned the 5 star rating.
Sean Kirby and the staff at Local Seasons Catering did an amazing job with our wedding reception. The food was unique and delicious, and there was plenty of it. They staged everyth...
ing, so the food was always fresh. They were professional and friendly, too. Can't say enough good things about Local Seasons. They made our reception absolutely perfect!
We had the pleasure of working alongside this catering team for a fun gender reveal event at our venue. They were great to work with, professional, team players, and the food was p...
henomenal!
Great people and amazing food. Sean and the staff are always so nice and professional. Plus the food is out of the world. We look forward to work with Local Seasons for more event...
s!
The best wedding caterer in Kansas City! They did my wedding reception and it was amazing. Excellent menu and service. Have done my family’s events for years and would never look a...
nywhere else for catering. The chef Sean and his manager Holly are easy to work with always!
Sean has catered 2 of my daughters’ weddings. One in 2008 and one this year. Both were done so well that as the mother of the brides all of the stress was lifted off of me and I wa...
s able to enjoy the celebration of the day. And know that the food would make the reception memorable! So delicious!
Sean is a gifted chef. I have eaten at over a dozen events where he was the caterer. I’m always delighted by his menu. He takes the personality of people being celebrated and puts ...
a delicious spin on crowd pleasing favorites. He catered my wedding in 2007 and my sister’s in 2022.
If there is any vendor you should hire for your wedding, it is this one!! Local Seasons was extremely professional and on top of it from our first tasting all the way through the w...
edding day. The food they served was absolutely phenomenal and our wedding guests were raving about how good and warm it was. An impressive task for a wedding of 260+ people!
We absolutely loved working with Hollie and Sean and can't say enough good things about this company. We will definitely hire them for any big events in the future!
As Mother of the Bride I was involved with Local Seasons Catering and Events from the very first meeting. They were phenomenal to work with every step of the way and I would give ...
them 10 stars if I could!
My two biggest criteria for choosing a caterer for my daughter’s wedding was that the quality/taste of the food be nothing but the best, and that it be prepared properly. My daughters (the bride and matron of honor) live with celiac disease. It was of utmost importance that there was no gluten in the food and the kitchen ensured no cross contamination or they could both be quite ill very quickly. Local Seasons knew exactly what kitchen practices were needed to ensure everyone’s safety. Every appetizer to entree they prepared was gluten free and mouthwatering!! We received so many compliments from our guests on the dinner we served. Shout out to Chef Sean Kirby and his staff for a job well done!
A special shout out to Hollie Norton as well. She was the face of Local Seasons for us and such a pleasure to work with no matter what our question or request. Hollie worked with us as we contemplated a buffet dinner versus a plated dinner. She made sure we had all the necessary rental place settings and linens. She ensured Local Seasons had enough staff to wait tables. She made sure the dining experience during the reception was perfect and for us it was! She was always professional and the wait staff the night of the reception reflected that as well. The entire staff did a great job serving the meal and paid special attention to the bride and groom who said they felt like the server knew what they needed before they did!
Do not hesitate to hire Local Seasons Catering and Events for your most important event! They WILL deliver and make it a pleasurable process every step of the way!
The food was amazing! I couldn't have been happier with the way the entire process went with Hollie and Sean. Highly recommend!!!
the food, service, presentation were amazing-- perfect tapas style for our Kentucky Derby themed wedding. Highly Recommend Local Seasons!
Local Seasons was amazing! My husband and I had three other tastings before meeting with Hollie and Chef Sean. I knew from the beginning that I didn’t want your standard wedding/b...
anquet food. Food is an expression of love in my family and it was important to me to have that reflected in our wedding. Local seasons exceeded our expectations. Hollie was super receptive to my request to honor my grandmother’s heritage with certain menu items. During our tasting, Chef sat with us to discuss the meal. It was evident how much pride Chef Sean takes in preparing his food. I knew we’d found the right caterer when my meat loving husband wanted seconds of the vegetarian entrée. On our wedding day everything was nothing short of perfect. Every bite of food was delicious from the appetizers to the entrées and the service was excellent. Guests and vendors came up to us through out the night to rave about the food. We’re two weeks out now and still getting compliments on the food. Worth every penny and one of my favorite parts of our wedding day!
These guys were amazing. Our other caterers backed out at the last minute due to staffing shortages. And by last minute I mean a month before. Holly and Chef Sean were the best. We...
had a challenging menu combining 4 unique stations including a Lebanese station for my brides family and guests. The staff at local seasons NAILED it. I can't recommend them enough. Great food and super easy to work with. Please make sure to do a tasting with them and give them a shot. Everyone to this day remarks that it was the best wedding food they have had.
We had such a wonderful experience with Local Seasons for our September wedding. We currently live out of town and had to do all the coordination from a distance but the Local Seas...
ons team made it a breeze! They listened to everything we said and then we put our trust in their hands to be creative and we were not disappointed. Everything tasted so wonderful and was so fresh and unique. The service at our reception was perfect and everyone was so kind and easy to work with. It’s been a few months since our wedding and we still have guests complimenting the food. If the occasion arises we will not hesitate to use Local Seasons again and we recommend them to anyone planning an event/wedding in the KC area!
Amazing in all aspects. Couldn't have been more impressed with the quality of food, the presentation, the tastings, the coordination, everyone involved. Truly above and beyond.
Local Seasons catered my daughter's wedding in September and I was very impressed with the quality of their food. I usually eat vegetarian and unfortunately have become used to low...
er quality meals that feel like an afterthought at catered events. This was absolutely not the case with the food prepared by Local Seasons! The food looked and tasted like a high quality restaurant meal, and everyone else I spoke to felt the same way about their food, no matter what they had selected. I would highly recommend Local Seasons Catering!
Local Seasons Catering was an amazing addition to our wedding! We began working with Hollie at Local Seasons as soon as we chose a venue and our wedding date. When our June 2020 we...
dding date became impossible during the pandemic, they worked with us to reschedule to June 2021, and when we needed to reschedule to September 2021, they graciously sent over new paperwork and worked with us once again to make sure we were set. Up until the last minute they were so accommodating and made sure we had the exact menu we wanted, while still guiding us to what would work best for the season. We could not have asked for a better catering experience! The food was amazing and we continue to hear compliments from our guests about how delicious everything tasted. Their attention to detail and passion for the food they serve (and how its presented) was obvious and much appreciated.
They swooped in when our initial caterers canceled, and were very attentive and helpful. They worked with us to put together a menu in our budget and helped us with a vegetarian pl...
ate and boxes for the kids. The event itself was perfect! Better than I expected! All the foods had little menu cards, it was arranged so elegantly. They did a great job with our dish rentals and got them ready for pickup. Highly recommended!!
Our original caterer cancelled on us just a couple of months before our July, 2021 wedding. Our wedding planner referred us to Local Seasons Catering and Events, along with two ot...
her caterers. Local Seasons had innovative menus, and the price was very reasonable. Hollie worked with us on the menu and pricing. Everything was very transparent - no surprises. At the wedding, guest after guest complimented us on the amazing food. Presentation of the appetizers was beautiful. Local Seasons is truly talented and I would use them again if we had it to do all over.
Local Seasons came in at the last moment and saved our wedding day. The food was always my number one priority. We had been through a number of caterers prior to hiring Local Sea...
sons and no one compared. Between the crab stuffed mushrooms, lamb chops, and handmade pasta, they excelled in every way. We had so many compliments from our guests stating it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. Local Seasons not only caters their menu, but they cater to you as their client. I set the bar high, and they went above and beyond. I could not have been happier. Give them a try, and I promise you won't be disappointed!
Local Seasons literally made the day. The food was incredible, the service was untouchable, and their organization of everything kept us stress free. I would hire them for any even...
t no matter what size. We had roughly 200 people at the wedding and we're still receiving compliments from the food and service. Sean, Hollie, and staff, we can't thank you enough!
We are so happy we decided to use Local Seasons for our daughter's wedding. After tasting the lamp chop appetizers at our initial tasting, it was hard to find any other caterer th...
at could compare. We have heard from so many guests about how great the food was and we agree! Highly recommend them!
Sean and Hollie were so professional all throughout. They were with us all throughout the ups and downs of covid and really adapted well throughout every change to keep us and our ...
guests safe. I can't say enough about how wonderfully Sean sculpted our vision. We had a multicultural wedding including an intricate display and he was willing to do all of that before we switched to plated. He truly is an artist and pulled in the flavors we were looking for in an ethnic fusion wedding. I would definitely recommend Sean and his team to anybody looking for fantastic food at any event! Thank you again Sean and Hollie.
Local Seasons was a tremendous help with our last minute backyard wedding reception! Everything was served safely to our guests and was delicious! We are so thankful we found them ...
and can’t wait to hire them again for many more events in the future!
Hollie, Sean and their team were wonderful to work with and provided us with fabulous food with only a month's notice as we created a new Plan A wedding for our daughter. We loved ...
how they tailored the menu specifically for our bride and groom as well as used seasonal and locally sourced foods. Definitely not just your basic wedding reception menu. Our guests raved about the food! Our backyard dinner reception felt like a gourmet restaurant with the Sean cooking much of the food on site. Their staff provided wonderful, personalized onsite service. Our bride and groom were thrilled! I highly recommend Local Seasons and will most definitely use them again for other events.
The food was excellent! The dishes were delicious (I especially loved the truffle mac & cheese hors devours and mashed potatoes) . There was plenty of food for the large amount of ...
guests and food was fresh, warm, and so tasty. Would highly recommend for your next big event!
Loved the food and service!! I had the vegetarian option as part of the bridal party. It was delicious and the servers brought me my plate at the appropriate time. Highly recommend...
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We interviewed 2 caterers for our daughter’s wedding. Both had delicious food, but with Local Seasons we were treated as something special - Hollie and Chef Sean were truly excite...
d to work with us. Chef sat down and had a long conversation with my husband about how he prepared the beef, and when they said “sure” to our request for a truffle Mac n’ cheese appetizer, there wasn’t any doubt. The food presentation at the wedding was gorgeous, Hollie and chef Sean were at the wedding and they and their staff worked so hard to keep everything flowing smoothly. And the complements we’ve received on the food we served just keep rolling in! Could not have been any happier with our experience with Local Seasons, would highly recommend them to anyone for their wedding or other event, and I’m thinking ahead to the next opportunity I might have to use them! Love Chef Sean and Hollie!
From the appetizers to the main course, everything from Local Seasons Catering was excellent! The food was hot and the staff were so helpful and professional. They even made extr...
a rounds to guest tables to make sure everyone had everything they needed.
If you need a caterer, I would highly recommend this one!
We recently went to a wedding and Local Seasons did a super job. The food was fantastic and everything went off on time and without a glitch! It was amazing.
I recently attended a Wedding catered by local Seasons. It was one of the best Wedding meals I’ve ever had. I will definitely recommend!
Local Seasons’ food never disappoints. It is always delicious, and meticulously assembled with locally sourced ingredients. The staff is friendly, polite and attentive, able to ant...
icipate guests needs before they are aware of them. Our family has worked with Local Seasons for many years, and will continue to do so, as we are always impressed with the classics and intrigued by new creative food ideas. Would highly recommend.
They did a fabulous job for my son's wedding. Their service and food is fantastic. I am an event planner so experience many, many caterers and Local Seasons is the BEST!
The Local Seasons team is fantastic. The attention to detail and level of communication through a stressful wedding planning process put our minds at ease and always left us feelin...
g like they had everything under control. Everything was seamless the day of our wedding and the food was SPECTACULAR. We vetted multiple top caterers in the area and Local Seasons was far and away the best option we found. You will not be disappointed if you’re able to secure them as your caterer.
I literally cannot say enough amazing things about Hollie, Sean and the entire Local Seasons staff! I have attended a lot of weddings and also worked as a day-of coordinator for a ...
few years at an event space downtown a few years ago… in ALL of my experience I have never been as blown away like I have been with Local Seasons. From the VERY first email with Hollie she was SUPER informative, accommodating and helpful in designing a menu that fit us. She stepped in and certainly did jobs that were above her pay grade – joining me at my UltraPom rentals appointment to choose our place settings, looking into chair covers for us, helping us make decisions. She is super professional and the most personable! We sat together and determined a menu that was unique, catered to the foods we liked, were FRESH, local and seasonal. Our menu was a HUGE HIT the wedding day – everyone was raving about it and still do! Chef Sean and Hollie both attended our final walkthrough with the venue and helped point out areas of concern right away – which was super helpful and very appreciative! Sean brought out his grill to CHARCOAL grill all of our meat on-site for the wedding. The smells filled the outdoor cocktail hour perfectly on a beautiful fall day. Our guests even commented on how sweet and kind the bussing and table service staff was at our wedding. We opted to do buffet-style for guests and family style for our 30-person harvest head table and it was executed flawlessly. The buffet table was gorgeous with their presentation of wood and other platters. Hollie made sure to bring platters and display items for our dessert table too – even though we didn’t get our dessert through them. Finally, our guests couldn’t stop talking about the appetizers during cocktail hour. We had 2 passed and one large table set up as a charcuterie spread with a mixture of cheeses. Not only was it gorgeous – but at least 8 people came up to me JUST to comment on how amazing the cheese was! I 100% highly suggest Local Seasons and will be recommending them to everyone we know for future events. I am trying to think of my next event that I can partner with them on – obviously a little smaller scale Thank you to the entire staff, our day would not have been the same without you!!
Local Seasons Catering and Events catered our beautiful, wedding shower. Everything was elegantly-crafted and presentation was stunning. From our first meeting to the day of, Local...
Seasons Catering and Events made us a priority and helped us create a fabulous event that our friends and family still speak of. If you’re looking for a Catering company who will make sure everything is perfect, look no further. Also, the food is the best!
I would highly recommend Local Seasons Catering and Events for your wedding. They were easy to work with, the food was delicious, the presentation was beautiful, the staff was pro...
fessional and attentive and the cost was reasonable.
Local Seasons is hands down amazing!! Not only is the food top notch, the staff and service are excellent as well! We had them cater at our wedding and I have pretty strict dietary...
guidelines and they created a special and delicious plate that I could eat. My mom and a few family members are also vegetarians and their meal was just as delicious as the rest of the food. My mom has repeatedly stated how beautifully it was presented on her plate too - A++ across the board! 100% recommend for any type of occasion!
Every bride and groom dream of the perfect wedding where they don’t have to worry about anything so they can enjoy the big day with family and friends. Sean and his team made that ...
dream a reality for us and we were able to soak up every minute. Local Seasons Catering is by far the best catering company we have used! Their attention to every detail is top notch and the food is spectacular. We definitely will be using them for all future catering needs.
The rehearsal dinner provided by Chef Sean and Hollie was excellent. The food was delicious and well presented. The evening was wonderful thanks to their hard work
Food was amazing. The menu was easy to finalize. We gave Chef Sean our input and he came back with great suggestions. They didn’t bother us with a ton of questions they just showed...
up and had the food ready on time. Everything looked and tasted great. They provided helpful food labels and had plenty for our guests to eat. We will definitely be using Chef Sean in the future.
Local seasons catered our daughters lake wedding. While the Bride and Groom were certainly the focus of the evening, Sean and his team and food were the highlight. They were kind...
, gracious, accommodating and the food was beyond anything we've experienced at other weddings or events. A year later, attendees are still talking about the food
Choosing Local Seasons Catering and Events was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning. We initially had met with another caterer that we had really enjoyed, ...
but once we met Hollie and ate Chef Sean's food, we knew that they were the one! We LOVE food, as in when I dreamt about my wedding as a child, it was about the food and what I planned to have. Chef Sean delivered. I can't say enough about how delicious it was and how sad I am that I didn't eat more. Our menu was distinct to our personalities and unique to what we wanted. We also loved Hollie. Hollie focused on everything else besides food such as presentation, tables, and even bride freakouts! She calmed me down over the phone and email and text whenever I needed, and truly supported us through the planning process. We also had a number of special dietary restrictions, such as vegetarian, vegan, soy-free, dairy-free. One guest has celiac's so serious that he usually brings his own food. After letting Hollie know about that issue, he did eat at our wedding and said it was the first time he was able to eat at a wedding without any symptoms!
I can't express enough how much I wish I could just throw lots of parties so Hollie and Chef Sean could cater them all! Thank you!
These guys rock! From start to finish they do it right and won't stop until it is done so. Professional, organized, and fabulous. Not only will the food make your jaw drop (shout o...
ut to the chef, Sean!!), but the presentation of it all is amazing and the set up and planning is seemless! They are all so easy to work with and help to make it special and unique to each individual occasion. We have used them many times and definitely will again in the future!!
Sean and his crew were TREMENDOUS on all counts. They created a dream wedding by making it stress free and delicious. From start to finish, they were professional, listened to what...
we wanted and went above and beyond to surpass all of our expectations. My husband and I would recommend Local Seasons Catering and Events to anyone looking to have the wedding of their dreams!
Local Seasons did a fantastic job and our guests are still talking about how great the food was! It is an elevated take on traditional wedding food. The menu was all sourced locall...
y and some of the items were finished on a grill on site! We had two buffet tables that mirrored each other perfectly. The wait staff escorted the guests seamlessly making dinner service organized, quick and smooth. They even designed our dessert table with an eclectic style that was great on the eye and photographed well. Sean is an excellent chef and great guy and Tarah knows how to work an event, it couldn't have ran more smooth. Local Seasons was very easy to work with and always willing to answer any questions and assist in any way. I will use Local Seasons again and will continue to recommend them to family and friends. Thank you for putting on such a great event!
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Local Seasons Catering and Events