"You will taste the difference!"
$18 starting price
Kansas City Metro
Service area
Matt Cross
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Matthew’s Catering is a wedding culinary service based in Raymore, MO. This team is passionate about creating custom experiences suited to your special day. They strive to help you design a menu that you and your guests will truly enjoy, bringing you together to share a meal on a truly momentous day.
Matthew’s Catering has a number of years of experience in serving special events throughout their years of operation. Wedding receptions have always had a special place in the heart of the team, allowing them to play an essential role in each couple’s special day. They enjoy getting to know each pair that they work with, learning more about their personal tastes and preferences as well as establishing a clear line of communication. This attentive level of customer service makes them a celebrated culinary choice across Kansas City.
Matthew’s Catering offers a number of different specialties as chosen by the chef, Matt Cross. Among these are Tomato Basil Bruschetta, Raspberry Spinach Salad, and Steak Rigatoni Pasta. The team is ready to help you design the banquet of your dreams. They will manage all delivery, set up, and clean up so you can fully savor a delicious spread.
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Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Halal
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Family Style
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
Seated Meal
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Meet the team
Matt Cross
Owner
Chef Matt Cross is a born-and-raised Kansas Citian who is no stranger to the restaurant business. Growing up, he watched his father own and operate numerous restaurant establishments in the Kansas City area, and eventually Matt found himself in the back of a kitchen prepping menu items and learning firsthand what it meant to cook food from scratch. It was then that he knew cooking and preparing food for others would be his passion.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.051 reviews
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Matthew's Catering received highly positive reviews for weddings, with guests raving about the delicious food, including options like the taco/nacho bar and Italian buffet. The staff, particularly coordinator Gretchen, was highly praised for their responsiveness and professionalism. The communication with the caterers was exceptional, with a smooth planning process that left couples extremely satisfied. Many guests complimented the food variety and quality, with special mentions for the burnt end appetizers, nacho and taco bar, and soft pretzels. Overall, Matthew's Catering was recommended for providing top-notch service, delicious food, and affordable pricing for weddings.- Top reviews
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Danielle F
5.0
1/21/2025
Highly recommend using Matthew's Catering for your wedding reception! Their event coordinator, Gretchen, is very responsive and makes sure to over-communicate all of the details. We did the taco/nacho bar and got many compliments from our guests! The food was delicious!
Bailey K
5.0
10/16/2024
Matthews catering was amazing to work with for our October 2024 wedding. They helped us create our menu according to our budget and wants. We loved the food and guests complimented it as well! We enjoyed having Matthews catering as a part of our day.
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Miranda C
5.0
10/12/2024
The Matthew's Catering staff was the best we've ever worked with. Our guests RAVED about the food - especially the burnt end appetizers and beautiful charcuterie board. We went with the italian buffet and ate the leftovers for a week after the wedding - and were SO thrilled to be able to do so. The communication with the coordinator Gretchen was amazing from the beginning. We enjoyed having a tasting ahead of time to confirm what we wanted for our menu. 10/10 recommend choosing Matthew's for your big day. The value was 100% there. We will no doubt work with Matthew's again for future events.
Michaela B
5.0
8/10/2024
Matthews Catering's nacho and taco bar was amazing. From the moment you approach the buffet, the vibrant colors of fresh ingredients catch your eye. The quality of the tortilla chips is top-notch, perfectly crisp and ready to hold all the delicious toppings. The taco station offers a variety of proteins, including seasoned beef, grilled chicken, and flavorful vegetarian options. Guests can customize their creations, making each taco or nacho plate uniquely their own. The setup is not only visually appealing but also encourages social interaction, as everyone gathers to build their perfect dish.
We also had a late night snack of soft pretzels and cheese! These were AMAZING!
Matthew’s catering service was spectacular, making sure the food was hot and never running out of anything. Overall, Matthews Catering’s nacho and taco bar and pretzels is a hit for any event, leaving guests satisfied and asking for seconds. It's a delicious way to bring people together and celebrate good food!
Kelley K
5.0
7/09/2024
We were unsure of what direction to go for a caterer. We wanted to keep our price down but still serve a meal that was of high standard. Matthew's Catering did exactly that. Everything about them was fantastic! Service, taste and value! We highly recommend them!
Elena B
5.0
6/29/2024
The absolute best wedding caterer we could have asked for. This is nothing like your ordinary catering experience. Even a month after having our wedding, we are STILL getting comments from our guests saying that they have never had wedding food like this. We have nothing but great things to say. Their main contact person had to take an unexpected leave and the owners stepped in immediately and not once did we ever fear we were going to have issues with this family business.
It is worth noting that they are based out of Kansas City and we had our wedding in Lawrence, KS and the food was still hot and fresh when it was time for us to sit down and eat our food! They also were able to bring us food to our head table so we did not have to worry about that!
The payment process and having to remember quantities and contracts, they used an online portal that had everything easily accessible! and it was wonderful!
We cannot rave about them enough, and want to have an excuse to use them again!
Stephanie B
5.0
6/12/2024
Guests are still raving about the food! Chef Matthew and Jennifer provided an incredible experience! Gretchen coordinated everything perfectly and Katie’s direction of the onsite team was fabulous! With several vegetarians as guests including the groom and his family, Matthew’s was able to put together a menu that hit all the right spots for both vegetarians and the meat and potatoes crowd. The roasted red pepper pasta was the bomb!
Drew C
5.0
12/13/2023
Food was excellent and they were very professional throughout the whole experience
Dana B
5.0
10/14/2023
Matthew’s catering did a wonderful job for my daughter’s recent wedding. They were very accommodating to the changes we made to different parts of the menu and rentals. The service was terrific and everyone loves the food!!
Ashtyn B
5.0
8/15/2023
Mathew’s Catering was absolutely incredible for our wedding!! The food was AMAZING!! We received so many compliments on their food and the service they provided. They were so helpful and easy to work with throughout the eight months that we were in contact before our wedding. I would have them cater our wedding 1000X over again and could not recommend them enough! So affordable and truly the best catered food I’ve ever had!
Hannah R
5.0
5/30/2023
I could not rave more about Matthew's Catering! Not only in the food incredible, but everyone from Matt, Jeni, and their event staff were so so awesome! From the custom menus, to the speedy and diligent communication through the whole process, to even being calm, cool, and collected when timelines adjusted the day before, everything was amazing!
Matt and Jeni were a joy to chat with at our tasting, and Jeni was truly next level with any questions/requests/random thoughts we had. Anytime I had a question, she had a speedy answer and assured me that no question was a dumb question (which I so appreciated). They made sure that all our guests, even our vegan friends, had plenty of yummy options! The staff they provided to work our wedding buffet were amazing, kind, and so professional. They even offered to grab my partner and I's plates first so we didn't have to leave our sweethearts table. They were so on top of everything, we truly couldn't have asked for a better catering team. I would recommend Matthew's Catering 100% to anyone looking for a caterer!
Mary S
5.0
5/18/2023
Matthew’s Catering went above & beyond providing exceptional food at an affordable rate. We are big foodies & Matthew’s Catering providing so many options for us to make the meal perfect for our wedding. We had guests say they didn’t have cake because the food was so good they went back for seconds & were stuffed!
Katie M
5.0
4/23/2023
My husband and I booked Matthew's Catering for our April 2023 wedding and it was phenomenal! Throughout the entire process of tastings, personalizing our menus, communications, and finalizing wedding day details Matt, Jeni and their team were the best! They were so professional in ensuring we and our guests had the best experience. We still have guests complimenting the fantastic food and service! It was a super bonus to have two plates of leftovers for my husband and I after wedding day! We would absolutely recommend them!
Analeigh V
5.0
1/15/2023
Our taco bar was amazing- everyone commented how great the food was! The personnel were easy to work with and did so much to help our wedding day be perfect!
Jodi C
5.0
12/30/2022
We used Matthew’s Catering for our daughter’s wedding reception and 10/10 would recommend them. The food was amazing and they were highly responsive and easy to work with from the beginning. On the day of the wedding they were highly organized and I appreciated the way they took special care of the bride and groom. I would definitely use them again.
Elizabaeth D
5.0
12/06/2022
Working with Jeni and Matt was great! They were easy to communicate with and work with throughout the whole process. On the day of our wedding, they set up and ensured that everything was perfect!
shalisha p
5.0
12/05/2022
Matthew’s catered our wedding and was absolutely amazing! We did the taco bar and everyone kept coming up to us asking where the food was from because it was delicious! 10/10 recommend!!
Brittney D
5.0
11/29/2022
Matthew's Catering was amazing for our wedding! Everyone loved the food and the staff was incredible. Highly recommend!
Andrew B
5.0
11/19/2022
Matthew's was great to work with and did a great job for our wedding! Guests LOVED the food:
- many described it as the best wedding food they’d had
- many went back for seconds
- We (bride & groom) both thought food was delicious
- they were really easy to work with including accommodating a late change in menu for us
- Matthew & Jeni were great to meet and really nice with tasting / planning / payments
- good gluten free options for some with allergies
- attendee in a wheelchair was extremely impressed when Matthew's staff proactively carried her plate to her seat after she had selected food at the buffet
Lyndsay L
5.0
11/12/2022
Matthew’s Catering- 10/10 would recommend!!!
We had scheduled a different caterer that canceled on us 8 months before the wedding. We scrambled and found Matthew’s and did a taste test. The food was amazing and we booked them for our wedding immediately. They were phenomenal. We had so many guests telling us how good the food was, especially the Mac and cheese. They were wonderful. The food is delicious, service was great, and the price was fair. Would book with them again no doubt. Thank you!
Josh B
5.0
10/22/2022
Tacos were a great option for our wedding, because we had guests with various dietary needs. Many quests complimented our meal choice after the fact, and Megan and I thoroughly enjoyed the meal as well. Both Jeni and Matt were very helpful and answered our many questions. They have many other non-taco options too. We couldn't recommend these guys more!!
Deanna M
5.0
10/11/2022
Delicious, affordable food that was enjoyed by all.
Elee H
5.0
8/15/2022
Matt, and his wife and team were amazing! They cooked for our wedding, and our rehearsal dinner! They originally went going to cook for our rehearsal dinner and saved the day when another place fell through. They even cooked my husbands home cuisine (puerto rican food) and everyone loved it!!
Jaymie B
5.0
8/10/2022
The food was amazing! We had BBQ and our guests could not stop complementing the food! The cheesy corn was to die for! Very happy with our choice!
Erin M
5.0
8/09/2022
We hired Matthew's Catering for our wedding reception. Great communication from the beginning. We chose the taco bar - all of the food was amazing! Especially the chipotle aioli sauce! Service staff was great too. Nothing but good things to say about Matthew's Catering.
Alicia B
5.0
7/27/2022
Easy to work with, responsive, flexible and delicious food. Feed 200 well!
Maria P
5.0
7/26/2022
Matthew's Catering was beyond amazing. The people are so wonderful, so helpful, and so kind. The food was delicious and everyone at my wedding reception loved it! I would recommend them to anyone and everyone! They made everything so easy!
Tracy T
5.0
7/19/2022
Matthew’s Catering could not have been a better choice for my sons rehearsal dinner. We are out of town and they corresponded with me often to make sure everything was set. Our server was prompt, professional and went above and beyond in every aspect.
I cannot put into words how good the food was. The guests did nothing but rave about it and go back for more. The cheesy corn bake is a must have.
I highly recommend Matthew’s Catering for any event. Top notch caterer !!!
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Thank you Tracy! We appreciate it!
Jordyn N
5.0
7/09/2022
We had such an amazing experience with Matthews. My mom and I went in for the tasting and loved every single dish. We ended up having to switch the meal plan close to the wedding due to product increases and Jen was so kind and helpful in getting everything worked out. We received so many compliments (and still do) about how delicious everything was. Also, SO affordable. Genuinely some of the best food I’ve had. Their staff that worked the buffet was also so kind. They were having a great time as well as doing a great job. Such a joy to have them there. We loved every second!
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Thank you Jordyn! Congratulations again!
Julia S
5.0
7/06/2022
Matthew's Cater was delicious as well as very communicative and helped me work through a lot of questions and last-minute changes. I still get compliments on how good the food was at my wedding!
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Thank you Julia! It was our pleasure to work with you and that makes us so happy that your...
guests enjoyed everything.
Amanda L
5.0
6/28/2022
We got SO many compliments. We did a taco bar and everyone was raving and asking where we got it from. They were very good and tended to us as bride and groom. We appreciate you!
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Thank you so much Amanda! That taco bar is definitely a hit! We greatly appreciate the opp...
ortunity to serve you.
Maria H
5.0
6/16/2022
Matthew and his team are amazing. The food was delicious! We got so many compliments on the food. His staff was professional and on time. Couldn’t have asked for a better catering company
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Thank you Maria and congratulations again!
Taylor C
5.0
6/13/2022
We hired Matthew’s Catering for our wedding dinner. When I tell you their food is amazing I mean it! From the first time we tried their food to our wedding night it full of flavor and everything we wanted. Multiple people throughout the night came up and commented on how this was the best wedding food they had ever had. Their staff did an amazing job during the wedding and was super professional. I cannot recommend them enough!
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Thank you for such kind words Taylor! We put so much into making sure things go well for y...
ou and your fiancée on your wedding day so this makes us so happy! Congratulations again and let us know if we can do anything for you in the future.
Caroline N
5.0
5/23/2022
From the beginning of hiring Matthew's to cater our wedding of 185 people I knew they would be amazing. Locally/family owned and so easy to work with. Everything was very well organized and the food was amazing. Wanted to give a shout out to the the lemon herb chicken, red pepper pasta and macaroni (my favs)! Every single item served was delicious and our guests could not stop complimenting the food. Highly, highly recommend using Matthew's.
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Thank you Caroline! That mac & cheese is the best!
Michelle O
5.0
5/03/2022
We used Matt’s catering for our wedding reception and the food was good. We received compliments from our guests about the food! They are also very affordable! We were happy with their services!
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Thank you for having us Michelle!
Ashley V
5.0
12/15/2021
Matthew's Catering was amazing. They catered my wedding in November and the food was fantastic and I would totally recommend the steak pasta. Jennifer was a delight to work with and was super responsive to my emails even when I kept wanting to add and remove things. We also had them cater lunch to the bridal party and those helping set up and everything turned out perfect. I cannot thank them enough because the food was a very important part to my wedding.
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Thank you Ashley! We greatly appreciate the opportunity and are so glad you enjoyed everyt...
hing. The steak pasta is one of Chef Matt's favorites!
Kimberly P
5.0
10/28/2021
We couldn't be happier that we chose Matthew's Catering. Jeni and Matthew were great from start to finish and communicated wonderfully. They catered both the rehearsal dinner (taco bar with all the extras) and the reception dinner (Brisket and Pulled Pork with all the extras). Our guests raved about it both nights.
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Thank you Kimberly! We hope to work with you again in the future!
Christina L
5.0
10/20/2021
From the tasting experience with customized menu options based on what we were looking for, to making our actual wedding day a seamless and wonderful time for all of our guests, we truly thank Matthew and Jeni for being part of our journey! Their salad dressings are all homemade and choosing which ones to serve our guests was one of the hardest decisions we made during wedding planning (just kidding... but really they are all so good). Matthew was very open to our feedback and suggestions & Jeni was responsive throughout the entire process, and proactively reached out two weeks before the wedding to confirm all the final details. I hope they're available for your day and you get a chance to work with them!
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Thank you Christina! We are always here to help and truly appreciate you giving us the opp...
ortunity to serve you.
Alisa D
5.0
10/14/2021
If you are looking for a caterer in the KC area, I HIGHLY recommend Matthew's Catering. They catered our son's wedding this fall and from the first tasting to the final clean up, it was an exceptional experience. The food was delicious and plentiful, and very pretty on the plate. They were on time, and the servers were excellent. The butlered apps, and plated dinner featured fresh food. Their prices are reasonable and very friendly and pleasant owners.
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Thank you Alisa!
Gloria G
5.0
10/13/2021
From out tasting to wedding day, Mathew and Jeni were amazing! This was the BEST wedding food that I have ever had!! I heard SO many compliments on our wedding food from all of my guests! We did the Pasta bar and let me tell you... I wish I could eat this food once a week!! It was so good!
One thing that I my husband and I were sad about was our promised leftovers, that we never ended up taking to our hotel. This wasn't a huge issue, we just were looking forward to this perk from our caterer. (this wasn't there fault, just a bummer)
All in all, We would highly recommend Matthews catering!!!
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Thank you Gloria! If you ever need more of that pasta in your life just let us know!
Hannah K
5.0
10/05/2021
Food was amazing and Matt and Jeni went above and beyond to help make our special day perfect by helping out with cutting the cake! We did 3 different pastas, salad and a dinner roll and had multiple people come up to us asking who we went with. Thank you guys again!
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Thank you so much Hannah! We greatly appreciate you trusting us to serve you on your weddi...
ng day.
Katy W
5.0
7/28/2021
Jennifer and Matt were absolutely amazing. I reached out with 2 weeks left, and they were so accommodating. The food was good, and they were so easy to work with to get all the details together. I'm a young bride, so money was tight, and I was unsure what I was doing for a lot of what I was supposed to do, but Jennifer had everything handled on the day of!
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Thank you Katy!
Erin M
5.0
7/28/2021
Mathews Catering was great!! They were super responsive when we were planning menus and getting details worked out. They had everything set up on time and torn down to the venues standards. The food looked and tasted great!!! Everyone enjoyed the food very much. Mathew and his crew were polite and treated everyone well. I’d use them again in a heartbeat. Thanks Mathew!!
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Thank you Erin! Let us know if there is anything else we can do for you in the future!
Emily S
5.0
7/09/2021
We used Matthew’s Catering for our wedding and the brunch the following morning. Cannot say enough good things about Matt, Jeni and their business. They are so easy to work with and answer any questions quickly. And not to mention... the food is incredible. People raved about the food all night! Highly recommend
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Thank you for this review Emily! We greatly appreciate the chance to serve you on your wed...
ding day.
Teresa M
5.0
5/25/2021
I highly recommend Matthew’s Catering. Jeni was so helpful in answering all my questions. She also took it on herself to contact the venue to set up arrival time, etc. Also, the food was delicious.
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Thank you so much Teresa!
Paige B
5.0
5/05/2021
From the very beginning, working with Jeni and Chef Matt was great. We wanted to do a more unusual menu and Chef Matt created a meal to exceed our expectations (a combination of greek salad, mediterranean rice, grilled veggies, pita and hummus, and his own take on shawarma chicken). Our guests couldn't stop talking about it! I mean, to get compliments that it was the best wedding food and just food in general that they ever had was outstanding and made us feel like we were able to really treat our guests!
Working with Jeni was so refreshing! She is professional and caring, and brought up so many details that I hadn't even thought of that elevated the service we received. She even cut our cake for the guests!
We also had our rehearsal dinner catered by Matthew's Catering and were so impressed with his KC BBQ. The brisket was melt in your mouth tender and the sides were delicious.
The price is very reasonable and the quality and value can't be beat.
This team is truly an asset to an event they serve. Just wonderful. We were so incredibly lucky to find them.
I will be recommending them for any and all occasions. They are THAT good. Give them a call or email them, they will exceed your expectations!
Vendor response 05/05/2021
Thank you so much Paige! We loved working with you both, and we wish you and Trey a lifeti...
me of happiness together!
Keelan E
5.0
4/06/2021
They catered my wedding, and we couldn’t stop getting compliments about how great the food was! The staff was also so friendly, and Jenifer and Matt always answered quickly and were so helpful throughout the whole process! I would highly recommend them!
Vendor response 04/06/2021
Thank you Keelan! We really enjoyed serving you and Ty on your wedding day! We wish you bo...
th the best!
Taylor F
5.0
1/23/2021
These guys catered our wedding in September of 2020. Matt had to make a lot of changes for us due to a downsizing of our wedding (Covid). The food was exceptional! Everybody was coming up to us asking who made the food. Great service! Great food!
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Thank you Taylor! COVID was tough on all of us so we are happy everything worked out in th...
e end.
Morgan A
5.0
1/21/2021
Matthew’s Catering provided food for our wedding this past July 2020. Not only was our meal incredible (KC bbq style!), but Matt and his team did an amazing job providing food to all of our guests in a safe and professional manner. The pricing was incredibly reasonable for the high level of quality we received. Long story short, we are super happy with our choice to hire Matthew’s Catering for our wedding!
Vendor response 01/21/2021
Thank you so much Morgan! We were so happy to be a part of your wedding, and are glad that...
you enjoyed our services!
Kristen W
5.0
1/20/2021
I'm a wedding coordinator in Kansas City so I deal with a lot of caterers. Matthew's Catering has always been wonderfully professional and the brides have been thrilled with the food, their ability to work within a specific budget, and their customer service throughout the process. I've also heard raving reviews about their breakfast for dinner which I unfortunately have not had the chance to have yet! I'd highly recommend Matthew's Catering to any bride looking for great food within a reasonable budget!
Vendor response 01/21/2021
Thank you Kristen! We love working with you, and you are always our first recommendation f...
or anyone who needs a wedding coordinator!
Alli B
5.0
1/20/2021
Matthews Catering is hands down the best caterer you could work with in Kansas City. Matt and his team treat you like family. They go above and beyond to make your day perfect and fit your budget. Matt's team made my Covid wedding amazing from the food to customer service they provided. People talked about how great the food was and wanted to know where they could get more. I can't speak highly enough about Matt and his team!
Vendor response 01/20/2021
Thank you so much Alli! We appreciate all the kind words and looking forward to hopefully ...
serving you again in the future!
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