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Based in Miami, FL Ralph's Catering provides premium wedding services. Chef Ralph’s 30 years of experience on the Miami food scene will make your wedding the most talked about, unforgettable event of the year! His five-star cuisine will wow your guests. From intimate garden weddings to spectacular extravaganzas, Chef Ralph is the perfect addition to your perfect day!
Chef Ralph and his culinary team provide high-quality food and service. They will meet one-on-one with you to create a custom menu to fit your wedding vision and budget. They specialize in a range of cuisines, including American, Italian, Japanese, Latin American, French, and more. They can also create vegetarian-friendly dishes.
Ralph's Catering will serve you and your guests via a buffet or a seated meal. They provide catering delivery, set up, and clean up to ensure your big day runs smoothly. No matter the size of your wedding, this skilled company will exceed your expectations.
Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
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Cuisine
American
BBQ
Chinese
French
Fusion
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Latin American
Mexican
Dietary Options
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
Seated Meal
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.040 reviews
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Catering was exceptional—delicious food, elegant presentation, and warm, attentive service; guests consistently raved and many praised customization and allergy accommodations. The team was organized from tasting through the wedding day. One couple noted slow email responses and a last-minute invoice discrepancy.Review photos
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Katherine D
5.0
3/02/2026
We love Ralph and his team! The food was absolutely incredible! Our guests were blown away and continue to rave about how amazing the food was. I highly recommend Ralph for your sp...
ecial day
Alicia L
5.0
2/01/2026
Do yourself a favor and hire Ralph for your special day. His food is phenomenal—everyone at our wedding couldn’t stop praising how delicious it was. But most importantly, he is one...
of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. I truly felt like he was part of the family because of how much he cared about making everything perfect and ensuring I felt special.
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Melanie G
5.0
3/26/2025
Ralph and his team were absolutely phenomenal! The passed appetizers and chips and salsa station during the cocktail hour were fantastic and the dinner was everything that we had p...
lanned and then some. The only complaint I really had was nothing food related but rather more with the secretary who handles the books. Emailed communication took 2-3 days to get a response and then the The day right before the wedding, she and I got into a emailed argument because the final invoice was significantly more than what we were originally quoted. Nevertheless, food, wise, contract, Ralph, because you will not be disappointed!
Danielle B
5.0
1/04/2025
Let’s start off by saying that the food was delicious and our guests raved about it all night and post wedding. Ralph is so friendly and warm and willing to customize the experienc...
e for what you need. We had a few dietary restrictions/allergens and we spoke through each one and how we could adjust them to accommodate everyone. Working with Ralph and Jennifer was such a great experience. I recommend doing the tasting to get an idea of what he cooks, our only regret is that we were not able to get a picture together because he was so dedicated to our guests after serving us. Their bartenders are also great vibes. Highly recommend! I can’t wait to hire them for future events.
Karla R
5.0
6/07/2024
We’ve had the pleasure of working with Ralph and his team for years, and his service continues to exceed our expectations. From the first tasting all the way to the wedding day, he...
was so delicately detailed and professional. He offered so many delicious options for us to choose from, and what made the experience of working with him so special is how easily he collaborated with us to ensure our vision came true. Our guests loved the food so much!
We can’t thank Ralph and his team enough for helping make our wedding day so amazing!
Cesar R
5.0
6/07/2024
Absolutely magnificent!!! Ralph and his team are without any doubt the best catering service there is. Ralph goes over and beyond any expectations. All the service was outstanding ...
and our guest did not stop raving about the food.
The dinner presentation was very elegant and the service provided by Ralph and each one of his staff was excellent.
We recommend Ralph’s Catering 100%
Thank you Ralph you are the best!!
Lucas S
5.0
6/07/2024
Hired Ralph for me and my wife’s wedding and he absolutely knocked it out of the park. The appetizers were amazing and he gave us so many options. He even made specific accommodati...
ons for my wife who eats gluten free. I’ve never been to a wedding where so many people have talked about how great the food was. Lastly, as the cherry on top, Ralph himself is an incredibly sweet man. Would recommend a hundred times over.
Lauren P
5.0
1/11/2024
Phenomenal! Ralph’s catering was amazing, our guests could not stop raving about how great the food was.
From the original tasting to the day of everything was so organized and h...
is team was great to work with. Thanks for making our day so special!!
Acalya C
5.0
1/02/2024
Ralph was absolutely amazing!! We did a destination wedding as we’re from Sydney, Australia. Planning a wedding and choosing your catering is very difficult from a distance especia...
lly without tasting. Social media, Google reviews and recommendations from others helped us a lot!! Every meal and dish we choose for our wedding, cocktail hour and reception turned out to be EXCELLENT! All our guests were telling us how good the food taste and how delicious it was. We highly recommend Ralph! He did an outstanding job!
Melissa S
5.0
9/01/2023
My guests could not stop raving about the food. I had a buffet and some of my guests even went bacl for seconds. Not to mention ralph is such an amazing person and chef. You will t...
aste the love in his food!
Fernanda V
5.0
3/27/2023
We highly recommend Ralph’s Catering for your finest events. Our family has had three weddings catered by them, as well as our annual business events. We could not have been more ...
pleased with Ralph, the owner and chef, Carmen and Jenny, coordinator and manager; and we have to mention the professional services of all their white glove servers, especially Jose and Dante. In all events, their gourmet food has been EXCEPTIONAL and exquisitely presented.
One of our family weddings was a major challenge by serving only vegetarian food for 250 guests at Deering Estate. All of our invitees still nowadays are raving about the taste of the food and the spectacular setup, without noticing the absence of meat! We recommend Ralph’s Catering without reservation. They are absolutely amazing!
Sean P
5.0
2/27/2023
Ralph and his team went above and beyond with our wedding. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS. We served the asian salad, stuffed chicken, tortellini, mashed potatoes, roasted veggi...
es, and what was supposed to be roast beef but got upgraded to steak as a surprise from Ralph!
The guests all told us the food was amazing and perfect. I still can't believe how great everything turned out. We went buffet style and the plates were absolutely filled with food and everyone had plenty. You definitely won't have to worry about running out.
During the tasting before the wedding, we got to speak with Ralph and his wife, learn about their passion for the business, and try so many different things. They are WONDERFUL people and I can't recommend them enough.
If you have an opportunity to hire them, PLEASE sign the contract before they are booked by someone else. You will not regret it.
Jacki A
5.0
2/22/2023
Hiring Ralph's Catering for our wedding was such an incredible decision! Chef Ralph and the team were so kind and professional. Our guests had only wonderful things to say about th...
e DELICIOUS food. When it rained during our cocktail hour, Ralph and his team were flexible and professional- they worked quickly to make sure our guests were happy and that the party could continue. We are so grateful to Chef Ralph and his team! Highly recommend!
Rebekah A
5.0
12/22/2022
The chef, Ralph, is the sweetest. Jennifer, their coordinator, is amazing and super helpful. Their staff was wonderful, the bartenders were great, and their food was delicious. All...
of that paired with an excellent price make for an easy "yes!" to hire them. Would do so again in a heartbeat.
Megan R
5.0
5/09/2022
Chef Ralph and his team were so professional and prepared an amazing buffet for our Wedding Day! When we met for a tasting, it was clear he was very passionate and talented in crea...
ting fresh, delicious cuisine. He was very accommodating and allowed customizations to the menu. We loved the Seared Salmon, Chicken Provençal, tortellini, and goat cheese mashed potatoes at the reception. And everyone enjoyed the mini cheeseburgers and truffle fries at cocktail hour! Everything was perfect, and you will find that Chef Ralph brings so much flavor to every dish! We are so thankful to him and his team!
Andrea H
5.0
4/20/2022
Too happy with our choice with Ralph's Catering! The food was DELICIOUS and better, the service was amazing! They were so attentive and professional. They did a great job at keepin...
g the tables clean and all of our guests couldn't stop talking about how delicious the food was.
Fernanda R
5.0
3/23/2022
All I can say is AMAZING FOOD AND SERVICE!. Ralph’s Catering was absolutely amazing. Jennifer was so quick to respond to all of my inquiries, she is very knowledgeable and had some...
really great suggestions. The food was delicious and we received so many compliments. the customer service was amazing, the staff was incredibly on top of all of our needs during our wedding and they were so kind and professional doing it all. Thank you Ralph and Team so much for making our day so spe
Luis G
5.0
10/05/2021
The absolute best! Everything was on point. The food was delicious. The service was incredible. The presentation was superb. Ralph will create a menu that will leave you and your ...
guests raving.
Viviana L
5.0
9/01/2021
I am so glad I found Ralph’s Catering. Not only were their prices great the food was delicious. So many of my guests couldn’t stop raving about how this was the best catering food ...
they have had. Chef Ralph is the sweetest! He made sure we had a plate of appetizers ready while we took our portraits and a dinner plate ready for us!! The attention to detail really made it such a personable experience. Jennifer from Ralph’s Catering also helped me with other wedding details. They were all so great. Their staff was very attentive throughout the night. Please don’t hesitate and book them for your event!
Response from Ralph's Catering on 09/07/2021
Thank you so much Viviana and Carlos! We were honored to be a part of your special day!
Patricia R
5.0
8/12/2021
“Absolutely Delicious!!” So grateful for the amazing service received in my daughter’s event
Excellent teamwork, until this day I have friends who are still complementing Ralph's ...
delicious food
Nevertheless the coordination of his staff to make sure every single guest was treated as royalty!
Response from Ralph's Catering on 08/13/2021
Thank you so much!
Chontel J
5.0
7/27/2021
Amazing and delicious food! My guests could not stop talking about the food! The staff was incredible and definitely went above and beyond with their service.
Response from Ralph's Catering on 07/27/2021
Thank you so much! Everything we do, we do with love to ensure your special day is perfec...
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Cristina M
5.0
2/24/2020
I just had my wedding a few days ago and the food was absolutely incredible! All my guests were raving about how delicious and fun the menu items were. He even let us get creative ...
with our horderves and venture off his typical menu. His staff was even better than the food. So polite, so sweet, helpful all the way around. I can't say enough about how happy we are with having gone with Ralphs Catering. 10/10 would recommend. Excited to book them again in the future for our next major events.
Laura R
5.0
4/24/2019
Exceptional food and service! They worked very closely with me and my planner to be able to provide all of the requests we made for the big day. They were able to supply a hybrid m...
enu of American and Puerto Rican cuisines, and every dish was cooked to perfection.
I would HIGHLY recommend them for any party or wedding!
Elizabeth A
5.0
4/03/2018
Ralph and his team are amazing! We got married a couple months ago and are still hearing back from guests on how delicious the food was! We met with Ralph and Jenny about a year be...
fore our wedding and decided on a unconventional menu and they were able to deliver it perfectly. He even through in little extras that we did not even order. His team is delightful and provide wonderful service. Ralph truly enjoys what he does and takes pride in delivering and executing your dream to perfection.
Orestes H
5.0
2/10/2018
What can I say... just WOW! The Coral Gables Museum brought in Ralph's Catering for our inaugural Holiday Extravaganza - a holiday-themed opera concert on the outdoor Museum Plaza ...
in Dec 2017. Not only was the food exceptional, but their professionalism and event-management mind-set during set-up was an added bonus.
These guys are pros, and they showed up and performed like pros for our gala and annual fundraiser!
Special shout out to Melissa Caceres and Jehane Laham who were our quarterbacks during the planning stages as well as on event day. We certainly couldn't have pulled off a perfectly executed event without their help.
Lauren H
5.0
12/20/2017
Ralph and his team was great! They catered our wedding and provided bartenders to man the two bars that were available to our guests. We had tons of guests come up to us and tell u...
s the chicken was the best they ever had at a wedding and the pasta station was to die for! Ralph himself is such a sweet man - he will do everything he can to make your event perfect. We were very happy with how everything turned out - would highly recommend!
Marcos C
5.0
12/19/2017
Ralph was an amazing choice for our wedding. He was very professional, friendly, and reliable as a caterer. The food was phenomenal, we received many compliments from our guests ab...
out how much they enjoyed the food at our wedding. For any of our friends, we recommend Ralph's services without hesitation.
Rachel S
5.0
11/28/2017
There are truly no words to describe how Ralph's catering exceeded my expectations! I am so thankful that I found this catering company and that I decided to work with them, truly!...
My husband and I special requested two items that were out of the norm for Ralph and because of this we had two tastings with him. Each comment we made for improvement, he made! the day of the wedding was no exception, the food was spectacular. We haven't stopped receiving compliments! Ralph and his team were efficient, professional and provided excellent service. we ordered Shrimp and grits as one of our appetizers and we loved it-- that bacon wrapped dates were the biggest hit with our guests in the appetaizers. As for the main course, we had braised short rib in a red wine reduction with mashed potatoes, the portions were huge and the meat was so tender and flavorful- truly superb! Ralph personally came to our sweetheart table the day of the wedding to check in that everything was ok, it meant so much for him to do that, especially when we could pay our high respects to him.
Thank you to Ralph and his team our wedding was a dream come true and we are so thankful that they helped us achieve that!
Whitney G
5.0
3/14/2017
We had Ralph's cater our wedding in December 2016 and cannot say enough about the excellent job they did! We had originally contacted them after reading reviews when they mentioned...
they are available as part of a "wedding in a box" package deal through Events on a Budget which saved us a ton of money and was well worth it. Back to Ralph's, we are at the age that we had 5 other weddings the same year as our own and have had the luxury of sampling the food at all of them before ours and I must say, we made the right decision with Ralph's. The food was second to none! We had a buffet style dinner and Ralph was more than willing to accommodate my wife who is a vegetarian. He added on additional items to the buffet which was not originally included in the package deal for no extra charge and made a tray of mushrooms which was not even on his menu just for my wife who absolutely loves them. Our guests all mentioned it was some of the best food they'd had at a wedding. The roast beef carving station was tender and juicy (we went to another wedding and it was fatty and gristly and we' were afraid we'd receive a similar result but once again Ralph's exceeded the expectation). Ralph was a genuine guy who wanted nothing more than for you to be happy with your food choice. Would add more stars if possible.
Aly V
5.0
2/20/2017
Ralph did an amazing job at our wedding. He was extremely polite, as was his staff. The food was amazing, and we were complimented on the food throughout the evening. We had the ve...
al & spinach stuffed chicken breast along with a creamy alfredo tortellini and vegetables. It was delicious.His bartenders also did an amazing job. Thanks Ralph!
Anonymous
5.0
6/30/2015
Ralph did a fantastic job for our wedding April 18 at Coconut Grove Woman's Club. He was very personable and everyone remarked how great his food was -- not surprising since it was...
awesome at the sampling. He even included a couple of surprise appetizers we hadn't ordered. The set-up and breakdown by his catering company was smoothly run. Highly recommend this caterer for anyone else getting married.
Jenny R
5.0
6/28/2015
Ralph's Catering Corp. was recommend by my photographer because I was looking for a company that could provide the food, drinks, and rentals for a good price. I contacted them and ...
set everything up for a tasting and secured my date.
The customer service at the office was a bit lacking. There was a time where the check was cashed and then we were unable to contact anyone. Emails and phone calls weren't returned. It was a little scary, but eventually all was resolved.
The food at the tasting was great. Ralph cooked up the items I requested as well as a few others for us to try.
He worked with my budget and on my wedding day gave us more than what we had asked for. We were so grateful! The food was phenomenal! Everyone has been calling my husband and I and even our parents raving about the food and service.
If you are wondering what we ordered:
Appetizers
-croquets
-shrip canapes
-sliders
-empanadas
Entree
-chicken stuffed with veal (it was NOT your typical rubber chicken you get at weddings)
-mashed potatoes with a dollop of sweet potato mash
-julienne vegetables
He also brought along extra appetizers that were great as well...some tacos and shrimp.
We are so happy with our decision to use Ralph's and are planning on using them again in the near future.
Charlyn E
5.0
6/11/2015
Food was amazing! My fiancé and I had difficulty deciding after the tasting because everything was so good. We must have made good choices though because everyone told me after the...
wedding that the food was excellent! They did an amazing job and although I don't know the exact price ( found him through my planner and had a packaged deal) I'm pretty sure it was reasonable. On the day he even threw in some extra hors d'oeuvres! Don't think we could have made a better choice and I'm sure you will be happy if you use Ralph's catering.
yahaira d
5.0
1/28/2015
Ralph, I would like to say thank you so much for making the day of my dreams come true. Ralph is the sweetest, most accommodating person I have ever worked with. I am so happy that...
I chose his company to cater my wedding day. He is an exceptional cook and very professional in the kitchen. He went above and beyond to make sure everything came out to perfection. I have received endless comments from my guests about the food and presentation. His staff also did an amazing job and very well dressed. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a caterer for any type of occasion. You wont regret it.
Thank you Ralph, you are amazing!!!!
Stephanie D
5.0
5/17/2013
The moment we met Ralph I already knew I wanted to go with him as our caterer. He is always happy, always smiling and making sure you are calm and content. Everything was so easy w...
ith him. The service that he and his staff provided was incredible. They go above and beyond their catering duties; they help accomodate guests, they make sure the entire bridal party is happy at all times, and they make sure to communicate with all other vendors at the wedding to make sure things run smoothly. THE FOOD!!! Ralphs food was sooo good! I craved it from the tasting to the day of my wedding. All of our guests told us that they enjoyed the food. My uncles words were "Wow, the food was so good! I've never had "wedding-food" that tastes so good." Needless to say Ralph was so sweet, professional, caring, and a great chef!
Jacqueline V
5.0
2/21/2013
I had complete peace of mind with Ralph, he only uses the best ingredients and you can tell by the quality of the food you have at your wedding.
My husband and I opted for buffet ...
style and he did an amazing job, the selection had great variation and ALL guests complimented him and also told us how delicious the food tasted.
For hor d'oeuvres he gave us about 8 different items... from a spanish omelette station, to hand passed hor d'oeuvres such as; dates wrapped in bacon, mofongo, quiche, chicken kabob, and a few more i can't remember.
The buffet had greek salad, ny steak, ravioli, chicken, sauteed vegetables, and so much more. The selection was huge and the friendliness of the staff was amazing. Aside from Ralph being a great cook, he also knows most of the other wedding vendors and he clicks well with them and can help coordinate other details with the florist, wedding planner... he's just available for anything you need him and that gave me peace of mind. I did not have a wedding planner and Ralph recommended all the other vendors, and i must say he was a God sent angel. Every vendor spoke highly of him and were happy to work with him, just because Ralph had recommended them. This man is so good at what he does, and i only wish more caterers used fresh ingredients and good quality food products, just as he does.
Truly a talented individual and i wish he and his staff, many more years of good reviews, amazing weddings, and much success!!!
Thank you Ralph for everything you did for us....I am truly a happy bride, and my husband who LOVES to eat was definitely a super happy groom.
Alicia G
5.0
6/29/2012
Incredible is truly an understatement. First of all, he is one of the nicest persons I have ever met, right away, he makes you feel like you're family. His food is by far the bes...
t I have ever tasted. His attention to detail is fabulous. His main goal is that his client is happy with the event and he will go to any length to make sure that happens. His wife Carmen is a pleasure to work with and she will make sure everything is perfect! They will make any event spectacularand will work with you until you are completely happy and satisfied. We used them for our daughter's wedding in 2007 and now again in 2012 and people are still talking about how incredible the food and service was. I have recommended Ralph to many of my friends and family and they have all been so thankful that Ralph was a part of their event. Our family was truly blessed by meeting such a kind and talented couple. Ralph is truly the BEST!!!!
Carolina C
5.0
6/24/2012
Not only is Ralph a great person! He cooks amazing!!! Everyone at the wedding said it was great as was the best food they have ever had at a wedding, including the very high end, e...
xpensive type weddings. He cooks amazing and is great to work with, I would highly recommend him!
Marlene O
5.0
3/13/2012
ralph and his wife carmen are just a pleasure to work with. they will make your wedding the best it can possibly be. his food is amazing, its fresh and does not taste like it came ...
from a mass producing kitchen, its made to order.his communication throughout the entire process is unparalleled. you can reach him day or night and if he cant answer the phone he's calling you back within 5 minutes to answer all your concerns. you will not regret booking him, i promise you that. he's also got the best price, and for his quality, you can't beat his price.
Andreina H
4.0
9/08/2008
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