Home Made Southern Foods
$2,500 starting price
Serving 60 Miles From Tri Cities Area
Service area
Betty Barnes
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (1X)
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Based in Elizabethton, TN, Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering offers wedding catering services in the tri-cities and surrounding areas. Owner Betty Barnes is passionate about pleasing her customers with delicious meals and delicate sweet treats. She lovingly makes all her dishes from scratch and would be honored to be a part of your magical day.
Betty and her team specialize in homemade southern foods. They can provide their services for a wide range of events, from weddings and bridal showers to corporate events and parties.
If you are in need of a wedding cake, we have that option as well.
Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering can accommodate events of up to 300 guests. Betty and her crew would be delighted to serve the wedding feast of your dreams.
We have licensed bartenders and can provide a customized bar, specific to your event.
Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Business
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Cuisine
American
BBQ
Cajun
Chinese
French
Greek
Indian
Italian
Mexican
Southern
Specialty
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Nut Free
Organic
Sugar Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Family Style
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
Seated Meal
Servers
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Betty Barnes
Owner
I have been in the food business since I was 15. I come from a long line of amazing cooks. Food is my passion. It is truly gratifying to participate in the life events of my clients, making their special day a little more enjoyable. We go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction.
We use quality ingredients, outsource locally whenever possible.
My husband is a 22 year Army Veteran. We love our Vets and love our Country.
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.014 reviews
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Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering receives high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional service, delicious food, and professional staff. Customers highlight the impressive presentation of the food, responsiveness in communication, and reasonable pricing compared to other caterers. Betty, the owner, is described as wonderful to work with, providing a variety of menu options that are always delicious. Whether for weddings, hospital events, or baby showers, Simply Elegant is highly recommended for catering needs, with guests consistently impressed by the quality of both the food and service provided.- Top reviews
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Holly K
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5.0
7/06/2024
Simply Elegant is a must for your catering needs. They catered my daughter’s wedding. The food was superb! We had so many compliments from the guests. Betty from Simply Elegant is wonderful to work with and responds quickly to emails. Her prices are very reasonable and lower than other caterers in the area. I also used Simply Elegant for two baby showers and every single thing I ordered was delicious! You are getting a fabulous value in the quality of food and service provided by Simply Elegant. I could not have been happier!
response 07/07/2024
Thank you so much! We were honored to be able to participate in ALL of your special occas...
ions this year. So happy you were pleased.
Mary N
5.0
7/26/2024
We hired Simply Elegant for our house concert we host every July in Mountain City, TN. We feature three bands with over 300 attendees right in our Backyard. 300 is pushing it for most catering companies but Simply Elegant had it down pat! When choosing the menu I wanted something that would be appealing to people from all walks of life and from different parts of the country and even other countries. She helped make the perfect menu and with plenty of food. The servers were dressed in White and Blue, setting them apart from the spectators and looked very professional! We are already looking forward to having them back in 2025.
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Chelsea S
5.0
7/23/2024
Betty was absolutely amazing! Her charcuterie board for my wedding was the best I've ever seen, yet alone tasted. She also did my wedding cake, guys when I tell you it looked better then the picture I asked her to go off I mean it. She also did mini dessert in these cute little jars. They were a crowd pleaser. 100/10 Recommended Simply Elegant for your wedding!!!!
response 07/25/2024
Thank you so much for your review. Your wedding was the most beautiful we've been part of...
yet! We're so pleased you enjoyed everything.
Alexa H
5.0
7/13/2024
Simply Elegant was amazing! Betty was great to work with and made the best wedding pies!
Judy V
5.0
7/11/2024
They are always professional, the quality of food is delicious, they perform as asked.
response 07/12/2024
Thank you so much for the positive review. It is always our pleasure.
Sherry V
5.0
7/10/2024
We have used Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering for the last 5 and a half years for catering at the hospital. They have also had a great menu selection and have great presentation. They are very professional and dependable!
response 07/12/2024
Thank you for your continued business and positive review. We always enjoy serving your t...
eam.
Brandi W
5.0
7/10/2024
We love working with Simply Elegant. They are extremely responsive, food is always delicious and the service is wonderful. I would highly recommend them!
Joy M
5.0
7/09/2024
Betty and her team do an amazing job with catering for our events. They think of every detail, the presentation is always perfection and the food is delicious. We get asked at every event, who does our catering and we are proud to say Simply Elegant!
Trevor W
5.0
7/07/2024
Very good communication from beginning to end. The food at our wedding was excellent. Thanks again, Betty!
response 07/07/2024
It was our pleasure. Thank you so much for allowing us to be part of your special day.
Madison H
5.0
7/06/2024
Simply elegant made the catering part of our planning process a dream! Love that we got a super yummy tasting, and I also love that quantity did not change the quality of the food!! The staff was so polite on the day of, and we couldn’t have asked for better service!!
response 07/07/2024
Thank you so much for allowing us to serve you on your special day. You were a beautiful ...
bride!
Janie J
5.0
7/06/2024
I am happy to recommend Simply Elegant Catering Service. Betty is such a sweet lady to work with. Her food is always delicious . My favorite is her meatloaf!
response 07/07/2024
Thank you Janie! It's always our pleasure to serve The Monday Club. Looking forward to t...
his fall.
Alyssa F
5.0
7/05/2024
We have had the pork roast, mashed potatoes, and green beans and it was wonderful! The Dr. Enuf cake is to die for and great for any occasion! Thank you Simply Elegant for the delicious food!
response 07/05/2024
We're so happy you enoyed. Thank you for the feedback.
Sally D
5.0
7/04/2024
Betty is an excellent caterer. Willing to fix any menu you request, always on time, has great staff, willing to go that extra mile to make everything special. You can't go wrong with this company. Their food is delicious and always presented very nicely. They are NO 1 in my book.
response 07/04/2024
Thank you so much for your praise. It is always our pleasure to serve you!
Mary M
4.0
7/04/2024
Betty is a pleasure to work with. She is professional and the food is delicious!
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