Your One Stop Wedding Shop - More than Catering
Within 1.5 hours of central Kentucky.
Service area
Mike Thompson
MANAGER
Typically responds within 24h
Thompson Catering & Special Events is a Winchester, KY-based business that offers wedding catering services. This culinary team serves clients across the states of Kentucky, North Carolina, West Virginia, and beyond. You may call on these professionals to provide your wedding table with memorable dining.
Thompson Catering & Special Events got its start as Thompson's IGA Food Mart, which served grocery shoppers in Kentucky until 2000. Since then, the team has focused on catering, event planning, and equipment rental for parties. Their turn-key options are designed to enable you to enjoy your special day with your loved ones as they take care of the details.
Thompson Catering & Special Events offers a wide range of culinary styles for your wedding meal. These include classic American, Southern, Cajun, Southwestern, Mexican, Greek, Italian, barbecue, and more. This team offers dishes to meet dietary requirements such as dairy-free, gluten-free, kosher, nut-free, sugar-free, organic, vegan, and vegetarian.
Veteran-owned Business
Details
Cuisine
American
BBQ
Cajun
Greek
Italian
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Southwestern
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Sugar Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
Seated Meal
Servers
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Meet the team
Mike Thompson
Manager
Art major turned Graphic Designer turned Catering Operations Manager. This is a family business I've helped run for the last 15 years. It's often a 7 day a week job, but also rewarding. I'm also a UK fan and proud dad.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.09 reviews
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Amy S
5.0
7/12/2026
My son and daughter-in-law decided on a BBQ for their wedding reception. Thompson’s Catering was fantastic! Before the wedding, they were quick to answer all of my questions and we...
re always very thorough in answering. Everything was delivered and set up on time and beautifully at the venue. I wish I remembered the name of man who delivered, he was so pleasant! We had pulled pork, smoked bologna, baked beans, Cole slaw, and macaroni and cheese. Everyone enjoyed the food and there was more than enough for 100 guests. I HIGHLY recommend Thompson’s Catering based on service, price, quality, and quantity.
Rachel J
5.0
2/26/2026
Cannot say enough wonderful things about Thompson Catering! The food at our wedding was amazing and the guests couldn't stop raving about the hors d'oeuvres and the dinner. We were...
able to do both chicken and beef and many guests got both because they were so good!
Any questions?
Danielle W
5.0
10/28/2024
Amazing staff!! They made sure the we were fed first and had plenty to eat and drink. They were so kind and made it easy for guests to get through the line. The food was delicious!...
Definitely recommend the brisket and mashed potatoes! This company is exactly what you need!
Response from Thompson Catering & Special Events on 10/28/2024
Hi, Danielle! Thank you for the wonderful compliment. I'll share this with the staff. It w...
ill make their day. You all were great to work for. We're very grateful for the opportunity. Wishing your families the very best moving forward.
Mary B
5.0
7/21/2023
We retained Thompson Catering for our rehearsal dinner which numbered 100 and selected the Mediterranean menu option. The meal was fabulous.! The number of compliments we received ...
were numerous. It’s a busy time for the parents of the bride and groom and that choice of service and cuisine left zero stress and complete enjoyment. The staff went over and above to make all feel welcome were very professional. We would definitely use again and highly recommend!
Response from Thompson Catering & Special Events on 07/21/2023
Hi, Mary! Thank you for the positive feedback and for allowing us to help. Working for you...
was a pleasure from start to finish. I'm glad everything worked out. We're grateful for you and Andy.
Tanya K
5.0
6/11/2023
Thompson Catering was a wonderful choice for our daughter's wedding reception buffet. Both the meat and vegetarian lasagnas were delicious, the caesar salad was plentiful with deli...
cious dressing, rolls were wonderful...many guests complimented the food. Their artichoke/spinach dip appetizer was a big hit too. We also hired a bartender through Thompson Catering at a very affordable price, and she was very professional and friendly, just like Thompson's staff and crew. I highly recommend Thompson Catering for an affordable, professional, and delicious choice!
Brittany B
5.0
7/17/2019
The food was absolutely delicious and they did a great job of cleaning up afterwards. They were so kind and helpful when we were working with them, even when we had a few last-minu...
te changes.
Response from Thompson Catering & Special Events on 07/17/2019
It was a pleasure working for you, Brittany. Thank you for allowing us to be of service.
Haydon W
5.0
9/23/2014
I used Thompson Catering for my September wedding for an outdoor reception. I rented my tent, lighting, dance floor, tables, chairs, and linens from them, and they prepared and pr...
ovided the buffet for dinner.
From start to finish, they were flexible and accommodating to my needs and wishes.
The night of the wedding went off without a hitch! I still am getting compliments on how good the food was. Thompson provided so much, and at such a reasonable cost. Definitely the best bang for your buck in this area!
Anonymous
5.0
8/19/2014
Wonderful company to work with. The food was delicious and served in a very elegant manner. I would definitely use them again. The only word for them is excellent.
Tamara S
5.0
7/15/2014
The food could not have been more perfect. Very flavorful! The staff was also a joy to work with!
Service area & Contact info
Within 1.5 hours of central Kentucky.
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