51 caterers in Knoxville, TN

We tracked down 80 possible caterers around Knoxville and Oak Ridge, Sevierville, Maryville, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and 3 more nearby towns, then checked each one against its own website. These are the 51 we could verify. Not a top ten, and not a paid directory.

7 of them (14%) publish their pricing. Those are listed first with the real numbers. The other 44 quote on request, which is normal in this industry, so plan on contacting several to compare.

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Wedding Caterers pricing in Tennessee
Typical per-guest range
$28/guest$47/guest
Market range
$21/guest$176/guest
Publish pricing
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Tennessee caterers typically charge $28 to $47 per guest, with some vendors ranging as high as $176 per guest. Keep in mind that premium and luxury caterers rarely publish prices and require a direct inquiry, so the true market average is likely higher than these figures suggest.

The Knoxville caterers list

Showing 20 of 51 caterers
  • Apple Blossom Café & Catering

    Oak Ridge

    Apple Blossom Café & Catering is a family-owned southern comfort food caterer in Clinton, TN that specializes in weddings, showers, banquets, and events of all sizes. They offer extensive customizable menus from breakfast through dessert with on-site banquet room facilities.

    $9/guest – $17/guestCuisine: southern comfort food, american, bbq +1Service: buffet, family-style, plated +1Bar service: No

    Caterer offering tiered per-guest meal pricing and banquet room rental by hour; meal prices below typical wedding catering floors.

    southern comforttraditionalcasual-elegantfamily-stylehomestyle
    appleblossomcafetn.com(865) 457-5618409 Cullom St, Clinton, TN 37716, USA
  • Dead End BBQ

    Knoxville

    Dead End BBQ is an award-winning BBQ caterer in Knoxville, Tennessee that offers customizable menus for weddings and events. They provide full-service catering with professional staff for larger celebrations.

    $10/guest – $30/guestCuisine: bbq, southernService: buffet, self-serve buffet, full-service with staff +1Bar service: Yes

    Caterer offering general catering and tailgating packages with per-person pricing; $200 minimum order is non-wedding threshold, so classified as mixed.

    casualrusticSouthernlaid-backBBQ-focused
    deadendbbq.com(865) 212-56553621 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA
  • Mad Hatter Caterers

    Oak Ridge

    Mad Hatter Caterers is a Southern-influenced catering company specializing in wedding catering, cakes, and desserts across East Tennessee and surrounding areas. They offer customizable menus, tastings, and full wedding event services including bar services, rentals, and planning assistance.

    $50/guest – $85/guestCuisine: southernService: plated, food stations, grazing tables +1Bar service: Yes

    Tasting pricing provided ($50–$85/person); wedding catering per-guest pricing available on menus but not specified in this snippet.

    Southernfamily-inspiredfresh local ingredients
    madhattercaterers.com(423) 723-9915203 Washington St, Rogersville, TN 37857, USA
  • Fruitful Vintage Personal Chef Service, LLC

    Sevierville

    Fruitful Vintage Personal Chef Service offers customized catering in the Smoky Mountains, specializing in formal plated dinners for intimate groups and buffet-style delivery for larger events. With 20 years in business and a 4.9 rating, Chef Ray provides flexible menu options from breakfast through dinner with accommodations for dietary restrictions.

    $40/guest – $80/guestCuisine: southern, bbq, cajun +4Service: plated, buffet, delivery +1Bar service: No

    Delivery catering with per-guest meal pricing (lunch $40-50, dinner $80, BBQ $45-80); formal on-site service pricing unstated.

    upscalerusticSouthernintimatepersonalizedmountain
    fruitfulvintagechef.com(865) 774-0251Murphy Farm Way, Sevierville, TN 37876, USA
  • Small Town BBQ

    Maryville

    Small Town BBQ is a slow-smoked barbecue caterer in Friendsville, TN that explicitly offers wedding catering alongside other special events. They provide customizable packages with multiple meat and side options.

    $16/guest – $25/guestCuisine: bbqService: buffet, food stationsBar service: No

    Per-person catering pricing for wedding meal packages ranging from $16–$25 per guest.

    rusticcasualsouthernbbqlaid-back
    smalltownbbq.com(865) 268-5162110 W College Ave, Friendsville, TN 37737, USA
  • Amazing Graze

    Knoxville

    Amazing Graze specializes in custom charcuterie boards and grazing tables that serve as elegant food displays for events and celebrations. Originally a side business to a wedding planning company, they now offer catering and bartending services for weddings and special occasions.

    from $285Cuisine: charcuterie / cheese boardsService: grazing tables, stationed / grazing displayBar service: Yes

    Grazing board and table pricing; individual items (Signature Board, Bougie Board, Individual Boxes) are retail, while Grazing Tables to Go is a package offering.

    elegantmodernupscalecuratedcontemporary
    amazinggrazetn.com(865) 296-96049236 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922, USA
  • Take Out Thyme

    Knoxville

    Take Out Thyme is a Knoxville-based catering company offering a variety of menu options from salads and sandwiches to sit-down meals, appetizers, and desserts. They provide delivery, setup, attendant services, and rental options including chafing racks and linens.

    from $25/hourService: buffet, food stations, sit-down mealsBar service: No

    Catering vendor with published hourly attendant rate and itemized equipment rentals; no per-guest meal pricing stated.

    takeoutthyme.com(865) 247-0446205 Perimeter Park Drive, Road F, Knoxville, TN 37922, USA
  • Big Fatty's Catering

    Knoxville

    Big Fatty's Catering is a chef-owned catering company specializing in custom wedding events with over 30 years of experience in the Knoxville area. Led by Chef Lisa Smith, they offer chef-inspired cuisine with professional service and Southern charm.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: southern, contemporary american, chef-inspiredBar service: Yes
    Southernchef-inspiredrusticcountryupscaletraditional with modern twist
    bigfattyscatering.com(865) 384-90845103 Old Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA
  • Buddy's Custom Catering

    Knoxville

    Buddy's Custom Catering is an established BBQ and Southern catering company specializing in weddings and celebrations in the Knoxville area since 1972. They offer flexible service styles from casual buffets to elegant plated dinners.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: southern, bbq, hickory-smoked pit bar-b-qService: buffet, plated, food stations

    Buffet pricing is by inquiry based on guest count; only deposit amount and hourly add-on rate are published.

    casualelegantbuffetSouthernBBQ
    buddyscustomcatering.com(865) 588-00515806 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA
  • Calhoun's Banquets & Catering

    Gatlinburg

    Copper Cellar Catering & Events is a full-service caterer with 40+ years of experience offering customizable menus and banquet venues in the Gatlinburg, Knoxville, and surrounding areas. They specialize in wedding receptions with options for full-service, drop-off, or cocktail-style catering.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: southern, bbq, seafood +1Service: buffet, food stations, plated +1
    scenicmountain viewsprivatetraditionalSouthern
    coppercellarcatering.com(865) 436-60041004 Parkway # 861, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
  • First Fruits Kitchen

    Maryville

    First Fruits Kitchen is a full-service caterer specializing in custom wedding cakes and drop-off catering in the Knoxville area. Chef Tony and his team deliver high-quality food and exceptional service for weddings and special events.

    Pricing on requestService: drop-off catering, full-service catering, package cateringBar service: No
    firstfruitskitchen.com(865) 233-23954426 Pea Ridge Rd, Maryville, TN 37804, USA
  • Linita's Catering & Food Truck

    Pigeon Forge

    Linita's Catering & Food Truck offers full-service event catering with multiple vehicles and a dedicated commissary kitchen, specializing in customized menus for weddings and celebrations. They provide buffet, serving line, and plated meal options with full service available.

    Pricing on requestService: buffet, serving line, plated +1Bar service: No
    casualcustomizablefamily-friendly
    linitascateringtruck.com(931) 633-98071932 Cash Hollow Rd, Nunnelly, TN 37137, USA
  • Miss Lily's Catering

    Townsend

    Miss Lily's Catering is a 10+ year wedding and event catering specialist serving the Smoky Mountain area, known for scratch-made food and signature BBQ that can be smoked on-site.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: southern, bbq, americanService: buffet, hors d'oeuvresBar service: No
    rusticbarngardenSouthernBBQupscale casual
    lilybarn.com(865) 448-8697122 Depot Ave, Townsend, TN 37882, USA
  • Rosa's Catering

    Knoxville

    Rosa's Catering is an established Knoxville-based caterer specializing in customizable menus for weddings and events since 1971. They offer full-service catering with professional staff, flexible service options, and a focus on culinary excellence.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: mediterranean, italian, contemporary americanService: buffet, plated, food stations +1
    elegantclassiccustomizableupscale
    rosascatering.com(865) 690-57577635 Old Maynardville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938, USA
  • Rothchild Catering & Conference Center

    Knoxville

    Rothchild Catering & Conference Center is a family-owned catering company and banquet venue in Knoxville, TN with 40+ years of experience. They offer full wedding catering services with in-house and off-site options for all guest counts.

    Pricing on requestService: buffet, plated, food stations +1Bar service: Yes
    eleganttraditionalfull-service
    rothchildcatering.com(865) 690-01038807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923, USA
  • Spaces in the City

    Knoxville

    Spaces in the City is a full-service catering company offering elevated, fresh cuisine with service at their multiple historic event venues or off-site locations throughout Knoxville. They specialize in thoughtfully orchestrated events with globally-inspired menus and impeccable planning.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: mediterranean, pan-latin, italian +4Service: plated, food stations, family-styleBar service: Yes
    elevatedhistoricrustic-urbanglobally-inspiredlocally-sourcedsophisticated
    spacesinthecity.com(865) 544-4199922 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
  • Alvin’s Kitchen

    Gatlinburg

    Alvin's Kitchen is a full-service caterer in Gatlinburg, TN offering customized menus with fresh, innovative cuisine across multiple proteins and dietary options. They explicitly serve weddings, cocktail receptions, and other events of any size.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: southern comfort, bbq, american +2Service: customized, meal planning servicesBar service: No
    fresh and innovativecustomizableSouthern comfortfarm-to-table (locally sourced)
    alvinskitchen.com463 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
  • Baby Bird Catering

    Knoxville

    Baby Bird Catering specializes in elevated Southern BBQ catering with full-service options for weddings and rehearsal dinners throughout East Tennessee. They offer customizable menus, interactive food stations, and a personal touch for celebrations of all sizes.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: southern, bbq, americanService: buffet, food stations, small plates +1Bar service: No
    Southernrusticelevated casualBBQ-focusedwarm and welcoming
    babybirdcatering.com(480) 652-8216311 S Weisgarber Rd Suite E, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA
  • Gonzo Gourmet - Knoxville Catering

    Knoxville

    Gonzo Gourmet is Knoxville's premier catering company led by Chef Brandon Wilson, a certified executive chef who specializes in scratch-made cuisine prepared on-site. They offer full-service catering for weddings, events, and private chef services with over a decade of experience.

    Pricing on requestService: catering, food trucks, on-site preparationBar service: No

    Vendor offers custom wedding quotes but publishes only non-wedding services: cooking classes and business consultations.

    gonzogourmetfood.com(770) 733-04908524 Lawnpark Dr, Knoxville, TN 37923, USA
  • Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

    Maryville

    Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q is a full-service BBQ caterer with nearly 40 years of catering experience that specializes in weddings and events. They offer multiple service levels from full-service with dedicated staff to delivery-only and pickup options.

    Pricing on requestCuisine: bbq, southernService: buffet, food stations, box mealsBar service: No
    casualrusticsouthernbbqfuninteractive
    jimnnicks.com(865) 233-63601111 Franck St, Alcoa, TN 37701, USA
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