36 caterers in Virginia Beach, VA
We tracked down 85 possible caterers around Virginia Beach and Suffolk, Norfolk, Hampton, Chincoteague, Portsmouth and 3 more nearby towns, then checked each one against its own website. These are the 36 we could verify. Not a top ten, and not a paid directory.
10 of them (28%) publish their pricing. Those are listed first with the real numbers. The other 26 quote on request, which is normal in this industry, so plan on contacting several to compare.
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Virginia caterers typically charge $25 to $42 per guest, with some vendors reaching $160 per guest. Because premium and luxury caterers rarely publish pricing and require direct inquiry, the vendors represented here skew toward the more affordable end, meaning the true market average is likely higher than these figures suggest.
The Virginia Beach caterers list
Custom Cuisine
Virginia BeachCustom Cuisine is a hands-on catering company specializing in custom-designed wedding receptions and events in the Hampton Roads area. Owner Leon has 25+ years of experience creating personalized menus for groups up to 120 guests.
$20/guest – $30/guestCuisine: italian, american, southern +6Service: buffet, platedBar service: YesPer-guest catering pricing for weddings with example total costs after tax and labor.
elegantclassiccustomizableformaleclecticGoodrich Gourmet Catering Company
Virginia BeachGoodrich Gourmet Catering is a family-owned Richmond and Virginia Beach caterer specializing in full-service wedding catering with customizable menus ranging from elegant plated dinners to buffet-style receptions. They offer comprehensive event services including servers, rentals, and bar service, with wedding packages starting at $34.99–$39.99 per guest.
$35/guest – $40/guestCuisine: american comfort cuisine, southern, bbq/barbecueService: buffet, plated, family-style +2Bar service: YesPer-guest pricing for wedding packages plus sample full-service wedding costs for 100 guests.
elegantclassicupscalerefinedMermaid Catering
Virginia BeachMermaid Catering is a full-service event caterer in Virginia Beach specializing in custom wedding menus, signature displays, and complete event coordination. They offer everything from hors d'oeuvres and buffets to full-service staffing and bar services.
from $21/guestCuisine: contemporary american, coastal, southern +2Service: buffet, plated, family-style +4Bar service: YesBuffet catering with per-guest meal pricing and stated labor hourly rates for event staffing.
elegantmodernlocally-sourcedupscalecoastalTailored Chef Inc. Caterer & Personal Chef
Virginia BeachTailored Chef Inc. is a full-service catering and personal chef company serving the Hampton Roads area since 2014, specializing in custom-tailored menus for weddings and special events. Chef Lin Old brings 30 years of industry experience and culinary training from Johnson and Wales University to create fresh, seasonal cuisine for up to 250 wedding guests.
from $25/guestService: plated, family-style, buffet +1Bar service: NoPer-guest catering pricing for private events starting at $25/person; service-level packages range $225–$595 for 2–22 guests.
customizedupscalefresh-seasonal-localclassical-with-modern-techniqueCreative Catering of Virginia
Virginia BeachCreative Catering of Virginia is a full-service caterer in Chesapeake, VA specializing in wedding catering with multiple menu styles, bar services, and over 25 years of experience. They offer plated meals, buffet-style service, themed food stations, and late-night wedding snacks with customizable packages.
$39/guest – $52/guestCuisine: american, italian, mediterranean +5Service: plated, buffet, family-style +2Bar service: YesPer-guest pricing for wedding catering packages ranging from $39–$52 per person.
elegantdiverse cuisine optionssophisticatedcontemporaryversatileThe Catering Place
SuffolkThe Catering Place is a full-service caterer in Suffolk, VA specializing in customized wedding menus from casual BBQ to formal black-tie receptions. They offer buffet, plated, and family-style service with coordinated event staffing and vendor partnerships.
$30/guest – $45/guestCuisine: southern, bbq, italian +3Service: buffet, plated, family-style +2Bar service: YesPer-person pricing for wedding food catering, excluding tax, gratuity, and additional fees.
SouthernelegantcasualformalbarbecueItalianEmpamamma's
Virginia BeachEmpamamma's Signature Recipes is a full-service caterer specializing in multicultural cuisine including Southern, Caribbean, Italian, and Latin dishes. They offer catering for weddings, cocktail receptions, and private gatherings with delivery and setup services across NJ, NY, and Virginia Beach.
$25/guest – $125/guestCuisine: southern, soul food, caribbean +6Service: buffet, food stations, family-styleBar service: NoCaterer offering per-item pricing for appetizers, proteins, empanadas, and sides with per-dozen and tray options; desserts and beverages priced by inquiry only.
family-stylemulticulturalSouthern comfortCaribbeancontemporaryOuter Banks Boil Company
Virginia BeachOuter Banks Boil Company is a seafood boil caterer offering interactive, family-style dining experiences where their team cooks, serves, and cleans up at your venue. They specialize in customizable coastal seafood boils perfect for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and special events.
from $25/guestCuisine: seafood, coastalService: family-style, interactiveBar service: NoPer-person seafood boil pricing for wedding catering; catering fee and add-ons not included.
casualcoastalinteractivefamily-stylelaid-backseafood-focusedvirginiabeach.outerbanksboilcompany.com757-301-25871253 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456-7782Large Brothers Catering Llc
NorfolkLarge Brothers Catering specializes in authentic soul food and seafood catering for weddings, special events, and private gatherings. They offer customizable menus with a 150-person minimum for catering services.
$24/guest – $27/guestCuisine: soul food, southern, seafood +1Service: buffet, family-styleBar service: NoPer-guest pricing for catering with 150-person minimum.
casualsoul foodseafood-focusedfamily-styleCounty Grill Catering
HamptonCounty Grill & Smokehouse is a family-owned BBQ caterer with two locations (Yorktown and Hampton, VA) specializing in smoked meats and Southern sides. They offer full-service catering, delivery, and pickup options with customizable packages for events.
$29 – $33Cuisine: bbq, southern, soul food +1Service: full-service, delivery, pick-upBar service: YesCombo packages ($29–$33) are available, but catering package pricing for weddings is not specified.
casualSouthernBBQcomfort foodrusticCatering Concepts Inc.
Virginia BeachCatering Concepts Inc. is a full-service, off-premise caterer in Virginia Beach with 30 years of experience creating custom menus and complete event design for weddings and celebrations. They offer comprehensive catering services from intimate dinners to large receptions with staffing, rentals, and coordinated vendor services.
Pricing on requestService: buffet, plated, food stations +4Bar service: Yeselegantcustomizablefull-servicetrend-forwardsophisticatedChef By Design Catering
Virginia BeachChef By Design is a full-service catering and event planning company specializing in custom, seasonally-inspired menus with beautiful presentation for weddings and special events throughout the Hampton Roads area.
Pricing on requestsophisticatedinnovativeseasonally-inspiredCountry Lane Catering
ChincoteagueCountry Lane Catering is a family-operated caterer specializing in made-from-scratch Southern comfort food for weddings and special events throughout the Fredericksburg, VA area. They offer customized menus rooted in North Carolina and Virginia heritage with guidance on florals, décor, and music coordination.
Pricing on requestCuisine: southern, comfort food, country cookingService: buffet, platedSouthernrusticcomfort foodtraditionalfamily-operatedcasualEast Beach Catering
Virginia BeachEast Beach Catering is a full-service caterer in the Hampton Roads area specializing in customizable wedding menus with personalized service. They offer everything from intimate dinners to large celebrations with award-winning culinary presentations.
Pricing on requestService: buffet, plated, food stations +1Bar service: Yeselegantcustomizableaward-winningdetail-orientedInnovative Catering
PortsmouthInnovative Catering is a full-service caterer based in Lynchburg, VA, specializing in custom wedding menus from intimate gatherings to large receptions. They offer everything from hors d'oeuvres and rehearsal dinners to sit-down buffets with locally sourced, high-quality ingredients.
Pricing on requestCuisine: southern, bbq, italian +1Service: buffet, sit-down buffet, family-style +2Bar service: NoelegantSouthernrefinedsophisticatedclassicSweetwater Cuisine
Virginia BeachSweetwater Cuisine is an award-winning Southern caterer in Virginia Beach specializing in custom wedding catering with full-service production, including staffing, bar services, and event design. Their chef-crafted menus feature heirloom recipes and sophisticated takes on Southern comfort food.
Pricing on requestCuisine: southernService: buffet, plated, family-style +1Bar service: YesSouthernelegantsophisticatedclassiccomfort-food-elevatedromanticThe Grey Goose | Kitchen and Catering
HamptonThe Grey Goose is a full-service caterer and restaurant in Hampton, VA specializing in wedding catering and special events. Their husband-and-wife culinary team offers custom menu planning, wedding cakes, and comprehensive catering packages.
Pricing on requestCuisine: southern with chef's twistService: full-service, custom cateringBar service: YesPricing available upon request; no published rates provided.
Southernchef-drivencontemporaryTraditions Catering & Events
Virginia BeachTraditions Catering & Events is a full-service caterer specializing in wedding receptions with custom menus, professional bar service, and complete event coordination across Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads.
Pricing on requestCuisine: southern, bbq, italian +3Service: plated, buffet, family-style +3Bar service: YesclassicelegantcasualrusticSouthernmoderntraditionscateringva.com(757) 547-8009Regatta Center 3636 Virginia Beach Blvd Suite #108, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452Williamsburg Concessions & Catering
WilliamsburgWilliamsburg Concessions & Catering is a full-service catering company specializing in wedding receptions with plated dinners, buffets, and chef-attended stations. They serve events from 20 to 500+ guests across Virginia with over a decade of experience.
Pricing on requestService: plated, buffet, food stations +2Bar service: YeselegantformalintimateflexibleBetter.
ChincoteagueBetter is a chef-made food truck caterer on Chincoteague Island specializing in fresh, homemade meals with local produce. They offer custom wedding catering and have specific experience creating personalized menus for wedding events.
Pricing on requestCuisine: farm-to-table, contemporary americanService: food trucksBar service: Nocasualfarm-to-tablefreshlocalCJ's Catered Greatness
NorfolkCJ's Catered Greatness is a Norfolk-based catering company offering fully customizable menus and personalized service for weddings and special events. Led by Executive Chef Chaevis Johnson El, they provide both special event catering and private chef services.
Pricing on requestService: live cooking demonstrations, action stationsBar service: NoDeep South Smokehouse
ChincoteagueDeep South Smokehouse is a BBQ caterer offering smoked meats and Southern sides for events in the Chincoteague, Virginia area. They provide catering services with customizable menu options and optional staff/server packages.
Pricing on requestCuisine: bbq, southernService: buffetBar service: NorusticSoutherncasualJ~Will's BBQ
ChesapeakeJ-Will's BBQ is a veteran-owned Southern barbecue caterer serving the Chesapeake, Virginia area since 2006. They specialize in slow-smoked meats and traditional Southern sides for events of all sizes, both indoor and outdoor.
Pricing on requestCuisine: southern bbq, soul foodService: buffet, family-styleBar service: NorusticSoutherntraditionalcasualcomfort foodMoody’s Kitchen & Catering
WilliamsburgMoody's Kitchen & Catering is a gourmet caterer in Williamsburg, VA offering custom-designed catering for events of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to large celebrations. They provide drop-off and limited full-service catering with chef-driven menus featuring high-quality ingredients and refined techniques.
Pricing on requestCuisine: gourmet american, contemporaryService: drop-off catering, full-service cateringBar service: NoelegantgourmetrefinedupscalePiha Aloha, LLC
Newport NewsPiha Aloha is a Hawaiian BBQ caterer specializing in traditional Hawaiian dishes and luau-style cuisine for events in Newport News, Virginia. They offer full-service catering with customizable menus for weddings, anniversaries, and other celebrations.
Pricing on requestCuisine: hawaiian, bbq, island cuisine +2Service: food trucks, pan orders, family-styleBar service: NoPricing available upon request; no published dollar amounts provided.
casualtropicalauthenticisland-inspiredfamily-orientedUp In Smoke Catering LLC catering and food truck
ChesapeakeUp In Smoke Catering LLC is a Virginia Beach-based BBQ and Southern comfort food caterer specializing in slow-smoked meats and handcrafted seasonings. They offer full catering services for weddings and special events with a focus on bold flavors and personalized hospitality.
Pricing on requestCuisine: bbq, southern, comfort food +1Bar service: NorusticSouthernBBQcomfort foodtraditionalBounty Dining, LLC
WilliamsburgBounty Dining is a custom catering company led by Chef Mary Ammons offering personalized fine dining experiences for private events. They specialize in seasonal, locally-sourced cuisine with accommodation for special diets.
Pricing on requestCuisine: contemporary american, mediterranean-influenced, farm-to-table +1Service: plated, family-style, passed hors d'oeuvres +2Bar service: Noelegantfine diningseasonallocal sourcingfarm-to-tableEdge Catering VA
HamptonEdge Catering is an award-winning caterer serving Hampton, VA since 1997, specializing in customized menus for events of all sizes. They offer diverse cuisine options and are known for innovative, delicious food at budget-friendly prices.
Pricing on requestBar service: NoIndividual menu item pricing ($8–$22 per item) falls below typical wedding catering per-guest minimums and represents à la carte/retail pricing rather than wedding packages.
Cove Tavern
Newport NewsCove Tavern is an American restaurant and catering venue in Newport News that offers tailored catering packages and event hosting for weddings and special occasions. They provide both indoor dining and a large outdoor patio space for celebrations.
Pricing on requestbothIncluded: indoor dining room, outdoor patio, full bar, kitchencasualtropical-inspiredtaverncoastalI Can Cook For You, LLC
Virginia BeachI Can Cook For You is a personal chef and event catering service in Virginia Beach offering customized cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients. Chef Telly brings culinary expertise to weddings, parties, and intimate gatherings at your chosen venue.
Pricing on requestCuisine: southernBar service: NoSouthernfresh ingredientscreativepersonalizedTASTE
SuffolkTASTE is a specialty food café and market with 10 locations in Coastal Virginia and Richmond offering chef-prepared catering and event hosting in beautifully designed spaces. They provide both drop-off catering menus and private event hosting with staffing support.
Pricing on requestCuisine: american contemporary, farm-to-table, artisanal specialty foods +1Service: drop-off catering, boxed lunches, platters +2Bar service: NoWedding catering pricing is by inquiry based on date, time, and seasonality; only delivery minimum and discounts are published.
contemporaryupscalelocally-sourcedartisanalmodern cafespecialty foodsTASTE
Newport NewsTASTE is a specialty food café and market with 10 locations in Coastal Virginia and Richmond that offers chef-prepared catering for private events, including drop-off catering and venue rental at their beautifully designed café locations.
Pricing on requestCuisine: american, contemporary, farm-to-table +2Service: drop-off catering, food stations, platters +2Bar service: NoWedding catering pricing is by inquiry based on date, time, location, and seasonality; only delivery minimum ($100) and deposit requirement (25%) are stated.
contemporaryupscalelocally-sourcedartisanalmodernelegantTASTE
Virginia BeachTASTE is a specialty food café and market with 10 locations across Coastal Virginia and Richmond that offers both café catering and upscale specialty catering services. They provide chef-prepared drop-off catering, private event space rentals, and can host receptions in their beautifully designed locations.
Pricing on requestCuisine: contemporary american, farm-to-table, specialty prepared foods +1Service: drop-off catering, plated service available, food stations +2Bar service: NoDelivery minimum stated but wedding food and beverage pricing varies by location and date; requires inquiry.
contemporaryupscaleartisanallocally-sourcedmodernelegantCirca 1918 Kitchen and Bar
Newport NewsCirca 1918 Kitchen and Bar is a fine dining restaurant in Newport News, VA that offers private party packages and customizable catering for weddings and special events. They provide intimate settings for celebrations with a focus on stress-free event hosting.
Pricing on requestindoorIncluded: bar, kitchencasualintimatefine diningneighborhoodquaintMarchese Italian Market & Cafe
Virginia BeachMarchese Italian Market & Cafe is an Italian deli and cafe offering catering services with authentic Italian cuisine including pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, and desserts. They provide both buffet-style and family-style service with delivery available.
Pricing on requestCuisine: italianService: buffet, family-styleBar service: NoItaliancasualauthenticSandy Pony Donuts & Açaí Bowls
ChincoteagueSandy Pony Donuts offers fresh, made-to-order handcrafted donuts with 24 signature flavors plus custom options, available for catering at special events. They also serve açaí bowls, bubble tea, smoothies, and coffee.
Pricing on requestCuisine: custom donut creation, gluten-free donuts, açaí bowls +3Specific catering pricing not listed; only gift card and merchandise retail prices published.
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