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The food, the decor, the presentation - each element is carefully planned and put into place. No detail is left undone!

I started the catering business in 1999 when my husband and I got married and had a difficult time finding a caterer that could provide good food and an elegant presentation. Our families had been in the restaurant business for years and we knew what we were looking for...but with each caterer we met, we grew tired of being talked out of what we wanted and presented with a stale package. I knew I wanted to provide a custom approach to catering..hence Elite Catering.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$50

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$27

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$33

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$23

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$12

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
Caribbean
German
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of Elite Catering

4.6 out of 5 rating
4.6 out of 5 rating
72 Reviews
92% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
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Elite Catering is highly recommended as a wedding catering service. Reviewers praised the food, particularly the unique and delicious options like family-style meals and a flaming donut bar. The staff, including Ariell, Melanie, and Bri, were commended for their professionalism, helpfulness, and attention to detail. Elite Catering's team was described as communicative and responsive throughout the planning process, making the experience stress-free. Overall, customers were extremely satisfied with the food, service, and overall experience provided by Elite Catering for their weddings.

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Elite Catering is highly recommended as a wedding catering service. Reviewers praised the food, particularly the unique and delicious options like family-style meals and a flaming donut bar. The staff, including Ariell, Melanie, and Bri, were commended for their professionalism, helpfulness, and attention to detail. Elite Catering's team was described as communicative and responsive throughout the planning process, making the experience stress-free. Overall, customers were extremely satisfied with the food, service, and overall experience provided by Elite Catering for their weddings.

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Sydney G. Sent on 04/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Staff

We got married at The Steam Plant in March 2024 and partnered with Elite Catering for food, dessert, and bartenders. They were terrific to work with. They work with you through your proposal item by item several times throughout the wedding planning process to make sure it is exactly what you want. We changed our minds quite a bit due to budget changes and our guests' strict dietary restrictions, and no questions were asked - they accommodated immediately. We had a hodge podge of gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, kosher, etc. guests attending our wedding. There were plenty of options to choose from to ensure everyone was accounted for. The bartenders were a hit (we provided the alcohol, and the bartenders served) - we heard from everyone how incredible the drinks were, and everyone was served super quickly. The waiters were also super attentive, and water glasses were never less than half full. They were absolutely amazing.

Zabrina was our main point of contact throughout the wedding planning process. She was the one writing and re-writing our proposal, answering all of our questions, helping us through our tasting, guiding our wedding day timeline, and everything in between. She was on top of everything. She was super fast at responding to emails, helped us with all of our dietary restrictions, made sure all of our questions were answered, and truly relieved a ton of wedding stress regarding the food (the most important and most stressful part!!) by being so good at her job. Zabrina went above and beyond to help us.... we had a couple of snafus on our part, and she couldn't have been more accommodating. Driving to meet me for a pickup and calling around on a Sunday to handle things that were not even directly related to her job or company was so incredibly appreciated. She truly wants the best for the bride, groom, and wedding day. Zabrina is amazing - highly recommend.
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Ryan F. Sent on 08/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Elite is amazing!

Elite Catering was absolutely amazing on our wedding day!! Thank you so much for everything, everyone absolutely loved your food from the cocktail hour, to dinner, to the after party tacos. Your team was amazing and we did not have to worry about a single thing working with Elite!!

Ariell you were so awesome to work with and we are so thankful that you and your team were with us on our wedding day. We loved the food and received so many compliments on dinner.

Hire Elite Catering, they will handle everything from A to Z and make your day stress free, and will bring an incredible level of service to boot. They were even helping to clean spilled drinks off the dance floor during the night. We were so impressed by Elite and their professional team.

THANK YOU Ariell and Elite!!

Maria and Ryan 08/19/23.
Rebekah
Rebekah B. Sent on 12/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great food & versatility

I had an amazing experience with Elite Catering and their staff during our wedding process. My husband and I wanted to do some more untraditional styles and food during our day, and they were so on board. We did a family-style meal with “picnic” foods – kabobs, mac&cheese, grilled veggies, cornbread, and all that good stuff. When we walked around to our tables during dinner, everyone was raving about the food and were so excited to have something out of the box and that was served without a hitch! We also had their flaming donut bar, which once again, everyone was RAVING about.

I thoroughly appreciated their professionalism, their can-do attitude, and making sure my husband and I were well-fed too! Would definitely recommend to those looking for catering in the area!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Childers Photography Childers Photography Wedding Photographers

Elite Catering is one of the best caterers in the Dayton area. Their complete staff are always professional in their dress, demeanor and interaction with the wedding party and guests. Their food quality is always top notch! They do not stop at top quality food, the presentation is always fantastic! Any wedding couple that chooses Elite Catering will be extremely happy that they did! We highly recommend Elite Catering! Chuck Childers - Childers Photography

Floral V Designs Floral V Designs Wedding Florists

Elite Catering does an amazing job. The work they put into every detail was noticed by so many guests. The food was more than we could have expected and every person at the reception still talks about how great the food displays were and how amazing the food tasted. Great to work with too!

Sarah Babcock Studio Sarah Babcock Studio Wedding Photographers

Many of my clients have used Elite Catering and were very pleased. And from the weddings I have photographed where Elite was hired, the food was amazing the presentation flawless. I would not hesitate in recommending Elite Catering to my own brides.

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