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Wedding Caterers in Indianapolis

7 caterers, with what they charge, what that covers and how far ahead they book.

We read the websites of every caterer we could find working in Indianapolis, and pulled out the things couples ask first: what it costs, what that covers, how far ahead they book, and what actually makes each one different. Every line below is quoted from their own site and links back to it.

Of the 12 we looked at, 3 publish their pricing. That is unusually high for the wedding trade — most Indianapolis venues publish nothing at all — so this is a genuine comparison rather than a list of names to email.

Read a starting price as a starting price. Almost every figure here is the lowest package on the lowest-demand date. Ask what your date costs before you shortlist on the number.

Nameless Catering

Pricing
menu prices listed from $18 (Box Lunches), plus production fee and tax source
What that covers
plates, cutlery, serving utensils, and wire chafing racks included with all packages source
Area covered
Indiana source
Worth knowing
offers short notice / budget catering options source

TURF Catering + Kitchen

Pricing
hot lunch buffets $18 per person (serves 25); prime buffet with 2 entrees $36 per person source
What that covers
buffets include silverware, plates, napkins, bowls, serving utensils, wire racks and sterno; delivery on request source
Worth knowing
scratch kitchen that also runs a weekday lunch service with a menu that changes daily source

Indy Fresh Catering

Pricing
$400 food and beverage minimum for staffed weddings, plus a 4hr labor charge minimum for at least two staff source
What that covers
disposable dinnerware included in every package; upgraded faux china and rolled faux silverware $2.50 per guest source
Area covered
Central Indiana, from a kitchen minutes from downtown Indianapolis source
Worth knowing
buffet service only — no plated meals and no passed appetizers source

Ritz Charles Garden Pavillion

Pricing
Not published on their site. You will have to ask.
Area covered
Indiana source
Worth knowing
operates multiple venues of its own, including Ritz Charles Chapel, Ballrooms, Garden Pavilion, Artisan Acres Estate, The Bluffs at Conner Prairie, Coxhall Gardens and Mansion, and Indianapolis Central Library, and also caters at the client's venue source

Jacquie's Gourmet Catering

Pricing
Not published on their site. You will have to ask.
Area covered
Indianapolis, Indiana and surrounding area including Carmel and Zionsville source
Worth knowing
Caters events ranging from box lunches to parties of 1,000 or more people source

Sweet and Savory Catering

Pricing
Not published on their site. You will have to ask.
What that covers
Custom menus served family style, plated, buffet, or stations; private tasting; event specialist to design the menu source
Area covered
Indianapolis and surrounding counties source
Worth knowing
Offers 'Saveur by Sweet and Savory', a limited-service budget option with a build-your-own-quote menu source

JPS Events at Regions Tower

Pricing
Not published on their site. You will have to ask.
Area covered
events held at Regions Tower, 211 N. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis source
Worth knowing
the city's only rooftop venue source

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