cater athens

Wedding & Private Event Catering in Athens, GA

Cater Athens brings the kitchens of Georgian Hall, The Chapel, Trappeze Pub, and South Kitchen + Bar under one culinary team. From full-service weddings to elevated drop-off and pick-up menus, we tailor every event with care.

Locally Sourced & Seasonally Inspired

Known for our creativity, hospitality, and flavor, we bring the Athens dining experience anywhere you celebrate — yes, we cater at any venue within a 50-mile radius.

Whether it’s a wedding, rehearsal dinner, corporate event, or private party, our chefs craft menus built around fresh, local ingredients and the kind of Southern hospitality that turns a meal into a memory. From elegant plated dinners to cocktail-style receptions and backyard bashes, every event feels personal, polished, and unmistakably local.

Our culinary team designs menus that showcase the best of each season, partnering with nearby farms and purveyors to keep every dish fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.

Private & Off-Site Events

From intimate dinners to large-scale celebrations, Cater Athens delivers full-service catering wherever your event takes place. We handle the food, bar, staff, and setup — you handle the fun. Proudly serving Athens and the surrounding area with heart, hospitality, and damn good food.

The Chapel Cater Athens
Menu & Styles

We offer plated dinners, buffets, and chef-attended stations at every venue, allowing you to mix and match to suit your celebration.

View our delivery/pickup menu and pricing here.

Absolutely — our chefs love tailoring menus. Each venue’s culinary team can modify dishes or create themed stations.

Yes! Complimentary menu tastings are scheduled once you book your date so you can sample entrées, hors d’oeuvres, and signature desserts.

Yes. Our chefs use locally sourced, seasonal ingredients whenever possible, so menus evolve throughout the year.

Several of our venues offer daytime or brunch weddings and private event options featuring lighter menus and signature mimosa or sangria bars. Availability varies by location—ask your venue coordinator for current options.

Planning & Timing

Menus are finalized about two months before the event during your planning meeting.

Yes, our venues offer rehearsal dinners, luncheons, or farewell brunches with flexible menus.

Each venue’s Private Events Director will guide you through tastings, menu selections, and any dietary needs.

Desserts & Enhancements

Each package includes a custom wedding cake. Enhancements range from donut walls and milk-and-cookie bars to whatever your imagination can dream up!

If you have a special bakery in mind, we’ll coordinate approval and delivery details — but we also partner with trusted local bakers.

Dietary & Allergies

Of course. We handle vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and allergy-specific requests daily.

Yes, both are available and can be arranged when you finalize your guest count.

Yes, our chefs can design menus inspired by your heritage or coordinate with approved specialty vendors if needed.

Yes, we can provide Kosher-style or Halal menu options upon request.

Bar & Beverage

Every wedding package includes a premium open bar for five hours.

Outside alcohol isn’t permitted; our licenses require service through our in-house bar teams.

Definitely — couples can design a signature drink or choose from crowd-favorites like sangria or margarita bars.

Yes, choose from sliders, tacos, pretzels, s’mores, and more for a fun late-night surprise.

Ready to Plan Your Athens Catering?

Contact Cater Athens to bring chef-crafted food, signature cocktails, and true Southern hospitality to your next wedding, private party, or corporate event.