Business Details
22 Years
experience
Premier Catering Services in Sarasota, FL
Founded in 2004, Sarasota Catering Company has spent two decades establishing itself as a trusted name in the catering industry. Our journey began with a clear vision: to differentiate ourselves through exceptional service while delivering high-quality cuisine. Over the years, we've navigated economic challenges, natural disasters, and global crises, yet maintained our commitment to excellence. Our team's dedication has earned us numerous awards and recognition from both clients and professional organizations. We specialize in creating memorable culinary experiences for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, serving 500-700 events annually. Our reputation for reliability and quality has made us a preferred vendor at prestigious venues like Ringling Museum of Art and Mote Marine Aquarium.We take pride in our community involvement, supporting organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and Children First through donations and fundraising efforts. Our employees' expertise and longevity with the company form the foundation of our success, with many team members contributing for years. We maintain full licensing and insurance, including special authorization for alcohol service, ensuring comprehensive event solutions. Our approach combines personalized service with professional execution, offering everything from menu creation to complete event coordination. This combination of experience, quality, and community focus continues to make us a leader in the Sarasota catering scene.
Services
Wedding Catering
Corporate Catering
Event Planning
Menu Customization
Equipment Rentals
Alcohol Service
Charity Events
Beach Weddings
Holiday Catering
Private Dining
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 years of proven experience in the catering industry
- Our team has served 500-700 events annually since 2004
- We maintain special licensing for alcohol service at events
- Our staff includes experienced professionals with long-term tenure
- We provide comprehensive event solutions from planning to execution
What people say
Excellent service
Delicious food
Flawless execution
Professional staff
Creative menus
Services
Wedding Catering
Our wedding catering service creates unforgettable culinary experiences for your special day. We offer customized menus, venue coordination, and professional service staff to ensure your event's success. With experience at prestigious locations like Ringling Museum of Art, our team handles events from intimate ceremonies to grand receptions. Our comprehensive approach includes tastings, menu customization, and full-service execution for weddings of all styles and sizes.
Corporate Catering
Elevate your corporate events with our professional catering services tailored for business functions. We provide gourmet meals and elegant presentation for office meetings, holiday parties, product launches, and executive dinners. Our services include menu customization, equipment rentals, and professional staff to create impressive events that reflect your company's standards. We handle everything from working breakfasts to sophisticated galas with seamless execution.
Event Planning
Our comprehensive event planning service ensures flawless execution of your special occasions. From initial concept to final details, our experienced planners coordinate menus, timelines, vendor partnerships, and logistics. We offer day-of coordination, site visits, and personalized planning sessions to match your vision with practical execution. Our expertise covers weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations with attention to every detail.
Menu Customization
Create the perfect menu for your event with our expert customization services. Our culinary team works with you to develop menus that reflect your preferences, dietary needs, and event theme. We offer tasting sessions, menu consultations, and creative presentation options for events of all sizes. From casual buffets to formal multi-course meals, we ensure exceptional quality and presentation.
Equipment Rentals
Complete your event with our comprehensive equipment rental service. We provide tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, and specialty items to create cohesive event spaces. Our inventory supports events from small gatherings to large receptions, with professional setup and coordination. We ensure all rental items match your event's style and functional requirements while maintaining quality standards.
People
Lance Thompson
Owner & Executive Chef
With 20 years of experience, Lance Thompson leads Sarasota Catering Company as owner and Executive Chef. He has appeared on ABC News Sunrise and Talk of the Town, establishing the company's reputation for excellence. Under his leadership, the company has served over 500 events annually while maintaining community involvement through donations and support for local organizations.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, charity fundraisers, beach weddings, and private celebrations of all sizes.
Do you offer menu customization?
Yes, we provide full menu customization with tasting sessions to create personalized culinary experiences for your event.
Are you licensed for alcohol service?
Yes, we hold special licensing for alcohol service at events, providing complete beverage solutions.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Anna Maria, and surrounding Florida Gulf Coast areas.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 6-12 months in advance for weddings, with shorter notice possible for smaller events.
Do you provide event rentals?
Yes, we offer tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, and specialty items for complete event setups.
Reviews (7)
Scott Hammersand
Jun 04, 2022
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This company was highly recommended by a good friend who used them for several events. We trusted them for our wedding and were blown away by the amazing experience. The staff member at our reception was an angel and made several to-go containers for us as we were too busy to eat much at the time. The food was incredible and the presentation was perfect. We worked with Savannah Dyer and she did a great job on advising us with the amount needed. 5/5 Stars
Lauren Brightwell
Jun 02, 2022
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We engaged SCC for our Wedding at Spanish Point. They were Fantastic from start to finish! We engaged Savannah Dyer for "Day of Wedding Planning". She was also Fantastic! To start we got an immediate response on our initial inquiry for catering and planning services for our Wedding (which we did not receive from other recommended Catering Companies). The menu options were reasonably priced and the food at the event was Delicious! Savannah handled EVERYTHING! she followed up, made suggestions, was responsive and helpful.
I didn't worry about anything leading up to the big day. She managed and coordinated our timeline with all of our other vendors. Could NOT have done it without her! She was a pleasure to work with! Highly recommend!
I didn't worry about anything leading up to the big day. She managed and coordinated our timeline with all of our other vendors. Could NOT have done it without her! She was a pleasure to work with! Highly recommend!
Debbie Mc Hardy
Apr 27, 2022
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Sarasota Catering and their staff were so awesome. They catered the food and did the bar for a recent WCR event for me at Benderson tower. The staff were so helpful and accommodating, the food was yummy and we had a great evening. Highly recommend you chat to Sashi to all catering needs
Lauren W.
Apr 17, 2022
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Sarasota Catering Co provided services for our recent event with outstanding excellence. The sales team were patient and completely knowledgeable. Everything they told us not only happened, but surpassed any expectations. The food was delicious, served hot and presented beautifully. The cleanup was handled professionally with great care. Just can't thank them enough for everything.
Nancy Munson
Apr 12, 2022
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The staff was friendly and efficient, the food was excellent! Our wedding was all we hoped it would be and more.
Judy Dannewitz
Feb 14, 2022
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I recently held a Celebration of Life at my home for my husband who passed away a year ago and Sarasota Catering catered the affair. From the time that I first spoke to Savannah Dyer to the end of the day of the event, everything went as I had hoped for. My highest praise goes to Lance who was the server. From the time he got here to set up to the time he cleaned up he made a very difficult day much more bearable.
He was very attentive, not only to me, but to making sure there was enough food at all times and clearing cups and plates as the day went on and when he left one wouldn't have known there was an event that had taken place. I also want to compliment the food. Everything was delicious. If I ever have an occasion to cater a party again I would definitely use Sarasota Catering.
He was very attentive, not only to me, but to making sure there was enough food at all times and clearing cups and plates as the day went on and when he left one wouldn't have known there was an event that had taken place. I also want to compliment the food. Everything was delicious. If I ever have an occasion to cater a party again I would definitely use Sarasota Catering.
Kimberly Lapham
Feb 06, 2022
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Organized, friendly, creative, homemade delicious. Top notch company when it comes to planning and executing an event. I had two corporate events that Sarasota Catering Company catered. Both times they surpassed my expectations. The administration to the servers, each one is dedicated in making the experience special. I felt they cared about my event as much as I did. That is rare in our "me first" culture.
