Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering Partner in Arvada, CO
Founded in 1981 by Jimmy Lambatos, Footers Catering has evolved into a second-generation family business renowned for exceptional event catering. With over four decades of experience, we specialize in creating unforgettable weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and charitable functions. Our commitment to using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and cooking on-site ensures restaurant-quality meals tailored to each client's vision. Our award-winning team provides full-service coordination, from custom menus to logistics, ensuring seamless execution.We prioritize a positive company culture, believing that passionate employees deliver superior service. Recognized nationally for culinary excellence and innovation, we integrate sustainability practices while maintaining a fun, collaborative environment. Our accolades reflect our dedication to exceeding client expectations through creativity, precision, and heartfelt service.
Services
Wedding Catering
Corporate Events
Social Gatherings
Charitable Events
Custom Menus
Bar Services
Event Rentals
Sustainability Options
Production Coordination
Tasting Experiences
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of expertise in crafting personalized event experiences.
- Our chefs cook fresh, locally sourced meals on-site for superior quality.
- Full-service coordination ensures seamless execution of every event detail.
- Award-winning team prioritizes innovation and culinary excellence.
- Sustainability initiatives reduce environmental impact without compromising quality.
Associations and certifications
- James Beard Foundation SmartCatch
What people say
Excellent evening for guests
Delicious food presentation
Top-notch service
Creative menu options
Stress-free planning process
Services
Wedding Catering
Footers Catering creates bespoke wedding experiences with custom menus, on-site cooking, and full-service coordination. Our team handles tastings, rentals, and logistics to ensure stress-free celebrations. We accommodate dietary needs and incorporate personal touches, from engagement parties to rehearsal dinners, serving 500+ events annually.
Corporate Events
We design corporate events that strengthen client and employee relationships through exceptional cuisine and logistics. Services include venue tours, branding integration, and scalable solutions from small meetings to large galas. Our experienced coordinators ensure professional execution aligned with company objectives and brand identity.
Charitable Events
Footers partners with nonprofits to maximize fundraising impact through engaging events. We manage logistics for 200+ annual charity functions, including galas and cocktail receptions. Our team provides cost-effective solutions and creative presentation to enhance guest experiences and encourage repeat attendance for causes.
Sustainability Options
Our sustainability initiatives reduce event environmental impact through food waste reduction, composting, and creative ingredient utilization. We offer guidance on eco-friendly choices for rentals, materials, and logistics. Recognized by James Beard Foundation, we help clients achieve greener events without compromising quality or aesthetics.
Event Rentals
Footers provides comprehensive rental solutions including tableware, furniture, and decor. Our in-house inventory supports seamless event setup and breakdown. Customizable options ensure cohesive design themes while eliminating third-party coordination. On-site kitchen equipment guarantees culinary consistency across event locations.
People
Anthony Lambatos
CEO
Third-generation catering leader with 20+ years experience. Transformed family business into industry innovator while maintaining core values. Focuses on combining tradition with modern trends to elevate client experiences through strategic vision and operational excellence.
April Lambatos
COO
Hospitality expert with 25+ years in event management. Built award-winning team culture emphasizing employee engagement. Oversees operations and client relations, ensuring service excellence across 600+ annual events while maintaining family business ethos.
Colbrt Callen
Director of Sales
18-year veteran growing catering brands through relationship-building. Manages sales team and venue partnerships. Instrumental in expanding service offerings including event venue and leadership consulting subsidiary while maintaining client-centric focus.
Jason Sutton
Executive Chef
Culinary innovator with international experience in large-scale event logistics. Leads kitchen operations for complex off-site functions. Recognized for creative menu development and mentoring chefs, ensuring consistent quality across 75,000+ annual guest servings.
Sam Totten
Operations Director
Multifaceted leader in event design and operational efficiency. Develops innovative displays and digital tools to enhance service delivery. Combines architectural expertise with catering knowledge to solve logistical challenges and improve client experiences through creative problem-solving.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate functions, social gatherings, and charitable events with customized menus and full-service coordination.
Can you accommodate special dietary needs?
Yes, our chefs create custom menus addressing all dietary requirements while maintaining exceptional flavor and presentation.
Do you provide event planning services?
Our coordinators offer comprehensive planning including venue selection, timelines, rentals, and vendor management.
Are you available for out-of-town events?
We cater events statewide with full kitchen equipment transport to ensure consistent quality at any location.
What sustainability practices do you implement?
We reduce waste through ingredient optimization, composting, and eco-friendly service options for greener events.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 6-12 months ahead for weekends, with flexibility for mid-week reservations.
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Reviews (7)
Rianna Thomas
May 18, 2022
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We used Footer's for a surprise birthday party! Everyone absolutely loved the food, and the servers were all incredible! They were the most professional and organized catering company I have ever worked with. I would absolutely recommend Footer's Catering and will use them again!
Nathan Reed
May 04, 2022
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Footers catered our wedding, they did great and we were glad to have them as part of the team. They planed the menu around our favorite foods and then they delivered them with style. Everyone was well fed and service was great. They introduced the idea of the extended cocktail hour with stations type service style that helped kept people mingling and socializing throughout the night. None of the other caterers we sampled worked with us this way to ensure the night was what we wanted. I would recommend Footers to anyone.
Quincy Gill
Apr 16, 2022
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I am a Wedding Planner in Colorado and I got to work with Footers for the first time in March. Sarah was amazing starting with the final walkthrough and her team was great all through the event. I was blown away with the quality of food and service! Can't wait to work with this team again!
Zoe Sigle
Feb 16, 2022
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Footer's catered our vegan wedding, and so many guests raved about the food and the drinks. Footer's even created a cauliflower carving station for the event for some fun vegan flair! Footer's provided so much attention-to-detail and were flexible and understanding as we had to reschedule twice due to the pandemic. I highly recommend Footer's as a classy, fun, communicative catering company - especially for folks looking for impressive vegan catering!
Rachel Stoops
Dec 17, 2021
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Footers catered our corporate holiday party and I have nothing but appreciation for the team. Sarah was a dream to plan with. She was patient, friendly, quick to respond, and helpful with every request. She made the planning process quick and easy, and didn't bat at eye at our last minute asks. Paige ran the event a did a phenomenal job leading the team. She was always available and happy to help with a smile on her face.
The whole team was professional and knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make sure the event ran smoothly and that we were well taken care of. The food was fabulous. Selecting our menu was hard because everything sounded so delicious, and it was! The presentation was stunning, with hints of holiday decor. We received so many compliments on how tasty and creative the menu was. A huge thank you to the entire team for making our event such a success! I would choose Footers over and over again in a heartbeat.
The whole team was professional and knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make sure the event ran smoothly and that we were well taken care of. The food was fabulous. Selecting our menu was hard because everything sounded so delicious, and it was! The presentation was stunning, with hints of holiday decor. We received so many compliments on how tasty and creative the menu was. A huge thank you to the entire team for making our event such a success! I would choose Footers over and over again in a heartbeat.
Adrienne Coffey - A. Touch Of Bliss
Dec 15, 2021
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Any time you work with Footers, you know you are in for a treat! The food they create is always delicious, the presentation is always creative, and the staff are always top-notch professionals. They have a beautiful and spacious facility where they prep all their food and host their client tastings, Social Capitol. Their customer service is wonderful, their menu possibilities are endless and fully customizable, and the company also has a sustainability initiative that makes them a joy to work with, no matter what event you are hosting.
Megan Slattery
Nov 24, 2021
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We were blown away by the attention to detail, professionalism, and delicious food provided by Footers for our wedding! Tabitha was amazing to work with, from choosing a menu, to the very fun tasting, to the execution of a beautiful cocktail hour, dinner service, and dance party, they truly were exceptional and I would highly recommend them for any wedding or event! Oh, and Tabitha made sure we had a quiet moment with a cocktail and apps along with a prepared dinner plate so we could actually enjoy our wedding food. This was huge for me! The staff was wonderful as was all the food. Thank you, Footers!
