Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering Partner in Cincinnati
Vonderhaars Catering has been serving the Cincinnati and Tri-State Area for 51 years, evolving its catering style and services while maintaining a commitment to quality food and exceptional service. Founded in 1969 as a small market, the business expanded to over 14,000 square feet, offering customized menus for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Our team combines culinary expertise with personalized attention, providing seamless event planning and execution.With a focus on innovation, we now operate under the new name DelightMore, enhancing our ability to deliver service excellence and culinary delight. Our dedication to client satisfaction ensures you can relax and enjoy your event while we handle every detail.
Services
Wedding Catering
Corporate Events
Drop Off Catering
Beverage Service
Event Staffing
Pig Roasts
Buffet Service
Plated Dinners
Dessert Catering
Bar Tending
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of catering experience with a proven track record of excellence.
- Our team provides personalized menu customization for every event and dietary need.
- Professional event captains ensure flawless execution from planning to cleanup.
- We serve Cincinnati and surrounding areas with reliable, high-quality catering solutions.
- Our merger with Funky's Catering enhances our ability to deliver innovative service.
What people say
Amazing food quality
Professional staff
Flawless service
Dietary accommodations
Stress-free planning
Services
Wedding Catering
Vonderhaars Catering specializes in creating unforgettable wedding experiences with customizable menus ranging from plated dinners to buffet stations. Our dedicated event captains coordinate every detail, ensuring hot, flavorful dishes and exceptional service. Clients praise our ability to accommodate dietary needs and transform venues into culinary showcases.
Corporate Events
From grand openings to annual galas, we provide tailored catering solutions for corporate functions. Services include breakfast buffets, lunch service, and formal dinners with passed hors d'oeuvres. Our sales associates handle logistics, allowing clients to focus on business objectives while impressing attendees.
Drop Off Catering
Ideal for casual events, this service delivers pre-set disposable trays and utensils directly to your location. Perfect for office gatherings or informal parties, it combines our signature cuisine with convenient setup without requiring on-site staff assistance.
Beverage Service
We offer comprehensive beverage packages including beer, wine, liquor, and soft drinks with professional bartending staff. Our experts recommend optimal quantities and presentation, ensuring guests enjoy quality drinks throughout events while maintaining responsible service standards.
Event Staffing
Each staffed event includes a dedicated captain overseeing timeline execution and service quality. Our trained servers ensure timely food delivery, table clearing, and guest assistance, adapting to real-time needs while maintaining professional, friendly interactions throughout events.
People
Jan Riordan
Catering Sales Manager
With over a decade of experience, Jan specializes in event design and client coordination. She guides clients through menu selection, venue logistics, and timeline planning, ensuring seamless execution for weddings and corporate events.
Lori Haines
Event Captain
Lori oversees on-site event execution, managing staff and guest needs. Her attention to detail ensures smooth service, from setup to cleanup, while maintaining a warm, professional demeanor that guests consistently praise.
Don Vonderhaar
Founder
Establishing the business in 1969, Don built a legacy of quality catering. His leadership shaped the company's commitment to excellence, now continuing through the DelightMore merger while maintaining Cincinnati roots.
Kelly Simpson
Event Coordinator
Kelly assists with menu customization and event logistics, combining culinary knowledge with organizational expertise. Clients appreciate her responsiveness and creative problem-solving during the planning process.
Gina Vonderhaar
Service Manager
Gina coordinates on-site service teams, ensuring adherence to quality standards. Her hands-on approach and guest-focused mindset contribute to consistently positive client feedback regarding staff professionalism and attentiveness.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, rehearsal dinners, and private parties with customized menus.
Do you serve areas outside Cincinnati?
We primarily serve Cincinnati and the Tri-State Area, including Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, we offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options with advance notice.
What's included in your full-service catering?
Full-service includes menu planning, equipment rental, on-site staff, setup, service, and cleanup.
How does the tasting process work?
Schedule a tasting appointment to sample menu options and discuss customization with our sales team.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and checks for event payments, with flexible deposit arrangements available.
Reviews (7)
Allison Wintring
Jun 22, 2022
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Absolutely amazing food throughout the entire reception. Their team was always easy to communicate with and able to accommodate specific requests- including providing wine service with our perfectly grilled filet plated meal. Their goetta sliders and flaming donut station were also a huge hit as late night snacks. I had multiple people tell me they loved their dinner and it wasn't like typical "wedding food" they expected.
Several vendors also shared it was one of the best wedding meals they had tasted. Jan did an amazing job helping us select our menu, organize our tasting, and make changes as details were finalized. Their team was willing and able to travel to my venue in Milton, KY- about an hour from their main location in Cincinnati. If you're looking at caterers in the Cincinnati area this is definitely who you should hire!
Several vendors also shared it was one of the best wedding meals they had tasted. Jan did an amazing job helping us select our menu, organize our tasting, and make changes as details were finalized. Their team was willing and able to travel to my venue in Milton, KY- about an hour from their main location in Cincinnati. If you're looking at caterers in the Cincinnati area this is definitely who you should hire!
Elyse Alexis
May 21, 2022
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Staff was very polite and timely at my wedding this last Saturday. I worked with Jan and she was very patient with answering my questions and making the proper menu for us. The brisket and chicken marsala were a hit. Their food was so good that we have wedding guests asking us to share the left overs. Highly recommend for any catering event you have!
Julie Schwarz
Mar 22, 2022
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We hired Vonderhaar's Catering to cater our wedding a couple months ago. I worked closely with Jan Riordan. She did a great job! My husband and I appreciated the multiple tastings, advice, proposals, and emails to ensure that our wedding day was a success! Unlike other catering companies, Vonderhaar's Catering was willing to take on the task of doing a plated meal in January at a venue with a small kitchen.
The food was one of the most important piece of the wedding for me and Vonderhaar's Catering made it happen. Everyone raved about how delicious the food was and the service was great! The whole Vonderhaar's Catering team did an amazing job! Definitely recommend!
The food was one of the most important piece of the wedding for me and Vonderhaar's Catering made it happen. Everyone raved about how delicious the food was and the service was great! The whole Vonderhaar's Catering team did an amazing job! Definitely recommend!
Joshua Hamilton
Mar 21, 2022
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Great staff and the food is always delicious. The services offered are very flexible to fit your event needs.
Kendra Mayer
Jan 27, 2022
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Had food catered for our Wedding in October for about 100 people. I am giving Vonderhaars 4 stars because although we did have some bumps here and there, at the end of the day this company genuinely cares and tries to make things right. You can definetly tell they have your best interest at heart and seem like good people. The bartenders and the servers that we had at our wedding venue were amazing and so friendly. I think going with a small business like Vonderhaars is a good idea especially when it's for a special occasion.
Alyssa Stephens
Jan 07, 2022
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Vonderhaar's catered my husband and I's wedding this past October. We loved working with them and they were so professional. We chose the buffet style fiesta bar, and I had multiple people approach me telling me that it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. They also made our wedding cake and cupcakes which were absolutely gorgeous! They listened to what I was looking for and brought it to life. Not only were they beautiful, but the flavors were delicious. I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for something more special than the average wedding food and cake!
Margie Bevis
Oct 20, 2021
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Vonderhaar's catered my daughter's wedding this weekend. The food was excellent and the event staff was wonderful to work with. The communication with the staff, to make sure everything went as planned was fantastic! I would definitely recommend Vonderhaar's for your catering needs.