Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Catering & Event Planning Experts in St. Louis
Established in the 1970s, Orlando’s Catering has dedicated over five decades to redefining St. Louis event experiences through culinary excellence and meticulous event design. Our family-owned business combines generational expertise with innovative presentation to transform weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations into unforgettable occasions. With proprietary processes honed through 50+ years of service, we guarantee superior quality through three pillars: conceptual event design, dramatic food presentation, and personalized client collaboration.Our track record demonstrates exceptional adaptability to evolving trends while maintaining rigorous standards that have earned consistent five-star client testimonials. Backed by partnerships with premier venues and a heritage of community engagement through the Orlando Family Foundation, we deliver seamless experiences that prioritize client vision realization over formulaic approaches.
Services
Wedding Catering
Corporate Events
Private Events
Event Centers
Drop-Off Catering
Venue Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of catering expertise with proven event execution success
- Our customizable menus accommodate diverse dietary requirements and preferences
- We operate multiple award-winning venues across St. Louis metropolitan area
- Our full-service approach covers complete event design through execution
- We maintain community partnerships through the Orlando Family Foundation
What people say
Best wedding experience
Perfect event execution
Exceptional service quality
Culinary excellence
Services
Wedding Catering
Specializing in wedding celebrations since 1970, our catering service combines traditional expertise with modern culinary techniques. We offer customizable menu options, venue-specific setup, and dedicated wedding coordinator support. From intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, our team ensures perfect execution with attention to dietary requirements and aesthetic presentation that has earned consistent client praise for food excellence and service professionalism.
Corporate Events
Delivering professional catering solutions for corporate gatherings from breakfast meetings to formal galas. Our experienced team accommodates specific branding requirements, dietary considerations, and venue logistics. With decades of experience serving St. Louis businesses, we provide reliable service that enhances professional events while maintaining strict budget parameters, ensuring clients appear polished to their stakeholders and business partners.
Private Events
Comprehensive catering for personal celebrations including anniversaries, birthdays, and family reunions. Our flexible service model adapts to various venues with customizable menus that accommodate specific themes and cultural traditions. The dedicated event management team handles all logistics details, allowing hosts to fully engage with their guests while ensuring professional-grade food service and presentation quality.
Event Centers
Managing multiple premier event facilities across the St. Louis area, each location offers unique architectural features and capacities for different event sizes. Our venues feature professional lighting systems, climate control, and infrastructure specifically designed for event hosting. Staff provides technical support and coordination services to guarantee smooth operations during client functions at each location.
Drop-Off Catering
Complete catering solutions for clients preferring self-managed events. Includes professionally prepared meals delivered at optimal serving temperatures with detailed service instructions. Our drop-off catering maintains the same culinary standards as full-service events, with menu options that remain fresh without requiring on-site preparation facilities, ensuring consistent quality for self-served occasions.
People
Jim Helton
Wedding Coordinator
With over 20 years of experience, Jim specializes in creating personalized wedding experiences. His expertise in menu customization and vendor coordination ensures seamless event execution for couples across multiple St. Louis venues while maintaining Orlandos service excellence standards.
Denise
Event Manager
Handling logistics for over 300 events annually, Denise ensures flawless setup and service execution. Her organizational skills and attention to detail consistently deliver exceptional client satisfaction, particularly in managing complex event timelines and venue-specific requirements effectively.
Sam Orlando
Executive Chef
Leading culinary operations with 25+ years in professional kitchens, Sam develops innovative menus that balance presentation with taste. His leadership maintains Orlandos reputation for consistently superior food quality across both on-site venues and off-premises catering services for corporate and social events.
Carolyn Burke
Wedding Liaison
With extensive event coordination experience, Carolyn serves as primary client contact for wedding planning. Her collaborative approach with vendors and couples ensures comprehensive event design that exceeds client expectations while maintaining operational efficiency for smooth execution.
Sandy
Banquet Manager
Managing daily venue operations, Sandy oversees staff training and service standards. Her on-site problem solving and guest interaction skills consistently earn positive client feedback, particularly in handling unexpected challenges during events while maintaining professional service delivery.
Questions
What distinguishes Orlando’s Catering from competitors?
Our 50+ years of proven success combined with venue partnerships and customized service approach ensure unparalleled event execution quality.
Do you accommodate special dietary requirements?
Yes, our chefs create personalized menu options for all dietary needs while maintaining culinary excellence and presentation standards.
Can I use external venues not owned by Orlando’s?
Yes, our catering team operates professionally at any location, delivering the same high standards as our owned venues.
How does your pricing structure work?
We offer transparent pricing with customizable packages that adapt to different budgets while maintaining quality consistency across all service levels.
What support exists for event planning?
Dedicated coordinators provide full-service support from initial planning through execution, including timeline management and vendor coordination.
Do you offer seasonal menu changes?
Yes, our culinary team develops seasonal menus featuring fresh ingredients while maintaining classic favorites clients expect.
Reviews (5)
Denise Fleming
May 21, 2022
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The place is very nice. Everything was arranged in a timely manner. The staff was very pleasant. Ensure that you ask details about your party. Ask the important questions like, when does your dinner / lunch/ breakfast start and when does it end. Ask the important questions about what exactly is being served. Also be sure that you asked the same question about the alcohol of which you have purchased.
D. Handley
May 16, 2022
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The wifi is awful. I am a photographer and worked a photo booth at a wedding reception there. My photo printer is wireless and the wifi was so bad I had to use my wired backup printer which is much slower, and constantly switch out the sd cards back and forth. It was a terrible experience. Make sure you don't need to use wireless before you book.
Mama Jones
May 05, 2022
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This place is absolutely gorgeous to host any event! I was their for a repass, for my first time. Yes, I would rent this for an event! However much it cost, it's worth it! The restrooms were cleaned and fully stocked with supplies!
Tina Ditto
Apr 14, 2022
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As a professional photographer who has taken photos for many events here, I can say that the venue is beautiful, the food is delicious, the staff is amazing, and the lighting is great. TSDitto Photography Loves Orlando's!
Christopher Goff
Sep 12, 2021
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I attended a wedding / wedding reception here on September 18th. They had a salad as part of the reception meal that is Orlando reception institution with house made dressing. The salad lived up to it's reputation of being delicious. They also had a pasta salad that had no real flavor, a stuffed chicken that had passable flavor but was dry and a prime rib that also was tasty but was dry. The mashed white potatoes and sweet potatoes were both flavorful and enjoyable.
The rolls that were served were soft and tasty. The staff / bartenders that were available were friendly and very professional although it looked like they were ready for us to leave because there were a few more receptions / events to close the evening out, there at Orlando's Event Center. Overall I had a very nice time at Orlando's.
The rolls that were served were soft and tasty. The staff / bartenders that were available were friendly and very professional although it looked like they were ready for us to leave because there were a few more receptions / events to close the evening out, there at Orlando's Event Center. Overall I had a very nice time at Orlando's.
