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Chefs for Hire

Exceptional Service, Unforgettable Events

What We Offer

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Catering

Our catering service brings decades of culinary expertise and chef driven cuisine to events of every size. With imaginative presentation, attentive staff, and a passion for detail, we make every celebration unforgettable.

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Event Venues

Host your event in one of our stunning Cleveland area venues: The Woodland or The Hildebrandt Building, each offering distinctive style, full service amenities, and an unforgettable setting for your celebration.

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About Chefs for Hire

Who We Are

Founded in 1999, Chefs for Hire was built on the belief that every event deserves the care, quality, and artistry of fine dining. As professionally trained chefs with decades of experience in the culinary and hospitality industry, we’ve grown into one of Cleveland’s most trusted catering companies. From elegant weddings and corporate galas to school functions and intimate gatherings, we provide exceptional food, service, and planning that make every event unforgettable.

What truly sets Chefs for Hire apart is our ability to adapt to your vision. We proudly serve groups from two to two thousand, offering customizable menus, full service catering, drop off catering, event venue catering, and even personal chef services. Our dedicated team of chefs, servers, bartenders, and event planners works seamlessly together to ensure every detail is handled with professionalism and care.

With exclusive access to our event venues: The Woodland and Hildebrandt Building, and the flexibility to cater at locations across Northeast Ohio, Chefs for Hire is your total solution for catering in Cleveland. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, holiday celebration, or private dinner party, you can trust us to bring creativity, flavor, and flawless execution to your table.

Your Event, Our Culinary Expertise

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Ready to Plan Your Event?

Bring your event vision to life with custom catering designed just for you. Our team is ready to craft a menu and plan that fits your taste, budget, and style.

Elegant Spaces, Expert Catering

Event Venues

Hildebrandt Building

A historic Cleveland venue in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood, blending vintage architecture with modern service for gatherings of up to 200 guests.

The Woodland

A modern, full service event venue in Strongsville, nestled within 17 scenic wooded acres of charm and elegance and accommodating up to 350 guests.

From Menu to Memories

Our Process

At Chefs for Hire, we believe planning your event should be as enjoyable as the celebration itself. As a trusted Cleveland catering company, we’ve simplified our process to make it easy, transparent, and tailored to your needs. From the moment you choose us, our team guides you every step of the way.

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    Select Catering Type

    Choose from full service catering, drop off catering, event venue catering, personal chef services, or any catering solution tailored to the size and style of your event.

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    Explore Our Menu

    Browse our wide selection of customizable menu options, from elegant plated dinners to creative boxed lunches and hearty buffets.

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    Request a Quote

    Get a personalized quote designed around your guest count, budget, and event goals, with transparent pricing and flexible options.

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General FAQs

Weekend orders must be placed by Friday at 12 pm. While next-day orders cannot be guaranteed, we do our best to accommodate requests placed by noon.

We require the final guest count one week before the event to ensure accurate planning, staffing, and food preparation.

Deposits vary based on event size: 10% for orders under $1,500, 25% for orders over $1,500, and 30% for orders over $10,000. Orders booked within 7 days require full payment.

We accept cash, check, money order, and major credit cards (3% surcharge applies). Final payment is due on the day of your event.

Deposit refunds depend on notice: 60% refunded with 45+ days’ notice, 30% with 10–44 days’ notice, and no refund with less than 10 days’ notice.

Yes. Our team includes buffet attendants, servers, bartenders, chef assistants, and on-site chefs. Staff rates vary by role and event type.

Yes. We offer coffee, tea, juice, water, and soft drink service. While we don’t hold a liquor license, our staff can pour and serve beverages you provide.

We typically prepare 5–10% overage. Leftovers can be packaged for guests if requested. For safety, we discard any food items that may risk foodborne illness.