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Chefs for Hire specializes in contract catering across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. From schools and universities to hospitals, businesses, and stadiums, we deliver fresh, local, high quality food on an ongoing basis.

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

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

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Receive a personalized catering quote designed around your guest count, budget, and event style, with transparent pricing and flexible options.

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Professional Contract Catering Across Northeast Ohio

Contract catering with Chefs for Hire is about more than just meals, it’s about building lasting partnerships. As one of Cleveland’s leading catering companies, we provide contract catering services for schools, hospitals, daycares, businesses, retail locations, stadiums, and more. Our team creates flexible menu options tailored to the needs of your organization, ensuring your staff, students, patients, or guests receive fresh, nutritious meals every day.

What sets our contract catering apart is our dedication to consistency, quality, and service. We source ingredients locally whenever possible, providing meals that are both delicious and responsibly prepared. From USDA compliant institutional menus and boxed lunches to hot buffets and specialty snacks, Chefs for Hire has the resources and expertise to deliver ongoing catering solutions that work for your organization.

Why Choose Chefs for Hire for Contract Catering

  • We provide reliable contract catering services for schools, hospitals, universities, and more.

  • Our menus are customizable to meet the dietary needs of students, patients, and employees.

  • We use fresh, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

  • USDA compliant hot and cold meal programs are available for institutional clients.

  • Flexible delivery options ensure your meals arrive on time, every time.

  • We cater both small daycares and large scale stadiums with the same level of care.

  • Our experienced team ensures consistent quality and service across every meal.

  • We build long term catering partnerships focused on trust, reliability, and excellence.

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Chefs for Hire provides ongoing contract catering services for organizations that need dependable, high quality food every day or on a regular basis. Whether it’s fueling employees at a corporate office, providing balanced meals for schools, or serving concessions at stadiums, we adapt our services to meet your needs. With our Cleveland contract catering, you can trust us to take care of every detail, so you can focus on your people, while we focus on the food.

Yes, we tailor our menus to meet dietary requirements, preferences, and institutional needs.

Absolutely. We specialize in USDA compliant hot and cold lunches for schools and other institutions.

We cater everything from small daycares to large stadiums and venues with consistent quality and service.

Yes, whenever possible we source ingredients from local farmers and vendors across Ohio.

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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.

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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.