Government Catering

Chefs for Hire specializes in government catering services for agencies, institutions, and public events across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Whether it’s a formal luncheon, courtroom session, police department gathering, or a large scale civic event, our team delivers reliable catering solutions tailored to the unique needs of government venues, from courtrooms to city halls.

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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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Government Catering in Cleveland

Chefs for Hire delivers government catering that meets the protocols, timelines, and professionalism public venues demand. We serve courthouses and jury sessions, police department luncheons and trainings, firehouse shift meals and ceremonies, city council meetings, municipal offices, and state or federal agencies. From eye catching breakfasts and boxed lunches to hot buffets and plated dinners, our government catering combines chef crafted menus with reliable logistics and service.

Whether you need drop off catering for a briefing or full service catering with staff, setup, beverage service, and cleanup for an official ceremony, we scale with ease, from small internal meetings to large community events. With decades of experience in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, Chefs for Hire is the trusted choice for government catering that’s punctual, professional, and consistent.

Why Choose Chefs for Hire for Government Catering

  • We provide government catering for courthouses, jury rooms, judicial staff luncheons, and more.

  • Police departments count on us for officer trainings, appreciation lunches, and retirements.

  • Fire departments rely on us for shift meals, award ceremonies, and station fundraisers.

  • We support city councils, boards, and municipal offices with punctual, professional service.

  • Choose drop off catering or full service catering with staff, setup, and cleanup.

  • Customizable menus accommodate dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and more).

  • Timely delivery windows, secure site coordination, and discreet setup are standard.

  • Local sourcing where possible; fresh, consistent meals for public sector reliability.

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Public Sector Catering Across Northeast Ohio

Chefs for Hire provides government catering that adapts to your schedule and standards across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. From daily briefings and trainings to public ceremonies and community festivals. Choose full service catering with staffing, setup, beverage service, and cleanup, or secure drop off to courtrooms, city halls, and other public facilities. We coordinate access protocols, delivery windows, and discreet service so your team can stay focused on the mission while we handle the meals.

Yes, jury sessions, judge/staff luncheons, conferences, and courtroom events are part of our government catering services.

Absolutely. We handle trainings, appreciation days, retirements, award ceremonies, and shift meals for police and fire.

We coordinate delivery windows, access requirements, and discreet setups to meet government venue protocols.

Absolutely. Custom menus can include vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and other dietary accommodations upon request.

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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.