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Full Service Catering

Chefs for Hire provides complete full service catering in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. From setup to cleanup, we handle every detail so you can enjoy your event stress free.

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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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Full Service Catering Across Northeast Ohio

With Chefs for Hire, full service catering means you can relax while we handle everything. From intimate gatherings to events of more than two thousand guests, our team creates custom tailored menus or helps you choose from our wide selection of appetizers, entrees, sides, and beverages. We provide full setup, rentals, staffing, and service styles including buffet, passed hors d’oeuvres, family style, or plated meals. Our full service catering also includes complete beverage service and full breakdown/cleanup, ensuring your event is seamless from start to finish.

What sets us apart is the flexibility and creativity we bring to every event. Our full service catering covers weddings, corporate functions, fundraisers, graduations, and community gatherings of all sizes across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. For those seeking more intimate, personalized dining, we also offer personal chef services, bringing chef crafted meals into your home, whether for daily convenience, holiday celebrations, or private dinner parties. Whatever the occasion, Chefs for Hire is the trusted name for full service catering in Cleveland.

Why Choose Chefs for Hire for Full Service Catering

  • We provide full service catering in Cleveland for groups from two to two thousand guests.

  • Our menus are fully customizable to match your event’s style, theme, and budget.

  • We offer multiple service styles: buffet, passed, family style, or plated meals.

  • Full service catering includes setup, rentals, professional staff, and cleanup.

  • Our catering staff includes chefs, servers, bartenders, and event planners.

  • We deliver chef crafted cuisine using fresh, local ingredients whenever possible.

  • Our team handles every detail, from menu design to execution, so you don’t have to.

  • We also provide personal chef services for in home or private dining experiences.

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Complete Event Solutions, Large or Small

Catering That Covers Every Detail

Chefs for Hire is dedicated to making your event unforgettable with our full service catering. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a corporate banquet, a graduation party, or a community celebration, our team provides the food, staff, and expertise to bring it all together. With decades of experience, professional event staff, and a reputation for excellence, we are proud to be the catering company Cleveland trusts for stress free, fully managed events.

Full service catering includes menu planning, food preparation, rentals, professional staff, setup, beverage service, and complete cleanup after your event.

Yes. We provide buffet attendants, servers, bartenders, chef assistants, and on site chefs. Staff rates vary by role, and each brings professionalism and experience to your event.

All catered events are subject to a service charge, which covers costs such as transportation, setup, menu creation, and administrative needs. Charges vary by service level: 10% for drop off catering, 18% for staffed food service, and 20% for full food and beverage service. Gratuities are optional but always appreciated.

We cater for groups as small as two and as large as two thousand or more, with the same level of detail and care.

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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.