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Graduation Catering

Chefs for Hire provides graduation catering across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. From kindergarten parties to college commencements, we create memorable celebrations with food and service that honor every graduate’s big day.

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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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Celebrating Success, One Plate at a Time

Catering for Graduation Parties and Events

Graduation is more than a milestone, it’s a moment to celebrate hard work, achievement, and new beginnings. At Chefs for Hire, our graduation catering services bring together chef driven menus, professional staff, and flexible service options to make your event unforgettable. Whether you’re hosting an intimate family gathering, a large scale graduation festival, or anything in between, we deliver food and hospitality tailored to your graduate’s big day.

From drop off service with premium supplies to full service catering with setup, beverage service, and cleanup, we adapt to the scale and style of your party. Our graduation catering menus are designed to fit every occasion: buffets, boxed lunches, plated dinners, snack stations, or customized dishes that showcase your graduate’s favorites. Whatever the vision, Chefs for Hire makes it easy to celebrate success.

Why Choose Chefs for Hire for Graduation Catering

  • We provide graduation catering in Northeast Ohio for schools, families, and communities.

  • Menus are designed for all milestones, kindergarten, high school, college, and graduate degrees.

  • Service options include buffets, boxed meals, plated dinners, and themed stations.

  • We offer both drop off catering and full service catering with staff.

  • When staffing is included, our team manages setup, beverage service, and cleanup to ensure a seamless, stress free celebration.

  • Enhanced service packages include rentals, glassware, and custom décor.

  • We handle both intimate gatherings and large scale graduation parties.

  • Every menu is chef inspired, fresh, and customizable to fit your budget and event style.

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Catering for Every Graduate

Chefs for Hire understands that every graduation celebration is unique. That’s why our graduation catering services are flexible, customizable, and designed to fit your needs. Whether you prefer casual drop off service for a backyard open house or elegant full service catering for a banquet, we deliver the same level of care and professionalism that has made us a trusted name across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.

Yes, we handle everything from family gatherings to community wide celebrations.

Buffets, plated dinners, boxed lunches, and themed stations, fully customizable to your graduate’s tastes.

Absolutely. Our chefs create vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and allergy conscious menus on request.

Yes. Chefs for Hire offers two of our own event venues: The Woodland in Strongsville (modern ballroom on 16 acres, up to 400 guests) and the Hildebrandt Building in Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood (flexible, creative space). We can recommend the best fit and handle catering on site.

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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.