Party Catering

Chefs for Hire provides party catering in Northeast Ohio for every type of gathering, big or small. From intimate birthday dinners to graduation celebrations, retirement parties, family reunions, and more, our chef driven menus and flexible service options make your event unforgettable.

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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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Party Catering for Every Occasion

When it comes to party catering, Chefs for Hire is Cleveland’s trusted choice. We create customized menus for birthdays, graduations, celebrations of life, retirement parties, family reunions, holiday gatherings, book clubs, and more. From two to two thousand guests, our team adapts to the size and style of your event, ensuring that every detail is handled with professionalism and care.

Party catering can take place in your home, at your chosen venue, or at one of our two event spaces in Northeast Ohio. We offer both drop off catering with everything you need for a seamless setup, as well as full service catering that includes staff, rentals, beverage service, and cleanup. Whether you need a casual buffet, elegant plated dinner, or cocktail style event, Chefs for Hire brings chef driven menus and stress free service to your celebration.

Why Choose Chefs for Hire for Party Catering

  • We provide party catering in Northeast Ohio for birthdays, graduations, retirements, and more.

  • Our menus include breakfast, boxed lunches, appetizers, entrees, buffets, and plated meals.

  • We offer flexible options for intimate dinners or large celebrations.

  • Party catering is available at your home, your venue, or one of our two event spaces.

  • Our drop off catering delivers food, supplies, and service essentials.

  • Full service catering includes staff, rentals, beverage service, and cleanup.

  • Our chefs design customized menus tailored to your event and guest preferences.

  • We make party catering simple, professional, and memorable.

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Personalized Menus for Any Occasion

Every party is unique, which is why Chefs for Hire offers flexible catering solutions designed to match your vision. Whether you’re hosting a milestone birthday, a graduation bash, or a family reunion, we deliver menus and service styles that fit your event perfectly. With options ranging from casual drop off catering to full service catering with staff and setup, we provide everything you need to celebrate in style.

Yes. Chefs for Hire provides party catering for groups as small as two guests and as large as two thousand.

Absolutely, we have two event venues in Northeast Ohio perfect for parties of all sizes.

Our menus include breakfast, boxed lunches, buffets, plated dinners, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and more.

Yes, we can provide linens, glassware, chafing dishes, and more to make your event seamless.

Our beverage team can staff professional bartenders or mixologists and help design a custom cocktail menu, champagne toasts, or simple beer and wine service. Please note: Chefs for Hire does not have a liquor license; all alcoholic beverages must be purchased and provided by the host. Our team will responsibly pour and serve your supplied beverages (plus full non-alcoholic options).

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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.