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Sporting Event Catering

Chefs for Hire provides sporting event catering for athletes, teams, fans, and venues across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. From game day meals to off day prep, we deliver the energy and flavor your players, staff, and supporters need.

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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.

Catering for Teams, Fans, and Sports Venues

Professional Catering for Northeast Ohio Sporting Events

From professional leagues to student athletes, Chefs for Hire offers sporting event catering tailored to the unique needs of the sports world. We provide off day and game day meals, packed meal options, water and sports beverages, and nutritious energy snacks for road trips. Whether it’s an individual boxed meal, a buffet for the whole team, or a quick grab and go snack, our menus are designed to keep athletes fueled and ready to perform.

Beyond the field, our sporting event catering covers contract catering for sports venues, school competitions, tailgate parties, and large athletic complexes. We also provide concessions for fans, fundraising food programs for teams, and full service options for tournaments or championship celebrations. With flexible delivery, setup, and staffing, Chefs for Hire ensures every sports event is supported with reliable, professional catering.

Why Teams Choose Chefs for Hire for Sporting Event Catering

  • We provide sporting event catering for student, collegiate, and professional teams.

  • Our menus include boxed meals, buffets, tailgate catering, and custom athlete focused options.

  • We offer water, sports beverages, and energy packed snacks for travel or competition.

  • Concessions and fundraising catering available for teams and athletic programs.

  • Both drop off catering and full service catering options are available.

  • Contract catering available for large sports venues, complexes, and schools.

  • Chef driven menus ensure fresh, nutritious, and balanced meals.

  • We adapt to tight schedules, travel demands, and large event timelines.

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Where Nutrition Meets Convenience

Catering for Every Level of Sports

From tournaments and championship games to pep rallies and fundraising nights, Chefs for Hire delivers sporting event catering that goes beyond the basics. We provide meals for athletes, concessions for fans, and full service options for major sports venues. Whether you need contract catering for an entire season or one time service for a special event, our team ensures your players, staff, and guests are taken care of with professionalism and efficiency.

Yes, we provide packed meals, beverages, and snacks for teams traveling to away games or tournaments.

Absolutely. We create balanced, nutrient dense menus to keep athletes fueled and performing at their best.

We do. Our sporting event catering includes concessions and food services to help schools and teams raise funds.

Yes. Chefs for Hire provides contract catering for athletic complexes, universities, and professional sports facilities. We also manage large one time events such as tournaments, championships, and fan festivals with full service catering, concessions, and staff support.

We offer full tailgate catering packages with hearty menus, beverages, and setup so fans can enjoy the pre-game without the stress of cooking or organizing.

Ready to Plan Your Event?

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.