11 Best Caterers near Independence

“Pros• Get to see and experience different part of the country for free (housing, travel, meals are provided)• Pay is good, and you are eligible for a nice bonus at the end of summer• Great dietetics experience - able to work with 1-2 RDs and handle many different cases of food allergies and intolerances• Learn to work with a diverse group of people and in a team (many international students on the team) - this is great to talk about in a job interview• Your ability to handle stressful situations under pressure greatly improves• You become more confident with your kitchen skills and knowledgeable about proper food handling practicesCons• Long hours (~50-60 per week) on your feet mostly, but you get breaks for meals and rest• You have to quickly learn on the job, but you will always be placed with experienced people who can help• Can be placed in a remote location for campMORAL OF THE STORY - Yes it's a difficult job and can be tiring, but it's extremely rewarding serving kids and it's only for 3 months of your life - you're going to make it. It is an invaluable experience where you will learn a lot about yourself: how you work in a team, your communication skills, your grit, whether you like the food industry or want to continue pursuing dietetics, etc. Regardless, you won't ever regret doing something challenging and I promise you'll learn something.“

“The staff, service, and food provided by The Delish Dish were outstanding. We had them for a party of 40 at the American Sign Museum. Creating the menu and working around specific food allergies was incredibly easy. The food and staff were outstanding. I would 100% recommend them and use them again.“

“We ordered Kind Catering for a group of 30 last night, and it was absolutely fantastic! The food arrived right on time, and the setup was flawless. We went with the Southwestern Bowl Bar, and it was a huge hit—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. Several guests came up to me afterward, eager to know where the food was from. We can't wait to try the Eastern Bowl Bar for our next event. Highly recommend Kind Catering for both the quality of food and seamless service!“

“Dave Mardis did a wonderful job catering our reception. The food was delicious. He even took care of our little guests by having chicken strips for them. A nice bonus. Overall a great value - high quality food at a fair price! We will definitely use Dave again.“

“Del Gardos is amazing! His cannolis are top of the line. If you are a cannoli fan, I highly recommend checking him out.“

“Tory, Jeff, and the entire Jeff Thomas team made our wedding day and rehearsal dinner at the Carnegie Center seamless. We had multiple meetings with Jeff and Tory discussing the day of details and the menu. The pre-coordination helped the day run smoothly. The night-of staff were also so kind and helpful. Checking in to see if we needed anything throughout the day and packing up some food to take with us to the hotel. The food was also fun and delicious! I would highly recommend them.“

“I ordered from Chef Barone for my son’s graduation. The quality and presentation of the food was beyond anything I had imagined. I ordered fruit tray, veggie tray, meat/cheese tray and small sandwiches. ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING was perfect . I wish I would have taken pictures. The trays were beautiful, the food was delicious and the cost was more than affordable. The amount that you get for the cost was unbelievable. I willALWAYS use Chef Barone for all of my catering needs and HIGHLY recommend them to anyone else looking. Not only was the food perfect, the communication and customer service was wonderful too!!“

“Good bartenders. Friendly people“

“Stopped in for a pork chop dinner. All very tasty. Especially the green beans.....they were "just like home". And my potato salad was just like I want it too.Nice sized and flavored pork chop went good with a cold can of Coke. I also got some brownies which were great.Nice selection of pawn shop items to check out while your food is readied.My kind of place.“

“Our wedding reception was a dream thanks to Tessie, Tiffany, Aaron, and the whole staff from McHale’s at The Grand Ballroom. From our first meeting, Tessie helped guide us every step of the way and provided honest feedback. Their tools and resources really helped bring our vision to life, and our guests could not stop raving at all the beautiful details. And the FOOD! My goodness, when I say yum, I mean YUM!! We had a few guests with dietary restrictions and they were more than happy to accommodate!! Even after the big day, they were so kind and helpful in arranging pickup with our parents while we were honeymooning. I can’t thank the team enough!!“

“Just ordered pulled pork and mac n' cheese from Eddie for large gathering. One of my guests said it was the best bbq pulled pork he has ever had, and he had to stop himself from going back for thirds. We all enjoyed it. So glad we ordered from Eddie's! Made prepping for our party much easier.“