24 Best Caterers in Charleston

“FABULOUS smoked brisket/turkey ...sides are southern at its best...Local favorite....can't wait to go back!!!!!“

“Whenever I need catering services I call Hamby. They always have a wide variety of food to choose from and they go above and beyond with the presentation. Also, whenever I'm at event and I find out that Hamby are the caterers I know I'm going to eat good! They are a Charleston staple that always delivers and has wonderful customer service.“

“I’m a wedding vendor and vegetarian. Salthouse has, BY FAR, the absolute best vegetarian vendor meal I’ve ever had at a wedding. The food for everyone else also looked and smelled amazing, and the staff was efficient and very personable. Overall, it was one of the better experiences I’ve had with a wedding caterer ever! (I should have taken a photo, but it was dark at my table.)“

“Carolima’s is hands down the BEST catering company in South Carolina Low Country. They catered a Naval promotion event for me April 12, 2025. The professionalism, the promptness and punctuality, food, and the ability to work with the customer is hands down the best service I have ever seen! Carolima’s is very diverse and they have the ability to cater any event any style and work with any menu you want. I will forever keep them in my roller deck for future events and share my experience with all my military colleagues! Thank you Carolima’s for making my promotion ceremony the best event for my family!“

“Lowcountry Boil is a great restaurant! The food is simple to prepare and delicious. If you are in the Charleston area and want a delicious boil fun for all this is it! If you want a regular spot for seafood you should put this on your rotation.“

“I recently hired Farrah's Backyard company for my husband's 50th VIP birthday party, and I couldn't be happier with the service they provided. From start to finish, the team was professional, responsive, and accommodating to all of our needs. The food was absolutely delicious, with a wide range of options to suit everyone's taste buds. Not only was it delicious, but it was also beautifully presented, with attention to detail that really made a difference. The catering team was also incredibly helpful during the event itself, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and that our guests were well taken care of throughout the night. They were attentive without being intrusive, and always had a smile on their faces. Overall, I would highly recommend this catering company to anyone looking for high-quality food and exceptional service. They really went above and beyond to make Chad's 50th birthday party a memorable and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. I'd give them 5 stars without hesitation!“

“We stayed in Charleston for 5 weeks and never missed an opportunity to eat food prepared by Marcie. The weekly to go menus are creative and delicious. The challah is out of this world as is all of the food. Next week when drive home to NY we are bringing back a huge order of challah for friends and family. Dining In never disappoints and is the best excuse to come back to Charleston.“

“Rosemary and Rye did a phenomenal job catering my wedding this past weekend. The food was incredible and drinks were as well. Super professional team and easy to work/communicate with. Highly recommend them.“

“Nothing but rave reviews for Seed Catering from the wedding guests at our son’s wedding! Elizabeth was so great to work with. The menu options were amazing and the food was delicious! They were able to adjust their timing on the fly when we requested to pull things ahead by 30 minutes. Just an absolute breeze! 10/10!“

“The super Mario song had me thinking it was an ice cream truck but ended up being something I never had before, a booze pop. I ended up gettin’ a Watermelon Martini and a vodka lemonade both were 15% Alc and set the temp with it being hot out. Would definitely go back to try more flavors. - 87*“

“Great food and great people!!“

“Brick Lane provided food that was outstanding and will be talked about by our wedding guest for a long time, A wonderful company to work with. Tell them what you want and it happens. Thank you, Charlie!“

“The food was excellent. I had the Bogarden omelette with ham, my husband had a BYO breakfast sandwich & My SIL had the ham & cheese omelette. The portions are large enough to share, the veggies were fresh and full of flavor and there was a large drink selection. It is a small indoor seating area but a back patio and tables on the sidewalk provided plenty of seating for this unique and fun cafe. Coffee & water were self serve and plentiful but if you are a coffee snob/connoisseur… bring your own.“

“Awesome food from amazing people!“

“The greatest hotdog I’ve ever had! 100% recommend the Edislow.“

“Came after the beach. The coronas were ice cold, the trio app was delicious (minus the huge chunk of avacado) the tacos were perfect. We all enjoyed them! We had churros for dessert. After having lukewarm beers and no taste tacos at El jefe the night before this place was great!! Our server Jess was super nice too!! PS Ditch the uniform idea! This place is casual, laid back and comfortable. All the servers looked put together and neat with what they had on! Keep your employees happy.“

“Very pleased with the professionalism and customer service. They custom made 12 pounds of chicken breast for us (not on the menu) we had to have it very specific. They were very easy to work with, and the chicken was AMAZING. The price was very reasonable. I would suggest Caroline’s Market and Catering to anyone and everyone. Thank you guys again for helping us out.“

“Bryan & the Dixieland Delights staff were a dream to work with for our wedding! We got so many compliments on the food including the cornbread tasting like cake, the fried chicken being the best fried chicken they had ever had, and, according to a 4 year old, the best mac & cheese ever! Bryan was so easy to work with and we greatly appreciate him! Couldn't recommend more“

“Expert planning, tasty food and flawless execution. The Mosaic team exceeded my high expectations.“

“My friends and I took a girls trip this week and celebrated a birthday with a private dinner using Chef Chip, The Pampered Palate. It was absolutely fabulous and we will definitely be using him in the future! The menu was so unique and delicious with creative twists! Everything was so good I can’t even pick a favorite dish. (There were so many courses.) If you are in search of a private dining experience, you absolutely must book with Chef Chip!!“

“10/10 all across the board. The service was amazing and the food was amazing. I wish that were on Uber eats or Door dash.“

“I could not recommend this place more. The food was fantastic, the drinks were phenomenal- this is the first $16 margarita I ever said was worth it. Don't let the location scare you off: this is some genuine Mexican cuisine with all the flavors. Victor took care of us and was super nice and very accommodating.

Burria tacos
Tortas cubana
Specialty margaritas (church and punt)“

“If you are planning a small intimate wedding ceremony & reception in downtown Charleston, Upstairs at Midtown is just your place. While planning our impromptu destination wedding- time allowed for only ONE visit, and one visit was all it took to know it was our spot! From the exceptional customer service and continuous communication with Sofie and her team- it was as if I was there everyday at the venue helping them prepare for our special day. Having to forgo the opportunity of a food tasting, we were a little apprehensive but let me tell you! It was amazing! Our guests ranted and raved about the food all night and for weeks to come. From the hand passed apps, displayed tables, and un-traditional tapas style affair, Upstairs at Midtown gave our guests so much to talk about. Our guests as well as ourselves, were touched at how attentive the staff was. Drinks were always full, and bellies were always fed. They really brought the “family” essence to the evening, and it was truly magical. The newly updated bridal suite on the 3rd floor was not there when we toured the venue and to see it there, day of was awesome! A nice place to slip away and get a moment to breathe, before during and after your night of celebration is simply another detail not missed. We would truly relive the night over again if we could. Thank you, Upstairs at Midtown. Xo Adam & Justina Keister- 6/18/2022“