Crazy Dutchman Catering
Locally owned Charleston caterer led by Hans, focused on Lowcountry boils, oyster roasts, and BBQ, with a 30-employee team and complimentary tastings.
Charleston, SC
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Charleston Wedding Caterers
Charleston & Lowcountry, South Carolina
Compare 5 wedding caterers serving Charleston & Lowcountry — including Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Johns Island, Kiawah Island, and the surrounding area. Expect historic estates, waterfront lawns, and the South's most photographed wedding backdrops. Every listing is researched and written by our editors, with details verified against the vendor's own site.
Planning from scratch? Read the Charleston wedding guide for costs, seasons, and local rules.
Cru Catering
Charleston full-service caterer founded in 2000, named Best Catering Company by Charleston City Paper for 20 consecutive years running.
Charleston, SC
Duvall Catering & Events
Charleston catering company operating since 1978, South Carolina's only member of Leading Caterers of America, with exclusive rights at three local venues.
Charleston, SC
Hamby Catering & Events
Charleston's oldest locally owned catering company, started in 1979 by Fran and Tom Hamby and now run by second-generation owners.
Charleston, SC
Salthouse Catering
Charleston full-service caterer founded in 2013 by Tanya Gurrieri and Chef Todd Mazurek, with published per-person pricing across every service style.
Charleston, SCBuffets from $35/person
Good to Know
Wedding Caterers in Charleston: FAQs
- How much does wedding catering cost per person in South Carolina?
- In Charleston and Hilton Head, plan $35 to $65 per person for a buffet, $50 to $70 for stations or family style, and $70 to $110 or more for a plated dinner, with high-end plated service reaching $150. Greenville, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach run materially lower: buffets commonly start at $17 to $25 per person and mid-range menus fall between $30 and $45, while plated dinners center near $70. Add 15 to 20 percent for service charge and gratuity.
- What is a food and beverage minimum?
- A minimum is a dollar amount you commit to spending on food and drink, separate from any rental fee. Resort and hotel venues set it by room, date, and season rather than by headcount — so a small guest list in a large ballroom on a peak Saturday can still owe the full minimum. Ask whether service charge and tax count toward it (often they do not), and get the number in writing before you sign.
- How do we find the right wedding caterer in Charleston?
- Start with the listings on this page — each one covers Charleston and nearby communities like Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Johns Island. Shortlist two or three whose work and pricing fit, then contact them with your date and venue. For planning context first, our guides cover costs, timelines, and questions to ask before you book.