Catering by The Deft Chef
Chef-owned Aiken caterer with a dedicated wedding program that bundles dinnerware, linens and full bar service.
Aiken, SC
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Columbia Wedding Caterers
Columbia & Midlands, South Carolina
Compare 5 wedding caterers serving Columbia & Midlands — including Columbia, Lexington, Irmo, Chapin, Camden, and the surrounding area. Expect capital-city ballrooms, historic homes, and Lake Murray sunsets. Every listing is researched and written by our editors, with details verified against the vendor's own site.
Planning from scratch? Read the Columbia wedding guide for costs, seasons, and local rules.
Clarrisa's Kitchen and Catering
Veteran-owned Irmo caterer with its own event space, JC Legacy Event Center, and a documented run of real weddings.
Irmo, SC
Dupre Catering & Events
Columbia's exclusive in-house caterer for the Senate's End wedding venue, family-owned and catering events since 1989.
Columbia, SC
Loosh Culinaire
Columbia caterer running since 2003 under a Cordon Bleu-trained chef, cooking everything in house for plated dinners and station receptions.
Columbia, SC
The Southern Way
Family-run Columbia caterer since 1982 and the exclusive caterer at Millstone at Adams Pond and Wavering Place.
Columbia, SC
Good to Know
Wedding Caterers in Columbia: 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 Columbia?
- Start with the listings on this page — each one covers Columbia and nearby communities like Lexington, Irmo, Chapin. 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.