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
Caterers · Columbia & Midlands
Catering by The Deft Chef
Chef-owned Aiken caterer with a dedicated wedding program that bundles dinnerware, linens and full bar service.
At a Glance
- Coverage
- Aiken, Augusta, Lexington, North Augusta, Martinez and Evans (CSRA)
Services
dinnerware and linens includedcustom menu design
What It Costs
What Catering by The Deft Chef costs
Catering by The Deft Chef does not publish wedding pricing. Request a quote through their website with your date, venue, and guest count, and ask for the full rate sheet rather than a single starting figure.
None of the 24 South Carolina wedding caterers in our directory publish a flat starting price. Most quote per person or after a consultation, and the cost guide below covers the typical range.
Details checked against the vendor's own site; listing last updated September 8, 2026.
About
Catering by The Deft Chef
Jimmy Hicks, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of Charleston, owns and runs Catering by The Deft Chef out of Aiken. Before opening the business he worked with established Charleston caterers to build his culinary and catering-management skills.
The company lists wedding catering as one of four dedicated service lines, alongside Masters-week, social and corporate catering. Its wedding page notes that packages include dinnerware, linens and full bar service in addition to a custom menu built around dishes like she-crab soup, pimento cheese and baked spaghetti, with every menu designed around the couple's style and budget.
Catering by The Deft Chef is based at 791 York Street in Aiken and also serves Augusta, Lexington, North Augusta, Martinez and Evans. No per-person or minimum pricing is published on the site; couples request a custom quote at 803-643-9696 or chef@cateringbythedeftchef.com.
Location
Aiken, South Carolina
791 York Street, Aiken, SC 29801, Aiken, SC 29801
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