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The Best 10 Southern Food Wedding Catering in Akron, OH

10 Wedding Caterers in Akron, OH

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SaveurFRESH Catering

Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)

Serves Akron, OH
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A CULINARY JOURNEY TAILORED WITH UNIQUE VISION and CULINARY CREATION . With chic innovative vision emerging from diverse cultures specializing in superior meats fresh seafood and organic ingredients while influenced through distinctive heritages and cultural trends, Our Custom Catering brings you profound ethnic cuisine with superior taste impeccable service & atmosphere. Indulge your guests with a culinary journey that is as diverse as your imagination. Every event is full and complete offering beverage service alongside our meal offerings and our mission is to provide exceptional catering services that exceed our clients expectations

“Saveur Fresh Catering was an absolute lifesaver for our wedding day. After our originally hired caterer cancelled on us last minute, Chef Chris and his team at Saveur Fresh stepped in and saved the day. Their communication was quick, streamlined, and courteous throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was outstanding, excellent, and truly top-notch. I will forever be so very grateful to Saveur Fresh and Chef Chris - they kept my wifes dream wedding alive when it seemed like it was going to be a disaster. Thanks to their incredible service and delicious food, our wedding day was perfect. I highly recommend Saveur Fresh Catering to any couple looking for an exceptional catering experience.”

Robert, 8 months ago

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Culinary Expressions Catering

Rating: 4.8 (10 reviews)

Starts at $500
Serves Akron, OH

Culinary Expressions Catering is a woman-owned catering company based in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in beautifully curated charcuterie, upscale grazing stations, and soulful seasonal menus. With over 16 years of hospitality experience and a deep love for bringing people together through food, our team blends artistry, flavor, and flawless service to elevate weddings and special events of all kinds. Whether you’re planning a dreamy micro-wedding, elegant reception, or bridal shower brunch, we’re here to help you create unforgettable moments—one bite at a time.

“We hired Culinary Expressions for our wedding, and they absolutely exceeded our expectations. The food was incredible — every dish was flavorful, beautifully presented, and clearly made with passion. You can truly tell that Nia loves what she does, and that passion shines through in every bite. The service was just as impressive. The team was professional, attentive, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Communication was great throughout the entire process — they were responsive, flexible, and made planning so much easier. We’re so glad we chose Culinary Expressions and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional catering and service.”

Jordan, 9 months ago

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Maison D Events and Hospitality

Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)

Serves Akron, OH
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With over 15 years of experience Maison D is the premier catering and hospitality company you would ever need. We do everything from catering to event planning and everything in-between. We take your event to the next level and elevate it in every way possible

“Maison D Events & Hospitality exceeded every expectation we had! From the very beginning, their team was professional, responsive, organized, and truly passionate about making our event unforgettable. The food was absolutely incredible — beautifully presented, full of flavor, and our guests are still talking about it days later. What really stood out was the attention to detail and the level of care they put into every part of the experience. They made everything feel seamless and stress-free, allowing us to actually enjoy our special day. The staff was friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure every guest felt taken care of. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, private dinner, or celebration, I cannot recommend Maison D Events & Hospitality enough. Their creativity, professionalism, and hospitality are unmatched. We will definitely be using them again for future events!”

Michelle and A., 2 months ago

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Word of Mouth BBQ

Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)

Starts at $500
Serves Akron, OH

What started years ago with roasting pigs for family gatherings and special occasions has now grown into Word of Mouth BBQ, a family owned and operated BBQ and catering company serving Northeast Ohio. Today, you can find our trailers at festivals and events across Ohio, serving customer favorites like our famous “Big Fat Pulled Pork Sandwich”, loaded baked potatoes, fall-off-the-bone ribs, brisket, and other delicious creations. Over the years, we’ve had the honor of catering countless weddings and special events.

“We used word of mouth bbq for our wedding catering and it was great! Delicious food, plenty of it. Everyone is very nice, effective communication, great work. I would recommend them to anyone. They do a ton of weddings and events and have been in business for as long as I can remember! Must being doing something right!”

Rachel H., 16 days ago

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A Taste of Excellence Catering

Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

Starts at $20
Serves Akron, OH

We are Cleveland’s premier off-premise catering company! With over 30 years of experience catering events in Northeast Ohio, our team is dedicated to providing flawless service and unforgettable memories.

“I highly recommend working with A Taste of Excellence for your wedding. Throughout the entire planning process they were quick to respond and highly communicative. The whole process was a breeze. The day of my wedding Lindsay and her team ensured everything ran smoothly and that there were no hiccups. I had multiple guests come up to me and say it was the best wedding food they had ever had. I can't recommend them enough!”

Emily L., 2 years ago

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Lex's Kitchen Catering

Rating: 4.7 (3 reviews)

Starts at $600
Serves Akron, OH

Creating Unforgettable Moments One Event At A Time With over 10 years of experience, we have been creating unique experiences. Our passion for not only great tasting food but for beautiful unique designs has pushed us to the top with God on the forefront of our business. We cater to people of all walks of life. One event is not like the other-we customize each menu for each client. We are the one stop shop for any & all events. I am also an event coordinator and Wedding Planner. We put love in everything we do. Comfort food for the soul with an upscale twist.

“Me and my wife were looking for an all inclusive caterer, its not a lot in Columbus. me and my wife were equally involved with planning our wedding and Lex was instrumental in meeting all of our needs. We had servers and buffet style reception with a self serve cocktail hour we had so many compliments on our wedding day. My Wife and I are from the south and wanted soul food at our wedding. Let me tell you everything was beyond delicious and Lex has a mac and cheese that is to die for and that glazed ham and fried chicken were at the top of our list. She made our wedding cake and gave us exactly what we wanted and it was moist and beautiful.”

Ken W., 6 months ago

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Glad Mouf

Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)

Starts at $3,000
Serves Akron, OH

Glad Mouf BBQ – Unforgettable Flavor for Your Special Day At Glad Mouf BBQ, we believe every wedding deserves unforgettable food that brings people together. We specialize in craft barbecue with a gourmet twist, featuring the world’s most tender smoked oxtails, melt-in-your-mouth brisket, juicy smoked chicken, brisket tacos —all paired with our legendary sauces. We offer catering with a choice of station-style service with pre-portioned servings or a buffet. Enjoy a special rate of $50 per person for 100+ guests or $75 per person with a 50-guest minimum. Our customizable menu allows you to create the perfect meal for your wedding vision.

“We hired Glad Mouf to cater our holiday party, serving 100 guests.From start to finish, their team was professional, organized, and accommodating. The booking process was seamless, and he worked with us to create a custom menu that fit our theme. We chose a mix of passed appetizers, and a plated dinner. The oxtails and were incredibly tender, and the brisket was a huge hit! On the day of the event, the catering team arrived early, set up beautifully, and ensured everything ran smoothly. Not only was the food delicious,the pricing was fair for the quality, and there were no unexpected costs. Overall,Glad Mouf exceeded our expectations, and we highly recommend them for ANY special event. We'll definitely be using them again for future gatherings!”

Corey, a year ago

Olive & Vine

Rating: 5.0 (1 review)

Starts at $4,100
Serves Akron, OH

Olive & Vine is a labor of Love for my Business Partner/Fiance and myself. We both have successful Food Truck business and wanted to showcase our love of cooking, catering and throwing epic parties! We have had Olive & Vine for 3 years but between Wholly Frijoles Mexican Street Food and Betty’s Bomb Ass Burgers and Catering we have over 30 years combined experience! We have recently added Millie our Mobile Bar and Honey the Sweetest Cheese and Charcuterie Cart ever!

“Lena with Olive and Vine did an amazing job catering my engagement party. We did a Halloween ("it was in the cards") theme and she went above and beyond on the table settings to incorporate the theme and I think she really enjoyed doing it as well. She is passionate about what she does and it really comes through. The staff were also incredible; friendly, nice, and a lot of fun. Working with her is a dream come true. I told her my vision and she made it better than I ever could have imagined. 10/10 would recommend and use again.”

Sarah B., 5 months ago

Taste of Love Grill and Lounge n Catering

Starts at $50
Serves Akron, OH

At Taste of Love Grill and Lounge Catering, we believe that every great meal starts with heart. With three years of experience catering all types of celebrations, we specialize in soulful Southern and classic American cuisine that gives your palate a true run for its money! Whether you are planning an intimate rehearsal dinner or a grand wedding reception, we provide a full range of custom setups designed to fit your vision perfectly. Our mission is to deliver delicious food, on-time service, and a stress-free experience, ensuring that your special day is filled with flavor and handled with the utmost care from start to finish.

Chemical X Inc

Starts at $750
Serves Akron, OH

At Chemical X, we serve up cocktails with intention, delicious dinners that hits the spot, thorough planning & anything else you might need for your big day! Chemical X also offers non-denominational wedding ceremony officiant services. Our owner/operator, Elizabeth, 30, has been in the service industry for over a decade, finding her true calling as a Bartender when she migrated to Cleveland in 2015. She has competed in various cocktail competitions, became a Tales of The Cocktail alumni, acquired her TIPs, ServSafe & Bar Smarts certificates & opened Chemical X, a one stop shop for all your event needs!