Crazy Dutchman Catering

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Catering services pricing

Food starts at $15 per person and bar services at $11 per person.

Minimum spend

$3,000 total

About Crazy Dutchman Catering

Crazy Dutchman Catering, Hans Van Heek

Owner

We do real events for real people! Our goal is to give you the best possible price without compromising the integrity of our food. We’ve built our business model around the idea of keeping our overhead costs low and focusing on service so that we can give our customers the greatest value for their hard-earned dollar. We are a locally owned and operated company, meaning you can always expect a prompt reply and you will never get lost in the shuffle. With a team of 30 employees and almost 40 years of food and beverage experience, we can handle multiple events on a single day with numbers ranging from 20 to over 1000.

Simple Approach From the initial quote to the actual event, we will never unnecessarily overcomplicate the process. No temporary staffing We’ve carefully assembled a friendly, versatile, and professional team Budget Friendly We can custom-tailor menus to your specific needs and budget. Complimentary Tastings We offer complimentary tastings for qualifying events. Fully licensed and Insured As required by most locations

Services

Services

  • Bartenders
  • Cleanup and breakdown
  • Consultations and tastings - complimentary
  • Delivery and setup
  • Serving staff

Cuisines

  • American
  • BBQ
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Southwestern

Dietary accommodations

  • Dairy-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Meal types

  • Breakfast/brunch
  • Buffet
  • Dessert service
  • Family-style meal
  • Food stations
  • Passed appetizers
  • Stationary appetizers
  • Wedding cake service

Beverage services

  • Bartending
  • Mixers/non-alcoholic options

Drink types

  • Beer
  • Coffee service
  • Liquor
  • Non-alcoholic
  • Signature cocktails
  • Wine

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

89 reviews

  • MR

    Mary R.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 23, 2025

    Bride

    From the very beginning, Crazy Dutchman Catering was a dream to work with. Their communication was always responsive, quick, and informative, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. On the day of our wedding, their level of service and the quality of the food they provided was truly excellent. Our guests are still raving about how delicious and tasty the meal was. Crazy Dutchman Catering went above and beyond to ensure our special day was perfect, and we cannot recommend them highly enough.

  • LS

    Lindsay S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Incentivized review
    •Sep 14, 2025

    Thank you!

    Crazy Dutchman Catering was fantastic to work with for our wedding. They were always prompt in their responses and available whenever we needed to reach them, which made the planning process much easier. The food they provided was absolutely delicious - our guests raved about how great it tasted. On the day of the wedding, the waiters and bartenders provided smooth, great service, ensuring everything ran seamlessly. We couldn't have asked for a better catering team to be a part of our special day.

  • CC

    Cheryl C.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 19, 2025

    Bride

    Crazy Dutchman Catering was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, their communication was easy, accommodating, and advisory - they helped us plan the perfect menu within our budget. On the day of, the catering staff were so friendly, helpful, and professional. The food was absolutely delicious and our guests raved about it all night long. I didn't have to think twice about the catering, which allowed me to fully enjoy our special day. Crazy Dutchman Catering made the planning process a breeze and ensured our wedding reception was a huge success. I would highly recommend them to any couple looking for affordable, high-quality catering for their wedding.

  • MT

    Madison T.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 8, 2025

    I wish I could give them 10 stars!!!

    Crazy Dutchman Catering was an absolute hit at our wedding! Their communication throughout the planning process was quick, helpful, and professional. The quality of their work and value was unbelievable - the food was simply delicious. The chicken and waffles were to die for, the shrimp and grits were perfect, and the BBQ with pimento mac n' cheese was chef's kiss! My guests can't stop raving about it. The staff was extremely efficient and friendly, going above and beyond to serve the guests. The lines to get food were short and everything was hot and fresh. I would recommend this caterer to anybody - they provided the best wedding food I've ever had at a very reasonable price. Crazy Dutchman Catering truly cares about making your special day perfect!

  • CW

    Char Whatley

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Mar 16, 2022

    The best caterer you can hire!

    I have worked with Crazy Dutchman Catering over a dozen times, and they are consistently wonderful! They have an impressive variety of food covering all of the options - lowcountry classics, BBQ, and upscale gourmet options. The team is extremely helpful and professional, and they run like a well oiled machine while still providing the custom experience every couple craves for their special day. You couldn’t ask for a more amazing partner for your wedding!

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Yes, we offer tastings for you and up to 3 other guests.
We will point you in the right direction and let you know the quantity of rental items you may need. We do not book rentals.
We serve within a 50 mile radius of our shop in North Charleston.
For a small per person fee, we can cut and serve your wedding cake to your guests.
For summer and fall weddings, we recommend 10 months in advance.
Yes, we can provide you a quote even if your date and venue are still “to be determined”. However, labor charges, impact fees, travel fees, or trash fees may be added depending on final venue selection and complexity of layout.
We only cater events in the greater Charleston area or about a 50-mile radius from our headquarters in North Charleston, SC.
No, we do not offer plated dinners or family-style catering. We offer buffet or station style service options.
Buffet service features appetizers followed by a continuous self-serve buffet line and uses 10” dinner plates. Stations style service has appetizers followed by multiple mini-meal stations and uses smaller, 7.5” plates. For more information, see our website blog about Buffet vs. Stations.
We do not hire out our food staff or bartenders.
On our menu list, each category is ordered from least expensive to most expensive.
You can still make changes to your menu and bar selection after you’ve signed a contract. Your menu must be finalized 30 days prior to your event.
Once you get to a menu and a pricing that you feel comfortable with, we can get you on our tasting calendar. We schedule complimentary tastings Tuesdays through Thursdays between 11am and 4pm. Our tasting room can accommodate up to 4 people. Tastings last 45 minutes to an hour. The tasting menu will consist of your current menu included on your quote or contract. Our kitchen staff prepares tasting food based on your specific menu. We typically need roughly two weeks notice to schedule a tasting.
Once we send you a contract, it will have a payment schedule listing any upcoming payments for your event. We will also email you a reminder at the beginning of the month in which your next payment is due.
Initial deposits and final payments are exempt from credit card or ACH processing fees. Scheduled deposits, due on the 15th of the month, are subject to a 3% credit card processing fee or a 1% ACH processing fee.
During peak season, we do have a food service minimum on all events. Peak season may vary, but is typically Saturdays in March - June and in September - December.
Yes. Due to the ever-changing nature of reservations and availability, we can not guarantee or hold a date UNTIL an initial deposit payment and signed contract are received.
Personal check, credit/debit card, money orders, or cash are all acceptable forms of payment.
Our typical cancellation policy is that any refunds paid to date to CDC will not be refunded, but special consideration may be considered for rescheduling said event.
Our headquarters is located in North Charleston. Charleston is very spread out, so we apply a travel fee to any venue since it is over 30 miles round-trip from our location.
We aim to keep our pricing as competitive as possible, so we do not offer any further discounts.
Many pictures of past events can be found on our Facebook or Instagram pages. Give us a follow to see all we offer!
Crazy Dutchman Catering provides chafing dishes, sterno, and serving utensils unless noted on your contract. We also provide hard plastic plastic and plastic cutlery. If you have contracted us for a bar or beverage package, we will also provide a build-a-bar, clear plastic cups, and ice. Crazy Dutchman Catering does NOT provide tents, rented china or glassware, lighting, or heaters.
We are primarily a wedding caterer, but we also cater rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, corporate events and meetings, birthdays, holiday parties, oyster roasts…any event or occasion you can think of! To see more on private event catering, see our blog!
Yes, but it’s best to check with us before you order anything so we can ensure you are providing the correct sizes and quantities for your event.
The cost of the China plates, flatware, and glassware are not included in the quote/contract. These items would be added by you or your coordinator to your existing rental order for other items (i.e. guest dining tables & linens, chairs, etc.). Streamlining all rental items into a single order saves on duplicate delivery fees and helps meet the required order minimums. Often, these food rental items alone do not meet the order minimums set forth by the local rental companies. If you’re undecided on whether you’d like rented plates or disposable, see our blog for the pros and cons!
We use white, hard plastic disposable plates and silver-colored Reflections cutlery. We will send you a picture of the plates and cutlery when we send you a quote.
We do not make wedding cakes since we do not have a pastry chef on staff. We would refer clients to any of the local bakeries that specialize in wedding cakes.
Yes. We do offer late night snacks. Options vary depending on length of event and budget.
For the cake cutting service and additional cake plates, forks, and napkins, it's $1.25 per person. If you do not need cake plates etc. and just need our staff to cut the cake, we charge $0.25 per person. We are NOT responsible for moving wedding cakes or setting up dessert displays, but our staff will help replenish dessert displays.
Yes! We offer it by the urn ($25/urn) or for the duration of your event ($1.50/person).
Yes! We can set up a table with bottled water or iced tap water in dispensers as a pre-ceremony water station. We charge $35.00 to cover the cost of ice, bottled water, and plastic cups. We will bring potable/drinkable water to your venue if needed.
Yes. We charge a $25.00 water goblet service fee for our staff filling the water goblets prior to the start of buffet/station service. This covers the cost of the potable/drinkable water, ice, and water pitchers to facilitate the filling of the goblets. Depending on the complexity of your event or your headcount, we may need to add on an additional staff member.
Our contracts are rain or shine. Our staff has experience working in all kinds of weather. We always recommend having a rain plan, just in case. Depending on the venue and the time of year, we also recommend renting a tent. If you don’t have a tent, the food and bar will need to be set up under some kind of covering. If your wedding is during the Charleston hurricane season (June - November), see our blog for more tips and information!
The catering team assigned to your event will arrive roughly 2 hours before your event start time.
We do not need access to power and we only need water for large oyster roasts.
Our staff wears black polos and black pants/skirts for most events.
We offer small discreet signs to identify the food items.
On full service events (not delivery and setup), our staff will clear and bus tables throughout the event.
If the venue does not have an onsite dumpster and requires all food and beverage trash to be removed at the end of the evening, a trash removal may be added to your quote/contract.
Our staff is unable to wash, rinse or dry rental or personal dishes. Our staff will scrape and re-rack dirty dishes for pickup as required by the local rental companies.

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