Celebrations Catering

What Celebrations Catering does

Celebrations Catering is a family-owned and operated catering company founded in 1992 by chef Fred Manheck in Nashua, New Hampshire, now operating from a 5,000 square foot facility on Second Street in Manchester, NH. The company provides full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and private parties, plus drop-off catering, on-site food service management for corporate cafeterias, school cafeteria services across six locations in Concord, Manchester, and Nashua, and a retail/e-commerce line of holiday food items. Service styles span full-service buffet, plated, family-style, cocktail reception, and on-site chef stations, with an Eli's BBQ sub-brand offering authentic barbecue cooked over natural lump charcoal.

The core technology is traditional, from-scratch food preparation supported by a WordPress-based e-commerce shop for retail items; there is no proprietary software platform, API, or AI/ML capability disclosed. Notable technical/service differentiators include a 40-ingredient secret barbecue sauce, an all-you-can-eat BBQ service model, and interactive on-site cooking stations (pasta, carving). The business relies on a sales-led, event-driven go-to-market with experienced catering consultants and a single point-of-contact model for major events, plus local SEO and content marketing (blog, YouTube, Facebook) for top-of-funnel demand.

Revenue is generated through four streams: full-service catering (100-guest minimum), drop-off catering ($300 minimum within a 10-mile radius of Nashua/Manchester), managed food-service contracts (school and corporate cafeterias), and unit-priced retail holiday items. Pricing is project-based for events and unit-based for drop-off and retail. The company serves southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, including Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Salem, Portsmouth, Lowell, Woburn, Andover, and Haverhill, with named customers including Saint Gobain, local school districts, and healthcare workers served during COVID-19.

Name

Celebrations Catering

Legal name

Celebrations Catering

Website

https://celebrationsmenu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Celebrations Catering is a family-owned catering company founded in 1992 in Nashua, NH, providing full-service, drop-off, and BBQ catering for weddings, corporate, and private events across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, plus school cafeteria management and retail holiday foods.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232), Food Service Contractors (722310), Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets (722514)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate & Business Event Catering (THAHAKAA), Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Catering & Events Food Service (EDALADAC), Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate catering
• Drop-off catering
• BBQ catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Full Service Catering: Full-service catering for corporate events, weddings, and private gatherings. Includes setup, service staff, and cleanup. Minimum 100 guests for full service events.
2. Drop-Off Catering: Convenient drop-off catering for small gatherings. Food and biodegradable supplies delivered. $300 minimum for delivery within 10 mile radius of Nashua or Manchester.
3. Food Service Management: On-site employee cafeteria management for corporate clients. Services schools in Concord, Manchester, and Nashua areas.
4. Retail/E-Commerce: Direct sales of prepared food items through online shop, including holiday specialties like July 4th BBQ items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Celebrations Catering provides full-service catering for events of 100+ guests (including waitstaff, bar service, and event planning), wedding catering (buffet, plated, and family-style), drop-off catering (Instant Buffet and Instant Appetizers) for small gatherings, and on-site food service management for corporate cafeterias and schools. The Eli's BBQ sub-brand delivers authentic barbecue with on-site cooking, and a Holiday Menu product line is sold through an online shop.

Product overview

Celebrations Catering is a catering company offering a comprehensive suite of food service solutions across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. The core offerings include Full Service Catering (featuring Private Catering and Eli's BBQ sub-brands), Wedding Catering (with Full-Service Buffet, Plated, and Family Style options), Drop-Off Catering (Instant Buffet and Instant Appetizers), and Group and Family Meals. Additional services include Food Services Management for corporate cafeterias. The company also offers a Holiday Menu product line with prepared food items available for order. The portfolio is delivered as a unified catering service rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eli's BBQ: Authentic barbecue catering service featuring three generations of BBQ expertise, using natural lump charcoal, all-you-can-eat model, and homemade recipes including a secret sauce with over 40 ingredients.

Products and services

• Full Service Catering Full-service catering including corporate catering, private catering events, and Eli's BBQ sub-brand. Includes waitstaff, event planning, bartending services, and customizable menus for breakfast, brunch, dinner, and cocktail receptions. Pricing based on 100-person minimum.
• Wedding Catering Wedding catering services offering full-service buffet, plated dinner, and family-style dining options. Includes a dedicated wedding consultant and cake cutting service. Designed for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and anniversary celebrations.
• Drop-Off Catering Convenient drop-off catering for small gatherings with Instant Buffet and Instant Appetizers options. Includes biodegradable paper supplies (napkins, plates, cutlery). $300 minimum for delivery within 10-mile radius of Nashua or Manchester.
• Eli's BBQ Authentic barbecue catering featuring three generations of BBQ expertise. Uses natural lump charcoal, fresh meats cooked on-site, chef-carved service, all-you-can-eat format, and homemade recipes including a 40-ingredient secret barbecue sauce.
• Food Services Management Complete on-site food service management for corporate cafeterias. Serves Northern MA to Southern NH areas including Lowell, MA to Concord, NH. Also operates 6 school cafeterias in Concord, Manchester, and Nashua.
• Holiday Menu Items Ready-to-order holiday food items including BBQ Beans ($18), Cole Slaw ($16), Macaroni and Cheese ($25), Hickory-Smoked Pulled Pork ($48), Spareribs ($80), Sausage with Peppers and Onions ($40), and other seasonal specialties available through the online shop.
• Group and Family Meals Same-day pick-up and local delivery of farm-to-table foods designed for families and groups seeking quality meals without full-service catering. Originally launched as 'Family of Five' affordable meals during COVID-19.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years in business with consistent growth from small church kitchen to 5,000 sq ft facility
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Fulchino VineyardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership with Fulchino Vineyard to host Father's Day BBQ and Wine Tasting event. Co-marketing relationship for special events.
• Dunk's MushroomsminorOthersLocal mushroom supplier in Brentwood, NH. Featured supplier visited by owner Fred Manheck for VIP dining experience. Source of fresh mushrooms for catering menu.
• Benedikt DairyminorOthersFavorite local dairy farm in Goffstown, NH. Fred visits the farm for ingredient sourcing and relationship building.
• Lull FarmminorOthersLocal farm in Hollis, NH featured in video content. Source for fresh produce and local ingredients.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hartmann Olde Tyme Catering: Long-established New Hampshire-based catering company serving weddings, corporate events, and private functions across southern NH and northern MA. Directly competes with Celebrations in the same regional market and customer base.
• The Chef's Table Catering: New England-based catering outfit offering full-service event catering with comparable menu customization, drop-off options, and event-coordination service. Competes for the same wedding and corporate clientele in the regional NH/MA market.
• The Catered Affair: Boston-based, award-winning wedding and corporate event caterer with comparable full-service, plated, buffet, and family-style offerings. Competes in the same New England premium wedding/event catering space.
• Abigail Kirsch: New York-area full-service catering company specializing in weddings, corporate, and social events at premier venues. Comparable in service model (full-service with on-site coordination, customizable menus, bar service) and target customer.
• Capers Caterers: New England-based event caterer offering full-service weddings, corporate events, and drop-off options. Directly comparable service portfolio and event-coordination model.
• Pepper's Catering: Regional full-service caterer with wedding, corporate, and private event offerings including on-site coordination and customizable menus. Comparable service mix and customer profile.
• Savory Squire Catering: Independent New England caterer offering full-service and drop-off catering for weddings, corporate, and private events. Comparable service breadth and competitive positioning in the regional event catering segment.

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo: Global food services and facilities management company operating in corporate, education, and event catering. Comparable in corporate cafeteria management and institutional catering offerings, but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Aramark: Large global food service and uniform services provider with corporate dining, sports/event hospitality, and education food service segments. Overlaps with Celebrations' food service management line and corporate catering, but operates at national scale.
• Compass Group: Global contract food services group encompassing corporate dining, education, sports, and event catering. Comparable in the food service management business that Celebrations supplies to local schools and corporate accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CelebrationsDistinctiveCatering
• Xx.com/celebrationsnh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/celebrations-catering

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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