What C&J Catering does

C&J Catering (legal entity C&J, LLC) is a full-service event catering company founded in December 2004 by Jamie Berger and headquartered in Middletown, Pennsylvania. The company operates from a 7,000+ square foot facility with a 5,000+ square foot commercial kitchen and 2,000+ square feet of design, d\u00e9cor, and storage space, serving the South Central Pennsylvania region - Hershey, Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, Lebanon County, and Dauphin County - with Philadelphia also listed as a served market.

The business is organized around four core service lines: (1) full-service event catering spanning weddings, corporate events, and social occasions with buffet, plated, family-style, stationed, and butlered service formats; (2) ancillary event services including in-house bakery (tiered and sheet cakes, dessert bars), floral design (using locally sourced flowers), and event design (draping, uplighting, signage, day-of coordination); (3) venue-anchored operations including the Capitol Restaurant and Cafe 2301 inside the Pennsylvania State Capitol building, Rite Aid Cafeteria management, exclusive concessions at the PA Farm Show Complex, and an in-flight catering service delivering to Harrisburg International and Capitol City airports; and (4) self-serve channels via C&J Go (pickup/delivery) and Corporate Online Ordering.

The go-to-market model combines consultant-led direct sales for weddings and large corporate engagements with self-serve online ordering for corporate lunches (minimum 10 guests) and group meals. Pricing is project-based for events (weddings $85-$125+ per person including staff and rentals) and unit-based for individual meals ($16 per meal) and delivery (tiered $45/$75/$125 fees by distance). The company holds PA Preferred Caterer and WBE certifications, partners with an exclusive network of 15+ local farms, and employs 100+ professionals across catering, floral, design, and operations.

Name

C&J Catering

Legal name

C&J, LLC

Website

https://candjcatering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

C&J Catering is a full-service event catering company based in Middletown, PA serving weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings across Central Pennsylvania, with in-house bakery, floral, and event design plus venue operations at the PA State Capitol and PA Farm Show Complex.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (72231), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Bakery Products (2050)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate & Business Event Catering (THAHAKAA), Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate catering
• Bakery and desserts
• Floral design

Headquarters

HQ city

Middletown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Full-Service Event Catering: On-site catering for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings with buffets, plated meals, carving stations, dessert tables. Includes staffing, setup, cleanup, linens, china, and day-of coordination.
2. C&J Go Pickup & Delivery: Quick and easy meals for larger groups in disposable containers. Pickup from Middletown location or delivery with fees based on distance tiers.
3. Corporate Online Ordering: Breakfast and lunch options for corporate meetings with minimum 10 guests, flat delivery fee, formal setup with buffet linens and customized signage for dietary designations.
4. Bakery Products: In-house bakery producing tiered and sheet cakes, assorted dessert bars, wedding cake design, fresh breads, and daily desserts.
5. Floral Design Services: Floral arrangements, centerpieces, event draping, wedding arrangements, and bereavement services using locally grown flowers when possible.
6. Capitol Restaurant & Cafe 2301: Restaurant operations inside Pennsylvania State Capitol building serving soups, salads, sandwiches, breakfast, and lunch daily. Also Rite Aid Cafeteria operations.
7. In-Flight Catering: Catering for private aircraft with delivery to Harrisburg International and Capitol City airports. Minimum order $100 plus delivery fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

C&J Catering provides full-service event catering for weddings, corporate functions, and social gatherings across Central Pennsylvania. Offerings include buffets, plated meals, family style, stationed, and butlered service, supported by in-house bakery (tiered and sheet cakes, dessert bars), floral design, event design (draping, uplighting, signage), and day-of coordination. Additional lines include C&J Go pickup/delivery, corporate online ordering, Capitol Restaurant / Cafe 2301 walk-in dining, Rite Aid Cafeteria management, in-flight catering, and concessions at the PA Farm Show Complex.

Product overview

C&J Catering is a premier full-service event catering company offering a comprehensive suite of services centered around their core catering operations. The portfolio includes Full-Service Catering (buffets, plated meals, family style, stations, butlered service), an in-house Bakery producing wedding cakes and desserts, Floral Design for events, and Event Design including draping and coordination. Supporting services include C&J Go (grab-and-go meals), Corporate Online Ordering, Cafe 2301/Capitol Restaurant (on-site dining), Rite Aid Cafeteria management, In-Flight Catering, and Concessions at the PA Farm Show. The company operates from Harrisburg, PA serving Central Pennsylvania including Hershey, Lancaster, York, and Lebanon counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Capitol Restaurant: Restaurant located inside the Pennsylvania State Capitol building serving soups, salads, sandwiches, and more
• Cafe 2301
• C&J Go
• C&J Corporate Online Ordering
• Rite Aid Cafeteria
• 903 Venue

Products and services

• Full-Service Catering Complete catering service for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, showers, and banquets offering buffets, plated meals, family style, stationed, and butlered service options, including staffing, setup, cleanup, linens, china, and day-of coordination.
• C&J Bakery In-house bakery producing tiered and sheet cakes, assorted dessert bars, wedding cake design, fresh breads, interactive dessert stations, and daily pastries for events and retail customers.
• Floral Design Wedding and event floral arrangements using locally grown flowers, including centerpieces, bridal bouquets, ceremony arrangements, event draping, uplighting, and bereavement services.
• Event Design Full-service event design including event draping, uplighting, custom signage (bar signs, seating charts), vintage window pane rentals, and day-of coordination packages that complement catering bookings.
• C&J Go Quick and easy meals for larger groups packaged in disposable containers, with pickup from the Middletown location or delivery with tiered distance-based fees.
• Corporate Online Ordering Online platform for ordering breakfast and lunch options for corporate meetings (minimum 10 guests), including flat delivery fee, formal setup with buffet linens, and customized signage for dietary designations.
• Cafe 2301 / Capitol Restaurant Daily walk-in restaurant inside the Pennsylvania State Capitol building serving soups, salads, sandwiches, breakfast, and lunch, with grab-and-go options and delivery for corporate lunches; the brand also encompasses Cafe 2301 and Rite Aid Cafeteria operations.
• Rite Aid Cafeteria Corporate cafeteria services at Rite Aid locations offering fresh cafe food and catered meal options.
• In-Flight Catering Aircraft catering service for private aviation, with delivery to Harrisburg International and Capitol City airports, accommodating dietary restrictions and specialized packaging for flight conditions.
• C&J Concessions Concession stand operations at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, featuring multiple food stations serving large-scale public and corporate events such as the annual PA Farm Show and Mecum Auctions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Caters thousands of events annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AACA Museum, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2019Exclusive events partnership beginning July 25, 2019. C&J handles all events execution, sales, and catering for the museum's events, including meetings, family gatherings, weddings, and corporate galas. Museum features multiple meeting rooms and event spaces displaying antique automobiles, buses, and motorcycles from 1890s-1980s.
• Pennsylvania Farm Show ComplexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive concessions partnership at the PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. C&J operates multiple food stations throughout the venue's 1 million+ square feet of flexible event space, serving attendees at various public and corporate events including the annual PA Farm Show and Mecum Auctions.
• King MansionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric venue partnership for hospitality networking events. King Mansion serves as event venue while C&J provides catering and event coordination. Co-hosted The Welcome Table industry networking event in June 2025.
• Ross ProductionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent production partner for The Welcome Table hospitality networking event. Ross Productions provided stage and screen setup for panel discussions.
• Visit Hershey & HarrisburgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism organization partnership. Sharon Myers, President & CEO, participated as panelist at C&J's Welcome Table hospitality networking event.
• Miss Lyss PlanningminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding planning company partnership. Alyssa Kurtz-Price, CEO & Lead Planner, participated as panelist at The Welcome Table hospitality networking event.
• Local Farm Network (15+ Farms)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of local farms for farm-to-table dining program including Basehore Farm Market, Paulus Farm Market, Camelot Valley, Keswick Creamery, Kegels, Tattered Flag, Paulus Orchard, York Valley Cheese, Strites Orchard, Hess Brothers Fruit Co., Rineer Family Farms, Basciani Foods, Leola Produce Auction, Geiger Family Farm, Groff's Meats, and others.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Cloud 9 Floral & Event Design: Event design and floral company offering décor and coordination services overlapping with C&J's in-house floral and event-design divisions. Comparable adjunct-to-catering capability rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Aramark: Global food service and event-catering incumbent providing venue concessions, corporate catering, and large-scale institutional food service. Overlaps with C&J's PA Farm Show concessions and corporate catering lines, though from a much wider portfolio.
• Sodexo Live! (formerly Centerplate): Specialist in venue-based event catering and concessions for stadiums, convention centers, and public venues. Directly comparable to C&J's PA Farm Show Complex and large-event concessions business, but at national scale.

Direct peers

• Distinctive Events & Catering: Mid-Atlantic full-service caterer for weddings, corporate, and social events with similar menu customization, staffing, and event-coordination services. Closely matches C&J's bundled full-service offering on a comparable scale.
• Constellation Culinary Group: Full-service, event-focused catering company operating across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond with multi-format capabilities (corporate, weddings, social). Most directly comparable to C&J in business model and end markets, albeit at larger geographic scale.
• Catering by Design: Full-service event caterer focused on weddings, corporate, and private events with custom menus and design-driven presentations. Highly comparable core offering and customer profile to C&J's wedding and corporate catering business.

Regional players

• 12th Street Catering: Mid-Atlantic (Philadelphia) full-service caterer for weddings, corporate, and social events with on-site kitchens and multi-service offerings. Comparable service model and customer mix to C&J but serves a different regional market.
• Brays Catering & Event Planning: Regional full-service caterer serving weddings, corporate, and social events with in-house event design and rental coordination. Comparable end-to-end event services model though operating in a different U.S. region.
• Abigail Kirsch: Premier off-premise and venue caterer based in the greater New York metro area serving weddings, corporate galas, and social events. Comparable high-end full-service model and per-person pricing tier to C&J's wedding segment.
• Hospitality Restaurant Group (PA venue/restaurant operator): Central Pennsylvania hospitality and restaurant operator with multiple venues and on-site catering operations. Useful adjacent peer for C&J's Capitol Restaurant-style venue-based foodservice within the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CJCatering
• Instagraminstagram.com/c_and_j_catering
• TikToktiktok.com/@candjcatering
• Xx.com/candjcatering

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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