Talk of the Town

What Talk of the Town does

Talk of the Town Catering & Special Events is a privately-held, founder-owned full-service catering company headquartered in Marietta, Georgia (with operating presence in Roswell), serving the Atlanta metropolitan area and North Georgia since approximately 1995. The company delivers event catering across six primary verticals — weddings, corporate events, social and private parties, TV and film production, Mitzvahs, and Southern BBQ (via its Great South BBQ sub-brand) — with capacity ranging from intimate in-home gatherings to mobile-kitchen-served events of up to 2,000 guests.

The operating model is built around a farm-to-table culinary platform that combines traditional preparation methods with modernist techniques such as sous vide and pressurized nitrous oxide applications, supported by owner-led ingredient sourcing from Georgia farms, artisanal producers, and international origin points. A state-of-the-art mobile catering kitchen provides on-site cooking capability at any location, and the company operates North on 5th, an exclusive private tasting room and event space in Marietta. Distribution is driven by preferred and exclusive caterer relationships with 40+ Atlanta-area venues, complemented by direct sales, content marketing, and listings on The Knot and WeddingWire wedding platforms.

The business generates revenue on a quote-based, event-by-event pricing model with no publicly disclosed pricing or contracts. Go-to-market is sales-led, led by Owner and Executive Chef Andrew Brackner and Chef de Cuisine Trey Gunning. The company holds no external funding, has no parent company, and has not undergone disclosed M&A or recapitalization events.

Name

Talk of the Town

Legal name

Talk of the Town

Website

https://talkofthetownatlanta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate catering
• Mobile catering kitchen
• Farm-to-table catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Roswell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and private in-home parties. Services include menu customization, on-site cooking, highly trained service staff, event planning support, and full setup-to-cleanup service.
2. BBQ Catering (Great South BBQ): Specialized Southern BBQ catering through their Great South BBQ brand, featuring mobile kitchen capabilities for on-site cooking at any location.
3. TV and Film Production Catering: Catering services for television and film productions, including their state-of-the-art Mobile Catering Kitchen.
4. Venue Operations (North on 5th): Exclusive private tasting room and event space operation in Marietta.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Talk of the Town is a full-service catering company providing on-site food preparation, professional service staff, menu customization, and full setup-to-cleanup event execution for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, TV/film productions, Mitzvahs, in-home parties, and Southern BBQ events. Services are delivered at the client's chosen venue, at the company's own North on 5th tasting room, or via a mobile catering kitchen at any location, serving guest counts from intimate gatherings up to 2,000.

Product overview

Talk of the Town is a full-service catering and special events company serving the Atlanta metro area and North Georgia. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of catering services centered around its core catering offerings: wedding catering, corporate catering, social events catering, TV & film industry catering, Mitzvah catering, and in-home catering. The portfolio includes the sub-brand Great South BBQ for authentic Southern barbecue. Additional offerings include various menu types (seated dinner, buffet, hors d'oeuvres, brunch), a tasting room venue (North on 5th), and mobile catering kitchen services. The company hand-picks ingredients from local organic sources and provides full-service event planning from consultation through execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Great South BBQ: Barbecue catering brand operated by Talk of the Town, offering mobile kitchen services for events up to 2,000 guests.

Products and services

• Wedding Catering Full-service wedding catering covering seated dinners, buffets, and hors d'oeuvres for events ranging from intimate gatherings to formal dinners of 300+ guests. Designed for brides and grooms in the metro-Atlanta and North Georgia area seeking a flawless, carefree wedding day with memorable cuisine.
• Corporate Catering Catering services for corporate events including executive gatherings, corporate retreats, holiday parties, training events, and client entertainment, with flexible menus and professional service options.
• Social Events Catering Catering for private social events such as anniversary parties, holiday parties, tailgates, and in-home celebrations, with custom cuisine and professional service delivered at private residences.
• TV & Film Industry Catering Production catering for television and film sets in the Atlanta area, including traditional on-site catering and mobile kitchen services capable of feeding large crews reliably across varied shoot locations.
• Great South BBQ Catering Authentic Southern BBQ catering under the Great South BBQ sub-brand, featuring a full-service mobile kitchen capable of serving up to 2,000 guests at any location, including remote outdoor settings.
• Mitzvah Catering Atlanta-style catering for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and Jewish celebrations with customizable menus suited to simcha meals and weekend-long event coverage.
• In-Home Catering Full-service catering and party platters delivered to homes for intimate gatherings and private in-home celebrations.
• North on 5th Tasting Room Company-owned exclusive private tasting room and event space in Marietta, GA, offering a refined and intimate setting for gatherings, tastings, and small events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 consecutive years named Top 20 Caterers in Atlanta by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bold American Events & Catering: Atlanta-based full-service catering and event design firm serving weddings, corporate, and social events across the same metro region as Talk of the Town. Comparable on service mix, customer segments, and reliance on Atlanta venue partnerships.
• Affairs to Remember: Atlanta-based full-service catering company focused on weddings, corporate, and social events. Comparable to Talk of the Town in scale, geographic footprint, and event-style catering model.
• A Legendary Event: Atlanta-based catering and event production company serving weddings, corporate, and social clients. Direct overlap with Talk of the Town in target customer, service offering, and Atlanta venue network.
• Dennis Dean Catering: Long-established Atlanta full-service caterer offering off-premise catering for weddings and corporate events. Comparable in business model, off-premise delivery approach, and Atlanta metro focus.
• Holland & Company Catering and Events: Atlanta full-service caterer serving weddings, corporate, and private events across the metro. Direct peer in off-premise catering format, target customer base, and Atlanta venue partnerships.
• It's All So Yummy Catering: Atlanta-area full-service catering company serving weddings and corporate events. Comparable to Talk of the Town in service style, local sourcing approach, and metro Atlanta customer base.
• Catering by Design: Off-premise full-service catering company serving weddings and corporate events with custom menus and on-site service. Direct peer in off-premise event catering model, even if based in a different metro.

Broad incumbents

• Aramark: Global food services and facilities company providing catering, concessions, and hospitality across sports, entertainment, and corporate venues. Operates broadly with overlapping event-catering capabilities but at a much larger scale than Talk of the Town.
• Levy Restaurants: Hospitality and catering division of Compass Group serving sports venues, entertainment, and corporate events. Comparable as a broad incumbent in event catering but operates at national scale with a different venue mix.
• Sodexo Live! (formerly Centerplate): Major event hospitality and catering provider for sports stadiums, convention centers, and entertainment venues. Overlaps with Talk of the Town in event catering, but at a broad institutional scale and venue mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/talkofthetownga

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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