Sweet and Savory

What Sweet and Savory does

Sweet and Savory Catering is a family-owned, Indianapolis-based event catering company founded in 2003 by Executive Chef Melissa Mudd and Shawn Mudd. The company operates a single scratch kitchen at 4340 W. 96th St. and serves weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and holiday gatherings within a one-hour radius of its Indianapolis office. Core products include full-service catering with custom menu design, professional staffing, and event coordination; Saveur by Sweet & Savory, a no-frills sub-brand with transparent pricing and reduced staffing; and an event rentals line offering tiered china, glassware, and linen packages at $2.40–$9.80 per person. Tasting experiences (private and group) and bar packages serve as add-ons.

The business has no proprietary technology platform; its differentiated capability is culinary execution anchored by an Executive Chef owner, a scratch kitchen, locally sourced Indiana ingredients, and globally influenced fusion menus. Operations are consultation-led, with prospective clients submitting inquiries through the website and being assigned dedicated event specialists. The company has formalized a wide ecosystem of trusted partners across venues, rentals, florals, photography, entertainment, and planning, and has added dedicated roles (Director of Staffing & Logistics, Content Manager) to support scaling.

Name

Sweet and Savory

Legal name

Sweet & Savory Catering

Website

https://sweetsavorycatering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sweet and Savory is a family-owned Indianapolis catering company founded in 2003 that offers full-service custom catering, rentals, and a budget sub-brand (Saveur) for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and holiday gatherings within a one-hour radius of Indianapolis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB), Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Event Culinary Staffing & Back-of-House Services (Chefs, Servers, Bartenders) (THAHAKAN)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate event catering
• Custom menu design
• Scratch kitchen catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Full-Service Event Catering: Custom catering for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and holiday gatherings. Revenue is generated through per-person pricing based on menu selections, service style (plated, buffet, stations, family-style), staffing requirements, and event scale. Includes private tasting experiences for wedding clients.
2. Event Rentals: Rental packages for dishes, glassware, chargers, and linens offered as add-on services. Pricing ranges from $2.40 to $9.80 per person depending on package tier and selection.
3. Saveur Catering (No-Frills Option): Budget-friendly catering with transparent pricing, self-service quote building, and reduced staffing. Includes a 20% service and production charge and $40/hour staffing per staff member.
4. Drop-off/Pickup Catering: Family dinners, office lunches, holiday meals, and casual celebrations with convenient delivery. Self-serve or buffet-style with minimal reheating required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sweet & Savory Catering is a family-owned Indianapolis catering company that delivers custom, chef-driven full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and holiday celebrations. The company prepares all food from scratch in its Indianapolis kitchen using locally sourced Indiana ingredients, with fully customized menus reflecting each client's taste, story, and style. It also operates Saveur by Sweet & Savory, a lower-cost sub-brand offering pre-selected menus, transparent pricing, and reduced staffing for budget-conscious clients within a one-hour service radius.

Product overview

Sweet and Savory is a family-owned catering company offering full-service event catering as its core product, led by Executive Chef Melissa Mudd. The company provides custom menu design and execution for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and holiday celebrations, complemented by event rentals, bar services, and professional staffing. The company also operates Saveur by Sweet & Savory as a more affordable, streamlined sub-brand with pre-selected menus and reduced service options. Additional offerings include private and group tasting experiences, delivery and setup services, and rental coordination through trusted partners. All catering features scratch-made dishes using locally sourced ingredients, with global-inspired menus blending international flavors with Southern comfort food traditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Saveur by Sweet & Savory: A no-frills, cost-effective catering option featuring the same high-quality food with simplified menu selections and reduced staffing for accessible pricing.

Products and services

• Full-Service Event Catering End-to-end custom catering for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and holiday celebrations, including custom menu design, professional staffing, setup, coordination, and execution by a scratch kitchen using locally sourced Indiana ingredients.
• Saveur by Sweet & Savory Budget-friendly catering sub-brand offering pre-selected menus with transparent pricing, reduced staffing, self-service quote building, and simplified operations while maintaining the same scratch-kitchen food quality as full-service catering.
• Drop-off and Pickup Catering Convenient delivery-style catering for family dinners, office lunches, holiday meals, and casual celebrations, with self-serve or buffet-style options requiring minimal reheating on the customer side.
• Event Rentals Rental packages for plates, chargers, glassware, napkins, linens, and tableware, offered as add-ons to catering bookings with tiered pricing ranging from $2.40 to $9.80 per person.
• Bar Services Various bar packages available for events to complement food service offerings, covering alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage service.
• Private Tasting Experience Personalized tasting sessions where clients select dishes in advance to sample and work with chefs to perfect their event menu, primarily used for wedding clients.
• Group Tasting Experience Exclusive group tasting events hosted at select partner venues featuring curated chef's menus with seasonal favorites, designed to introduce prospective clients to the catering experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving Indianapolis and surrounding counties for over 21 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• A Classic Party RentalcoreOthersTrusted rental partner for tables, chairs, bar kits, and linens. One of the primary rental partners recommended by Sweet & Savory with in-office sample availability.
• LGI LinenscoreOthersTrusted linens rental partner. Works with Sweet & Savory to provide textile selections for events, with in-office samples available for client selection.
• Bridget Davis EventsminorOthersRecommended rental partner for event décor and styling services, collaborating with Sweet & Savory on event execution.
• Sweet Escape Cake CompanyminorOthersRecommended dessert vendor partner for wedding cakes and sweet treats, regularly collaborated with for dessert services.
• The SixpencecoreOthersPremium 17-acre wedding venue with rolling hills, creek, and 3 purpose-built spaces. Trusted venue partner with formal working relationship, hosting group tasting events.
• Westwood EstatecoreOthersElegant purpose-built venue featuring conservatory-style ceremony room, reception hall, and golden hour cocktail courtyard. Trusted venue partner.
• Gallery Forty-TwocoreOthersLuxurious multi-purpose venue across four beautifully designed floors in downtown Indianapolis. Featured venue for wedding events.
• The SycamorecoreOthersElegant and flexible event space suitable for weddings, parties, showers, professional events, and fundraisers.
• Iron And EmbercoreOthersAll-season full-service venue at Brookshire Golf Club in Carmel, blending modern industrial character with natural light and picturesque views.
• Events and Florals of ZionsvilleminorOthersRecommended florist partner for wedding and event floral arrangements.
• Critsers Flowers & GiftsminorOthersRecommended florist partner for event floral needs.
• Marissa Wiley PhotominorOthersRecommended photography partner for event documentation.
• Ana Pierson PhotographyminorOthersRecommended photography partner for event coverage.
• AMS EntertainmentminorOthersRecommended entertainment partner for events.
• Track Seven DJminorOthersRecommended entertainment partner for DJ services.
• A Simple PlannerminorOthersRecommended wedding planner partner for event coordination.
• Ring to AisleminorOthersRecommended wedding planner partner.
• Love Lights EventsminorOthersRecommended wedding planner partner.
• Blue Llama EventsminorOthersRecommended event planning partner.
• Thoughtfully DesignedminorOthersRecommended event design and planning partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• ezCater: Online catering marketplace connecting corporate buyers with local caterers for office meals and events. Partial overlap through Sweet & Savory's corporate catering segment; represents a tech-enabled distribution channel and competitive threat rather than a direct bespoke caterer.

Direct peers

• Blue Plate Catering: Chicago-based full-service event caterer specializing in weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings with custom menus and locally sourced ingredients. Highly comparable business model, menu customization approach, and event-service positioning.
• Kahn's Catering: Long-established Indianapolis catering company providing full-service event catering for weddings, corporate, and private functions. Competes head-to-head in the same Indianapolis metro with overlapping wedding and corporate clientele.
• A Thyme to Cook: Pittsburgh-based full-service caterer offering customized menus for weddings, corporate events, and private parties with chef-driven creativity. Comparable mid-size regional caterer with similar custom-menu and full-service staffing model.
• Catering by Design (Indianapolis): Indianapolis full-service catering company focused on weddings, corporate events, and special occasions with custom menus and event staffing. Direct same-market competitor with overlapping venue relationships and customer segments.
• MBP Distinctive Catering: Indianapolis-based full-service event caterer serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Directly comparable geographic market, service mix, and customer base to Sweet & Savory.

Broad incumbents

• Thomas Cuisine: National food service and catering provider operating across corporate, healthcare, and event settings. Comparable catering capability but at much larger scale and broader institutional focus rather than Indianapolis wedding specialization.
• Sodexo: Global food services and integrated facilities management company with significant event and conference catering operations. Operates at massive scale across institutional and corporate catering, broader than but overlapping with Sweet & Savory's corporate segment.
• Compass Group: Largest contract foodservice company globally, operating catering and event services across corporate, sports, and institutional clients. Provides overlapping catering capabilities as part of a much wider foodservice portfolio.
• Aramark: Global provider of food, facilities, and uniform services with substantial catering operations across sports, entertainment, corporate, and events. Overlaps with Sweet & Savory in event catering but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sweetsavoryindy
• Facebookfacebook.com/sweetandsavorycatering
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sweet-and-savory-catering

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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