Championship Catering

What Championship Catering does

Championship Catering LLC (Championship Catering) is a privately held, full-service catering company headquartered at 2249 Woodson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63114, owned and operated by Chef Larry Gerstein (Larry G). The firmographic record states the company was founded in 1989 and employs 11-50 people. The company delivers catering services across weddings, corporate events, private parties, sports and concert venues, and box lunch delivery in the St. Louis metropolitan area, with stated capacity to serve events ranging from 10 to 10,000 guests. Pricing is quote-based and built around a per-person budget provided by the client, with final pricing subject to venue, guest count, product availability, and market price fluctuation; no public rate sheet is published.

The core offering is organized as a five-star catering menu system with four formats — wedding, corporate, made-to-order chef catering, and station buffets — supported by auxiliary products including the Five-Star Venue Finder (an online map-based venue directory) and Chef Larry G's Recipe Blog (a content platform covering sides, desserts, drinks, and cooking tips). Distribution runs through three primary channels: direct customer inquiries via website and phone, preferred-vendor referrals from 100+ St. Louis-area venues, and listings on wedding aggregators The Knot and WeddingWire where the company holds Top 10 status in the market. Marketing is primarily organic and earned, including local television appearances and active social presence on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Revenue mechanics are transaction-based and event-driven, with each booking treated as a one-time engagement rather than a recurring contract. The customer base spans wedding couples, SMB and mid-market corporate clients (e.g., Columbine Printing referencing corporate breakfast catering), private party hosts, and sports/entertainment venues. No external investment, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed; the company holds an A+ BBB accreditation, multiple regional awards, and has not pursued AI/ML capabilities or platform-scale technology differentiation beyond its venue directory and content properties.

Name

Championship Catering

Legal name

Championship Catering LLC

Website

https://championshipcatering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Championship Catering is a St. Louis-based full-service caterer owned by Chef Larry Gerstein, serving weddings, corporate events, private parties, and sports/concert venues in the St. Louis metro area for groups of 10 to 10,000 guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference & Convention Center Catering (THAHAKAB), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC), Concession & Stadium / Arena Catering (THAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate event catering
• Private party catering
• Box lunch delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wedding Catering: Full-service wedding catering including cocktail hours, dinner service, buffet or plated options, and late-night snacks. Custom menu development based on per-person budget with professional service staff.
2. Corporate Event Catering: Corporate catering including box lunch delivery, breakfast service, and full event catering for business meetings, seminars, and corporate functions.
3. Private Party Catering: Catering for birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, bridal showers, and other private celebrations.
4. Professional Sports & Concert Catering: Large-scale catering for sports venues, concerts, and entertainment events in the St. Louis market.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Championship Catering provides full-service event catering for weddings, corporate events, private parties, sports and concert venues, and box lunch delivery across the St. Louis metropolitan area. Services span custom menu development, on-site food preparation, professional service staffing, and event coordination for events ranging from 10 to 10,000 guests.

Product overview

Championship Catering is a St. Louis-based catering company offering comprehensive event catering services. The company provides a unified catering service portfolio that includes wedding catering, corporate event catering, private party catering, box lunch delivery, and professional sports/concert catering. The core offering is supported by five-star catering menus featuring made-to-order chef service and station buffets. The company also operates a Five-Star Venue Finder platform—an online directory with map-based search for St. Louis-area event venues including wedding venues, rehearsal dinner venues, corporate/business venues, and sports event venues. Additionally, the company maintains a recipe blog (Chef Larry G's Recipe Blog) as content marketing featuring recipes and cooking tips.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Catering Full-service wedding catering including cocktail hours, plated or buffet dinner service, and late-night snacks. Custom menu development based on per-person budget with professional service staff, set up, cleanup, and accommodation of dietary restrictions.
• Corporate Event Catering Catering services for corporate functions including business meetings, conferences, seminars, breakfast service, box lunch delivery, and corporate celebrations. Menus tailored to professional settings with reliable delivery and presentation.
• Private Parties & Event Catering Catering services for private celebrations including birthday parties, anniversaries, baby showers, bridal showers, and other personal milestone events with flexible menu options and professional service.
• Box Lunch Delivery Executive box lunch delivery service for corporate meetings, business events, and working lunches in the St. Louis area.
• Professional Sports & Concert Catering Large-scale catering services for sports venues, concerts, and entertainment events in the St. Louis market, with high-volume food production and reliable quick-turnaround service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rated 5-stars on Google reviews and The Knot with numerous positive testimonials
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered featured venue, preferred venue and core.

• Willow Havenfeatured venueStrategic or Co-development PartnerWillow Haven is a 14,000+ square foot wedding and event venue in Overland, MO. Championship Catering is featured as the exclusive or preferred caterer, offering custom wedding and corporate menus. The venue hosts weddings, corporate meetings, and private events.
• Sugar Spring Manor & Sugar Spring Southpreferred venueStrategic or Co-development PartnerRustic wedding venues in the St. Louis area that partner with Championship Catering for event catering services.
• The Hawthornpreferred venueStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured wedding and event venue in St. Louis with catering partnership for weddings and celebrations.
• The Public School Housepreferred venueStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnique wedding venue in Cottleville, MO housed in a converted school building, with Championship Catering as featured caterer.
• Valley Farmsfeatured venueStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm wedding venue in Florissantell, MO with catering partnership.
• World's Fair Pavilionfeatured venueStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor event venue in St. Louis with Championship Catering as preferred vendor.
• The Jewel Box at Forest Parkfeatured venueStrategic or Co-development PartnerIconic glass conservatory venue in St. Louis featuring Championship Catering for events and weddings.
• Haue Valleyfeatured venueStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndoor/outdoor wedding venue in Pacific, MO with Championship Catering as featured caterer.
• Foundry Art Centrepreferred venueStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt gallery wedding venue in St. Charles, MO with catering partnership.
• Longview Farm Housepreferred venueStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric farm venue in Town and Country, MO with catering services.
• Contemporary Art Museum St. Louispreferred venueStrategic or Co-development PartnerModern art museum venue in St. Louis with catering partnership for events.
• Old Monroe Distilling Co.preferred venueStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistillery event venue in Old Monroe, MO with Championship Catering as preferred vendor.
• Your Event Spacepreferred venueStrategic or Co-development PartnerWedding and event venue in Alton, IL with Championship Catering providing custom wedding and corporate menus.
• WXYZ Bar at Aloft St. Louis Cortexpreferred venueStrategic or Co-development PartnerModern hotel venue in the Cortex Innovation District with Championship Catering for weddings and special events.
• The Old Post Officepreferred venueStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric 1884 landmark venue in downtown St. Louis with catering partnership. Features the Atrium (up to 250 guests) and Gallery level (up to 150 guests).
• The KnotcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier wedding planning platform where Championship Catering is listed as a Top 10 caterer in St. Louis with vendor profile and reviews.
• WeddingWirecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding planning platform listing Championship Catering as a preferred vendor with Couples' Choice awards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo Live! (formerly Centerplate): National sports, convention, and entertainment venue hospitality partner. Direct competitor in the sports/concert catering segment and broader large-scale event services.
• Levy Restaurants (Levy Premium Foodservice): Major operator of sports, entertainment, and convention catering in the U.S. Overlaps directly with Championship Catering's sports and concert catering vertical at much larger scale.
• Aramark Sports & Entertainment: Large-scale national contract caterer for sports venues, stadiums, and entertainment facilities. Competes for the same high-volume sports/concert catering opportunities in the St. Louis market.

Regional players

• Russo's Catering: St. Louis catering company focused on weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. Comparable service portfolio, customer base, and venue-partnership distribution model.
• Classic Catering People: St. Louis area caterer offering corporate drop-off and full-service event catering. Comparable coverage of corporate and box-lunch segments with similar venue relationships.
• Orlando's Events & Catering: St. Louis full-service catering company targeting weddings, corporate, and social events. Comparable scale, service portfolio, and preferred-vendor strategy at regional venues.
• Kenrick's Catering: St. Louis-based full-service off-premise caterer serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Direct regional competitor with overlapping venue partnerships and customer segments.
• Candicci's Catering: St. Louis Italian restaurant group with a catering arm serving weddings, corporate, and private events. Overlaps in both cuisine quality positioning and event customer base.
• Bartolino's Catering: St. Louis area caterer specializing in weddings, corporate functions, and private events. Competes for the same wedding and corporate clientele in the same metro area.
• The Christy Banquets & Catering: St. Louis banquet and catering venue offering catering for weddings, corporate events, and social functions. Comparable regional competitor with both brick-and-mortar venue and off-premise catering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ChampionshipCatering
• Facebookfacebook.com/championshipcateringSTL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/championshipcatering
• Instagraminstagram.com/championshipcatering
• Xx.com/stlcaterer

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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