What Five Star Event Services does

Five Star Event Services LLC is a privately held, McKinney, Texas-based full-service event services company founded in 2009 that serves weddings, private social events, and corporate gatherings across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The company operates three integrated offerings under a single brand: (1) FarmHaus Catering, a scratch-style catering sub-brand that builds custom menus around fresh, seasonal produce for weddings and corporate events; (2) Event Rentals, providing plates and chargers, flatware, glassware, and polyester and specialty-texture linens (with publicly listed pricing of $14.95-$18.95 per linen unit); and (3) Friendors, a curated vendor marketplace connecting clients to a network of 30-plus venue partners plus bartending, floral, planning, and cake vendors.

The business operates a sales-led, relationship-driven go-to-market motion that depends on venue partner referrals, direct outreach, and word-of-mouth; the website inquiry form is the primary inbound capture mechanism. Revenue is generated through quote-based, per-event catering contracts and pay-as-you-go rental pricing, with no subscription, recurring, or contracted enterprise revenue disclosed. The company is founder/owner-operated by COO Jason Lewis and a named leadership team of fewer than ten people, with no institutional funding or parent-company backing evidenced in the source material. There are no patents, certifications, regulatory actions, or M&A activities disclosed.

Name

Five Star Event Services

Legal name

Five Star Event Services LLC

Website

https://fseventservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Five Star Event Services is a McKinney, Texas-based full-service event company founded in 2009 serving weddings, private social events, and corporate clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex via scratch-style catering, event rentals, and a curated vendor marketplace.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH), Off-Premise / Mobile Event Catering (THAHAKAD)

Keywords

• Wedding catering services
• Event rental supplies
• Corporate event catering
• Wedding linen rentals
• Event vendor referrals

Headquarters

HQ city

Mckinney

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Catering Services: Full-service catering for weddings, special occasions, and corporate events. Customized menu creation with scratch-style cooking using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
2. Event Rentals: Rental offerings including plates, chargers, flatware, glassware, and linens (polyester and specialty textures) for events ranging from elaborate weddings to intimate gatherings.
3. Event Planning Referrals: Referral network connecting clients with trusted vendors including venues, bartending services, florals, wedding planners, and cake vendors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Five Star Event Services is a full-service event company providing catering (under its FarmHaus Catering sub-brand), event rentals (plates, chargers, flatware, glassware, and linens), and a curated vendor referral network called "Friendors." The company serves weddings, private social events, and corporate events in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with primary operations in McKinney, Texas.

Product overview

Five Star Event Services is a full-service event services company established in 2009, serving weddings and events in the McKinney, TX area. The company operates a coordinated portfolio of three integrated offerings: (1) FarmHaus Catering, a full-service scratch-style catering sub-brand specializing in unique menus with fresh, seasonal ingredients for weddings and corporate events; (2) Event Rentals, providing plates & chargers, flatware, glassware, and linens in various colors and textures; and (3) Friendors, a vendor marketplace connecting clients with over 30 venue partners, bartending services, florists, wedding planners, and cake vendors. The company also maintains partnerships with The Springs Event Venues across multiple Texas locations (Anna, Denton, Valley View, Waxahachie).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FarmHaus Catering Full-service scratch-style catering offered under the FarmHaus Catering by Five Star Event Services sub-brand. The team creates unique, customized menus using fresh, seasonal produce and high-quality ingredients for weddings, special occasions, and corporate events. A downloadable customizable catering menu is available on the catering page.
• Event Rentals Rental offerings including plates and chargers, flatware, glassware, and linens for events ranging from elaborate weddings to intimate gatherings. Polyester linens are publicly priced by size (108" at $14.95, 120" or 90x132" at $16.95, 132" or 90x156" at $18.95) and available in colors including sage, willow, emerald, merlot, eggplant, blush, dusty rose, terracotta, navy blue, light blue, dusty blue, silver, and champagne/tan. Specialty textures including velvet, taffeta, lamour satin, and sequin are available with pricing upon phone inquiry.
• Friendors (Vendor Marketplace) Curated vendor marketplace connecting clients with trusted vendors across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, including over 30 venue partners (Stone Crest Venue, Knotting Hill Place, The Rosemary Wedding Venue, Davis & Grey Farms, Brighton Abbey, Bella Cavalli Venue, The Springs Event Venues and more), bartending services (HD Liquid Catering, America's Finest Bartending, Magnolia Mixology Co.), florists (Edwards Floral Design, Haute Poppies Floral, Have & Hold, Holy Viles Designs), wedding planners (Southern Bash, Joined by Love, Events by Laura Anne), and cake vendors (Sweet Art Bakery, Sweet by Design Cakes, Have & Hold, Shannon Star Cakes).

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stone Crest VenuecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured venue partner. One of over 30 venue partners in the Five Star Event Services network, recommending the catering company to couples booking events at their venue.
• Knotting Hill PlacecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured venue partner recommending Five Star Event Services for catering at events held at this location.
• The Rosemary Wedding VenuecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured venue partner with established relationship for event catering referrals.
• Davis & Grey FarmscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured venue partner recommending Five Star Event Services for farm-style events.
• Brighton AbbeycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner with catering referral relationship.
• Bella Cavalli VenuecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner recommending Five Star Event Services.
• The Sanctuary Music & Event CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner with mutual referral arrangement.
• The French FarmhousecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for events and catering referrals.
• The Grand IvorycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner with established relationship.
• The Springs Event VenuescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMulti-location venue partner including Anna (Stone Hall + Tuscany), Denton (The Lodge + The Ranch), Valley View, and Waxahachie locations.
• HD Liquid CateringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBartending service partner featured in the Friendors network, recommended for professional bartending services at events.
• America's Finest BartendingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBartending partner in the trusted vendor network.
• Magnolia Mixology Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMixology and bartending service partner.
• Edwards Floral DesignminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFloral design partner recommended for event florals.
• Haute Poppies FloralminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFloral partner in the trusted vendor network.
• Southern BashminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding planning partner providing coordination services.
• Sweet Art BakeryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCake vendor partner for wedding cakes and desserts.
• Have & Hold StudiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured photography partner with separate entries for photography services and wedding cakes (Shannon Star Cakes).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Marquee Event Rentals: Event rental company providing tables, chairs, linens, flatware, and glassware to weddings and corporate events; directly comparable to Five Star's Event Rentals product line and a potential consolidator target.
• 24 Carrots Catering & Events: Full-service catering and event production company specializing in weddings and social events with farm-to-table emphasis; closely parallels Five Star's integrated catering-plus-rentals service model.
• Culinaire International: Texas-based event catering company serving weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings with custom menus and full-service operations — directly comparable business model and regional footprint to Five Star Event Services.
• A Fare Extraordinaire: Luxury wedding and event caterer offering custom menus, full-service staffing, and bar service in the Southeast; comparable to Five Star in offering scratch-made, customized catering for weddings with on-site execution.

Emerging players

• CaterTrax: Catering management SaaS platform serving corporate and event caterers; adjacent to Five Star's operations as a tech-enabled enabler of catering workflows — increasingly relevant as the firm scales.

Broad incumbents

• Wolfgang Puck Catering: National luxury event caterer serving weddings, corporate, and large-scale events across multiple markets; offers overlapping capabilities but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach than Five Star.
• Cort Party Rental: National event rental provider offering furniture, linens, and tabletop products to weddings and corporate events; overlaps with Five Star's rental arm but at much larger scale and broader geographic coverage.
• Catering by The Seasons: Established full-service event caterer in the Mid-Atlantic with wedding, corporate, and social segments; overlaps with Five Star's event catering focus but operates as a larger, multi-decade incumbent.

Others

• The Knot: Wedding planning marketplace connecting couples with vendors including caterers and rentals; not a direct competitor but a channel that could either direct traffic to or disintermediate local caterers like Five Star.
• Zola: Wedding registry, planning, and vendor marketplace; like The Knot, an ecosystem platform adjacent to Five Star's services rather than a direct catering competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fseventservices
• Instagraminstagram.com/fivestareventservices
• Xx.com/five_star_llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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