Catering By Robert

What Catering By Robert does

Catering By Robert, also operating as Event Concepts . FL, is a Tampa, Florida-based full-service catering company founded in 1985 by Executive Chef Bob Stalnaker and Susan Stalnaker. The business specializes in weddings and large private celebrations for 100 to 500 guests, deliberately limiting event volume to one to three events per week to preserve owner-led personalization. Service is delivered regionally across the Tampa Bay Area and the broader West Coast of Florida, including destination weddings sourced through the floridalovesweddings.com property.

The core product is an all-inclusive catering package that bundles food preparation, professional service staff, banquet captain, floor-length linens, china and flatware, an in-house décor inventory of more than 30 centerpiece styles, design services, day-of coordination, and cleanup. Distinctive technical capabilities include portable on-site cooking equipment for finishing food at venues without full kitchens, a licensed open bar service line priced separately at $395 base plus $3.95 per additional guest, and a menu system spanning 11 themed cuisines from Southern Comfort to Tour of Italy. Clients receive complimentary group tastings every 60-90 days before final menu selection.

Revenue is generated entirely through one-time, per-event catering contracts with individual consumers. Pricing is quoted upfront with no surprise charges, secured by a $1,895 downpayment that locks in pricing against future date reservations 9-24 months in advance. Customer acquisition is driven by word-of-mouth referrals, online reviews on The Knot and WeddingWire (188 reviews, 4.9/5.0 stars), organic social media on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest, and inbound recommendations from venue partners. The company has operated continuously for over 40 years as a family-owned business with no external investors and a core team of approximately 5-7 members.

Name

Catering By Robert

Legal name

Catering By Robert

Website

https://cateringbyroberttampa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Catering By Robert is a Tampa-based, family-owned full-service catering company founded in 1985 that provides all-inclusive wedding and event catering packages for 100-500 guests across the West Coast of Florida, distinguishing itself through owner-led service and bundled décor and planning offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding & Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB), Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD)

Keywords

• Wedding catering services
• Full service catering
• Event production services
• Corporate event catering
• Open bar services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Full Service Catering Packages: Comprehensive catering packages that include food preparation, service staff, banquet captain, linens, china, centerpieces, day-of coordination, and design services. Packages are customized based on guest count and menu selection with pricing quoted upfront with no surprise charges.
2. Open Bar Services: Alcoholic beverage service priced at $395 base for up to 100 guests, plus $3.95 per additional guest. Includes bartenders, mixers, garnishes, ice, cups, napkins, and bar decorations. Tax and gratuity additional.
3. Event Production Services: Day-of coordination, design services, setup and breakdown, placement of client items, and event management services bundled into catering packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Catering By Robert is a full-service catering and event production company for weddings and private celebrations of 100 to 500 guests in the Tampa Bay and West Coast Florida region. Its core offering bundles on-site food preparation, banquet staff, floor-length linens, china, glassware, in-house décor and centerpieces, day-of coordination, and licensed open bar service into all-inclusive packages. Pricing is locked in at booking via a $1,895 downpayment and final balance is due two weeks before the event.

Product overview

Catering By Robert is a Tampa-based full-service catering company founded in 1985, offering a comprehensive event production platform centered around wedding and celebration catering. The core offering combines catering packages (Buffet/Station Menus and Banquet Buffet Menus) with inclusive add-on services including Open Bar Services, Event Planning and Day of Coordination, In-House Décor and Linens, and Client Group Tastings. The company distinguishes itself through its all-inclusive approach, providing not just food but complete event production including planning support, décor, linens, centerpieces, staffing, and coordination. Cuisine options span regional, continental, and international themes that clients can mix and match to create custom menus for events hosting 100 to 500 guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Buffet/Station Menus Full-service wedding catering packages featuring buffet and station-style service options for events ranging from 100 to 500 guests, delivered with all-inclusive staffing, linens, décor, and day-of coordination.
• Banquet Buffet Menus Banquet-style buffet menu packages for corporate events, celebrations, and private parties served with full staffing and event production support.
• Open Bar Services Licensed and insured alcoholic beverage service in Florida with bartenders, mixers, garnishes, glassware, ice, cups, napkins, and bar decorations, available with regular catering bookings.
• Event Planning and Day-of Coordination Comprehensive event planning support including initial consultations, design meetings, timeline creation, vendor coordination, and on-site day-of coordination for weddings and private celebrations.
• In-House Décor and Linens Included décor service featuring floor-length linens, chair covers, table runners, napkins, upgraded china, silver flatware, glass goblets, champagne glasses, mirror squares, votive holders, and over 30 guest table centerpiece styles with color-coordinated fabric accents at no extra charge.
• Themed Cuisine Menus Curated regional, continental, and international cuisine themes clients can substitute or upgrade into buffet/station or plated offerings, including Southern Comfort, Twisted Tex-Mex, Carolina's A Cookin', Creole Cajun Cookery, Taste of the Tropics, Mexicali Fiesta, New England Country Inn, Soul of the Cities, Modern Romance (Gatsby Era Cuisine), Key West Coquina, and Tour of Italy.
• Client Group Tastings Complimentary client-only group tastings held every 60–90 days for booked clients to sample themed appetizers, entrees, side dishes, and specialty items before selecting their package.
• Hors d'oeuvres Appetizer selections available to accompany any catering package, added onto buffet, station, or banquet menus.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top reviewed wedding caterer in Tampa Bay Area based on record reviews in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo: Global food services and facilities management giant with significant event catering and hospitality offerings. Overlaps with Catering By Robert in event catering but operates at massive scale across institutional, corporate, and event verticals.
• Aramark: Global food services, facilities, and uniform services company serving sports, entertainment, business, and event clients. Overlaps with Catering By Robert in event catering as part of a much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Puff 'n Stuff Catering & Event Planning: Tampa-based full-service wedding and event caterer offering similar all-inclusive packages for Florida weddings. Directly comparable in service model, regional footprint, and target customer (engaged couples in Tampa Bay).
• Purple Spoon Catering: Tampa-based full-service catering company serving weddings and private events with custom menus and on-site service. Closely comparable in target market, event size range, and all-inclusive service model.
• Affairs to Remember Catering: Tampa-area full-service wedding and event caterer offering customized menus and event production. Comparable in service model, regional focus, and target wedding client base in the Florida market.
• 2 Dine In Custom Catering: Tampa-area full-service caterer providing custom menus, staffing, and event production for weddings and corporate events. Comparable in geographic market, service scope, and SMB/consumer customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/131055920262649
• Instagraminstagram.com/cateringbyrobert
• Pinterestpinterest.com/cbrtampa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catering-by-robert

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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