Colorado Catering Company CCC

What Colorado Catering Company CCC does

Colorado Catering Company is a family-owned full-service catering business founded in 1992 and headquartered at a single home-kitchen location in Aurora, Colorado, serving the greater Denver metropolitan area. The company provides catering for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, BBQs, breakfasts, lunches, holiday parties, and memorial gatherings, with a service spectrum that ranges from simple drop-off delivery to fully staffed events including plated dinners, buffets, family-style service, reception stations, and bar service staffed by TIP-certified bartenders. Operations combine in-house food preparation from the Aurora kitchen, professional event staffing, rental coordination, and venue-based execution across a referral network of more than 50 Denver-area venues.

The business operates on a project-based revenue model in which pricing is driven by guest count, menu selection, service level, and staffing requirements, and customers select from three standardized dining packages — Bronze, Silver, and Gold — that escalate in presentation quality and equipment before layering on staffing options ranging from no-staff delivery to full-service event staffing. A 50% deposit and signed contract are required to reserve event dates, with final balances due 10 business days before events. Revenue streams consist of full-service event catering, drop-off delivery catering, wedding catering, and ancillary services such as menu planning, rental coordination, and timeline management; the company does not publicly disclose specific price points or revenue figures.

Distribution is direct-to-consumer through website contact forms, a single published phone line (303.750.0707), and the venue partnership network that channels referrals to booking clients. Marketing is digital-first, centered on the company website supplemented by Facebook and Instagram, with no third-party delivery platforms, resellers, or institutional investors involved. The company employs approximately 16 people and is co-owned and operated by Stephanie Dries (CPA, Owner & CFO) and Michael Dries (Owner & Executive Chef with 30+ years of culinary experience), with no parent company, subsidiaries, or external funding reported.

Name

Colorado Catering Company CCC

Legal name

Colorado Catering Company

Website

https://coloradocatering.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colorado Catering Company is a family-owned full-service catering business founded in 1992, serving weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations across the Denver metropolitan area from its Aurora, Colorado kitchen with flexible drop-off to fully staffed service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate catering
• BBQ catering
• Drop-off delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

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. Full-Service Catering: Complete event catering including custom menus, staffing, setup, service, and cleanup. Includes plated dinners, buffets, family-style, reception-style, and action stations. Revenue generated per event with pricing based on guest count, menu selection, service level, and staffing requirements.
2. Delivery Catering: Drop-off catering with fresh, chef-crafted meals delivered on time. Includes three dining packages (Bronze, Silver, Gold) offering escalating service levels from simple delivery to buffet linens and chafers. Priced per person with package add-ons for staffing.
3. Wedding Catering Services: Specialized wedding catering including custom menus, bar service with TIP-certified bartenders, rental coordination, and full-service day-of execution. Requires 50% deposit to secure date, with final balance due 10 business days before event.
4. Additional Services Revenue: Add-on services including menu planning, rental coordination, timeline management, presentation and decor, staffing, and bar service. Staffing billed hourly with different billing structures for kitchen departure vs. on-site arrival.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Colorado Catering Company provides full-service event catering from its Aurora, Colorado kitchen, delivering custom menus, professional staffing, and complete event execution for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, BBQs, breakfasts, lunches, holiday parties, and memorial gatherings across the Denver metro area. Services range from simple drop-off delivery to fully staffed plated dinners, packaged in Bronze, Silver, or Gold dining tiers, and include menu planning, rental coordination, bar service, and on-site setup/cleanup.

Product overview

Colorado Catering Company offers a comprehensive catering platform with multiple service lines operating as integrated modules. The core offerings include Full-Service Catering for events with professional staffing, Delivery Catering for drop-off meals, Wedding Catering, Breakfast Catering, Lunch Catering, BBQ Catering, Celebration of Life Catering, and Holiday Party Catering. Customers select from three dining package tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold) determining presentation quality and equipment, then choose staffing levels ranging from no-staff delivery to full-service event staffing with professional servers and chef-attended stations. Additional services including menu planning, rental coordination, timeline management, and presentation decor are bundled to create complete catering solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Service Catering Complete event catering service with professional staff handling setup, service, and cleanup. Offers plated, buffet, family-style, reception-style, and action-station dining options for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations across the Denver metro area.
• Wedding Catering Specialized full-service wedding catering including custom menus, bar service with TIP-certified bartenders, rental coordination, timeline management, and full day-of execution. Requires 50% deposit to secure date with final balance due 10 business days before the event.
• Delivery Catering Drop-off and staffed delivery catering for corporate lunches, meetings, and events, with fresh chef-crafted meals served hot at delivery. Customers select from Bronze, Silver, and Gold dining packages to add chafers, linen, and serving utensils.
• Breakfast Catering Morning catering service featuring hot breakfasts, fresh fruit platters, and made-from-scratch options delivered and set up for corporate meetings, training sessions, and private events.
• Lunch Catering Midday catering service with salads, sandwiches, buffets, and plated lunch options for meetings and team lunches, featuring locally sourced ingredients when possible.
• BBQ Catering Authentic Denver BBQ catering with house-smoked meats including brisket, pulled pork, and smoked kielbasa, plus scratch-made sides and mobile grill capabilities for outdoor corporate and private events.
• Celebration of Life Catering Memorial and funeral catering service offering comfort food, drop-off meals, buffets, or full-service catering for gatherings honoring loved ones. Flexible service levels accommodate different emotional and logistical needs.
• Holiday Party Catering Seasonal catering service for holiday celebrations featuring festive buffets, plated dinners, and cocktail receptions with full setup and cleanup services for businesses and families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9/5 stars average customer rating on Google

Segments6 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

33 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Arapahoe County FairgroundsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership for wedding and event catering services. Company provides catering execution at this event venue.
• Arvada CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership for wedding and event catering services at this cultural center venue.
• Auraria Campus/ Tivoli CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership for campus events and special occasions.
• Beck Recreation CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAurora recreation center venue partnership.
• Black Forest MeadowsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor venue partnership for rustic wedding and event catering.
• Boettcher MansioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJefferson County historic mansion venue partnership. Flagship venue with years of established working relationship.
• Cable CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent venue partnership for catering services.
• Chateaux at Fox MeadowsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent venue partnership for wedding and celebration catering.
• Chatfield Botanic GardenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenver Botanic Gardens property partnership for outdoor weddings and events.
• Creative LittletonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLittleton creative event space venue partnership.
• Deer Creek Mountain CampminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMountain retreat venue partnership for destination-style events.
• Denver PlaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban apartment/condo complex event venue partnership.
• DIY Event VenueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with DIY event venue platform.
• Evergreen Lake HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMountain venue partnership for lakeside events.
• Evergreen Red BarnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRustic barn venue partnership for country-style events.
• Highlands Ranch MansionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric mansion venue partnership for elegant events.
• Hillside VineyardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVineyard venue partnership for wine-themed weddings and events.
• Hudson GardenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarden venue partnership with extensive experience at this popular Denver event space.
• Infinity Park Event CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlendale event center venue partnership.
• Lake House at Cherry CreekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaterfront venue partnership for events at Cherry Creek Reservoir.
• Legacy CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus event venue partnership.
• Lone Tree Arts CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts center venue partnership for cultural events.
• Lookout Mountain Nature CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature preserve venue partnership for outdoor events.
• Lyons FarmetteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm venue partnership for rustic celebrations.
• Morningside ManorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArvada event venue partnership.
• One Seven @ Belleview StationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerModern venue partnership at transit-oriented development.
• Pace CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParker Arts venue partnership for events.
• River BendminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLyons river venue partnership for outdoor events.
• SkylightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenver event space venue partnership.
• Space GalleryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt gallery venue partnership for creative events.
• The SimonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElegant event venue partnership.
• Willow Ridge ManorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManor venue partnership for wedding celebrations.
• Younger RanchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRanch venue partnership for rustic-elegant wedding events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Compass Group: Global food service and support services company with catering and event services through subsidiaries like Levy and Chartwells. Represents a broad incumbent with overlapping event catering capabilities but at vastly different scale.
• Aramark: Large national food service and catering company that operates across sports, entertainment, corporate, and event catering. While not a direct Denver wedding competitor, it provides institutional catering services that overlap with corporate catering demand.

Direct peers

• Catering By Design: Colorado-based catering company serving Denver and surrounding areas with full-service events, weddings, and corporate catering. Operates with similar size, scope, and service model in the same geographic market.
• Cooking with Caitlin: Denver event caterer offering custom menus for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Comparable scale and service model with a focus on personalized event experiences in the Denver metro market.
• Three Tomatoes Catering: Denver-based full-service caterer serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Comparable service model with off-premise catering, event staffing, and venue relationships across the Denver metro area.
• Footers Catering: Long-established Denver-area full-service catering company offering wedding, corporate, and event catering from a comparable operational footprint. Directly competes for the same Denver metro venue partnerships and corporate accounts.
• A Spice of Life Catering: Denver-based full-service catering company specializing in weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. Directly competes for the same client base and venue partnerships in the Denver metro area.
• Relish Catering: Denver-based catering company offering full-service and drop-off catering for corporate, wedding, and social events. Operates in the same geographic market with similar menu customization and event execution capabilities.
• The Epicurean Group: Denver-based catering company providing event catering, weddings, and corporate functions. Comparable operational model with custom menus, staffing, and venue partnerships across the Denver metro region.
• Pink Diamond Catering: Denver-area catering company specializing in wedding and corporate event catering. Comparable service offering with custom menus, full-service event execution, and venue-based service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ColoradoCatering
• Instagraminstagram.com/coloradocateringcompany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colorado-catering-company

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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