Events with Taste Catering

What Events with Taste Catering does

Events with Taste Catering is a privately held, full-service catering company headquartered at 507A W 26th Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee, operating with a staff of 17. The company serves the Chattanooga metropolitan area and surrounding regions, executing events ranging from intimate gatherings of approximately 10 guests to large-scale functions of 400+ guests, and is positioned as a premier local caterer with more than 15 years of presence in the market and 25+ years of accumulated industry experience across its team. Its core offering is custom menu development — every event is scoped through an inquiry form capturing date, venue, and guest count, followed by a client food survey that informs a bespoke menu proposal, with paid menu tastings available to contracted clients.

The company's product surface spans two primary service lines: corporate catering (breakfast, lunch, snacks, and grazing boxes available via a self-service online ordering portal Monday–Friday) and wedding and private event catering (rehearsal dinners, receptions, brunches, and engagement parties delivered in formats such as plated, family-style, food stations, and buffets). Beyond food, it directly supplies china, flatware, glassware, linens, and professional service staff and bartenders, and arranges rentals (tables, chairs, tents, specialty items) through partner rental companies. It also refers clients to a curated vendor network covering alcohol, floral, lighting and sound, entertainment, and wedding cakes.

The revenue model is professional services with quote-based custom event pricing complemented by a transactional online ordering channel for corporate drop-off and breakfast catering. Final pricing for custom events is determined by guest count, menu selection, and service requirements, with food selections and guest counts finalized 14 business days prior to the event; a 9.25% sales tax and 10% administrative fee are applied to food, beverages, rentals, and linens, and a $20 delivery fee applies to corporate orders. Go-to-market is sales-led through website inquiry forms, sample menu showcases, and local SEO, with named corporate clients including Coyote Logistics, Erlanger, and Capital One, and venue partnerships including DeBarge Vineyard and Otis Farm.

Name

Events with Taste Catering

Legal name

Events with Taste

Website

https://ewtcaters.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Events with Taste Catering is a privately held, full-service caterer in Chattanooga, Tennessee that creates custom menus for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings of 10 to 400+ guests, supplying food, service staff, and rental coordination.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Corporate & Business Event Catering (THAHAKAA), Specialty & Dietary Catering (Halal, Kosher, Vegan, Allergen-Free, Medical) (THAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Full-service catering
• Wedding catering
• Corporate catering
• Custom menu design
• Event service staffing

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Catering Services: Full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings. Revenue generated through custom menu pricing based on guest count, menu selection, and service requirements. Includes rental coordination for tables, linens, china, flatware, glassware, tables, chairs, and tents.
2. Corporate Catering Online Ordering: Drop-off catering for corporate clients with online ordering capability. Clients can order breakfast, lunch, and snack items with delivery available for a $20 fee. Minimum order requirements apply for some items.
3. Rental Services: Provides rental coordination through partner companies for table linens, linen napkins, china, flatware, glassware, tables, chairs, and tents. Additional specialty items can be sourced upon request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Events with Taste Catering is a full-service catering company that prepares custom menus from scratch for weddings, corporate events, and private social occasions. The company directly provides food, beverage service, china, flatware, glassware, linens, and professional service staff and bartenders, and coordinates rentals such as tables, chairs, and tents through partner companies. It also offers drop-off corporate catering with online ordering for breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

Product overview

Events with Taste is a full-service catering company offering two primary service lines: Corporate Catering and Wedding Catering. Corporate Catering includes Breakfast Catering, Lunch Catering (box lunches, salads, and buffets), and Office Snacks/Grazing Boxes. Wedding Catering features custom menus including Wedding Brunch, Plated Corporate Meal, Vegetarian Wedding, Family Style Wedding, and Food Station Wedding options. The company also offers add-on services including Event Rentals (linens, china, flatware, glassware, tables, chairs, tents), Professional Service Staff and bartenders, Custom Menu Design, Desserts and Ice Cream, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages. All menus are custom-created based on client preferences through a food survey and consultation process.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Catering Full-service corporate catering offering breakfast, lunch, and snack options for business events including box lunches, buffets, and grazing boxes available Monday-Friday through self-service online ordering or quote-based full-service catering.
• Breakfast Catering Corporate breakfast catering featuring pastries, breakfast sandwiches, avocado toast, superfood bowls, and quiches available Monday-Friday for business meetings.
• Lunch Catering Corporate lunch catering including box lunches with sandwich options and sides, main course salads, and lunch buffets featuring slider bars, Thai noodle bowls, fajita bars, and pasta options.
• Office Snacks and Grazing Boxes Corporate snack offerings including charcuterie and cheese grazing boxes, power snack boxes, sweet tooth boxes, and healthy afternoon options for office meetings.
• Wedding Catering Full-service wedding catering with custom menus, professional service staff, and event coordination for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, brunches, and engagement parties.
• Wedding Brunch Menu Wedding brunch catering featuring passed hors d'oeuvres, carving stations, scrambled eggs, biscuit stations, and Bloody Mary/mimosa bars.
• Plated Corporate Meal Elegant plated meal service for corporate events with multiple courses including appetizers, salad, and entree options.
• Vegetarian Wedding Menu Plant-based wedding catering featuring aqua-fresca, passed hors d'oeuvres, food stations with fresh and local summer items, noodles, and grill options.
• Family Style Wedding Menu Family-style wedding service featuring shared plates with items like tomato brie flatbread, corn custard, crab cakes, raw bar, salads, braised short ribs, and coq au riesling.
• Food Station Wedding Menu Interactive food station wedding catering with multiple themed stations including Coastal, GastroPub, Asian, and Italian cuisine options.
• Event Rentals Coordination Coordination of rental offerings including table linens, linen napkins, china, flatware, glassware, tables, chairs, and tents through partnered rental companies, with specialty items sourced upon request.
• Professional Service Staff and Bartenders Professional service staff and bartenders for event service, including a designated point person (lead) at each event, with a standard 7-hour shift covering 2 hours setup, 4 hours event service, and 1 hour cleanup.
• Custom Menu Design Custom menu creation service based on client preferences, dietary constraints, budget, venue, and event context using a food survey and consultation process, with menu tastings offered exclusively for contracted clients.
• Desserts and Ice Cream Dessert offerings including miniature cakes, pies, cookies, and bars, plus ice cream via soft-serve machine or exclusive Milk and Honey Gelato Cart rental.
• Non-Alcoholic Beverages Provision of tea, lemonade, punch, coffee, and water for events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handles events from intimate gatherings of 10 to large events of 400+ guests

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Top Rental Companies in ChattanoogacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvents with Taste collaborates with the top rental companies in Chattanooga offering comprehensive event essentials. Through these partnerships, clients can rent table linens, linen napkins, china, flatware, glassware, tables, chairs, and tents. The company also sources specialty items upon request.
• Alcohol ProvidersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferrals to trusted providers who can deliver alcohol for events and guide clients on quantities to purchase.
• Top Floral DesignersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustom floral arrangements from top floral designers for events.
• Lighting & Sound ProfessionalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessionals to enhance ambiance and audiovisual needs for events.
• Entertainment Providers (DJs and Bands)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDJs and bands for event entertainment.
• Reputable BakersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferrals to reputable bakers for custom wedding cakes. While Events with Taste offers desserts, wedding cakes are referred out.
• Otis FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal farm partner sourcing ingredients for events, demonstrating commitment to local growers and seasonal menu development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• A Catered Affair: Full-service catering company specializing in weddings and corporate events with custom menu design and on-site service staff. Comparable one-stop-shop event production model.
• Carriage House Catering: Regional full-service caterer providing custom menus, professional service staff, and event coordination for weddings and corporate functions. Similar service scope and target customer profile.
• Affairs to Remember: Atlanta-based full-service event caterer offering custom menus, professional service staff, and rentals for weddings and corporate events across the Southeast. Directly comparable business model and customer base to Events with Taste.
• Catering by Capers: Regional full-service caterer providing custom menus, event staffing, and rental coordination for corporate and social events. Comparable in offering full-service event production with custom menu development.
• Café Catering: Full-service corporate and event caterer offering custom menus, drop-off options, and event staffing. Comparable mix of corporate drop-off and full-service social event catering.
• The Peachtree Catering & Events: Southeast U.S. full-service caterer serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties with custom menus and complete event coordination. Similar scale and service mix to Events with Taste.
• Fudeaux: Nashville-based full-service caterer offering custom menus for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings in the Tennessee region. Direct competitor in the same geography with comparable custom menu offerings.

Broad incumbents

• The Fresh Market Catering: Specialty grocery chain offering catering services for corporate events and gatherings. Competes in the corporate drop-off catering segment with broader retail grocery operations.
• Sullivan's Steakhouse Catering: National steakhouse brand offering full-service catering for corporate and private events. Provides overlapping event catering services as part of a broader restaurant portfolio.

Regional players

• Twelve Restaurant & Catering: Atlanta-based restaurant and catering operation offering custom catering for corporate and social events. Adjacent regional competitor with restaurant plus catering operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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