First Class Catering

Event Catering Servicesfirstclasscateringin.com

First Class Catering is a privately held, full-service catering company founded in 2013 in Southern Indiana, serving weddings, private events, and corporate clients across Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Jeffersonville with bundled food and licensed bar services.

Company typePrivate
Founded2013
HeadquartersColumbus, Indiana, United States
Headcount51–100
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What First Class Catering does

First Class Catering is a privately held, founder-owned full-service catering company headquartered in Southern Indiana and serving the Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Jeffersonville markets. Founded in 2013 by Caleb Blackerby, the company began operations from the kitchen at Blackerby's Hangar 5 and has since built a team of approximately 63 employees, including a Catering Director and Chef, executing event catering across weddings, private events (corporate functions, galas, birthday parties), and licensed bar services. The company reports having served hundreds of weddings and thousands of corporate events.

The core offering is full-service event catering, packaged with china, flatware, glassware, an event coordinator, and a 1:25 staff-to-guest ratio. Revenue is generated through per-person pricing, exemplified by Italian buffet tiers ranging from the Venice package at $36 per person to the Florence package at $60 per person, augmented by premium protein upgrades of $1-$5 per person, a 23% service charge, and 9% tax. The 2026 Menu Collection extends the cuisine catalog to include Indian, Barbecue & Burger, Breakfast, Taco Bar, Stations, Boards, and four seasonal plated-meal tracks (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter). Bar services are marketed separately as a licensed offering.

The business operates on a sales-led, consultative GTM with free consultations, a Tripleseat-powered event request form, and customer acquisition driven by the company website, word-of-mouth, and media features in The Knot, Brides, Bridal Guide, WISH-TV, and Fox59. There is no proprietary technology platform, no disclosed funding or external investors, and no AI/ML component to the service; the company's moat rests on culinary talent, event execution experience, and wedding-industry brand presence.

First Class Catering firmographics

Firmographics

Name: First Class Catering
Legal name: First Class Catering
Website: https://firstclasscateringin.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2013
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 51–100 employees
Short description: First Class Catering is a privately held, full-service catering company founded in 2013 in Southern Indiana, serving weddings, private events, and corporate clients across Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Jeffersonville with bundled food and licensed bar services.
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First Class Catering industry classification

Industry

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 industry: Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD)

Keywords

Event catering services
Wedding catering
Private event catering
Bar services
Italian buffet catering

Where First Class Catering is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Columbus, Indiana
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

First Class Catering business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Event Catering Services: First Class Catering generates revenue through providing full-service catering for events including weddings, private events, and bar services. Pricing is per-person with tiered menu packages ranging from $36 to $60 per person for Italian buffet options. Additional revenue comes from premium menu upgrades (e.g., +$1-$5 per person for premium proteins like Braised Short Rib, Bistecca Alla Florentina). The company charges 23% service charge and 9% tax on all services.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Venice Package - Basic Italian buffet at $36/person
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Verona Package - Mid-tier Italian buffet at $42/person
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Milan Package - Premium Italian buffet at $48/person
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Rome Package - Luxury Italian buffet at $54/person
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Florence Package - Top-tier Italian buffet at $60/person

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

First Class Catering product offering

Product offering

Core offering

First Class Catering provides full-service event catering for weddings, private events (corporate events, galas, birthday parties), and licensed bar services across Southern Indiana. Services include custom menu creation, chef-prepared food, professional service staff, event coordination, china/flatware/glassware, and venue cleanup. Pricing is structured as per-person tiered packages (e.g., Italian buffet from $36-$60 per person) with a 23% service charge and 9% tax.

Product overview

First Class Catering is a full-service catering company offering comprehensive event catering solutions. The core offerings include wedding catering services, private events catering (corporate events, galas, birthday parties), and licensed bar services. The company provides diverse menu options organized under the 2026 Menu Collection, including Italian buffets with tiered packages (Venice at $36/person through Florence at $60/person), seasonal plated meals (Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter), and specialty menus such as Indian, Barbecue, Taco Bar, and Stations. Full-service delivery includes china, flatware, glassware, and experienced event staff (one staff member per 25 guests).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Wedding Catering Services Full-service wedding catering providing custom menus, professional staff, event coordination, and venue service for weddings of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to luxurious affairs.
Private Events Catering Full-service catering for corporate events, birthday parties, galas, and other private occasions, with full-service staff, customizable menus, and event coordinator support.
Bar Services Fully licensed bar services offering cash bars, open bars, and skilled bartenders with a variety of house and premium wines, beers, and liquors for events.
2026 Menu Collection Comprehensive menu catalog offering Box Lunches, Hors D'oeuvres, Special Occasions, Boards, Barbecue & Burger, Breakfast, Indian, Italian, Seasonal Plated Meals (Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter), Taco Bar, and Stations for diverse event catering needs.

Companies that use First Class Catering

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

First Class Catering technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

First Class Catering partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

First Class Catering competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

First Class Catering financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

First Class Catering leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

First Class Catering funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

First Class Catering M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about First Class Catering

What does First Class Catering do?

Is First Class Catering a public or private company?

First Class Catering is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was First Class Catering founded?

First Class Catering was founded in 2013. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is First Class Catering based?

First Class Catering is headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, United States, in the North America region.

How does First Class Catering make money?

One revenue line is on record: event Catering Services.

Does First Class Catering have an API?

No public API is recorded for First Class Catering.

What industry is First Class Catering in?

First Class Catering's product category is Event Catering Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFAIAB, Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties), with a secondary code of HSACAGAD, Wedding & Reception Catering. Its NAICS code is 722320 and its SIC code is 5810.