Market Catering

What Market Catering does

Market Catering is a full-service catering company headquartered at 1578 S 300 W in Salt Lake City, Utah, that provides event-based food services across four primary use cases: weddings, corporate events, holiday celebrations, and social gatherings. The company prepares food fresh in its Salt Lake City kitchen and offers two principal service tiers—drop-off catering and full-service staffed events—with all essentials (plates, utensils, chafers, serveware, beverage dispensers) bundled into a transparent, menu-item-based pricing model. Service coverage spans Salt Lake City, Park City, Utah County, Summit County, Davis County, and Northern Utah, with willingness to travel to Southern Utah (St. George, Moab) on request. The company operates with 11-50 employees, including five named event coordinators whose combined hospitality experience exceeds 80 years (Four Seasons, restaurants, events backgrounds).

Name

Market Catering

Legal name

Market Catering

Website

https://marketcatering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Market Catering is a Salt Lake City-based full-service catering company serving weddings, corporate events, holiday celebrations, and social gatherings across Utah with transparent menu-item pricing and dedicated event coordinators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate catering
• Holiday party catering
• Full-service catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Market Catering generates revenue through providing catering services for events. They offer menu item-based pricing with transparent rates, and require a deposit to secure dates with final payment due two weeks before the event. Revenue is event-based and scales with guest count, menu selections, and service level (drop-off vs. full-service).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Market Catering is a Salt Lake City-based, full-service event catering company that prepares food fresh daily in its local kitchen and delivers catering services for weddings, corporate events, holidays, and social gatherings. Service options span drop-off catering and full-service staffed events, with transparent menu item-based pricing, dietary accommodations, and bundled essentials (plates, utensils, chafers, serveware, beverage dispensers). The company operates as the exclusive caterer for The Clubhouse at River Oaks venue and partners with DRNK Bar Service to provide integrated bar service.

Product overview

Market Catering is a Salt Lake City-based catering company offering event catering services organized by event type: wedding catering, corporate catering, holiday catering, and social events catering. The company operates as a single unified catering service with multiple event categories rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core offerings include menu categories (salads, sides, main dishes, stations, appetizers, desserts, dessert stations, beverages, beverage stations, breakfast, brunch) available across service styles (buffet, plated, cocktail reception, stations, hors d'oeuvres, server(s), cake cutting). Add-on services include bar services via DRNK Bar Service partnership, and china/silverware/glassware/linens rentals. The company also operates as exclusive caterer for The Clubhouse at River Oaks venue. Service tiers include drop-off catering and full-service staffed events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Clubhouse at River Oaks: An exclusive venue partnership at River Oaks Golf Course, where Market Catering serves as the exclusive caterer. Features event space with high ceilings, panoramic views, stunning patio, and customizable outdoor tent area for weddings, corporate gatherings, and special occasions.

Products and services

• Wedding Catering Full-service wedding catering offering plated meals, buffets, stations, cocktail receptions, and custom menus, including service styles such as servers, hors d'oeuvres, cake cutting, and breakfast/brunch. Includes a dedicated event coordinator supporting couples from initial consultation through wedding day execution.
• Corporate Catering Catering services for businesses covering meetings, trainings, office celebrations, and corporate events. Includes breakfast, boxed lunches, appetizers, custom menus, daily delivery, multi-day events, coffee service, and full-service buffet or appetizer presentations for corporate occasions.
• Holiday Catering Seasonal celebration catering covering Mother's Day, Father's Day, Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, New Year's Eve, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, graduations, office holiday parties, Easter, and Fourth of July. Features elegant plated meals, seasonal buffets, cocktail-style bites, carving stations, and dessert services.
• Social Events Catering Catering for birthdays, brunches, baby showers, graduations, family reunions, and other social gatherings. Offers flexible menus across breakfast, lunch, entrées, appetizers, desserts, and beverages, with drop-off and full-service staffing options.
• The Clubhouse at River Oaks (Venue + Catering Package) Exclusive wedding and event venue at River Oaks Golf Course offering panoramic views, high ceilings, a stone fireplace, and a patio accommodating up to 150 guests, with Market Catering as the exclusive caterer. Venue rental includes customizable outdoor tent space with mountain views. Wedding rates start at $1,800 (weekday) and $2,500 (weekend); corporate rates start at $1,500 (weekday) and $2,000 (weekend).
• Bar Services Add-On Add-on bar service offering provided through partnership with DRNK Bar Service, coordinating setup, staffing, and beverage service for events so customers can manage food and bar through a single point of contact.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DRNK Bar ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarket Catering partners with DRNK Bar Service to provide seamless bar experiences for events. The partnership handles all bar service details, coordinating between Market Catering's food service and DRNK's beverage service so customers only need to make one call. The partnership provides comprehensive event coverage including both food and beverage.
• The Clubhouse at River OakscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarket Catering is the exclusive caterer for The Clubhouse at River Oaks venue at River Oaks Golf Course. The partnership offers integrated venue rental and catering packages for weddings and corporate events. Wedding rates start at $1,800 (weekday) and $2,500 (weekend); corporate rates start at $1,500 (weekday) and $2,000 (weekend). The venue accommodates up to 150 guests with indoor space and outdoor grounds including a customizable tent.
• LUX Group BrandscoreOthersLUX Group Brands is the parent company of Market Catering. Described as 'Your partner in all things hospitality,' LUX Group Brands provides centralized hospitality brand management. Market Catering operates as a distinct catering brand within the LUX Group portfolio.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Blue Plate Catering: Chicago-based full-service catering company with wedding, corporate, and social event offerings; comparable regional full-service caterer with transparent pricing and dedicated event coordinators.
• Catering by Seasons: Regional catering company serving weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings with full-service offerings; comparable as a regional full-service caterer with transparent pricing and customizable menus.
• Occasions Caterers: Washington DC-area catering company for weddings, corporate events, and galas; comparable as a regional, full-service event caterer with strong venue partnerships and dedicated event coordination.
• Abigail Kirsch: High-end NYC catering company serving weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings at premier venues; directly comparable as a premium, full-service event caterer with exclusive venue partnerships.
• 24 Carrots Catering & Events: Specialty wedding and event catering company based in Southern California offering full-service catering with custom menus; directly comparable as a regional, full-service event caterer focused on weddings and corporate events.
• ezCater: Corporate catering marketplace connecting businesses with local caterers; directly comparable to Market Catering's corporate catering segment but operates as a tech-enabled platform rather than a single-region operator.

Emerging players

• Platterz: Corporate catering platform offering tech-enabled ordering for meetings and events; comparable overlap in the corporate events segment with a more tech-driven approach.
• Too Much Catering: Regional catering company serving Salt Lake City and surrounding Utah markets with event catering; geographic direct peer operating in the same service area.
• Fooda: Corporate catering platform connecting workplaces with local restaurants and caterers; partial overlap with Market Catering's corporate segment, served via a marketplace model.

Broad incumbents

• Bon Appétit Management Company: National corporate and event catering company serving corporate, cultural, and university clients; broader incumbent in the special food services category with significant scale advantages.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/marketcateringslc
• Instagraminstagram.com/marketcatering
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marketcatering

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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