C.b.k Catering & Events

What C.b.k Catering & Events does

C.b.k Catering & Events is a privately held, full-service boutique catering company founded in 2011 and headquartered at 4108 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, Florida. The company provides end-to-end event services including menu planning, food preparation, professional bar and beverage service, in-house rentals (plates, glassware, linens), custom decor, and complete day-of event coordination. Service is delivered on-site at client-chosen venues rather than from a fixed restaurant location, allowing the company to serve weddings, corporate functions, social celebrations, military ceremonies, educational institution events, and faith-based gatherings across the Tampa Bay region.

The company's product portfolio spans core service lines (Full Service Catering, Bar & Beverage Services, Event Rentals, Custom Decor, Complete Event Coordination) and a broad menu library covering breakfast, brunch, buffet, hors d'oeuvres, plated dinners, sandwich and salad buffets, and boxed lunches. Pricing is quote-based, calibrated per event to guest count, menu selections, service level, and complexity, and is not publicly disclosed. The underlying operation is labor- and logistics-intensive rather than technology-driven: there is no proprietary software, no mobile app, no API surface, and no AI/ML capability disclosed.

CBK acquires customers through a sales-led go-to-market motion anchored on direct consultation, a structured wedding process (consultation, menu planning, private tasting, day-of execution), referrals from 45+ venue partnerships across Tampa Bay, and inbound inquiries via phone, website contact form, and social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, email newsletter). The company markets itself as Tampa Bay's "premier boutique caterer" with a 4.9/5 Google rating across 215+ reviews, and operates exclusively within a regional Tampa Bay footprint covering Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties. There is no disclosed institutional ownership, no funding history, and no parent company.

Name

C.b.k Catering & Events

Legal name

CBK Catering & Events

Website

https://cbktampa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CBK Catering & Events is a Tampa Bay-based boutique caterer founded in 2011 that provides full-service catering, bar service, rentals, florals, and event coordination for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and institutional celebrations across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD), Corporate & Business Event Catering (THAHAKAA), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate catering
• Event coordination
• Bar beverage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

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: CBK generates revenue through comprehensive catering services for events including menu planning, food preparation, service staff, bar and beverage services, rentals, and event coordination. Services are priced per event based on guest count, menu selections, service requirements, and event complexity. The company offers various menu categories including breakfast, brunch, buffet, hors d'oeuvres, sandwich and salad buffet, boxed lunches, and plated dinners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CBK Catering & Events is a Tampa Bay boutique catering company that provides full-service catering, professional bar and beverage service, in-house event rentals, custom decor, and complete event coordination. The company prepares custom-designed menus (breakfast, brunch, buffet, hors d'oeuvres, plated, sandwich & salad, boxed lunches) and delivers them to client-specified venues across Tampa Bay for weddings, corporate, social, religious, educational, and military events.

Product overview

CBK Catering & Events is a boutique catering company offering a comprehensive suite of catering and event services across Tampa Bay. The core offering includes Full Service Catering with supporting services such as Bar & Beverage Services, Event Rentals, Custom Decor, and Complete Event Coordination. Their menu portfolio spans Breakfast, Brunch, Buffet, Hors D'oeuvres, Plated, Sandwich & Salad Buffet, and Boxed Lunch offerings. The company specializes in event categories including Weddings, Social Events, Corporate Events, Religious Events, Education Events, and Military Events. Services are delivered through partnerships with 40+ venue locations across the Tampa Bay area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Service Catering
• Bar & Beverage Services
• Event Rentals
• Custom Decor
• Complete Event Coordination
• Wedding Catering Services
• Corporate Event Catering
• Social Events Catering
• Religious Event Catering
• Education Event Catering
• Military Event Catering
• Breakfast Menu Catering
• Brunch Menu Catering
• Buffet Menu Catering
• Hors D'oeuvres Catering
• Plated Dinner Catering
• Sandwich and Salad Buffet Catering
• Boxed Lunches

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Affordable Catering Tampa: Tampa-based catering company serving weddings, corporate, and social events in the Tampa Bay market. Directly comparable to CBK in geographic market, though positioned at a more budget-oriented price point.

Direct peers

• 2 Sisters Catering & Events: Tampa-based catering and event company offering full-service catering, bar service, and event coordination for weddings and corporate clients. Directly comparable to CBK in geography, service model, and target customer mix.
• A Thyme to Cook: Boutique full-service catering company offering custom menus, rentals, bar service, and event coordination for weddings and corporate events. Comparable to CBK in integrated service model and premium positioning.
• Puff 'n Stuff Catering: Long-established Tampa-based full-service catering and event company serving weddings, corporate, and social events across Central Florida. Closely comparable to CBK in market geography, service portfolio (catering, bar, rentals, coordination), and boutique positioning.
• Radebaugh Catering: Pittsburgh-area full-service caterer offering custom menus, rentals, bar service, and event coordination for weddings, corporate, and social events. Comparable to CBK in integrated full-service model and mid-size boutique positioning.
• Paramount Events: Boutique full-service catering and event production company offering custom menus, rentals, florals, and coordination for weddings and corporate events. Comparable to CBK in integrated service bundling and boutique premium positioning.
• Catering by The Family: Tampa Bay family-owned full-service caterer providing wedding, corporate, and social event catering with bar and coordination services. Comparable to CBK in local market focus, family/boutique operating style, and integrated service offering.
• Tasty Catering: Chicago-area boutique corporate and event caterer offering custom menus, full-service staffing, and event logistics. Comparable to CBK in boutique full-service model, custom menu design, and emphasis on corporate and private events.
• Feastivities Events & Catering: Full-service catering and event planning company offering custom menus, bar service, rentals, and coordination for weddings and corporate events. Comparable to CBK in integrated full-service offering and target customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Plate Catering: Established Chicago-area catering company offering full-service catering and event production for corporate, wedding, and social clients. Comparable to CBK in full-service bundled model, though operating at a larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cbkcatering
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cbk-catering-&-events
• Instagraminstagram.com/cbkcatering

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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