c's catering

What c's catering does

3 C's Catering, LLC is a privately held, full-service catering and event planning company headquartered at 3016 U.S. Highway 301 N, Tampa, Florida. Established in 2007 as a division of Q's Restaurant Group and incorporated as an independent LLC in 2011, the company has been owned and operated by Andy Dennis and his wife Julie Dennis since their 2015 buyout of Q's Restaurant Group. It serves the greater Tampa Bay and West Central Florida region, providing catering for weddings, corporate events, private parties, nonprofit galas, church gatherings, and special occasions through tiered service offerings ranging from on-site full-service catering to delivery with setup, drop-off delivery, and customer pick-up.

The core product portfolio is organized around three service lines — Wedding Catering, Corporate Event Catering, and Special Event Catering — supported by an Event Planning Services capability that coordinates venues, bar staffing, equipment, and custom menus. Food is prepared in a state-of-the-art kitchen with proprietary, award-winning recipes by a Director of Food & Beverage Operations with over 30 years of industry experience. The company does not disclose any proprietary technology platform; its only digital tools are an Online Event Questionnaire, a downloadable menu PDF, and a Request a Tasting form that feed into a sales-led go-to-market motion ending in private one-on-one tastings and signed service agreements.

3 C's generates revenue through per-event professional-services fees, with pricing customized by guest count, service type (buffet versus plated versus action stations), menu selection, and event duration. It draws on a flexible pool of roughly 100 staff, hand-picking teams for each event from its base of 1–10 core employees. Distribution is direct-to-consumer and direct-to-business across the Tampa Bay region, with preferred-caterer relationships providing recurring institutional volume (Tampa Bay Lightning NHL events, Dignity Memorial funeral homes). Marketing is driven primarily by word-of-mouth, organic reviews on Yelp, Facebook, WeddingWire, and The Knot, and earned media from regional and Florida-wide award recognition (Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best Gold 2022–2024; Guide to Florida Best Event Caterer 2022–2024; WeddingWire Couples Choice nine of the last ten years).

Name

c's catering

Legal name

3 C's Catering, LLC

Website

https://3cscatering.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

3 C's Catering is a Tampa-based, family-owned full-service catering and event planning company serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties across greater Tampa Bay and West Central Florida with on-site, delivery, and pick-up options.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSACAGAA

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Catering Coordination & Food Service (Non-restaurant)

SECONDARYTHAHAKAA

Corporate & Business Event Catering

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Catering & Banqueting Services for Events

SECONDARYTHAFAIAB

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties)

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Catering & Banquet Foodservice

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate catering
• Event planning
• Food service

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, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Customized catering services for events including weddings, corporate events, private parties, and special occasions. Services include complete event coordination, food preparation, bar service, and staffing. Revenue is generated through event catering fees based on guest count, service type, and menu selection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

3 C's Catering is a full-service catering and event planning company based in Tampa, Florida. It provides customized catering for weddings, corporate functions, social events, and nonprofit fundraisers, offering menu development, food preparation, on-site staffing, bar service, equipment, and complete event coordination. Service levels range from white-glove on-site catering to drop-off delivery and customer pick-up.

Product overview

3 C's Catering is a catering company offering event catering services. The core offerings include Wedding Catering, Corporate Event Catering, and Special Event Catering, all supported by Event Planning Services. Food service options include Plated Lunches and Dinners, Full Service Buffets, Party Platters, and Hors D'oeuvres Packages, complemented by Bar Service. The company also offers Private Tasting Sessions and an Online Event Questionnaire as consultation and planning tools. The portfolio ranges from pickup/delivery options to full white-glove service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Catering
• Corporate Event Catering
• Special Event Catering
• Event Planning Services
• Bar Service
• Private Tasting Sessions

Quantifiable outcome

• Raised over $15,000 for SunShine Baby nonprofit at first annual gala
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tampa Bay LightningcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial preferred caterer for Tampa Bay Lightning NHL team. Provides catering services for St Pete Times Forum events including Restaurant Showcase in XO and Channelside Clubs. Received commendation from team management for high quality food and professional catering staff.
• Fancy That Specialty LinensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent vendor partner providing specialty linens for events. Partnered with 3 C's for wedding and event styling needs.
• OTM Rentals and EventsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent vendor partner providing rental equipment for events. Partner with 3 C's for event setup and equipment needs including Rebecca Cruz services.
• Funeral Homes (via Dignity Memorial)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred caterer for funeral homes in Tampa area, providing catering services for memorial services and funeral receptions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Puff 'n Stuff Catering & Events: Tampa-based full-service catering and event planning company serving weddings, corporate, and social events. Directly comparable in service mix (full-service, drop-off, tastings) and target customer base to 3 C's Catering in the same Tampa Bay market.
• A Phipps Catering: Tampa-based catering company providing on-site and off-premise catering for weddings and corporate events. Competes head-to-head with 3 C's for Tampa Bay event business with a similar full-service model.
• Catered by Victoria: Florida-based full-service catering company specializing in weddings and corporate events. Comparable in service tier (plated, buffet, action stations) and customization model to 3 C's, with overlap in the Florida wedding market.
• Yummy House Catering & Events: Tampa Bay area Asian-American restaurant group that offers off-premise catering for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Comparable to 3 C's as a Tampa-based full-service event caterer with a strong local brand.
• Mise en Place (Tampa): Tampa catering and event venue operator offering full-service catering, venue, and event coordination for weddings and corporate events. Comparable to 3 C's as a Tampa premium event caterer with integrated event planning.

Emerging players

• ezCater: Online corporate catering marketplace connecting offices with local caterers for drop-off and full-service orders. Competes with 3 C's corporate catering business by aggregating demand and onboarding competing Tampa caterers onto its platform.

Broad incumbents

• Bloomin' Brands: Tampa-headquartered multi-brand restaurant operator (Outback, Carrabba's, Bonefish) with catering and event services across its portfolio. Comparable as a Tampa-based food service incumbent, though catering is not its core focus.
• 1905 Family of Restaurants: Historic Tampa restaurant group (Columbia, Ulele) with on-site and off-premise catering for large events. A broader incumbent in the Tampa market offering catering as part of a wider F&B portfolio rather than as a specialized caterer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/3CsCateringAndBistro

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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