Since 2004, Bay Area Catering and Events has had the privilege to provide catering services for more than 15,000 events throughout the Tampa Bay Area. From boxed lunches to formal dinners, we are passionate about providing your guests with quality food and exceptional service, and committed to ensuring your event is tailored to your taste and style. Select your customized menu from a variety of our packages and A La Carte items and work with one of our dedicated event coordinators to ensure your event is everything you imagined!
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Corporate Functions<\/h2>\n
We are pleased to offer a variety of menu options and services that are designed for all of your business needs. From our boxed lunches to our full-service caterings, we are able to accommodate events of all sizes including seminars and conferences, board meetings, team member appreciation, team building, and more. Our online ordering system makes it easy to order food for your team members, or if you require a formal set-up, work with one of our dedicated event planners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>“,”image”:”wp-content\/uploads\/engage-employees-corporate-catering-services.jpg”,”title”:”Corporate Functions”,”image_width”:”400″,”image_height”:”200″,”title_color”:”primary”,”title_transition”:””,”title_decoration”:”line”,”image_box_shadow_bottom”:true,”image_hover_box_shadow”:””,”overlay_padding”:””,”overlay_margin”:””,”overlay_maxwidth”:””,”image_transition”:””,”image_box_shadow”:””,”title_style”:””,”meta_transition”:””,”meta_margin”:””,”content_transition”:””,”content_style”:””,”text_align_breakpoint”:””,”text_align_fallback”:””,”maxwidth”:””,”maxwidth_align”:””,”maxwidth_breakpoint”:””,”animation”:””,”visibility”:””,”class”:””,”id”:”corporate-functions”}},{“name”:”On-Site Grilling”,”type”:”overlay”,”props”:{“overlay_mode”:”cover”,”overlay_hover”:false,”overlay_style”:”overlay-primary”,”text_color”:”light”,”overlay_position”:”center”,”overlay_transition”:”fade”,”title_element”:”h3″,”meta_style”:”meta”,”meta_align”:”bottom”,”text_align”:”center”,”margin”:”default”,”image_width”:”400″,”image_height”:”200″,”image”:”wp-content\/uploads\/MHC_bbq.jpg”,”content”:”\n
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On-Site Grilling<\/h2>\n
We bring the grill to you! Food grilled on site is always a favorite. We have provided professional on-site grilling services for a variety of events and special occasions, such as 4th of July, Comic Con, St. Petersburg College Welcome Back Events, Hospital Week, and more. We pride ourselves in our reputation throughout the Tampa Bay Area, and have experience with a variety of menu requests from hot dogs and hamburgers to turkey legs and kebabs. Call us today to book your event!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>“,”title”:”On-Site Grilling”,”title_color”:”primary”,”title_style”:””,”title_decoration”:””,”margin_remove_bottom”:true,”image_box_shadow_bottom”:true,”overlay_padding”:””,”overlay_margin”:””,”overlay_maxwidth”:””,”image_transition”:””,”image_box_shadow”:””,”image_hover_box_shadow”:””,”title_transition”:””,”meta_transition”:””,”meta_margin”:””,”content_transition”:””,”content_style”:””,”text_align_breakpoint”:””,”text_align_fallback”:””,”maxwidth”:””,”maxwidth_align”:””,”maxwidth_breakpoint”:””,”animation”:””,”visibility”:””,”id”:”grilling”}}]},{“name”:””,”type”:”column”,”props”:{“image_position”:”center-center”,”widths”:[“”]},”children”:[{“name”:”Themed Parties”,”type”:”overlay”,”props”:{“overlay_mode”:”cover”,”overlay_hover”:false,”overlay_style”:”overlay-primary”,”text_color”:”light”,”overlay_position”:”center”,”overlay_transition”:”fade”,”title_element”:”h3″,”meta_style”:”meta”,”meta_align”:”bottom”,”text_align”:”center”,”margin”:”default”,”content”:”\n
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Themed Parties<\/h2>\n
Looking to host a party for the holidays, or another big day like Super Bowl Sunday? Bay Area Catering and Events has a variety of menu options and decor to add a festive atmosphere to your party. We can accommodate special meal requests for the holiday season, and our professional and courteous staff will be on site to serve your guests, and take the stress out of set-up and clean-up, so that you can enjoy your party.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>“,”image”:”wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_609422882.jpg”,”title”:”Themed Parties”,”image_width”:”400″,”image_height”:”200″,”title_color”:”primary”,”title_decoration”:””,”image_box_shadow_bottom”:true,”overlay_padding”:””,”overlay_margin”:””,”overlay_maxwidth”:””,”image_transition”:””,”image_box_shadow”:””,”image_hover_box_shadow”:””,”title_transition”:””,”title_style”:””,”meta_transition”:””,”meta_margin”:””,”content_transition”:””,”content_style”:””,”text_align_breakpoint”:””,”text_align_fallback”:””,”maxwidth”:””,”maxwidth_align”:””,”maxwidth_breakpoint”:””,”animation”:””,”visibility”:””,”class”:””,”id”:”themed-parties”}},{“name”:”Cocktail Receptions”,”type”:”overlay”,”props”:{“overlay_mode”:”cover”,”overlay_hover”:false,”overlay_style”:”overlay-primary”,”text_color”:”light”,”overlay_position”:”center”,”overlay_transition”:”fade”,”title_element”:”h3″,”meta_style”:”meta”,”meta_align”:”bottom”,”text_align”:”center”,”margin”:”default”,”image_width”:”400″,”image_height”:”200″,”image”:”wp-content\/uploads\/shrimp-cocktail-main-large-2.jpg”,”content”:”\n
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Cocktail Receptions<\/h2>\n
Let us create a comfortable atmosphere for your cocktail party. Impress your guests with our beautifully presented hors d\u2019oeurves and stationary displays while our courteous staff ensure they receive excellent service. We\u2019ll take care of everything so that you can enjoy the party. Call us today to book your event!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>“,”title”:”Cocktail Receptions”,”title_decoration”:””,”title_color”:”primary”,”image_box_shadow_bottom”:true,”overlay_padding”:””,”overlay_margin”:””,”overlay_maxwidth”:””,”image_transition”:””,”image_box_shadow”:””,”image_hover_box_shadow”:””,”title_transition”:””,”title_style”:””,”meta_transition”:””,”meta_margin”:””,”content_transition”:””,”content_style”:””,”text_align_breakpoint”:””,”text_align_fallback”:””,”maxwidth”:””,”maxwidth_align”:””,”maxwidth_breakpoint”:””,”animation”:””,”visibility”:””,”id”:”cocktail-receptions”}}]},{“name”:””,”type”:”column”,”props”:{“widths”:[“”],”image_position”:”center-center”},”children”:[{“name”:”Special Occasions”,”type”:”overlay”,”props”:{“overlay_mode”:”cover”,”overlay_hover”:false,”overlay_style”:”overlay-primary”,”text_color”:”light”,”overlay_position”:”center”,”overlay_transition”:”fade”,”title_element”:”h3″,”meta_style”:”meta”,”meta_align”:”bottom”,”text_align”:”center”,”margin”:”default”,”content”:”\n
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Special Occasions<\/h2>\n
We understand how much your event means to you, and we are dedicated to making your special day a memorable one. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, new baby, graduation, retirement, or other important milestone, our menu offers a variety of options for all types of celebrations and our experienced event planners will \u201crise to the occasion\u201d and take care of all the special details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>“,”image”:”wp-content\/uploads\/birthday-party-catering1.jpg”,”title”:”Special Occasions”,”image_width”:”400″,”image_height”:”200″,”title_decoration”:”line”,”title_color”:”primary”,”margin_remove_bottom”:false,”margin_remove_top”:true,”image_box_shadow_bottom”:true,”overlay_padding”:””,”overlay_margin”:””,”overlay_maxwidth”:””,”image_transition”:””,”image_box_shadow”:””,”image_hover_box_shadow”:””,”title_transition”:””,”title_style”:””,”meta_transition”:””,”meta_margin”:””,”content_transition”:””,”content_style”:””,”text_align_breakpoint”:””,”text_align_fallback”:””,”maxwidth”:””,”maxwidth_align”:””,”maxwidth_breakpoint”:””,”animation”:””,”visibility”:””,”link”:””,”css”:””,”id”:”special-occasions”}},{“name”:”Weddings”,”type”:”overlay”,”props”:{“overlay_mode”:”cover”,”overlay_hover”:false,”overlay_style”:”overlay-primary”,”text_color”:”light”,”overlay_position”:”center”,”overlay_transition”:”fade”,”title_element”:”h3″,”meta_style”:”meta”,”meta_align”:”bottom”,”text_align”:”center”,”margin”:”default”,”content”:”\n
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Weddings<\/h2>\n
We understand your wedding is one of the most intimate days of your life, and we are committed to working with you to create an unforgettable day. Contact us to begin planning your custom menu and coordinating details, such as table decor, chairs, and linens. Our experienced event coordinators promise to make your dreams come true.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>“,”image”:”wp-content\/uploads\/weddings.jpg”,”title”:”Weddings”,”image_width”:”400″,”image_height”:”200″,”title_decoration”:””,”title_color”:”primary”,”margin_remove_bottom”:true,”margin_remove_top”:true,”image_box_shadow_bottom”:true,”overlay_padding”:””,”overlay_margin”:””,”overlay_maxwidth”:””,”image_transition”:””,”image_box_shadow”:””,”image_hover_box_shadow”:””,”title_transition”:””,”title_style”:””,”meta_transition”:””,”meta_margin”:””,”content_transition”:””,”content_style”:””,”text_align_breakpoint”:””,”text_align_fallback”:””,”maxwidth”:””,”maxwidth_align”:””,”maxwidth_breakpoint”:””,”animation”:””,”visibility”:””,”id”:”weddings”}}]}]}]},{“name”:””,”type”:”section”,”props”:{“style”:”primary”,”width”:”large”,”vertical_align”:”middle”,”title_position”:”top-left”,”title_rotation”:”left”,”title_breakpoint”:”xl”,”image_position”:”center-center”,”height”:””,”padding”:”none”,”header_transparent”:””,”animation”:””,”padding_remove_bottom”:true,”padding_remove_top”:true,”class”:”style-box color-dark”},”children”:[{“name”:””,”type”:”row”,”props”:{“fixed_width”:”large”,”breakpoint”:”m”,”layout”:”1-1″,”gutter”:””,”width”:””,”height”:””,”margin”:”default”,”margin_remove_bottom”:false,”margin_remove_top”:true},”children”:[{“name”:””,”type”:”column”,”props”:{“widths”:[“1-1″],”image_position”:”center-center”},”children”:[{“name”:”headline-service”,”type”:”headline”,”props”:{“title_element”:”h1″,”title_style”:””,”title_decoration”:””,”title_color”:””,”text_align”:””,”text_align_breakpoint”:””,”text_align_fallback”:””,”maxwidth”:””,”maxwidth_align”:””,”maxwidth_breakpoint”:””,”margin”:””,”animation”:””,”visibility”:””,”content”:”Styles”}}]}]}]},{“name”:”Styles Gallery”,”type”:”section”,”props”:{“style”:”muted”,”width”:”large”,”image_position”:”top-center”,”padding”:””,”animation”:”scale-down”,”image”:””,”image_size”:”contain”,”image_fixed”:false,”vertical_align”:”middle”,”title_position”:”top-left”,”title_rotation”:”left”,”title_breakpoint”:”xl”,”padding_remove_top”:false,”padding_remove_bottom”:false,”header_transparent”:””,”header_transparent_noplaceholder”:true,”text_color”:”light”,”height”:””},”children”:[{“name”:””,”type”:”row”,”props”:{“fixed_width”:”large”,”breakpoint”:”s”,”layout”:”,,”,”match”:true,”gutter”:”small”,”margin”:””,”width”:””,”class”:””,”divider”:false,”height”:””},”children”:[{“name”:””,”type”:”column”,”props”:{“image_position”:”center-center”,”widths”:[“”],”style”:””,”text_color”:””,”padding”:””},”children”:[{“name”:”Buffet”,”type”:”overlay”,”props”:{“overlay_mode”:”cover”,”overlay_hover”:false,”overlay_style”:”overlay-primary”,”text_color”:”light”,”overlay_position”:”center”,”overlay_transition”:”fade”,”title_element”:”h3″,”meta_style”:”meta”,”meta_align”:”bottom”,”text_align”:”center”,”margin”:”default”,”content”:”\n
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Buffet<\/h2>\n
Who doesn\u2019t love a buffet? This style of event provides your guests with a variety of choices so they can build their own plate to perfection. Our buffet style events also include tablecloths, chafing dishes, and all the utensils so all you\u2019ll need to worry about is selecting your menu, and we\u2019ll take care of the rest!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>“,”image”:”wp-content\/uploads\/engage-employees-corporate-catering-services.jpg”,”title”:”Buffet”,”image_width”:”400″,”image_height”:”200″,”title_color”:”primary”,”title_transition”:””,”title_decoration”:””,”image_box_shadow_bottom”:true,”image_hover_box_shadow”:””,”overlay_padding”:””,”overlay_margin”:””,”overlay_maxwidth”:””,”image_transition”:””,”image_box_shadow”:””,”title_style”:””,”meta_transition”:””,”meta_margin”:””,”content_transition”:””,”content_style”:””,”text_align_breakpoint”:””,”text_align_fallback”:””,”maxwidth”:””,”maxwidth_align”:””,”maxwidth_breakpoint”:””,”animation”:””,”visibility”:””,”class”:”button”,”id”:”buffet”}},{“name”:”Cocktail Style”,”type”:”overlay”,”props”:{“overlay_mode”:”cover”,”overlay_hover”:false,”overlay_style”:”overlay-primary”,”text_color”:”light”,”overlay_position”:”center”,”overlay_transition”:”fade”,”title_element”:”h3″,”meta_style”:”meta”,”meta_align”:”bottom”,”text_align”:”center”,”margin”:”default”,”image_width”:”400″,”image_height”:”200″,”image”:”wp-content\/uploads\/cocktail-style.jpg”,”content”:”\n
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Cocktail<\/h2>\n
Features hors d’oeuvres and other small bites.. The hors d’oeuvres are usually one- or two-bite portions and can be a combination of hot and cold options. The hors d’oeuvres can be passed by servers or stationary for guests to get themselves. This event style is a good choice for those wanting a more casual atmosphere and for their guests to really mingle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>“,”title”:”Cocktail”,”title_color”:”primary”,”title_style”:””,”title_decoration”:””,”margin_remove_bottom”:true,”image_box_shadow_bottom”:true,”overlay_padding”:””,”overlay_margin”:””,”overlay_maxwidth”:””,”image_transition”:””,”image_box_shadow”:””,”image_hover_box_shadow”:””,”title_transition”:””,”meta_transition”:””,”meta_margin”:””,”content_transition”:””,”content_style”:””,”text_align_breakpoint”:””,”text_align_fallback”:””,”maxwidth”:””,”maxwidth_align”:””,”maxwidth_breakpoint”:””,”animation”:””,”visibility”:””,”id”:”cocktail-style”}}]},{“name”:””,”type”:”column”,”props”:{“image_position”:”center-center”,”widths”:[“”]},”children”:[{“name”:”Full Service”,”type”:”overlay”,”props”:{“overlay_mode”:”cover”,”overlay_hover”:false,”overlay_style”:”overlay-primary”,”text_color”:”light”,”overlay_position”:”center”,”overlay_transition”:”fade”,”title_element”:”h3″,”meta_style”:”meta”,”meta_align”:”bottom”,”text_align”:”center”,”margin”:”default”,”content”:”\n
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Full Service<\/h2>\n
Let us impress your guests with our full-service style caterings. This style comes with all the bells and whistles, and is perfect for occasions when you are looking for something extra special. Bay Area Catering and Events will provide everything, including table linens, fine cutlery, chairs, flowers, lighting and decor, to make your event a memorable one. This fully-staffed event is perfect for bridal showers, weddings, anniversary parties, graduation parties, and more!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>“,”image”:”wp-content\/uploads\/wedding-style.jpg”,”title”:”Full Service”,”image_width”:”400″,”image_height”:”200″,”title_color”:”primary”,”title_decoration”:””,”image_box_shadow_bottom”:true,”overlay_padding”:””,”overlay_margin”:””,”overlay_maxwidth”:””,”image_transition”:””,”image_box_shadow”:””,”image_hover_box_shadow”:””,”title_transition”:””,”title_style”:””,”meta_transition”:””,”meta_margin”:””,”content_transition”:””,”content_style”:””,”text_align_breakpoint”:””,”text_align_fallback”:””,”maxwidth”:””,”maxwidth_align”:””,”maxwidth_breakpoint”:””,”animation”:””,”visibility”:””,”class”:””,”id”:”full-service”}},{“name”:”Stationary Displays”,”type”:”overlay”,”props”:{“overlay_mode”:”cover”,”overlay_hover”:false,”overlay_style”:”overlay-primary”,”text_color”:”light”,”overlay_position”:”center”,”overlay_transition”:”fade”,”title_element”:”h3″,”meta_style”:”meta”,”meta_align”:”bottom”,”text_align”:”center”,”margin”:”default”,”image_width”:”400″,”image_height”:”200″,”image”:”wp-content\/uploads\/stationary-style.jpg”,”content”:”\n
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Stationary Displays<\/h2>\n
This style breaks up your food displays \u2014 unlike a buffet which directs everybody through the food in the same order \u2014 with different tables offering different things, usually by category. Stations are a great way to incorporate a theme into your food (for example, \”around the world\” stations where different countries’ foods are represented on each table).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>“,”title”:”Stationary Displays”,”title_decoration”:””,”title_color”:”primary”,”image_box_shadow_bottom”:true,”overlay_padding”:””,”overlay_margin”:””,”overlay_maxwidth”:””,”image_transition”:””,”image_box_shadow”:””,”image_hover_box_shadow”:””,”title_transition”:””,”title_style”:””,”meta_transition”:””,”meta_margin”:””,”content_transition”:””,”content_style”:””,”text_align_breakpoint”:””,”text_align_fallback”:””,”maxwidth”:””,”maxwidth_align”:””,”maxwidth_breakpoint”:””,”animation”:””,”visibility”:””,”id”:”stationary-displays”,”link”:””}}]},{“name”:””,”type”:”column”,”props”:{“widths”:[“”],”image_position”:”center-center”},”children”:[{“name”:”Boxed Lunches”,”type”:”overlay”,”props”:{“overlay_mode”:”cover”,”overlay_hover”:false,”overlay_style”:”overlay-primary”,”text_color”:”light”,”overlay_position”:”center”,”overlay_transition”:”fade”,”title_element”:”h3″,”meta_style”:”meta”,”meta_align”:”bottom”,”text_align”:”center”,”margin”:”default”,”content”:”\n
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Boxed Lunches<\/h2>\n
These are perfect grab and go lunches for events when time and convenience is of the essence. Our individually boxed lunches come labelled, are tailored to your guests\u2019 various dietary and special requests, are prepared fresh, and delivered to you. Delicious food and easy clean-up make this style an easy choice for a quick lunch!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>“,”image”:”wp-content\/uploads\/boxed.jpg”,”title”:”Boxed Lunches”,”image_width”:”400″,”image_height”:”200″,”title_decoration”:””,”title_color”:”primary”,”margin_remove_bottom”:false,”margin_remove_top”:true,”image_box_shadow_bottom”:true,”overlay_padding”:””,”overlay_margin”:””,”overlay_maxwidth”:””,”image_transition”:””,”image_box_shadow”:””,”image_hover_box_shadow”:””,”title_transition”:””,”title_style”:””,”meta_transition”:””,”meta_margin”:””,”content_transition”:””,”content_style”:””,”text_align_breakpoint”:””,”text_align_fallback”:””,”maxwidth”:””,”maxwidth_align”:””,”maxwidth_breakpoint”:””,”animation”:””,”visibility”:””,”link”:””,”css”:””,”id”:”boxed-lunches”}},{“name”:”Pick Up”,”type”:”overlay”,”props”:{“overlay_mode”:”cover”,”overlay_hover”:false,”overlay_style”:”overlay-primary”,”text_color”:”light”,”overlay_position”:”center”,”overlay_transition”:”fade”,”title_element”:”h3″,”meta_style”:”meta”,”meta_align”:”bottom”,”text_align”:”center”,”margin”:”default”,”content”:”\n
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Food prepared fresh for you, ready when you need it. This style is as simple as selecting your food and letting us know when you need it by. We promise to have it ready for you to pick up with disposable chafing pans, platters, cutlery, plates, serving utensils, and napkins!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>“,”image”:”wp-content\/uploads\/pick-up-style.jpg”,”title”:”Pick Up”,”image_width”:”400″,”image_height”:”200″,”title_decoration”:””,”title_color”:”primary”,”margin_remove_bottom”:true,”margin_remove_top”:true,”image_box_shadow_bottom”:true,”overlay_padding”:””,”overlay_margin”:””,”overlay_maxwidth”:””,”image_transition”:””,”image_box_shadow”:””,”image_hover_box_shadow”:””,”title_transition”:””,”title_style”:””,”meta_transition”:””,”meta_margin”:””,”content_transition”:””,”content_style”:””,”text_align_breakpoint”:””,”text_align_fallback”:””,”maxwidth”:””,”maxwidth_align”:””,”maxwidth_breakpoint”:””,”animation”:””,”visibility”:””,”id”:”pick-up”}}]}]}]}]} –>