We believe that service is equal in importance to the quality and style of the food we serve. Each member of the Catering By The Family team is fully committed to the flawless execution of every aspect of your event. Our staff is well-trained, highly experienced, and demonstrates unequaled professionalism in any situation. We take great pride in preparation, meticulously planning to ensure that our performance lives up to our reputation. Our culinary team creates dozens of custom, chef-driven menus each week, providing flavorful meals that are as impressive to the eyes as they are satisfying to taste.
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As one of Tampa Bay's largest full-service caterers, Catering By The Family has earned a solid reputation for delivering exceptional food and service at an affordable price. Featuring high-quality and locally sourced ingredients, Catering By The Family's chef-driven cuisine is infused by Chef Steven Gonzalez Jr.'s time in New Orleans with the Brennan Group and is leading catering trends in Tampa Bay.
Steve, thank you so much for having such a professional, caring team to host at Jesuit. Henry was excellent and I just love the hustle of everyone out there tonight. I got so many compliments about the great food and service. It really was tremendous! We love having you host that event! EVERYTHING was delicious! I had guests coming up to me complimenting the food and needless to say, the Cuban Cigar appetizers were a hit!
Catering By The Family has the expertise to cater any occasion, from an in-home private dinner to a full-service catered affair. With more than four decades of service to the Tampa Bay and Sarasota regions, we have the experience to handle any event and the ability to tailor our services to meet your unique needs.
Reviews (9)
Normaly Cacho-Rivera
Apr 23, 2022
Maria Rehm
Apr 16, 2022
We recently used Catering by the family for my son's wedding and I can't say enough good things about their service and quality of the food! We worked with Thai and she was very responsive and accommodating throughout the entire process. The food was a hit from the appetizers to the meal we served at the buffet. I would highly recommend them for any special occasion.
Amber Rivera
Mar 10, 2022
They knocked it out of the park! Erica was such a joy to work with leading up to the wedding and then every single staff member at our event was perfect. They were over-the-top kind to us and our guests (shout out to Jacquelyn Peterson for being the BEST). They even managed a small medical emergency. The food was delicious and reasonably priced compared to other quotes we got.
Our guests are still talking about how delicious our appetizers, Cuban buffet, churro bar, and slider bar was! They accommodated every small tweak and change we wanted to make, even with things that weren't on their menu. Highly recommended for anyone!
Our guests are still talking about how delicious our appetizers, Cuban buffet, churro bar, and slider bar was! They accommodated every small tweak and change we wanted to make, even with things that weren't on their menu. Highly recommended for anyone!
Mary Jones
Mar 07, 2022
I ordered food; baked chicken, y. rice & black beans for our mom 91st birthday celebration. The food was delicious and reasonable priced. One remark, the chicken was a bit to broiled on the top of chicken pieces, however the chicken was bursting with flavor, rice and bean delicious. Definitely would use "Catering by the Family" again. Thank you!
Erin Bender
Feb 10, 2022
The BEST of the BEST! The owner, the staff, all of them were TRULY AMAZING! Planning an event can be super stressful, but not when you hire Catering By The Family! The prep work they provide, the details, the service, the quality of food tasted and looked amazing, and customer service was beyond my expectations! If you are wondering who to go with look No more! I was taken back and will continue to always use them in the future for any event and party! My husbands 50th Party was magical thanks to them! Thank you!
Maria Cortez
Jan 27, 2022
Catering by The Family catered our wedding. We made appointments for food tastings but our first appointment was with Catering by the Family. After that tasting we knew we didn't need to do anymore. The food was amazing, not a single complaint from our guests. The pasta bar was a hit. Everyone loved the bartenders and their personality. Tip. go to the tasting on an empty stomach and you'll probably be taking home extra food!
Alexa Rodriguez
Jan 10, 2022
Irene Alvarez
Dec 18, 2021
We just used Catering by the Family to feed 203 guests at our Daughter's wedding reception. The cocktail hour was delicious. Probably the best Lamb Chops I've ever had. Dinner was fabulous. I'm not sure how they did it, but the filet was at the perfect temp when it arrived to your plate. Not over cooked, not under cooked. The service was stellar and effortless.
Being Cuban means the party keeps on going. They also catered the "After Party" with Pizza. The Pizza was amazing NY Style pizza. Our family loves to complain and all we received was compliments on the delicious food. THANK YOU CATERING BY THE FAMILY!
Being Cuban means the party keeps on going. They also catered the "After Party" with Pizza. The Pizza was amazing NY Style pizza. Our family loves to complain and all we received was compliments on the delicious food. THANK YOU CATERING BY THE FAMILY!
Ashley Izquierdo
Dec 10, 2021
I just wanted to share my experience as a vendor, that working with Catering by the Family last week was phenomenal. I am not sure why within the industry to standard at weddings and other events are typically to treat other vendors so poorly or not at all. Catering by the family went out of their way to make sure the team at our event was fed, and was honestly the kindest bunch of caterers I have ever worked with in my 5+ years of working events. CHEERS to you guys, keep up the phenomenal work- stay kind, and I am so excited to work along side of you again.
