More than 29 years of catering in Dayton, Ohio! Little Miami River Catering can create and cater for you an extraordinary event to remember. We cater a range of events from formal sit-down dinners to casual backyard barbecues. We'll create an experience that fits your personality, budget and fine taste in food. We are completely flexible and capable of accommodating small, cozy parties to large events, from 50 to 5000 people. From backyard barbeque to full-on extravaganza, Little Miami Catering Company is your #1 catering choice anywhere in the Dayton Ohio region.
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Located in Moraine, The Mandalay is the official banquet center of Little Miami River Catering. As one of Dayton's largest banquet centers, The Mandalay is able to host a variety of events from small business meetings of 20 to church services with congregations of 800. The lobby is a great space for a cocktail hour or registration while your guests arrive.
Reviews (14)
Jodi Campbell
Jun 11, 2022
We used LMR for my daughter's wedding and they were awesome! Very professional and helpful! Mariah and the others went above and beyond to ensure my daughter had no worries on her special day! She even made sure my daughter and her groom were saved some goodies when she saw the pretzel bites (late night snack) were dwindling! Would highly recommend! Very easy to work with!
Katie Ellis
Nov 15, 2021
Nicole Bangert
Oct 30, 2021
Jennifer Davis
Oct 23, 2021
They catered my daughter's wedding. Well, catered is an understatement, they grilled NY strip steaks onsite for 65 people and it was exquisite! Chandler was extremely efficient and professional. They arrived on time, set up effortlessly and as quietly as possible during the ceremony (I forgot they were there!) and had everything hot and ready exactly as scheduled.
All our guests commented that the food was wonderful. This company was a breeze to work with (except for the extra charge to use a credit card for payment) and 10/10 would recommend and use again.
All our guests commented that the food was wonderful. This company was a breeze to work with (except for the extra charge to use a credit card for payment) and 10/10 would recommend and use again.
Jennifer McManis Davis
Oct 13, 2021
LMR catered our daughter's wedding and everything was perfect! I was a little leery about having steaks cooked on site for 65 people but Chandler made a believer out of me. Everything was delicious and served hot and perfectly seasoned. We received so many compliments about the food. For the quality it was very economical and the set up and tear down was seamless, efficient and quiet. I will definitely recommend and would use again!
Janet Smith
Oct 09, 2021
Steven Patrick
Aug 25, 2021
I booked LMR for a work outing this past weekend. I heard of them from a friend that had them do his wedding. This did such a good job from start to finish. All I had to do was enjoy myself and entertain my coworkers. Lindsay let me know exactly what was going on the whole time. The venue was great food was amazing and staff was friendly. I would definitely recommend them for your event.
Steven S.
Jun 17, 2021
We have had excellent food from LMR. We do a pick up and the food is always hot and delicious. The Brisket is pretty amazing. The chicken is well prepared and our guys love the Mac and cheese. If your company is looking for a very nice lunch and are getting tired of Pizza or you are looking to reward your employees i would recommend the pick up items at LMR Catering
Katelyn Burton
Jun 11, 2021
LMR did an amazing job for our 10/30/20 wedding! They work really closely with our venue (The Estate at Sunset Farm) so it made it all the easier. The food was delicious and everything was handled so professionally and safe! They made sure my groom and I had what I needed on the wedding day. From start to finish they were great! Thanks Molly and staff!
Jackie
Jun 02, 2021
LMR was the caterer for our daughter's wedding! Due to Covid, they also ended up being the caterer for the rehearsal dinner as well, hired by the groom's parents. So we got to enjoy LMR twice with 2 different menu items! LMR did an amazing job! The food was fantastic, the server's were professional and friendly to our guests! Their prices are reasonable and they are great to work with! Molly was amazing and took care of us from day one even when we had to change the original wedding date and then deal with imposed guidelines. I will always recommend LMR!
Shannen Manning
Feb 01, 2021
We had several quotes for catering for a very small gathering. Little Miami seemed to be the best fit. Our party planner received an email two days before our event indicating they were going to need to change the terms of the contract based on the guidelines that had been in effect since prior to being signed. We were forced to hire our own servers.
While we received a partial refund (as we were already paid in full by this point and had been since nearly the beginning), the fact that they wait until two days before an event to contact the planner is totally unacceptable. Lindsay originally told our planner there would be a $50 delivery and setup fee which ended up being $100. The day of the event, the food that was delivered, was mediocre at best.
The avocado used for the bruschetta was not ripe (it was rock hard and has to be thrown out). The goat cheese and phyllo was bad (tasted like vinegar) and had to be thrown out). Everyone has a bad day, but coupled with the bad business of waiting to contact someone until two days before an event, I would not recommend using them at all.
While we received a partial refund (as we were already paid in full by this point and had been since nearly the beginning), the fact that they wait until two days before an event to contact the planner is totally unacceptable. Lindsay originally told our planner there would be a $50 delivery and setup fee which ended up being $100. The day of the event, the food that was delivered, was mediocre at best.
The avocado used for the bruschetta was not ripe (it was rock hard and has to be thrown out). The goat cheese and phyllo was bad (tasted like vinegar) and had to be thrown out). Everyone has a bad day, but coupled with the bad business of waiting to contact someone until two days before an event, I would not recommend using them at all.
Jordan Coyne
May 10, 2020
Samantha Owens
Mar 18, 2020
We had a great experience using Little Miami River Catering for our wedding! They were easy to get ahold of when needed, food was great and service was flawless. We used 2 of their bartenders, who were AWESOME. They gave us a professional opinion early into the reception that we may need more alcohol, which I greatly appreciate because 1. I would have hated running out and 2.
It gave plenty of time to find someone for a beer run. As the bride, I can honestly say I hardly knew they were there, which to me was a huge plus. I can't say enough good things about them.
It gave plenty of time to find someone for a beer run. As the bride, I can honestly say I hardly knew they were there, which to me was a huge plus. I can't say enough good things about them.
Brooke Preston
Dec 11, 2019
I hired LMR Catering for our corporate event yesterday and oh my gosh i have never worked with better caterers. First off, i was delightfully surprised that Lindsay and Molly both showed up to make sure everything was exactly the way we wanted. I had worked with the two of them over the past 2 months working on details for our event and figured they just plan it.
The fact that those two showed up, helped out, and made everything perfect for our event shows their excellent customer service. Additionally, everyone raved about the food! The 4 LMR staff members that stayed the whole event were so helpful and so easy to work with. They set up our tables so nicely too! (pictures provided). I am so satisfied with LMR Catering and will always use them for catering needs in the future. If you are considering choosing LMR for your next event, do it! You will be over-satisfied with their work!
The fact that those two showed up, helped out, and made everything perfect for our event shows their excellent customer service. Additionally, everyone raved about the food! The 4 LMR staff members that stayed the whole event were so helpful and so easy to work with. They set up our tables so nicely too! (pictures provided). I am so satisfied with LMR Catering and will always use them for catering needs in the future. If you are considering choosing LMR for your next event, do it! You will be over-satisfied with their work!