The Best Southern Food Wedding Catering in State College, PA

The Best Southern Food Wedding Catering in State College, PA

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14 Wedding Caterers in State College, PA

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Luongo Barbecue 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves State College, PA

Preparing and serving slow smoked, expertly prepared Texas barbecue and rustic Italian inspired dishes is the greatest joy in my life. There are no short cuts in barbecue and that's what I love about it. We started Luongo Barbecue to glorify the Lord and grow the Kingdom of God. We use the business as a means to feed and serve our community. After spending 30 years in Texas we have relocated to central Pennsylvania to begin working with family on the next chapter of Luongo Barbecue. Winners of "Best in Show" and "Best Entrée" at Taste of Western Lancaster County 2025 for our brisket, pulled pork and peach cobbler!

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We hired Luongo Barbecue to cater a small family party (35 people) at our home. We are so happy we did! The food was delicious, Chuck and his wife were incredible to work with, and they made delivery and setup a breeze. We ordered the brisket, pulled pork, baked ziti, mac and cheese, potato salad, baked beans, and charcuterie board. Everything was incredible! Our guests were impressed, and we were happy to have partnered with Luongo Barbecue so that we could enjoy ourselves and not worry about the food. It was worth every penny. The charcuterie board was so beautiful it was almost too pretty to eat!
Tracy, 9 months ago
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Hausfrau Catering 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves State College, PA

Hausfrau is an upscale catering and events company putting the JOY back into hosting and wedding planning. Let us take care of all the details. We love themes ~and FOOD~ not just German! We can develop the perfect menu, layout, decor, and more to create a unique experience for your guests at your price point. Our team takes the time to hear your ideas, envision your perfect event with you, implement our shared plan, and ensure everyone enjoys our hospitality from start to finish. Our focus on aesthetics means we plate and garnish food on white china platters and wood instead of just dropping off disposable aluminum pans for you to figure out!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Hausfrau Catering for my 80th birthday celebration, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the experience! As an Austrian-born immigrant, it was essential for me to reflect my heritage in the event, and Hausfrau delivered beyond my expectations. From the moment I contacted Kristin Sanders, I knew I was in good hands. This was my first experience hiring a caterer, and Kristin was nothing short of amazing. She assisted me in planning the menu and remained incredibly accommodating as my guest list grew from 35 to 65. Throughout the planning process, she was mindful of my budget, while ensuring that everything was just right. The staff arrived on time and set up beautifully, donning stunning Austrian Dirndl dresses that added a special touch to the event. The food was absolutely perfect! We had a delightful array of German and Austrian dishes, complemented by some American favorites. The hors d'oeuvres, pretzel bar, buffet with three main dishes, and dessert received rave reviews from my guests, who are still talking about the meal and the event! The website portal was user-friendly and reflected the professionalism I experienced throughout the planning process. Hausfrau Catering will be my go-to reference for any future occasions. Thank you, Kristin and the entire Hausfrau team, for making my birthday celebration truly unforgettable!
Wigand T., a year ago
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Simply Delicious Dishes 

4.6

  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves State College, PA

With over 10 years of experience, Simply Delicious Dishes Catering is a full-service catering company specializing in Southern cuisine with a modern, stylish flair. Our team is passionate about creating unforgettable dining experiences that bring people together through food, flavor, and flawless presentation. From intimate gatherings to grand wedding celebrations, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, stunning presentation, and mouthwatering cuisine that reflects each client’s unique vision. At Simply Delicious Dishes, we’re honored to bring warmth, style, and exceptional flavor to every event we serve — including yours!

Arlethea and her company was such a gift and blessing to our wedding day! She went above and beyond to make our day special. From all of the little details and extra support to the outstanding meal provided to our guests, we could not be more grateful to her and her team for everything they did for us. The food and service was incredible! She worked with us and supported us along every step of the journey, and was able to work within our tight budget. Thank you again for EVERYTHING! Don't look any where else for your food and catering needs. You will have everything you need in Simply Delicious Dishes :)
Katie C., a year ago
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Tasteful Occasions Custom Catering & Event Planning 

5.0

  • Starts at $30
  • Serves State College, PA

Tasteful Occasions creates stunning spreads of delectable cuisine for weddings, corporate events, parties, and any other gathering in need of a tasteful touch. The family-owned business boasts over 40 years of experience planning custom menus and delivering exquisite dishes that keep guests coming back for more.

Tasteful Occasions Custom Catering was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. Their communication was quick, thorough, helpful and extremely organized throughout the entire planning process. The quality of their work and the food they provided was absolutely excellent - everyone at our wedding raved about how delicious and high-quality the food was. They ensured we were well-fed and taken care of, and the staff were all so kind and attentive. The highlight for us was the Shrimp and Grits, which was out of this world, as well as the custom Philly Station they created for us featuring the most amazing roast pork sliders. They even brought to life my idea for a Mojito bar! I am someone who is not usually a big cake person, their wedding cake was so moist and flavorful that we were eating it for days after the wedding. Tasteful Occasions truly helped make our special day perfect, and we cannot recommend them highly enough.
Abigail L., a year ago
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Mellie Bellies LLC 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves State College, PA

Mellie Bellies is a Mobile Catering Service that specializes in Neo-Southern Barbecue. We are able to accommodate any particular event in central Pennsylvania! Our unique seasonal menu cannot be duplicated and our prices cannot be beat! Visit our exclusive up to date website MellieBellies.com for menu ideas and pricing! There's much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us. We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line.

As a wedding & event planner, you tend meet a lot of different personalities and vendors, but I've never met someone as cool as Bryan! I throughly enjoyed working with Bryan and his team from the first moment of contact, and can't wait to work with him again in the future. His upbeat attitude, mad food skills, and clear dedication to his passions and pursuits are clear in everything he does. I will be recommending him to all of my clients looking for a personalized, soulful & authentic catering experience! He's a true team player and is looking out for the best interest of his clients on all sides.
Erin Ryan, 5 years ago
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Glad Mouf 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves State College, PA

Glad Mouf BBQ – Unforgettable Flavor for Your Special Day At Glad Mouf BBQ, we believe every wedding deserves unforgettable food that brings people together. We specialize in craft barbecue with a gourmet twist, featuring the world’s most tender smoked oxtails, melt-in-your-mouth brisket, juicy smoked chicken, brisket tacos —all paired with our legendary sauces. We offer catering with a choice of station-style service with pre-portioned servings or a buffet. Enjoy a special rate of $50 per person for 100+ guests or $75 per person with a 50-guest minimum. Our customizable menu allows you to create the perfect meal for your wedding vision.

Our experience with Glad Mouf catering was fantastic from start to finish. Amir, the owner, had a fun and detailed communication style that made the planning process easy and enjoyable. His team was incredibly professional, delivering flavorful cuisine that wowed our guests. The menu options were unique and creative, and the pricing was very affordable, providing great value. Most importantly, they were punctual and easy to work with on the day of our wedding, ensuring everything ran smoothly so we could focus on celebrating our special day. We highly recommend Glad Mouf for any couple looking for a catering company that combines quality, creativity, and excellent customer service.
Arrielle, 10 months ago
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Carabella's Catering 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves State College, PA

Cooking has always been in my blood. My parents came to the U.S. from Sicily when I was a child. My dad owned restaurants/pizza shops for years, and my mom is an amazing home cook. I grew up surrounded by great food, learning and falling in love with it. I knew I wanted to work in food but wanted more than pizza shops. I attended Le Cordon Bleu in Pittsburgh, completing a 1-yr intensive French culinary program. I worked at a 5-star resort (Nemacolin), Hershey Hotel, Bricco (Upscale Mediterranean), The Left Bank, and Country Club of York. I have 15 years of experience in both banquet and à la carté service. Still, I felt called to something

Carabella’s Catering offers authentic food and catering services worth the price . Homemade meals that will leave your taste buds satisfied and wanting for more. Chef Angela is always reachable with great communication skills and pleasant conversation. You would never go wrong choosing Carabella for all your catering events. Delicious food provided always
Regina O., 6 months ago
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Spice House Authentic Indian Bistro & Bar 

5.0

  • Serves State College, PA
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Spice House – Authentic Indian Bistro & Bar is a premier Indian caterer proudly serving York, Harrisburg, and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Celebrated for our rich flavors, vibrant presentations, and seamless service, we specialize in full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, religious functions, and private celebrations. Our menus are fully customizable and thoughtfully crafted to reflect the diverse tastes and traditions of our clients—including North and South Indian cuisine, Gujarati specialties, Jain and Satvik options, and exciting live station setups. We also accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dietary needs.

Spice House catered all three of our wedding events and exceeded expectations every time. From the vibrant Gujarati buffet for our Friday lunch to the elegant Punjabi dinner reception, each dish was bursting with authentic flavor. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the food! Their attention to detail and flexibility made the entire process seamless.
Pratham M., 6 months ago
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Grandpa's Country Catering 
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves State College, PA

Looking for the charm of an old fashion, “country wedding”? We have done hundreds of wedding receptions! We are Wedding Pros! We are committed to give each and every client the best cuisine and service, regardless of the size of the event, the type of occasion, or the budget. We offer: Free food samplings for you and your guest to “taste test” our fine list of meal options Free cake cutting and plating service We work with your wedding coordinator, event planner, disc jockey, location director to make sure everything goes with the way you plan!

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Upohar - World Kitchen 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves State College, PA for additional fees

Upohar is known for personalized multicultural menus featuring traditional dishes from around the world. We can accommodate a wide range of dietary needs, including vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, halal, and more. Dessert options range from traditional wedding cakes, to vegan and gluten-free cupcakes, to specialty ethnic sweets. Our customizable service packages are designed to fit a wide range of service needs and budgets. To create a seamless experience, we can provide bartenders, linen, china, and event coordinators.

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Upohar and their team made wedding planning so much easier for us. We were looking for an entirely gluten-free food vendor, and they walked us through everything — from picking the menu to doing multiple tastings so we felt confident in our choices. They were honestly the easiest vendor we worked with during the whole process. We went with Mexican food with an American twist, and it turned out incredible. Our guests were raving about the food all night, and even after the wedding people kept telling us how good it was. Some guests took leftovers home and said things like the ribs and sweet candied yams somehow tasted even better the next day. Thank you so much to the Upohar team for helping make our day so special. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Miriah & C., 16 days ago
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BISSOU 

4.3

  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves State College, PA for additional fees

Our innovative presentation will redefine your perception of indulgence, combining sumptuous amenities and top tier dining options to create an impeccable experience tailored to your personal taste. Our culinary acumen with proficiency in contemporary cooking and commitment to sourcing the highest quality ingredient. With the service ranging from meal prep for individual and daily need, personal chef services for your intimate dinner, to gastronomic delight up to silver spoon class matrimonial soirees. Our team is well verse in every aspect of the event and will undoubtedly delivery top notch services.

The whole team at Bissou made our wedding amazing! Their coordinators- Esther & Ty made me feel so taken care of the entire night of our wedding and the week leading up. We had them handle the coordination, florals, cake, bartending, and full catering, and the whole experience was fantastic! We had a wedding of around 80 guests, and there was plenty of food, and it was delicious. The cake was wonderful, and the platter they made for our cocktail hour was custom Greek and sooo good! The only thing is that Chef T sometimes can be hard to reach, so I would definitely work with Esther as his main point of contact/coordinator. However, he is so lovely and sweet, and his food is fabulous!
Francesca, 2 months ago
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Michael's Event Catering 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves State College, PA for additional fees

We are an off-premise, full service caterer, who specializes in custom weddings, with experienced and friendly service staff, along with food truck services. We strive to make your special day as stress free as possible by taking all the guess work out of rentals, set-up, food, staffing, etc. We will meet with you, help build a timeline for your event, take care of all your rental needs and execute with profession for a successful event! With our catering company, we bring the kitchen to you!

Michael's Event Catering provided an exceptional catering experience for our wedding. From the initial planning stages, their communication was fast, collaborative, and easy, making the process seamless. The quality of their work was excellent - the presentation of the food was incredibly professional and the value was well worth it. The meal itself was amazing, and they even let my niece wear a chef coat and help take apart the roasted pig, which she loved. We highly recommend Michael's Event Catering for their excellent food and staff. Our guests are still raving about the delicious meal and wonderful service they received.
Jessica W., 2 months ago
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The Smoking Bar 

5.0

  • Starts at $500
  • Serves State College, PA for additional fees

At The Smoking Bar, we pride ourselves on crafting unique and flavorful cocktails and food that elevate your drinking experience. Our journey began with a passion for mixology and cooking, and we continue to innovate and inspire with every drink and dish we serve.

The Smoking Bar was an amazing wedding caterer for our special day. From the start, they made the process of planning our menu easy and enjoyable. They were very helpful in guiding us through all the decisions and offered a delicious tasting so we could sample the quality of their food. On the day of the wedding, they arrived on time and their communication was outstanding throughout the entire process. The staff was incredibly professional, and we had no issues whatsoever with this vendor. The food they served was absolutely delicious, using the freshest and highest quality ingredients. It tasted far better than any other catering we had tried. We are so grateful to The Smoking Bar for helping make our wedding day perfect.
Nicole T., 3 months ago
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Serendipity Catering 
  • Serves State College, PA for additional fees

Serendipity Catering is a full-service catering and event planning company based in Ithaca, NY. We focus on delivering exceptional service and perfectly detailed presentation for all of our weddings and events. Our culinary team is constantly creating and developing new ways to incorporate local and seasonal ingredients into our kitchen.

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