Best Caterers in Sarasota & Bradenton

30 local caterers and personal chefs within about 30 miles of Sarasota (34235), from Palmetto to Venice. Independent, locally owned shops are listed first. Want something closer to you? Search Gigly by ZIP.

1. Chef David Hill

   Personal chef · Sarasota, FL 34236 · Locally owned · ★ 4.1 (9 reviews)

   Private dinners, Cooking lessons

   (239) 738-3210

2. Great Heights Creamery

   Ice cream · Sarasota, FL 34236 · Locally owned

   Small-batch ice cream, Custom ice cream cakes, Vegan and gluten-free flavors, Ice cream cart for events

   (646) 285-5024

   In the Manatee Post: The Sweet Spot: The Ice Cream Menu That Keeps Telling You to Sit Down

3. Half Plate BBQ

   BBQ · Bradenton, FL 34205 · Locally owned

   BBQ, Ribs, Smoked chicken, Dry rub

4. Kiev Deli & European Market

   European deli & market · Sarasota, FL 34233 · Locally owned

   European deli, Imported cheeses, Smoked fish & meats, Sausages, Cheese plates, European beer & wine

   (941) 377-7427

5. Max's Table

   Breakfast, lunch & brunch · Osprey, FL 34229 · Locally owned

   Breakfast & brunch, Greek-inspired lunch, Pancakes & French toast, Catering

   (941) 220-7463

6. Paradise Grill

   Family restaurant & tiki bar · Nokomis, FL 34275 · Locally owned

   Fresh-caught seafood, Live music, Tiki bar, Catering, Happy hour

   (941) 786-1524

7. Ryan's Coffee House

   Coffee shop & mobile coffee trailer · Parrish, FL 34219 · Locally owned

   Espresso drinks, Mobile coffee trailer, Event coffee bar

8. Taco Fusion Express

   Taco truck · Sarasota, FL 34233 · Locally owned

   Tacos, Quesadillas, Tortas, Burritos, Food truck catering

   (941) 914-8788

9. Walt's Fish Market

   Seafood market · Sarasota, FL 34231 · Locally owned

   Local fish, Stone crab, Shellfish, Seafood restaurant, Seafood catering

   (941) 921-4605

   In the Manatee Post: Stone Crab Season Opens Today. Buy Them Where the Boats Tie Up.

10. Chef Mike SRQ

    Personal chef · Sarasota, FL 34234 · ★ 5 (89 reviews)

    Private dinners, Catering, Meal prep, Adult cooking classes

    (941) 217-6425

11. Simply Gourmet Caterers

    Caterer · Sarasota, FL 34231 · ★ 5 (38 reviews)

    Wedding catering

12. GCS Catering & GitChewSum Barbecue

    Caterer · Venice, FL 34285 · ★ 4.9 (14 reviews)

    BBQ, Wedding catering

13. Mattison's Catering

    Caterer · Sarasota, FL 34236 · ★ 4.9 (13 reviews)

    Wedding catering, Bar service

14. Asaro's Pizzeria Ristorante

    Pizzeria & Italian · Sarasota, FL 34241

    NY-style pizza, Italian food, Catering, Delivery

    (941) 342-0090

15. Bagels & Brews Cafe

    Bagel shop & cafe · Sarasota, FL 34238

    Fresh-baked bagels, Cream cheese spreads, Breakfast sandwiches, Nitro iced coffee, Catering

    (941) 993-1577

16. Buddy's Bagels

    New York-style bagels & deli · Sarasota, FL 34231

    New York-style bagels, Deli sandwiches, Catering, Jewish holiday menu

    (941) 924-1797

17. Chef Jose Cuarta

    Private chef & artisanal pastries · Sarasota, FL 34235

    Private chef dinners, Custom menus, Artisanal pastries, Order online

    (941) 209-2630

18. Dubz BBQ

    Smokehouse BBQ restaurant · North Port, FL 34287

    Brisket, Ribs, Pulled pork, Catering, Happy hour

    (941) 200-2636

19. Evanoff Events & Catering

    Caterer & event venues · Sarasota, FL 34233

    Full-service catering, Drop-off catering, Wedding catering, Bar & bartender service, Waterfront event venue

    (941) 867-3290

20. Hickory Hollow BBQ

    Southern BBQ restaurant & catering · Ellenton, FL 34222

    Smoked BBQ, Southern home cooking, 20+ veggies daily, Catering, Party room

    (941) 722-3932

21. Jo's To Go's

    Chef-made weekly meal prep & private chef · Sarasota, FL 34235

    Weekly meal prep, Meal delivery, Private chef, In-home cooking classes, Gluten-free options

    (941) 313-7147

22. Legacy BBQ

    BBQ · Ellenton, FL 34222

    BBQ, Smoked meats, Catering

    (941) 776-4224

23. Local Pizza

    Pizzeria · Osprey, FL 34229

    Pizza, Salads, Delivery, Catering & private events

    (941) 909-0743

24. Mango Bistro

    Breakfast & lunch cafe · Englewood, FL 34223

    Crepes, Smoothies & coffee bar, Gluten-free & plant-based, Catering

    (941) 681-3500

25. Morton's Gourmet Market & Catering

    Gourmet market, bakery & caterer · Sarasota, FL 34239

    Event & wedding catering, Gourmet to-go, Bakery & cakes, Cheese shop, Gift baskets

    (941) 955-9856

26. OurCheff

    Personal chef & weekly meal prep · Sarasota, FL 34235

    Weekly in-home meal prep, Private dinners, Seasonal resident service, Event catering

    (656) 213-8662

27. Popi's Place IV

    Homestyle family restaurant · Ellenton, FL 34222

    Breakfast all day, Homestyle cooking, Catering, Several local locations

    (941) 722-1205

28. Shells & Bones Personal Chef

    Personal chef, at-home events & cooking classes · Bradenton, FL 34205

    Private chef, At-home dinner parties, Cooking classes & demos, Farm-to-table menus

    (646) 696-0737

29. The Dearborn Coffeehouse and Bakery

    Coffeehouse & bakery · Englewood, FL 34223

    Espresso drinks, Scratch-made pastries, Whole-bean coffee, Catering

30. Two Chefs Market & Bistro

    Hands-on cooking classes · Sarasota, FL 34239

    Hands-on cooking classes, Private group classes, Charcuterie boards, Catering

    (941) 924-6277

We wrote about some of these

Stories from our writers about places on this list. Read first, then go.

• The Sweet Spot: The Ice Cream Menu That Keeps Telling You to Sit Down Oct. 31
• Stone Crab Season Opens Today. Buy Them Where the Boats Tie Up. Oct. 15

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