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Catering Delivery Service Columbus Ohio

At Simply Plated, our goal is to provide fresh quality food to our community, all while offering a seamless, memorable experience for our customers. Our culinary team sources only the freshest ingredients, and takes the time to create quality, flavorful dishes for every order we prepare. We know how important the right catering menu is to creating a top-notch experience for all those in attendance at your special function.

Our menu features a wide variety of catering options which include:

  • Breakfast options
  • Variety of buffet options
  • Boxed lunches & individually packaged meals
  • Vegan, vegetarian and other dietary considerations
  • Snacks, beverages & desserts
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event catering
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Drop-Off Catering

A convenient way to order catering and is perfect for a small office party, meeting or family gathering.! Once your order is fully confirmed, our team will deliver all contracted hot and cold food in disposable aluminum pans (making it easy to reheat if needed), containers and beautiful, quality serving trays. Only plastic china, plastic flatware and disposable chafers and warmers are available with this package, but are not included. The order minimum for this service is $250 and all drop-off catering orders include a 4% service fee charge.
Place your online drop- off catering order here.

Deluxe Drop-Off Catering for Events

The Simply Plated team will arrive 1 hour before your events starts and set up all contracted food and beverage. Our team will use beautiful stainless steel chafers, serving ware, sleek beverage dispensers and your choice of black or white linen to spruce up your catering tables. Our staff will return at the conclusion of your event to pick up the equipment and clean up the catering tables. The maximum number of guests for Deluxe Drop off Service is 75. Groups larger than 75 people require on-site staff to keep the buffet line replenished and tidied. Only plastic china and flatware are available with this package, but are NOT included in this service. This service includes a flat drop off and pick up fee of $125.

The order minimum for this service is $700 and includes a %18 service fee and 18% gratuity

Request Full-Service Catering

With Full-service catering, our team will take care of every aspect of you catering service until the end of your event which includes delivering your entrees and sides and setting up an elegant catering display that includes our beautiful stainless steel chafers, sleek beverage containers, serving ware, disposable plateware, rolled plasticware, and your choice of black or white, fitted floor length linens for all catering tables. Our team will arrive 1-2 hours before your event to set up all contracted food and beverage service and will remain onsite to serve guests, clean up and disassemble the catering display and take care of table service which includes clearing of trash, dirty dishes, cups silverware and linens from tables when guests are finished. This package include upscale disposable plates, cutlery, cups and napkins, but china rentals are available and are not included. If your venue requires tear down and cleaning services from your caterer at the end of the evening, this package will cover those services including tear down of tables & chairs, cleaning floors and taking out trash. The food and beverage minimum is $3,000 and includes a 18% service fee and 18% gratuity.

The cost of onsite staffing is not included and will be charged separately based on the event headcount

Fill out our contact form to check our availability and get started on your perfect event menu! 

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planning
process

Catering Form

step 1

Contact Us!

Ready to start planning? Submit our online Catering Inquiry form and you will receive a link to schedule a time with our Events Team to discuss the details of your event.

Catering Menu

step 2

Menu Planning & Proposal

After you have a chance to review our menu and make your selections, an event coordinator will prepare a detailed catering proposal for your review. Once the proposal is approved, we require an event deposit, along with a signed contract and credit card authorization form to officially book your event.

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step 3

Event Confirmation

4 weeks prior to your event you will work closely with your event coordinator to confirm and finalize the details. Final head count and full payment must be received 7 days before your scheduled event.

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step 4

Day of Event

We arrive on time and if just a drop off service, our team will set up your food as agreed. If it’s a full-service event, you can expect our staff to arrive as specified in your contract and take care of all set up, service & clean up. Your only job is to have a good time and enjoy the food & service provided by your new friends at Simply Plated.

Tiffany P.

Mid-Ohio Food Collective

“Ashley and the team at Simply Plated were amazing to work with! They recently supported us with two projects, a charcuterie board and meal kit for our fundraiser at Mid-Ohio Food Collective. They went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met and the needs of our customers. At one point there was a miscommunication with one of the customers who had recently injured herself and the team at Simply Plated offered to deliver the kit to her. So thoughtful and the customer raved about it! You won't regret working with the team at Simply Plated for your entertaining or meal needs.”

Cynthia K.

We ordered Simply Plated to fill our Thanksgiving table. I had never had a holiday catered before but will not hesitate to do it again. The homemade food was exceptionally delicious - and the portions were quite generous! Simply Plated allowed me to relax and enjoy the day. Additionally, the staff were warm and professional with the contacts I had. I highly recommend Simply Plated and have given friends gift certificates to use when dealing with health issues. My thanks to the culinary professionals at Simply Plated!

Tyiesha R.

I needed catering services for both corporate lunch events and community suppers. Not only was Simply Plated able to develop great menu option variety, they also were responsive to my questions and flexible with company-specific requests. I will use them again and I highly recommend them for all of your catering needs.

FAQs

What are your Terms & Conditions?

You can find our Terms & Conditions here

How do I place a drop-off catering order?

We make drop-off catering quick and easy for you! All drop-off catering orders can be placed directly online. Qur full drop-off catering menu can be found on our website. Once an order is placed, you will receive an order confirmation. All drop-off orders must be placed 72 hours in advance.

Do you require a deposit?

Yes, we do. Events confirmed 3 months or more will require a deposit of 30% of the total booking. Those bookings confirmed within 60 days of the scheduled event will be required to place a 50% deposit. All deposits are non-refundable.

The remaining balance of your event total must be paid 7 days before you event. If full payment is not received 7 days prior to your event, your booking will be canceled all pre-payments will be forfeited.

Bookings are not finalized until a deposit, signed contract and credit card authorization form are received.

Is there a minimum order amount?

Yes, we do have order minimums for all catering orders. Our order minimums are as follows:

Standard drop-off catering: $250 minimum

Deluxe drop-off catering: $700 minimum

Full-service catering: $3,000 minimum

How much notice is needed to place a catering order?

We require at least 72-hour notice for ALL catering orders. We can not guarantee availability if placing an order close to the 72-hour cut-off. 

How far in advance should I book catering for my event?

It is hard for us to predict which dates will fill up fast for us. We do suggest that you reserve your date as soon as possible. Bookings are taken on a first come first serve basis and are not fully confirmed until a contract and credit card agreement have been received, along with the booking deposit paid.

How do I get a quote for my upcoming event?

There are two simple ways to receive a quote from us. Complete our Catering Inquiry form or give us a call (614-736-3771). From there, you will receive a link to schedule a time to discuss your event in more detail with our Events Team. Once we have all the details, we can provide a detailed quote for you to review!

I have a last-minute order can you help me?

While we prefer all events to be confirmed 1 week in advance, we accept last minute orders and rush orders on a case-by-case basis. Those orders placed within 72 hours of the event date will be assessed a $100 rush order fee. This helps offset the additional food/labor cost to process your order on short notice.

All drop-off delivery orders placed online must give us 72 hour notice.

Can you accommodate dietary requests?

es we can!  We can accommodate most dietary requests such as gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and specified food allergies.

Do you offer menu tastings?

Absolutely! All tastings must be scheduled and have a fee of $30/per person with a maximum of 5 people attending. A minimum of 2 weeks notice is required to schedule and should take place no later than 30 days prior to your event. If you sign a catering contract with us, 100% of the tasting charges will be applied to the balance of your event (less gratuity).

Do you provide alcohol?

Simply Plated does not currently hold a liquor license, so we are unable to sell and provide alcohol at this time. We hope to be able to provide this service in the future.

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Allergens:
Please be aware that our food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat. While we take steps to minimize risk and safely handle the foods that contain potential allergens, please be advised that cross contamination may occur, as factors beyond our reasonable control may alter the formulations of the food we serve

Allergen Facilities:
Our facilities are not food allergen or gluten-free. Customers with food allergies or other nutritional concerns are advised to notify our Catering Coordinators at the time of booking our services for assistance

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614-736-3771

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Monday - Friday 9 to 5pm

Address

737 Parkwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43219

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