The true essence of

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Full-Service Catering in Louisville, KY

ChefsPrep Catering is a chef-owned catering company based in Louisville, Kentucky, and serving Lexington, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Nashville, Dayton, and Columbus. We design custom menus and provide attentive, full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.

We respond to every inquiry within 24 hours.

Proudly catered for the PGA Tour and over 500 events

Welcome to ChefsPrep Catering

Every event we cater begins with a conversation. Before we plan a single dish, we want to understand the occasion, the guests you are welcoming, and the kind of experience you hope to create. From there, we design a menu to fit your guests and the experience you want them to remember.

We believe great catering is about more than the food on the plate. It is about trust, clear communication, and service that allows you to be fully present with your guests. From our first consultation to the final course, our team handles the details with care, so that you can simply enjoy the day.

We are proud to call Louisville home, and we are always glad to travel for weddings and special events throughout the region.

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Executive Chef Marcus Childs, owner of ChefsPrep Catering
Executive Chef Marcus Childs Owner, ChefsPrep Catering

Our Catering Services

Whether you are planning a wedding, hosting colleagues and clients, or gathering a few close friends around the table, we bring the same attention and care to every event.

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Wedding Catering

Your wedding menu should feel as personal as the day itself. We work closely with you to design a menu that reflects your tastes, your traditions, and your vision, and our team serves it with the warmth and polish your guests deserve.

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Corporate and Special Event Catering

From company celebrations and client dinners to milestone birthdays and holiday gatherings, we provide full-service catering that reflects well on you as the host. We manage the menu, the setup, and the service, so that your attention can stay with your guests.

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Private Chef Catering

For a couple's dinner or a small gathering, we bring a restaurant-quality experience with the comforts of home. Every private chef menu is created exclusively for you, and our personal service keeps the evening intimate.

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How We Plan Your Event

  1. Share Your Vision

    Tell us about your event, your guest count, and the experience you hope to create. We will respond within 24 hours to schedule your consultation.

  2. Taste and Refine

    We design a custom menu for your event. Tastings are available upon request, so that you can experience our cooking and refine every detail before anything is final.

  3. Enjoy Your Event

    On the day of your event, our team can handle as much of the service as you want. All that is left for you is to enjoy the celebration alongside your guests.

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We respond to every inquiry within 24 hours.

Where We Cater

ChefsPrep Catering is based in Louisville, Kentucky, and we regularly travel for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations throughout the region.

  • Louisville Home base
  • Lexington KY
  • Cincinnati OH
  • Dayton OH
  • Columbus OH
  • Indianapolis IN
  • Nashville TN
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Planning an event somewhere else? We are always glad to talk through the details.

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What Our Clients Say

We are grateful to the couples, families, and companies who have trusted us with their events. Here is what a few of them have shared.

ChefsPrep provided catering services to 195 guests at our daughter's wedding. The food was phenomenal and we received so many compliments on the menu. Marcus was hands down the best to work with and made the process so smooth.

Hank and Julie Zimmerman

We thoroughly enjoyed having Marcus come to our home to cook for my 70th birthday dinner for my family of eight. From start to finish everything went smoothly. He plated and served each of us at the table, and while we were eating cleaned up the kitchen.

Sandy Koenig

Frequently Asked Questions

If you do not see your question here, we are always happy to talk it through.

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How do I book ChefsPrep Catering for my event?

The best place to begin is our short intake form, or you are welcome to call us or email us. We will respond within 24 hours to learn more about your event and schedule a consultation.

Do you offer drop-off catering?

Yes. We offer everything from drop-off catering to fully plated service with staff on site. Tell us how much support your event needs, and we will build the service plan around it.

Can you accommodate special dietary needs?

Yes. We regularly create menus for guests who are vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free, as well as guests with food allergies. Please share any dietary needs with us early in the planning process, and we will build a menu that every guest can enjoy.

What size events do you cater?

We cater everything from intimate private dinners to large weddings and corporate events. Our team plans staffing and service around your guest count, so that every event receives the same level of care.

Which cuisines do you offer?

Our menus draw from many culinary traditions, including American, Italian, Greek, Mexican, Japanese, and Chinese cuisine. We are also happy to create a fusion menu or something entirely unique to your event.

How is catering priced?

Every event is different, so pricing depends on your menu, your guest count, and the style of service you choose. After your consultation, we will prepare a detailed proposal so that you know exactly what is included.

Do you offer tastings before booking?

Yes. Tastings are available upon request. A tasting gives you the opportunity to experience our cooking, discuss options with us, and refine your menu before anything is final.

Do you cater events outside of Louisville?

Yes. We are based in Louisville, and we regularly travel for weddings and special events throughout the region, including Lexington, Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Nashville. Please share your event location with us, and we will be glad to discuss the details.

Let's Plan Your Event

We would love to hear about the celebration you have in mind. Our short intake form takes just a few minutes, and we will be in touch within 24 hours.

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We respond to every inquiry within 24 hours.

Prefer to talk?

We are always happy to answer questions by phone or email.

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Based in Louisville, Kentucky, and glad to travel for events throughout the region.

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