Wedding Catering in Central Arkansas

Elevated Southern Comfort • Chef-Driven Experience • Seamless Service

Your wedding menu should feel like you — bold flavor, beautiful presentation, and a smooth experience from planning to the last plate. Tasty Chef Catering delivers scratch-made Southern classics and elevated favorites with options for buffet or plated service.

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Elevated Southern Comfort • Chef-Driven Experience • Seamless Service

Wedding Catering in Little Rock & Central Arkansas

Bold flavor, beautiful presentation, and a smooth catering experience designed around your celebration.

Your day, your menu

A Wedding Meal Your Guests Will Remember

Tasty Chef combines scratch-made Southern favorites, premium entrées, and professional service for weddings ranging from intimate gatherings to large receptions.

Designed Around Your Reception

Buffet Service

Crowd-friendly service with an attractive setup and efficient guest flow.

Plated Dining

An elevated experience with refined presentation and coordinated service.

Customized Details

Menu upgrades, appetizers, desserts, cake cutting, and dietary accommodations can be added to your proposal.

Wedding Catering Packages

Silver

$35/person

Two entrées, two sides, one appetizer, bread, one drink, and basic disposable dinnerware.

10 plated / 20 buffet guest minimum

Most Popular

Gold

$55/person

Two signature entrées, two premium sides, one appetizer, salad, bread service, one drink, and upscale disposable dinnerware.

Platinum

$75/person

High-end plated dining with two premium entrées, three premium sides, one appetizer, on-site chef, salad, bread, one drink, and upscale dinnerware.

Starting-price notice: Sales tax and service fees are not included unless stated. Staffing, travel, rentals, upgrades, and venue requirements may affect final pricing.

Wedding Menu Favorites

Signature Entrées

Spinach-stuffed Marry Me Chicken, stuffed salmon, shrimp or salmon and grits, and honey jerk lamb chops.

Premium Entrées

Red wine braised short ribs, crab-stuffed salmon, honey jerk lamb chops, and crab-topped lobster tail.

Popular Upgrades

Dessert bar +$7/person, cake cutting $100, premium side +$3/person, seafood +$6/person, and luxury protein +$10/person.

Booking Tasty Chef Is Simple

Share Your Vision

Send your date, venue, guest count, service style, and budget.

Receive Your Proposal

We prepare menu and service options with confirmed pricing.

Secure Your Date

Approve the proposal and pay the required 50% deposit. Your date is secured once your deposit invoice has been paid.

Enjoy Your Wedding

We handle the approved food, setup, and service details.

Wedding Catering FAQs

Do you offer buffet and plated service?

Yes. Both options are available, subject to package minimums and the approved service plan.

Can we customize the menu?

Yes. Custom menus, premium upgrades, and dietary accommodations can be discussed during proposal planning.

What is included?

Setup and breakdown are included in package pricing. Dinnerware, drinks, bread, salad, and on-site chef service vary by package.

When is our wedding date reserved?

Your date is secured once your deposit invoice has been paid. Final balance is due seven days before the wedding.

Serving Little Rock, North Little Rock & Central Arkansas

Your Wedding. Your Vision. Our Flavor.

Check your date and begin building a wedding catering experience your guests will remember.

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What You Can Expect

  • Chef-driven menus with crowd-friendly flavor and premium options

  • Buffet or plated service available (package minimums apply)

  • Setup + breakdown included in pricing

  • Bread service + water/1 drink included (package dependent)

  • Disposable dinnerware included (basic or upscale depending on package)

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Wedding Catering Packages

All pricing is per person unless noted.
Sales tax and service fees not included unless stated.

SILVER CATERING PACKAGE — $35/person

Scratch-made Southern classics with balanced flavor and professional presentation.
10 plated / 20 buffet guest minimum

Choose 1 Appetizer

  • Fresh Fruit Tray

  • Fresh Veggie Tray

Choose 2 Entrées

  • Southern Baked Chicken

  • Honey Garlic Chicken (Boneless Thighs)

  • Parmesan-Crusted Chicken

  • Honey Garlic Salmon

  • Marry Me Chicken – Southern Edition

  • Braised Beef Tips

Choose 2 Sides

  • Butter Whipped Potatoes

  • Mac and Cheese

  • Vegetable Medley

  • Roasted Brussels

  • Red Beans & Rice

  • Squash Medley

  • Glazed Carrots

  • White/Brown Rice

  • Country Green Bean

Includes: Bread • Water/1 Drink • Basic Disposable Dinnerware

GOLD CATERING PACKAGE — $55/person

Chef-driven signature entrées paired with premium Southern sides for a refined wedding experience.

Choose 1 Appetizer (from curated selection):

• Sliders (Ham/Cheddar, Turkey/Swiss)

• Southern Deviled Eggs (Chef’s Style)

• Fried Green Tomatoes w/ Comeback Sauce

• Spinach Dip Shooters

• Soul-Food Cupcakes

• Bourbon BBQ Meatballs

• Fresh Fruit Display

Additional options available

Choose 2 Entrées

  • Spinach-Stuffed Marry Me Chicken

  • Spinach-Stuffed Salmon with Cajun Cream

  • Shrimp or Salmon & Grits with Cajun Crawfish Gravy

  • Honey Jerk Lamb Chops (2 per person)

Choose 2 Premium Sides

  • Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese

  • Smoked Turkey Collard Greens

  • Roasted Brussels w/ Brown Sugar Balsamic

  • Garlic Butter Whipped Potatoes

  • Candied Sweet Potatoes

  • Green Bean Almondine

Includes: Bread Service • Salad • Water/1 Drink • Upscale Disposable Dinnerware

PLATINUM CATERING PACKAGE — $75/person

A high-end plated dining experience featuring premium entrées, elevated sides, and refined presentation.

Choose 1 Appetizer

  • Sliders (Grilled Chicken, Deli Club, Shredded BBQ Chicken)

  • Charcuterie Display

  • Shrimp & Grit Cocktail

  • Pan-Seared Scallops w/ Cajun Cream Sauce

  • Honey Jerk Lamb Chop Lollipops

  • Shrimp w/ Creole Remoulade

  • Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

Choose 2 Entrées (Plated)

  • Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

  • Crab-Stuffed Salmon with Cajun Cream

  • Honey Jerk Lamb Chops

  • Crab Topped Lobster Tail

Choose 3 Premium Sides

  • Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese

  • Smoked Turkey Collard Greens

  • Braised Cabbage

  • Roasted Brussels w/ Brown Sugar Balsamic

  • Garlic Butter Whipped Potatoes

  • Candied Sweet Potatoes

  • Green Bean Almondine

  • Lemon Butter Broccolini

Includes: On-Site Chef • Bread • Salad • Water/1 Drink • Upscale Disposable Dinnerware

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Package Upgrades

Dessert Upgrades

Dessert Bar Upgrade — +$7/person
Mini dessert assortment including dessert shooters, cobbler cups, and banana pudding

Custom Celebration Cake Cutting — +$100 flat
Cake cutting service with plating and cleanup

Side & Menu Upgrades

Premium Side Upgrade — +$3/person
Upgrade any standard side to Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese, Garlic Butter Whipped Potatoes, or Candied Sweet Potatoes

Second Side Add-On — +$5/person
Add an additional side beyond your package selection

Seafood Upgrade — +$6/person
Upgrade any chicken entrée to salmon or shrimp

Luxury Protein Upgrade — +$10/person
Upgrade to braised short ribs, steak, or lamb chops

Booking Notes

Pricing reflects food preparation, setup, and breakdown.
Sales tax and service fees not included unless stated.
Custom menus and dietary accommodations available upon request.

Important

  • All pricing is per person unless noted

  • A 10% service charge applies (not gratuity)

  • A 25% deposit is required to secure your event date

  • $100 of the deposit is non-refundable if cancelled

  • Final balance is due 7 days prior to the event

Platters of deli sandwiches, wraps, and fruit at a buffet or party setting.
A plate with a cooked salmon fillet topped with lemon wedges, resting on a bed of roasted vegetables including asparagus and peppers, with a red sauce drizzled around.

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Dates fill quickly - early booking recommended