Event Buffets

party & buffet catering  in Tampa

Buffet Catering for Parties & Events

Party Catering in Tampa: Fifteen Chef-Built Buffets

Looking for party catering in Tampa that feeds a crowd without the fuss? Every one of our fifteen buffet menus is a complete themed spread: salad, two proteins, starch and vegetable, with the toppings bar to match. One plate, one trip through the line. Delivered ready to serve, or fully staffed on request.

Birthday and graduation parties, office holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, team lunches, family reunions. If you need catering for 20 people or 200, there is a buffet here for it. From a build-your-own taco bar to a steakhouse spread, every menu is cooked in our Tampa scratch kitchen and priced simply, per guest.

Minimum of 20 guests

Jump to a Menu

  • Build-Your-Own Gyro & Greek Salad Bar
  • Pan-Asian Bowl Bar
  • Vietnamese Banh Mi & Vermicelli Bowl Bar
  • Hawaiian Plate Lunch Bar
  • Caesar, Chopped Salad & Grain Bowl Bar
  • Smokehouse BBQ Lunch Bar
  • Build-Your-Own Taco Bar
  • Italian Grill, Salad & Pasta Bar
  • Tex-Mex Plate & Bowl Bar
  • Havana Bowl Bar
  • Power Play Bowl Bar
  • Mac & Cheese Bowl Bar
  • Top Shelf Showcase
  • West Coast
  • The Executive Grill
  • Dessert Add-On

Menu 01

Build-Your-Own Gyro & Greek Salad Bar

Greek · action station · lamb-and-beef blend

26per guest

Classic Greek Salad

Romaine and crisp iceberg, vine-ripe tomato, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, pepperoncini, feta, oregano-lemon vinaigrette

Shaved Lamb & Beef Gyro

Seasoned with oregano, garlic, and rosemary; served with grilled lemons

Marinated Chicken Souvlaki Brochettes

Boneless chicken thigh marinated in lemon, olive oil, garlic, and oregano

Warm Lemon-Oregano Rice GF/VG

Long-grain rice with olive oil, fresh lemon, parsley, and oregano

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables GF/VG

Zucchini, squash, red onion, bell pepper, blistered cherry tomatoes

Toppings & SidesWarm pita, tzatziki, hummus, shredded romaine, diced tomato & cucumber, pickled red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta, lemon wedges Vegetarian Add-OnCrispy Falafel Gluten-Free PathGreek salad bowl over lemon-oregano rice, skip the pita

Menu 02

Pan-Asian Bowl Bar

Korean · Thai · Southeast Asian fusion bowl station

28per guest

Sesame-Ginger Slaw GF/VG

Green and red cabbage, shaved carrot, scallion, toasted sesame, ginger rice wine vinaigrette

Beef Bulgogi

Thinly sliced petite tenderloin marinated in soy, pear, garlic, sesame, and brown sugar

Thai Basil Chicken (Gai Pad Krapow)

Stir-fried with garlic, chili, basil, soy, and fish sauce

Coconut-Lime Jasmine Rice GF/VG

Jasmine rice simmered in coconut milk, finished with lime zest

Stir-Fried Garlic Vegetables GF/VG

Broccoli, snap peas, red peppers, water chestnuts in soy ginger

Toppings & SidesKimchi, quick-pickled daikon & carrot, bean sprouts & edamame, crispy fried onions, toasted sesame seeds, scallion-Thai basil-cilantro, lime wedges, gochujang · soy-ginger · sriracha Vegetarian Add-OnSesame-Soy Crispy Tofu Gluten-Free PathProteins prepared with tamari on a separate pan; bowl over coconut-lime rice

Menu 03

Vietnamese Banh Mi & Vermicelli Bowl Bar

Vietnamese · sandwich + cold-noodle bowl combo

26per guest

Green Papaya & Herb Salad

Shredded green papaya and carrot, Thai basil, mint, cilantro, nuoc cham vinaigrette

Lemongrass Pork

Caramelized pork shoulder marinated in lemongrass, fish sauce, garlic, and brown sugar

Five-Spice Grilled Chicken

Marinated chicken thigh with five-spice, garlic, lime, and soy

Cold Rice Vermicelli GF/VG

Round bun noodles tossed with lime

Steamed Jasmine Rice GF/VG

Toppings & SidesToasted demi-baguettes, house mayo, pickled daikon & carrot, cucumber spears, sliced jalapeño, cilantro-mint-Thai basil, nuoc cham, sriracha, lime wedges Vegetarian Add-OnCoconut-Lemongrass Tofu

Menu 04

Hawaiian Plate Lunch Bar

Pacific · plate-lunch tradition with island sides

26per guest

Lomi-Style Tomato & Cucumber Salad GF/VG

Vine-ripe tomato, cucumber, sweet onion, sea salt, lime

Huli Huli Chicken

Boneless chicken thigh marinated in pineapple, soy, ginger, brown sugar, grilled and glazed

Slow-Roasted Kalua-Style Pork

Pork shoulder rubbed with sea salt and smoked, pulled and finished with soy-pineapple jus

Steamed Short-Grain Rice GF/VG

Traditional plate-lunch style, soft, sticky, served warm

Grilled Pineapple & Sweet Onion GF/VG

Caramelized pineapple rings with sweet onion and chili-lime salt

Toppings & SidesHawaiian sweet rolls, classic mac salad, quick-pickled cabbage slaw, sliced scallion, furikake, spicy mayo, soy-ginger sauce, house teriyaki, lime wedges Vegetarian Add-OnTeriyaki-Glazed Portobello Gluten-Free PathPlate with rice, any protein, pineapple, and pickled slaw, skip the sweet roll and mac salad

Menu 05

Caesar, Chopped Salad & Grain Bowl Bar

California · entrée-salad and grain-bowl assembly line

26per guest

Chopped Romaine Base

Crisp chopped romaine tossed at the bar to order

Baby Kale & Super Greens Base GF/VG

Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken

Marinated chicken breast sliced thin, finished with sea salt and lemon zest

Chili-Lime Flank Steak

Marinated and grilled flank, sliced against the grain

Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice GF/VG

Fluffy brown rice tossed with cilantro and lime

Toppings & SidesCherry tomatoes, cucumber, shaved carrot, avocado, black bean corn salsa, pickled red onion, crumbled feta & shaved parmesan, house croutons. Dressings: green goddess · lemon-honey vinaigrette · chipotle ranch · classic Caesar Vegetarian Add-OnCrispy Smoked Chickpeas (GF) Gluten-Free PathBuild over kale, romaine, or brown rice with any protein, skip the croutons

Menu 06

Smokehouse BBQ Lunch Bar

American smokehouse · pulled, sliced, sauced

27per guest

Buttermilk Coleslaw GF

Shredded cabbage and carrot in a tangy-sweet buttermilk dressing

BBQ Pulled Pork

Pork shoulder rubbed with brown sugar and spice, smoked low and slow

Smoked Beef Brisket

Salt-and-pepper rubbed and slow-smoked

Smoked Mac & Cheese

Cavatappi in a smoked-cheddar and gruyere sauce, crispy top

Brown Sugar Baked Beans GF

Slow-cooked with onion, molasses, and smoked paprika

Toppings & SidesHawaiian rolls, house BBQ sauces (Sweet Baby Ray’s · Carolina Mustard · Habanero Guava BBQ), pickled red onion, bread-and-butter pickles, sliced jalapeños Vegetarian Add-OnSmoked Jackfruit Gluten-Free PathPlate with brisket or pulled pork, baked beans and slaw, skip the bun and mac

Menu 07

Build-Your-Own Taco Bar

Tex-Mex · build-your-own taco station

24per guest

Southwest Salad

Mixed greens in chipotle ranch with black bean corn pico, avocado, colby-jack, tortilla strips, red pepper

Seasoned Beef Taco Meat

Ground beef simmered with cumin, chili powder, garlic, onion, and tomato

Southwest Chicken

Marinated chicken thigh with cumin, chili, garlic, and lime

Mexican Dirty Rice GF/VG

Rice cooked with peppers, onion, tomato, and spices in vegetable broth

Toppings & SidesWarm flour tortillas, soft corn tortillas (GF) & crispy corn shells (GF), melted pepper jack cheese sauce, pico de gallo, salsa roja, guacamole, shredded cheese, sour cream & lime crema, shredded lettuce, sliced jalapeño, cilantro, lime wedges Vegetarian Add-OnChipotle Black Beans & Roasted Pepper Medley Gluten-Free PathCorn tortillas or lettuce bowl with any protein, rice, and all toppings

Menu 08

Italian Grill, Salad & Pasta Bar

Italian · chopped salads · grilled & sauced

26per guest

Italian Chopped Salad

Romaine and iceberg, tomato, red onion, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, salami, provolone, red-wine vinaigrette

Grilled Italian Chicken Breast

Marinated in herbs and olive oil, finished with fresh mozzarella and nut-free basil pesto

Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions GF

Mild Italian sausage with sautéed bell peppers and onion

Cavatappi Pasta VG

Cooked al dente, served with marinara and alfredo sauces on the side

Roasted Italian Vegetables GF/VG

Zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and herbs

Toppings & SidesWarm garlic bread, grated parmesan, crushed red pepper, fresh basil, marinara & alfredo, aged balsamic glaze, pepperoncini Vegetarian Add-OnStuffed Portobello Florentine Gluten-Free PathChopped salad, chicken, sausage, and roasted vegetables, skip the pasta and bread

Menu 09

Tex-Mex Plate & Bowl Bar

Tex-Mex · in-house proteins · plate or bowl assembly

26per guest

Mango, Avocado & Arugula Salad

Baby arugula, mango, avocado, cucumber, toasted pepitas, lemon-honey vinaigrette

Braised Beef Barbacoa

Slow-cooked beef cheek and shoulder with dried chilies, cumin, and oregano

Chicken Tinga

Braised chicken in a chipotle-tomato sauce

Roasted Corn & Pepper Medley GF/VG

Sweet corn, red bell pepper, poblano, and red onion

Yellow Rice Pilaf GF

Saffron-infused rice with sweet peas, carrots, and chicken broth

Toppings & SidesWarm flour tortillas, crispy corn tortilla chips (GF), shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream, pickled red onion, cilantro, lime wedges, chipotle aioli & avocado aioli Vegetarian Add-OnSeasoned Black Beans & Vegetables Gluten-Free PathBowl over yellow rice with corn medley and any protein, skip the flour tortillas

Menu 10

Havana Bowl Bar

Cuban · build-your-own bowl · choose two proteins

25per guest

Southwest Salad

Mixed greens in chipotle ranch with black bean corn pico, avocado, colby-jack, tortilla strips, red pepper

Green Rice GF/VG

Long-grain rice cooked with cilantro, lime, and roasted poblano

Seasoned Black Beans GF/VG

Slow-simmered with onion, garlic, and Cuban spices

Roasted Broccoli GF/VG

Choose Two Proteins

  • Shredded Chicken
  • Mojo Roast Pork
  • Marinated Steak +2
  • Brisket +2
  • Blackened Shrimp +3
  • Seared Ahi Tuna +3
Toppings & SidesCuban bread, crispy plantain chips (GF/VG), grilled onions, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado-lime aioli, chipotle aioli Vegetarian Add-OnMarinated Button Mushrooms Gluten-Free PathBowl over green rice, skip the Cuban bread

Menu 11

Power Play Bowl Bar

Build-your-own bowl station · includes assorted bread rolls

27per guest

Bases choose 3

Superfood blend · romaine · rice · spinach · quinoa (all GF/VG)

Proteins choose 2

Grilled chicken · blackened chicken · grilled portabella (VG) · marinated steak · blackened shrimp +1 · seared tuna +2 (all GF)

Grilled Veggie Toppings choose 2 GF/VG

Grilled onions · grilled peppers · button mushrooms · roasted broccoli

Dressings

Included: lemon honey vinaigrette · creamy Italian. Extra (choose 1): chipotle ranch · avocado lime sauce

Toppings & SidesRed onion, tomatoes, toasted almonds, matchstick carrots, cucumber slices, feta cheese, avocado Gluten-Free PathAny base with any GF-marked protein, dressing, and toppings, skip the bread rolls

Menu 12

Mac & Cheese Bowl Bar

Comfort classic · our signature restaurant mac

24per guest

Garden Salad

Mixed greens tossed in your choice of dressing, tomatoes, diced red pepper, carrots, cucumber, red onion, colby-jack and croutons

Assorted Rolls

Served with butter pats

Cavatappi in Pepper Jack Cheese Sauce

Our signature mac base

Proteins

choose 2, with their toppings

Chicken Tenders

Buffalo sauce, bleu cheese crumbles

Pulled Pork

Sweet BBQ sauce, crispy onion strings

Brisket +2

Habanero guava BBQ, pickled jalapeños

Toppings & SidesAs listed with each protein build Vegetarian Add-OnCauliflower Bites: hand-breaded, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese crumbles Gluten-Free PathGarden salad plate. The mac itself has no gluten-free version

Menu 13

Top Shelf Showcase

Game-day sampler of the restaurant’s signatures

26per guest

Power Play Salad

Kale and cabbage in lemon-honey vinaigrette and creamy Italian, toasted almonds, carrots, tomato, red onion, avocado, cucumber, quinoa, feta, balsamic glaze

Our Chicken Wings, House Style

Marinated overnight in mojo, garlic, and oregano, grilled

Ybor Eggrolls

Mojo roast pork, ham, gruyere, pickles and mayo/mustard sauce, garnished with chipotle and avocado lime sauces

Top Shelf Chips

Melted gorgonzola crumbles, diced tomatoes, green onions, buttermilk bleu cheese and balsamic drizzle

CBR Sliders (Chicken Bacon Ranch)

Cuban Bread with Butter Pats

Vegetarian Add-OnBlack Bean Hummus with grilled pita chips, plantain chips & cucumber Gluten-Free PathHouse-style wings, Power Play salad & Top Shelf chips, skip the eggrolls, sliders, and Cuban bread

Menu 14

West Coast

Island-teriyaki buffet

26per guest

Napa Valley Salad

Green onions, cabbage, mandarin oranges, red pepper, wonton strips, soy-ginger dressing

Bourbon Glazed Meatballs

Teriyaki Chicken with Grilled Pineapple

Mixed Vegetable Fried Rice

Roasted Broccoli

Hawaiian Dinner Rolls

Vegetarian Add-OnTeriyaki-Glazed Portobello Gluten-Free PathNapa Valley salad, teriyaki chicken prepared with tamari, roasted broccoli, skip the fried rice and rolls

Menu 15

The Executive Grill

Steakhouse · herb-grilled petite tenderloin & citrus chicken

28per guest

Iceberg Wedge Salad

Gorgonzola crumbles, applewood bacon, grape tomato, red onion, buttermilk bleu cheese dressing

Herb-Marinated Petite Tenderloin

Rosemary, garlic, and cracked pepper, grilled and sliced

Citrus Grilled Chicken Breast GF

Grilled, citrus beurre blanc

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes GF/VG

Balsamic-Parmesan Broccoli GF

Toppings & SidesWarm dinner rolls, horseradish cream, au jus, lemon wedges Vegetarian Add-OnHerb-Grilled Portobello Gluten-Free PathTenderloin, chicken, potatoes, and broccoli are gluten-free. Gluten-free rolls on request

Add to any menu

Dessert Add-On

3 per guest · choose one platter

3per guest

Choose One

  • Jumbo Cookie Platter
  • Assorted Brownies
  • Mini Cheesecakes
  • Assortment of All Three

(VG) vegetarian · (GF) gluten-free as listed. Pricing does not include tax or service fee.

Which menu do I want?

Corporate Lunches 10+ guests

Dropped off or ready for pickup. You set it out and serve.

 Event Buffets 20+ guests

One plate, one trip through the line: a complete themed buffet, delivered or fully staffed.

 Full-Service Events 100+ guests

Coursed service: passed hors d’oeuvres, then a buffet of appetizer, salad, entrée and sides.

 Bar, Staffing & Rentals Any guest count

Open bar packages, servers and bartenders, china, glassware and linens. Add to any menu.

Bar packages, staffing, china, glassware and linens can be added to any of the three, see Bar, Staffing & Rentals.

Good to know

Event Buffet Catering FAQs for Tampa

The questions we hear most about buffet catering in Tampa Bay.

How much does buffet catering cost per person in Tampa?

Our event buffets run 24 to 28 per guest. The Build-Your-Own Taco Bar and Mac & Cheese Bowl Bar start at 24, and The Executive Grill steakhouse buffet is 28. That price covers the full themed spread: salad, two proteins, starch, vegetable and the toppings bar. A dessert platter adds 3 per guest. Pricing does not include tax or service fee, and bar packages, servers, china and linens are priced separately on our Bar, Staffing & Rentals page.

How much does it cost to cater a buffet for 100 people?

At 24 to 28 per guest, food for 100 guests runs roughly 2,400 to 2,800 before tax and service fee. If you would rather have passed hors d’oeuvres and coursed service for a group that size, our Full-Service Events packages are built for 100 or more.

What is the minimum for an event buffet?

Event buffets start at 20 guests. For small party catering of 10 to 19 people, our delivery & pickup menu has platters, boxed lunches and build-your-own stations with a 10-guest minimum.

Is the buffet delivered, or do you provide staff?

Either. Every buffet can be delivered hot and ready to serve, you set it out. Or add our team: buffet service runs one server per 30 guests, and a bartender and open bar package can be added to any menu. Full details are on the Bar, Staffing & Rentals page.

Do you cater holiday parties, graduation parties and other events?

Yes. These buffets are our most popular option for office holiday parties, graduation parties, birthdays, showers, rehearsal dinners, team lunches and family gatherings. Holiday dates in November and December book early, so reach out as soon as you have a headcount.

Can you handle vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free guests?

Yes. Every menu lists a vegetarian add-on and a gluten-free path, GF and VG items are marked throughout, and most menus can be built vegan on request. We are happy to work with you on any dietary restriction. Tell us about allergies and preferences when you book and we will plan the line around them.

Where do you deliver?

We deliver and staff events throughout Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Wesley Chapel and the greater Tampa Bay area, including offices, event venues and private homes.

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Our Other Menus

Office Lunch Catering

Dropped off or ready for pickup. You set it out and serve.

Full-Service Event Catering

Coursed service: passed hors d’oeuvres, then a buffet of appetizer, salad, entrée and sides.

Bar Services & Staffing

Open bar packages, servers and bartenders, china, glassware and linens. Add to any menu.

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