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5 Best Caterers in Atlanta (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 19 caterers in Atlanta on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A catering order lives or dies on timing, and the food has to arrive hot and set up before the first guest does. The caterers in Atlanta below have logged more than 660 Google reviews between them, with ratings from 4.6 to 5.0, and the style ranges from pizza lunches for the office to plated dinners at home and full wedding service.

Short answer: Mellow Mushroom Catering Atlanta, the catering arm of the pizza chain, is rated 5.0 from more than 220 Google reviews, followed by Exquisite Delites Catering Company (5.0, more than 210 reviews) and Homespun ATL (5.0, more than 80). No per-guest prices appear in the reviews or site text, so ask each for a quote in writing.
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Atlanta Caterers at a Glance

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Mellow Mushroom Catering Atlanta 5.0 ★ 228 Office lunches and large groups View ›
2 Exquisite Delites Catering Company 5.0 ★ 214 Upscale plated events View ›
3 Homespun ATL 5.0 ★ 84 Private dinners and boards View ›
4 Avalon Catering 5.0 ★ 63 Weddings and events at home View ›
5 GHI Catering 4.6 ★ 77 Weddings and food truck parties View ›
5 Best Caterers in Atlanta (2026)

Caterers, one by one

Mellow Mushroom Catering Atlanta logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Mellow Mushroom Catering Atlanta

5.0228 Google reviews

Mellow Mushroom Catering Atlanta is the catering arm of the Mellow Mushroom pizza chain, working from West Peachtree Street NW. Its site describes stone-baked pizzas, hoagies and large salads delivered and set up for office lunches, client meetings, weddings and film sets across metro Atlanta. Google lists it open every day from 10 AM to 9 PM.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say orders arrive on time and the food is hot
  • Customers praise the delivery staff for setting everything up
  • One reviewer said the team called to confirm the date, time and dietary restrictions
  • A repeat customer used it for a school banquet three years running and described pricing as easy to work with

Worth knowing

  • The menu centers on pizza, hoagies and salads rather than plated courses
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating5 / 5
Review volume228 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable 5.0 on more than 220 reviews, and the natural choice for office meetings and big casual groups. Order early for large events.

Website+1678-252-6710 Directions

400 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

Exquisite Delites Catering Company logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Exquisite Delites Catering Company

5.0214 Google reviews

Exquisite Delites Catering Company is a Decatur-based caterer led by Chef Eric Centeno, according to its site. It describes luxury event catering with custom menus for weddings, corporate events and TV and film productions, and also offers floral and venue services. Reviewers describe an engagement dinner at home, a grazing table with bar service and a bourbon tasting dinner.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise the presentation, from table settings to plated courses
  • Customers describe clear communication through planning
  • Staff are called attentive and calm during events
  • One guest traveled from Florida for a bourbon tasting dinner and found it worth the trip

Worth knowing

  • An upscale, custom-menu service, so expect to plan well ahead
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating5 / 5
Review volume214 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 rating on more than 210 reviews, and reviewers describe a plated dinner at home with a custom menu and styled tables. Ask about the menu at the first call.

Website+1470-664-2930 Directions

4391 Glenwood Rd, Decatur, GA 30032

Homespun ATL logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Homespun ATL

5.084 Google reviews

Homespun ATL calls itself a boutique chef and catering service, working from Logan Circle NW by appointment. Reviewers describe passed hors d'oeuvres with servers, finger food boards, desserts, a plated private dinner and drop-off orders for a party of 20. Hours are weekdays, 9 AM to 5 PM.

What people praise

  • Customers say the team adapted when guest numbers rose before an event
  • Reviewers praise presentation and flavor
  • A pickup order placed at short notice came through without problems, per one reviewer
  • Dietary needs were accommodated on a private dinner, according to a repeat client

Worth knowing

  • Headquarters is by appointment only
  • Weekday office hours
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating5 / 5
Review volume84 · 82nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Rated 5.0 on more than 80 reviews. A good fit for smaller, personal events where you want a chef's input on the menu.

Website+1404-477-4331 Directions

1119 Logan Cir NW Ste B, Atlanta, GA 30318

Avalon Catering logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Avalon Catering

5.063 Google reviews

Avalon Catering is a full-service caterer and event planner on Briarcliff Road NE, and Google also lists it as a wedding planner. Its site says it opened in 1992 and builds seasonal menus around locally grown ingredients. Reviewers describe weddings, in-home parties and a dinner for about 60 attendees, and one mentions linens and other wedding items.

What people praise

  • Wedding clients say guests raved about the food
  • Reviewers describe an easy-to-work-with, flexible team
  • Staff arrived on time for setup and handled cleanup, according to reviewers
  • A client who needed a timeline change said the team was flexible

Worth knowing

  • Weekday office hours, so book consultations during the week
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating5 / 5
Review volume63 · 66th
Confidenceearly
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 rating on more than 60 reviews, the smallest review base here. A strong pick for weddings and in-home events.

Website+1404-728-0770 Directions

2191 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329

GHI Catering logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

GHI Catering

4.677 Google reviews

GHI Catering works from Mitchell Street SW, and its reviewers also call it Gotta Have It. We have no website text for it, so this comes from reviews. Customers describe a Korean and Italian fusion wedding dinner, a retirement party, a shower and a food truck at home parties, and several mention events at Journeyman's Hall, a Downtown venue. Google lists it open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise the food and presentation at weddings and showers
  • A couple said the team worked within a tight budget
  • Customers describe helpful staff who guide menu decisions
  • A food truck served about 50 guests at a graduation party, per one reviewer

Worth knowing

  • Rated 4.6, lower than the other caterers listed here
  • Call for menu details
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume77 · 76th
Confidenceearly
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Rated 4.6 on more than 70 reviews. Worth a call if you want a fusion menu, a venue-and-catering package or a food truck.

Website+1404-936-8987 Directions

132 Mitchell St SW Ste C, Atlanta, GA 30303

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How the scorecards work

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, ranked against other Atlanta caterers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of people counts for more than a 5.0 from a dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What shapes catering prices in Atlanta

No caterer here lists rates in its reviews or site text. Catering is usually quoted per guest, and the total depends on the menu, service style (drop-off, buffet or plated), staffing, rentals and travel. Ask each caterer for a written quote that itemizes food, staff, setup and any delivery charge.

Catering across the Atlanta area

These caterers work from Atlanta and Decatur and serve events across the city and nearby areas. Looking for catering near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option.

Questions to ask before you book a caterer

  • What is the per-guest price, and what does it include?
  • Do you deliver and set up, or is it pickup only?
  • How do you handle dietary restrictions and allergies?
  • What is the minimum order or guest count?
  • What is your deposit and cancellation policy?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these Atlanta caterers handle weddings?

Avalon Catering reviewers describe weddings and the site lists full-service event planning. A GHI Catering couple described a Korean and Italian fusion wedding dinner. Exquisite Delites lists weddings among its services, and Mellow Mushroom Catering’s site lists weddings too.

Can I book an Atlanta caterer on short notice?

One Mellow Mushroom Catering customer said the team fit in an order a day ahead, and a Homespun ATL client placed a last-minute pickup order. Availability changes with the season and the size of the order, so call as early as you can.

Which caterers deliver and set up, and which are pickup?

Mellow Mushroom Catering customers describe delivery with setup. Avalon Catering clients mention setup and cleanup. One Homespun ATL client picked up a drop-off order. Ask each caterer which service level your quote includes.

Do these caterers handle dietary restrictions?

A Mellow Mushroom Catering client said the team called to check dietary restrictions before the event, and a Homespun ATL client said their dietary needs were accommodated. Tell the caterer about allergies at your first call and ask how they are handled.

Who to call first

Mellow Mushroom Catering Atlanta is the safe default for office and group meals, while Exquisite Delites and Avalon suit weddings and plated dinners. Whoever you choose, get the per-guest price and the setup details in writing.

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