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5 Best Caterers in Fort Lauderdale (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 20 caterers in Fort Lauderdale on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A graduation dinner at home and a 150-guest wedding need two very different kitchens. The caterers in Fort Lauderdale below have logged more than 750 Google reviews between them, none rated under 4.7, and they split into private chefs who cook in your kitchen or on a yacht, a grazing-table specialist, and full-service event caterers.

Short answer: Epicureans of Florida is the top pick: a private chef and luxury catering company rated 5.0 from more than 170 Google reviews. Broward Catering (4.9, more than 160 reviews) covers weddings and larger events, and Hugh's Catering in Oakland Park (4.7, more than 190 reviews) says it cooks on-site and runs its own event venues. Ask each for a written quote based on your headcount and service style.
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# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Epicureans of Florida 5.0 ★ 173 Private chef dinners at home or on a yacht View ›
2 Broward Catering 4.9 ★ 162 Weddings and all-inclusive events View ›
3 Hugh's Catering 4.7 ★ 194 Corporate and full-service events with on-site kitchen View ›
4 Kamper's Kitchen 5.0 ★ 131 Charcuterie boards and grazing tables View ›
5 Chef Drew & The Crew 5.0 ★ 94 Private chef dinners, Airbnb stays and yacht events View ›
5 Best Caterers in Fort Lauderdale (2026)

Who to call, and for what kind of party

EP
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Epicureans of Florida

5.0173 Google reviews

Epicureans of Florida is a private chef and luxury catering company with an address on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, also serving Miami. Its site describes plated private dinners and canapé cocktail parties built around Mediterranean, French and Italian cooking, plus weddings, corporate events and yacht catering. Owner Thierry Szymanski, who the site says comes from Corsica, founded the company.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe a chef who cooks in your home, brings servers and leaves the kitchen clean
  • One reviewer had a portable pizza oven brought in so pizzas were made in front of guests
  • A reviewer with allergy needs says they were understood and handled
  • Reviewers mention parties from a graduation to a bachelorette weekend at a rental condo with no oven

Worth knowing

  • Built around private dinners and cocktail parties, so a large buffet is a different kind of booking
Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale
Rating5 / 5
Review volume173 · 93rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick for an at-home dinner party or a small celebration where you want a chef rather than a drop-off tray. Reviewers describe polished service and a tidy kitchen afterwards.

Website+1305-240-2256 Directions

4 W Las Olas Blvd Unit 1801, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Broward Catering logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Broward Catering

4.9162 Google reviews

Broward Catering is a wedding and event caterer that describes its service as all-inclusive catering and event services across Broward. Its site mentions carving stations, drop-off service, plated meals and menus that accommodate vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets. Reviewers describe tastings and events at venues run by the owner, including Lavan Venue, and Haitian-Caribbean menus alongside lemon piccata and glazed salmon.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say the owner walks clients through menu choices and keeps in touch by phone
  • Wedding clients describe month-of coordination as part of the package
  • Reviewers praise flavor and presentation, including a Haitian-Caribbean three-course menu
  • One reviewer was offered a tasting before booking

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer says replies were not always quick because the owner was in demand
  • Its Google address is a suite on East Las Olas Boulevard, so confirm where tastings and events are held
Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume162 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency8 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good fit for weddings, communions and celebrations of life where you want the caterer to coordinate the day. Ask where your tasting will take place.

Website+1954-800-8236 Directions

401 E Las Olas Blvd Ste 130-687, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Hugh's Catering logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Hugh's Catering

4.7194 Google reviews

Hugh's Catering is based in Oakland Park and describes itself as Fort Lauderdale's original full-service caterer since 1979. Its site says the food is cooked fresh on-site, that it runs two event venues, and that one coordinator can manage catering, entertainment, rentals and flowers. The menu pages list chef-attended stations, main courses, hors d'oeuvres, salads and sides.

What people praise

  • Its site lists chef-attended carving stations and passed or stationed hors d'oeuvres
  • Catering, rentals, flowers and entertainment can be arranged through one point of contact, per its site
  • Google lists it as a caterer, event planner, event venue and wedding planner

Worth knowing

  • Listed hours are Monday to Friday, so plan weekend questions around a weekday call
Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume194 · 98th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most Google reviews on this page, and the one to look at if you want catering, venue and rentals handled by one company. Check current menus and pricing directly with the team.

Website+1954-563-4844 Directions

4351 NE 12th Terrace, Oakland Park, FL 33334

Kamper's Kitchen logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Kamper's Kitchen

5.0131 Google reviews

Kamper's Kitchen makes charcuterie and cheese boards, boxes and fully styled grazing tables, and its site also lists workshops and picnics. It has no street address on Google and serves Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach. Reviewers name owner Alex Kamper and describe birthday displays, a bridal shower and a brunch.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise the presentation of the boards and tables
  • A birthday client mentions pigs in a blanket and sliders alongside the display
  • Reviewers describe an organized, punctual owner who is easy to work with
  • Used for first birthdays, a bridal shower and a brunch

Worth knowing

  • Focused on boards, tables and styled spreads rather than hot plated dinners
Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale
Rating5 / 5
Review volume131 · 83rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for a graze-and-gather party where a styled table does the work of a buffet. Book it for showers, birthdays and casual receptions rather than a seated dinner.

Website+1954-552-0944 Directions
Chef Drew & The Crew logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Chef Drew & The Crew

5.094 Google reviews

Chef Drew & The Crew is a private chef service on East Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Its site says it brings a private chef to your home, yacht, event or gathering, with menus customized to tastes and dietary preferences. Reviewers describe a corporate lunch on a yacht, a bachelor party welcome dinner and an Airbnb dinner after the kids were in bed.

What people praise

  • A reviewer says the chef turned fish caught that day on a fishing charter into a tuna crudo
  • Reviewers say the crew leaves the kitchen spotless
  • One reviewer found the chef through a last-minute request for a yacht event and got a quick reply
  • Reviewers describe plated, timed courses at rentals and family gatherings

Worth knowing

  • A private-chef format, so it suits dinners and small gatherings better than a large buffet
Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale
Rating5 / 5
Review volume94 · 73rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth a call for an Airbnb or yacht dinner, or an intimate family meal at home. Reviewers consistently mention responsiveness and a clean kitchen.

Website+1954-756-2310 Directions

790 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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What the scorecard measures

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated each caterer, compared with others in the area. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from a few dozen people counts for less than the same score from hundreds. Recency shows how lately customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What drives catering prices in Fort Lauderdale

None of these caterers list set prices on Google. Cost generally moves with headcount, whether the service is a drop-off tray, a styled grazing table or a plated dinner with servers, and whether rentals, a venue or a coordinator are included. Ask for an itemized written quote that names each of those.

Where these caterers work

Epicureans of Florida and Chef Drew & The Crew list Fort Lauderdale addresses, and Epicureans also serves Miami. Hugh’s Catering is based in Oakland Park, Broward Catering lists a Las Olas Boulevard suite, and Kamper’s Kitchen travels to Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach. Searching for a caterer near me? Each listing shows a phone number so you can ask whether your neighborhood and date are covered.

Questions to settle before you book a caterer

  • Is this a private chef cooking in my kitchen, or a full-service team with its own kitchen and servers?
  • Does the quote include servers, setup, cleanup, rentals and any venue fee?
  • How do you handle allergies, vegan and gluten-free guests?
  • Can I book a tasting before I commit?
  • What is the deposit, and what happens if my guest count changes?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these Fort Lauderdale caterers will cook in my home or on my yacht?

Epicureans of Florida and Chef Drew & The Crew are both private chef services. Epicureans lists private dinners, cocktail parties and yacht catering on its site, and Chef Drew’s site says it serves homes, yachts and events. Reviewers of each describe dinners at rentals and private homes.

Can I order a grazing table instead of a full catered meal?

Yes. Kamper’s Kitchen makes charcuterie boards, boxes and styled grazing tables, and also lists workshops and picnics. Reviewers describe using it for a bridal shower, a first-birthday display and a brunch.

Does any caterer here have its own event venue?

Hugh’s Catering says on its site that it runs two event venues. Reviewers of Broward Catering describe tastings and events at venues the owner runs, including Lavan Venue, so ask each caterer which spaces and dates are available.

Will these caterers travel to Miami or West Palm Beach?

Epicureans of Florida says it serves both Fort Lauderdale and Miami, and Kamper’s Kitchen lists Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach. For the others, confirm travel and delivery terms when you call.

Which caterer to call first

Epicureans of Florida is the safe first call for a private chef dinner, and Broward Catering and Hugh’s Catering are the ones to compare for weddings and larger events. Decide first whether you want a chef, a styled table or a full-service team, then ask each for a written quote.

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