Catering

Exceptional Catering for Every Occasion

Ritz Charles delivers chef-driven catering that elevates weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and large-scale experiences across Central Indiana. Our culinary team prepares scratch-made, trend-forward menus designed to bring creativity and quality to any venue. We cater everywhere — Ritz Charles venues, private residences, corporate campuses, and off-site locations. With planning support, bar service, rentals, logistics expertise, and on-site culinary execution, we make hosting an unforgettable meal feel effortless at any scale.

What's Included?

  • Johnson & Wales-Trained Executive Chef
  • Scratch-made, Locally Sourced Menus
  • Food Cooked On-site for Freshness
  • Experienced Culinary Team + Staff
  • Rentals Coordination
  • Set-Up + Teardown
  • One Transparent Proposal

Menu Options

Plated

Elegant, chef-crafted courses served with precision and hospitality, creating a refined dining experience for weddings, galas, and corporate events.

Themed Action Stations

Interactive chef-led stations featuring creative, trend-forward menus that bring energy, customization, and memorable culinary moments to any event.

Buffets

Beautifully presented buffets offering variety, efficiency, and scratch-made dishes designed to serve groups of any size with elevated service.

Custom Menus

Collaborate with our culinary team to design personalized menus that reflect your event vision, brand, and guest preferences.

Full Bar

Comprehensive bar service with curated selections, signature cocktails, and professional bartenders for a seamless, elevated beverage experience.

Corporate Hospitality

High-volume, efficient culinary solutions for large corporate campuses, VIP suites, and multi-day events.

What a flawless and outstanding job you and your crew did for our luncheon. The meals were well prepared, presented and tasty! Your timely and well coordinated support were tremendous. Having worked with many catered events throughout the country, I know a professional when I see one, and you are No. 1! Thank you.

- Lowell B. (corporate luncheon)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What catering styles do you offer?

Ritz Charles offers chef-curated menus that range from plated meals to themed action stations, buffets, grazing tables, cocktail-style menus, and unique late-night bites. The culinary team has a trend-forward approach to menu planning to ensure a memorable experience, and sources fresh, local ingredients whenever possible to create its house-made menu items. Menu customization is always available to match personal preferences, event goals, and dietary needs.

Is food prepared on-site?

Yes. The Ritz Charles culinary team prepares food fresh and on-site at every venue to ensure quality and the best possible dining experience.

What is included with catering?

Catering by Ritz Charles includes a dedicated culinary team led by Johnson & Wales-trained Executive Chef Scott Deck, planning support by a tenured Event Specialist, day-of staff, rentals coordination, setup, teardown, and one transparent proposal.

Can you create custom menus?

Absolutely. The Ritz Charles culinary team offers tailored menus for brand-specific or dietary needs, cultural traditions, and creative concepts.

Do you provide bar service?

Yes. Ritz Charles provides full bar service including hosted, consumption-based, and cash bar options. Hosted bars often include tableside wine service, speciality cocktails, and champagne toasts.

Do you have experience catering large-scale events?

Yes. We regularly cater events for 500+ guests multiple times each year, with an average large-scale event serving approximately 650 guests. Our largest single event to date accommodated 6,342 guests. With over 40 years of high-volume catering experience, we are supported by a dedicated culinary and logistics team and led by a Johnson & Wales–trained Executive Chef, ensuring seamless execution at any scale.