Indianapolis, Indiana

Catering

In Indianapolis: Central Indiana carries a working catering market with per-head costs typically in the $45 to $115 range depending on service style and menu, plus a service charge of roughly 18 to 22 percent. Indiana levies a 7 percent state sales tax on prepared food, and local option taxes vary by county — confirm both line items on the quote before you sign. Several Hamilton County barn venues require in-house or preferred-list catering, and a few downtown spaces do too. Ask this before you fall for a specific caterer, because being told after the venue deposit that outside kitchens are not permitted is a common and expensive surprise. If you want a family-style or plated meal rather than a buffet, price the staffing difference explicitly; the per-head number rarely tells the full story.

12 listings · checked September 2026

• Catering by Jonathan Byrd's — Carmel · experiencebyrds.com · (317) 843-1234
• Chef Suzanne — Fishers · chefsuzanne.com · (317) 913-0332
• Indy Fresh Catering — Indianapolis · indyfreshcatering.com · (317) 605-1200
• Indy Harvest Catering — Indianapolis · indyharvestcatering.com · (317) 820-2298
• Jug's Catering Service — Indianapolis · jugscatering.com · (317) 842-5879
• Kahn's Catering — Indianapolis · kahnscatering.com · (317) 577-3663
• Mills Catering — Indianapolis · millscatering.com · (317) 254-0705
• Nameless Catering — Indianapolis · namelesscatering.com · (317) 344-8449
• Queen's Catering — Shelbyville · queenscafedining.com · (317) 512-9094
• Rozzi's Catering — Kokomo · rozziscatering.com · (765) 459-9218
• Sweet and Savory Catering — Indianapolis · sweetsavorycatering.com · (317) 802-9004
• Thomas Caterers of Distinction — Indianapolis · thomascaterers.com · (317) 542-8333

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