Fresh Flavors, Fresh Ideas
At A Fresh Connection Catering, every event begins with a conversation — not a pre-set menu. We design custom catering menus built around your guests, your event style, and your vision. From corporate meetings and weddings to milestone celebrations and celebration of life gatherings, our culinary team blends fresh ingredients, creative menu planning, and seamless service to create memorable experiences across St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, and the Tampa Bay area.
Whether you're planning a breakfast meeting, a heavy appetizer reception, a buffet dinner, or a fully plated event, our menus are designed with flexibility, dietary accommodations, and event flow in mind — allowing you to focus on your guests while we handle the details. The way your food is presented can shape the entire guest experience. Learn more about choosing the right catering service style for your event.
From downtown Tampa corporate offices to waterfront venues in St. Petersburg and Clearwater, our team delivers seamless catering experiences across the Tampa Bay area.
Explore Our Catering Menu Options
Breakfast & Brunch Catering (30+ Guests)
From early morning corporate meetings to post-wedding brunch celebrations and weekend milestone events, our breakfast and brunch catering menus combine fresh ingredients, creative presentation, and flexible service styles. We offer everything from continental breakfast displays and yogurt parfait bars to hot breakfast buffets and chef-attended omelet stations designed to energize your guests and start your event on the perfect note.
Popular Breakfast & Brunch Menu Options
• Continental breakfast displays
• Fresh fruit and yogurt parfait stations
• Hot breakfast buffets
• Omelet and waffle action stations
• Breakfast sandwich and wrap selections
• Coffee, juice, and beverage service
Perfect For:
• Corporate breakfast meetings
• Wedding day brunches
• Bridal and baby showers
• Graduation and milestone celebrations
• Multi-day conferences and retreats
All breakfast and brunch menus can be customized to accommodate dietary preferences, guest counts, and service style.
Action Station Catering & Interactive Chef Experiences (30+ Guests)
Action station catering transforms your event into an interactive culinary experience where guests engage directly with our chefs while enjoying freshly prepared dishes made to order. Perfect for corporate events, weddings, networking receptions, and milestone celebrations, chef-manned stations create energy, conversation, and unforgettable guest experiences. From live pasta preparation and carving stations to stir-fry, taco, and specialty themed stations, our action stations combine entertainment, customization, and exceptional flavor while maintaining seamless event flow and professional presentation.
Popular Action Station Menu Options
• Chef-attended pasta and risotto stations
• Carving stations featuring premium meats and chef carving service
• Stir-fry and Asian-inspired noodle stations
• Street taco and fajita stations
• Gourmet slider and small plate stations
• Waffle, omelet, and brunch specialty stations
• Seasonal and themed chef-inspired culinary stations
Perfect For:
• Corporate networking events and client receptions
• Wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners
• Holiday parties and employee appreciation events
• Grand openings and brand launch celebrations
• Fundraisers and gala-style cocktail receptions
• Private milestone celebrations and luxury social events
All action stations can be customized to reflect your event theme, guest preferences, dietary accommodations, and service style.
Lunch Buffet Catering & Themed Buffet Stations (30+ Guests)
Lunch buffet catering offers the perfect balance of variety, flexibility, and crowd-pleasing menu options for corporate meetings, social celebrations, and large group gatherings. Our buffet-style catering allows guests to customize their plates while enjoying a wide selection of freshly prepared entrées, salads, sides, and themed buffet stations. From sandwich and slider buffets to taco bars, pasta buffets, chef-inspired lunch displays, and individually packaged boxed lunch options, our lunch catering menus are designed to accommodate diverse tastes, dietary preferences, and efficient event service. Popular selections often include citrus herb chicken, Tuscan pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and basil, Caribbean jerk shrimp with mango salsa, and seasonal roasted vegetable medleys.
Popular Lunch Buffet Menu Options
• Gourmet sandwich, wrap, and slider buffets
• Taco bars, fajita stations, and Latin-inspired buffets
• Pasta buffets featuring classic and specialty sauces
• Fresh salad displays and composed salad selections
• Grain bowls, Mediterranean, and health-focused buffet options
• Hot entrée buffet selections with chef-crafted sides
• Seasonal lunch buffet menus featuring locally inspired ingredients
• Individually packaged boxed lunches and executive meeting lunch selections
Perfect For:
• Corporate meetings and training seminars
• Office celebrations and employee appreciation events
• Graduation parties and family milestone gatherings
• Wedding rehearsal lunches and daytime receptions
• Film production crews and multi-day event catering
• Non-profit events, community gatherings, and group luncheons
All lunch buffet menus can be customized to reflect your event style, guest preferences, dietary accommodations, and service format.
Heavy Appetizer & Cocktail Reception Catering (30+ Guests)
Heavy appetizer and cocktail reception catering provides a stylish, social dining experience where guests enjoy a variety of chef-crafted small plates, passed hors d’oeuvres, and beautifully presented display stations. Ideal for weddings, corporate networking events, fundraisers, and private celebrations, reception-style catering encourages guest interaction while offering diverse menu selections that feel both elegant and satisfying. Our heavy appetizer menus are designed to create a balanced dining experience that allows guests to sample multiple flavors while maintaining seamless event flow and presentation.
Popular Heavy Appetizer & Reception Menu Options
• Passed hors d’oeuvres and chef-presented small plates
• Grazing tables and charcuterie display stations
• Seafood display and chilled appetizer stations
• Slider, skewer, and handheld gourmet appetizer selections
• Mediterranean, Italian, and globally inspired appetizer displays
• Dessert shooters, mini pastries, and sweet reception stations
• Interactive appetizer and small plate action stations
Perfect For:
• Wedding cocktail hours and reception-style wedding dinners
• Corporate networking receptions and client appreciation events
• Holiday parties and employee appreciation celebrations
• Charity fundraisers, galas, and social mixers
• Grand openings and brand launch events
• Private milestone celebrations and upscale social gatherings
All reception-style catering menus can be customized to reflect your event theme, guest preferences, dietary accommodations, and service style
Event Catering Packages & Full Buffet Menus (30+ Guests)
Event catering packages and full buffet menus provide a complete dining experience designed to simplify planning while delivering exceptional quality and presentation. Our curated catering packages combine chef-crafted entrées, thoughtfully paired sides, fresh salads, breads, and dessert options into balanced menus that accommodate diverse guest preferences. Ideal for weddings, corporate banquets, milestone celebrations, and large social gatherings, our full-service buffet and plated menu options allow hosts to enjoy their event while our culinary and service teams manage every detail.
Popular Event Catering Package Options
• Full buffet dinner menus with entrée and side pairings
• Plated dinner service with multi-course menu options
• Wedding reception catering packages
• Corporate banquet and awards dinner menus
• Holiday party and seasonal event catering packages
• Themed buffet packages featuring regional and seasonal cuisine
• Dessert bar and specialty reception add-on packages
Perfect For:
• Wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners
• Corporate banquets, conferences, and awards events
• Holiday parties and company milestone celebrations
• Large family celebrations and anniversary events
• Fundraising galas and formal social events
• Multi-day conferences and destination event catering
All event catering packages can be customized to reflect your event style, guest preferences, dietary accommodations, and service format.
International & Global Cuisine Catering Menus (30+ Guests)
Our international and globally inspired catering menus allow you to bring authentic regional flavors and culinary traditions to your event. From Mediterranean and Italian specialties to Latin-inspired cuisine and globally influenced chef creations, our international menus are designed to provide diverse, flavorful dining experiences that reflect cultural authenticity and modern culinary presentation. Perfect for corporate events, weddings, themed celebrations, and multicultural gatherings, our global cuisine catering options allow guests to explore bold flavors while enjoying professionally curated menu selections.
Popular International Catering Menu Options
• Italian and Mediterranean buffet selections
• Latin-inspired and Caribbean-themed catering menus
• Asian-inspired noodle, stir-fry, and fusion buffet stations
• Mediterranean grazing displays and small plate selections
• Chef-inspired seasonal global cuisine menus
• Regional specialty menus and themed cultural dining experiences
• International dessert displays and specialty sweet stations
Perfect For:
• Multicultural weddings and fusion wedding receptions
• Corporate cultural celebrations and global themed events
• Destination-style celebrations and private social gatherings
• Holiday celebrations featuring international cuisine themes
• Fundraisers, galas, and community cultural events
• Private milestone celebrations and themed culinary experiences
All international catering menus can be customized to reflect your event theme, guest preferences, dietary accommodations, and service style.
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Frequently Asked Catering Menu Questions
Do you customize catering menus for dietary restrictions?
Yes. All A Fresh Connection Catering menus can be customized to accommodate dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergy-sensitive requests. Our culinary team works closely with clients to ensure guests enjoy a safe and satisfying dining experience.
What is your minimum guest count for catering services?
Most of our catering services are designed for events with 30 or more guests. This allows us to provide the quality, presentation, and service experience that A Fresh Connection Catering is known for. Smaller events may be accommodated depending on menu style and availability.
Do you offer boxed lunches or individually packaged meals?
Yes. We offer professionally prepared boxed lunch and individually packaged meal options that are ideal for corporate meetings, training seminars, healthcare facilities, film production crews, and group events requiring convenient and efficient meal service.
Do your catering packages include service staff, rentals, and setup?
We offer flexible catering service levels including delivery, buffet setup, full-service staffed events, and coordination with rental partners for linens, china, glassware, and event equipment. Service options can be tailored to your event needs.
How far in advance should I book catering services?
We recommend booking catering services as early as possible, especially for weddings, corporate events, and holiday celebrations. Popular event dates often book several months in advance, although we occasionally accommodate shorter-notice events based on availability.
Can you help me choose the right catering style for my event?
Absolutely. Our team regularly helps clients select the best catering style based on guest count, event flow, venue layout, and service goals. Whether you need buffet service, action stations, reception-style catering, or plated dining, we guide you through the planning process.
Do you provide catering delivery, full-service staffing, or both?
A Fresh Connection Catering offers flexible service options including delivery and setup, buffet service, and fully staffed catering with professional servers, chefs, and event coordination support. We tailor service levels based on your event needs, venue requirements, and guest experience goals.
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Let Us Create A Custom Catering Menu That Is Uniquely You
From corporate events and weddings to milestone celebrations and community gatherings, A Fresh Connection Catering designs menus tailored to your vision, guests, and service style. Our team handles every detail so you can focus on enjoying your event and creating unforgettable memories..