From St. Pete to Tampa: A Fresh Connection Catering Earns 2025 Honors for Excellence

🏆 Consistency, Creativity, and Community

We’re proud to share that A Fresh Connection Catering has once again been named one of the Top 3 Caterers in St. Petersburg for 2025 by ThreeBestRated®! 🎉

This recognition marks another exciting milestone in our ongoing journey to deliver exceptional, full-service catering throughout St. Pete, Tampa, and the greater Tampa Bay area. With previous #1 rankings in both 2023 and 2024, we’re honored to remain on the short list of St. Pete’s most trusted and top-rated catering companies.

What makes this year even sweeter? For the first time, our friends and Florida Chefs Workshop clients, Crust Bakery and Catering, have also been named to the Top 3 list! Watching their growth — from sharing kitchen space to sharing the spotlight — reminds us that success tastes better when it’s shared. 🍰👏

At A Fresh Connection, we believe great catering is more than just food on a plate. It’s about fresh flavors, thoughtful menus, and seamless service that brings people together. As we celebrate another year of excellence, we’re also celebrating the relationships, partnerships, and community roots that make this kind of recognition possible.

Let’s take a closer look at what it means to be named one of the Top 3 Caterers in St. Petersburg — and why it matters when you’re planning your next unforgettable event.

⭐ What It Means to Be a Top Caterer in St. Pete

When it comes to finding the best caterers in St. Petersburg, not all “Top 3” lists are created equal. That’s why we’re especially proud to be recognized by ThreeBestRated® — a platform that doesn’t accept payment, advertising, or sponsorships to influence its rankings. 🙌

Unlike other sites that rely on paid placements or user voting, ThreeBestRated® uses a rigorous 50-point inspection to evaluate local businesses based on real-world quality and performance. Their process reviews:

• ⭐ Customer Reviews & Satisfaction

• ⭐ Reputation & Business History

• ⭐ Service Excellence & Consistency

• ⭐ Transparency, Trust, and Value

  
  

This makes our inclusion on the list especially meaningful. It’s not something we bought — it’s something we earned, year after year, event after event. 💪

For our clients, this recognition is more than just a badge. It’s a sign that when you choose A Fresh Connection Catering, you’re choosing a top-rated, trusted partner for your wedding, corporate event, holiday celebration, or private gathering. We show up early. We stay late. We deliver excellence. Every time.

🍽️ A Fresh Connection Catering – Excellence, Year After Year

At A Fresh Connection Catering, consistency isn’t just a goal — it’s our standard. That’s why we’re honored to have been recognized by ThreeBestRated® for multiple years, including back-to-back #1 rankings in 2023 and 2024, and a continued spot in the Top 3 Caterers in St. Petersburg for 2025. 🏆

So, what sets us apart? It’s our unwavering commitment to delivering fresh flavors, fresh ideas, and full-service catering across the entire Tampa Bay area. From the moment a client reaches out, we’re all in — collaborating to create custom menus, coordinating rentals and staffing, and ensuring every event runs smoothly from setup to cleanup.

Here’s what makes A Fresh Connection a go-to catering company in St. Pete and beyond:

• 🍴 Chef-Curated Custom Menus – No cookie-cutter packages here. Every menu is tailored to your tastes, theme, and budget.

• 🥂 Full-Service Event Catering – We handle it all: food, bar service, tables, chairs, linens, staff, and even cleanup.

• 🏖️ Versatility – From beachfront weddings to black-tie galas, from film crews to corporate luncheons, we’ve done it all — and done it well.

• 🌟 5-Star Reviews – With hundreds of glowing reviews on Google, WeddingWire, and beyond, our reputation is built on satisfied clients and unforgettable events.

  
  

Being recognized year after year is more than an honor — it’s a reflection of the trust our clients place in us. We never take that lightly. Whether you're planning an intimate backyard celebration or a 300-guest corporate affair, we’re here to bring it to life with creativity, precision, and heart.

🎉 A Shout-Out to Crust Bakery & Catering

While we’re thrilled to once again be listed among St. Pete’s Top 3 caterers, we’re equally excited to celebrate one of our own clients at Florida Chefs Workshop:Crust Bakery & Catering has officially earned their first-ever spot on the ThreeBestRated® Top 3 Caterers in St. Petersburg list! 🙌👏

Crust has been steadily building a loyal following with their artisan sandwiches, flavorful breakfast burritos, and fresh-baked creations, and we couldn’t be prouder to watch their rise. As a longtime member of the Florida Chefs Workshop community — our shared-use commercial kitchen in St. Pete — Crust embodies the same commitment to quality, care, and creativity that we hold dear.

Whether they’re serving up crave-worthy lunches or donating meals to hurricane recovery efforts in the Tampa Bay area, Crust continues to make a meaningful impact both in and out of the kitchen.

🎉 Congratulations, Crust Bakery & Catering! Your recognition is well-earned — and we’re honored to have played a small part in your journey.

🌿 Our Foundation: Custom Catering with a Local Touch

At A Fresh Connection Catering, we believe every event should be as unique as the people behind it. That’s why we’ve built our reputation on delivering chef-curated menus, personalized service, and seamless execution for events of all shapes and sizes across St. Petersburg, Tampa, and the greater Tampa Bay area.

Whether you're planning a wedding in St. Pete, a corporate event in downtown Tampa, or a celebration in Clearwater, our team crafts every menu from scratch — never from a template.

Here’s what you can expect when you work with us:

• 🍽️ Menus Built Around You – From plated dinners to buffets and brunch bars, our chefs tailor the experience to match your style, taste, and budget.

• 🧑‍🍳 Expert Event Planning Support – We’re not just dropping off food. We’re helping you plan every detail — from rentals and service staff to bar packages and floor plans.

• 🌴 Locally Rooted, Seasonally Inspired – We source fresh ingredients and take inspiration from Florida’s vibrant culinary landscape.

• ✅ Minimum Guest Count of 30+ – We specialize in larger gatherings where quality, timing, and coordination are everything.

  
  

Our roots are local, but our service is anything but small. From St. Pete Beach to Brandon, Clearwater to Carrollwood, A Fresh Connection brings big-event energy, professional polish, and unforgettable flavor to every table we serve.

🔥 Built on Trust, Voice, and Vision

Great catering is about more than what’s on the plate — it’s about the people behind the scenes who make it all happen. At A Fresh Connection Catering, our strength lies in the leadership and passion of our team, starting with Chef Lisa Prather, our founder and culinary visionary. From the very beginning, Chef Lisa set out to build a company that prioritizes fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and flawless execution — and that mission continues to guide everything we do.

But bringing that vision to life takes more than great food — it takes a voice. That’s where Bill O’Brien, our longtime Sales & Marketing Director, steps in.

Bill is the creative mind behind our blog, Fresh Developments, which has become a go-to source for seasonal catering trends, event tips, and behind-the-scenes stories. His work hasn’t gone unnoticed — he’s now also a contributing writer for the Tampa Bay Times’ Bay Magazine, where he shares insights on food, entertaining, and Tampa Bay’s vibrant event scene. 📰✍️

Together, Lisa and Bill represent the dual pillars of our brand: culinary artistry and thoughtful communication. It's this balance of heart and strategy, service and storytelling, that keeps our clients informed, inspired, and coming back for more.

🎯 Ready to Work with an Award-Winning Caterer?

When you’re planning an event that matters, you want a catering team you can trust — one with experience, creativity, and a proven track record of excellence. That’s exactly what you’ll find with A Fresh Connection Catering, proudly recognized as one of the Top 3 Caterers in St. Petersburg for 2025 and #1 in both 2023 and 2024

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From elegant weddings and high-profile corporate events to backyard parties and film production catering, we bring fresh flavor and flawless service to every table across St. Pete, Tampa, Clearwater, and the entire Tampa Bay area.

📞 Call us today at 727-308-1256

💬 Request a free quote at www.afreshconnection.com

📅 Schedule a consultation with our Sales Team at calendly.com/brent-afreshconnection

✨ Let’s create something unforgettable — together. Thank you to all of our amazing clients, collaborators, and community for helping us earn this recognition once again. We’re proud to serve you… and ready for what’s next.