About Us

Our promise

We ensure that every event is attended by smiling and attentive staff and highlighted by unforgettable cuisine marked by consistently simple, yet elegantly prepared meals, using only the finest, freshest and most local ingredients available. Maintaining exemplary customer service; extending knowledge, warmth, graciousness, professionalism and integrity in our work, we enhance client experiences. Our commitment to meticulously execute all details so that the client can simply enjoy the event, and every deliciously, well-served bite is why our catering services are a step above the competition.

Our history

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In a quaint diner in Mt. Lookout Square, on Memorial Day in 1978, a dream was born. Front of the House Manager from Stouffer’s Hotel had met and married Back of the House Kitchen Manager and Registered Dietician, also from Stouffer’s, and they opened their restaurant and catering business. The business was an instant success. Only one hiccup in the business plan was that Nancy Ward, Chef, Kitchen Manager and Dishwasher went into labor with her third child that first day. Tom Ward, Host, Restaurant Manager, Waiter and Busboy had to call in family to feed the customers while they rushed to the hospital. That was the day Village Pantry Catering, a family owned and operated business, was born.

For over 44 years, Village Pantry Catering has provided simple but elegantly prepared meals to parties ranging from 12 to 1200. Renowned for its professional and courteous staff, exquisite taste and presentation of food, Village Pantry is the local standard in Greater Cincinnati. Village Pantry offers a wide range of catering services to some of the city’s most coveted venues, as well as some hidden gems. As the exclusive caterer to the Sharonville Convention Center for over 18 years, and among the exclusive caterers to Cincinnati Park Properties, Cincinnati Masonic Center, Glendale Lyceum and many others, they have created thousands of unforgettable meals and unique events.

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SINCE 1978

Village Pantry Catering, a family-owned and operated company, provides the personal touch and level of service to you as they would to their own loved ones. As Cincinnati’s premier caterer, their food has nourished several US Presidents, foreign dignitaries, famous athletes and celebrities. Whether your event calls for classic, from-scratch dishes that feed the body and soul or innovative, restaurant-quality modern cuisine, Village Pantry Catering has the quality and experience to execute an unforgettable event.

VENUES

Village Pantry Catering is a preferred caterer to many iconic Cincinnati wedding venues, as well as some rustic wedding venues and barns in the Greater Cincinnati and Tri-State area. For non-traditional wedding venues or special event spaces, we can assist with everything from event designing to procuring rental items to ensure that the meal service and event run smoothly and the venue is transformed as you imagined it.

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Our Staff

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ADAM WARD

Corporate Catering

25 years catering experience, paired with a calm and sensible disposition, Adam knows how to win the confidence of his clients.

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JILL HELTMAN

Corporate Catering

25 years catering experience, paired with a calm and sensible disposition, Adam knows how to win the confidence of his clients.

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