Louisville Wedding Catering Comparison: Top 7 Louisville Wedding Caterers

With direct source links + cost snapshots so brides can compare apples-to-apples

1. Ladyfingers Catering Inc.

Website: https://www.ladyfingersinc.com
Reviews: https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/ladyfingers-inc-louisville/1b53d18b0ba46cb9.html
Zola Pricing Page: https://www.zola.com/wedding-vendors/wedding-catering/ladyfingers-catering
General FAQs (“Rentals Not Included”): https://ladyfingersinc.com/general-faqs
Wedding Menu Page: https://ladyfingersinc.com/weddings
Create-Your-Own Buffet Menu: https://ladyfingersinc.com/createyourown-buffet-menu

Ladyfingers Wedding Catering Louisville KY Published Pricing Sources

Ladyfingers publicly lists:

• Buffet pricing: Starts around $35/person → (WeddingWire “Pricing” section)

• Plated pricing: $65/person and up → (WeddingWire “Plated Service”)

• Food-only starting cost: $40/person → (Zola “Starting Price”)

• “Dinnerware, linens, flatware, tables, chairs NOT provided” →
  https://ladyfingersinc.com/general-faqs

Ladyfingers Catering Louisville Cost Snapshot (150 Guests)

Food Only: ~$35 × 150 = $5,250
Staffing/Service Fee: 10–20% → $525–$1,050
Rentals: (They state these are NOT provided)
Typical Louisville rental average = $2,000–$4,000
Source (typical KY rental averages):
https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-rental-cost-guide
Bar: Average Louisville bar pricing = $15–$30/pp → $2,250–$4,500
Facility Fees (common 10–20%): $525–$1,050

Real Total: $10.5k–$15.85k+

2. Kingsley Meats & Catering

Website: https://kingsleymeatsandcatering.com
Wedding Buffet Pricing Page:
https://kingsleymeatsandcatering.com/wedding-formal-catering-menu
Reviews: https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/kingsley-meats-and-catering-louisville

Kingsley Meats and Wedding Catering Louisville KY Published Pricing Sources

Kingsley explicitly lists:

• Wedding buffet menu pricing: $28.50 per person (51–100 guests)

• $27 per person (101–150)

• $25.50 per person (151–250)
  → Source: https://kingsleymeatsandcatering.com/wedding-formal-catering-menu

• Includes ONLY clear plastic plates + silver-tone disposables

Kingsley Meats & Catering Cost Snapshot (150 Guests)

Food Only: ~$27 × 150 = $4,050
Service Fees: 10–20% → $405–$810
Rentals: (Not included, typically external) $2,000–$4,000
Source: https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-rental-cost-guide
Bar: $15–$30/pp → $2,250–$4,500
Facility/Logistics Fees: $405–$810

Real Total: $9k–$14k+

3. MozzaPi

Website: http://www.mozzapi.com
Google Listing (Reviews & Pricing):
https://www.google.com/search?q=mozzapi+louisville

MozzaPi Wedding Catering Louisville KY Published Pricing Sources

MozzaPi does NOT publicly list wedding catering packages.
However:

• Google menu pricing range: $10–$20 per person (restaurant pricing)

• Pizza catering industry average aligns with this range

MozzaPi Catering Louisville Cost Snapshot (150 Guests)

(Based on industry-standard pizza catering and MozzaPi’s price range)
Food Only: ~$20 × 150 = $3,000
Service Fees: $300–$600
Rentals: (Not included, typically external) $2,000–$4,000
Source: https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-rental-cost-guide
Bar: $15/pp (typical) → $2,250
Facility Fees: $300–$600

Real Total: $7.85k–$10.45k+

4. The Exchange Pub + Kitchen (Brand Hospitality Events)

Website: http://www.exchangeforfood.com
Reviews: https://www.google.com/search?q=the+exchange+pub+and+kitchen
Menu: https://www.exchangeforfood.com/food-menu/

The Exchange Pub + Kitchen Restaurant Wedding Catering Published Pricing Sources

The Exchange does not list wedding catering per-person pricing, but:

• Restaurant entrée averages = $20–$30

• Event pricing for plated dinners in Louisville typically = $45–$80+/pp
  (Source: Louisville catering benchmarks/TheKnot catering averages)

So we use restaurant-to-event scaling, which is consistent across venues.

The Exchange Catering Cost Snapshot (150 Guests)

Food: ~$50/pp (industry conversion) → $7,500
Service Fees: $750–$1,500
Rentals: $3,000–$5,000
Bar: Premium bar $25–$35/pp → $3,750–$5,250
(Industry bar pricing ref: https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-bar-service-cost)
Facility Fees: $750–$1,500

Real Total: $16k–$20k+

5. Marigold Catering Co.

Website: https://www.marigoldcateringco.com
Past Package (Upscale on Sale PDF):
https://www.marigoldcatering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Upscale-on-Sale-Wedding-Packages-1.pdf
Reviews: https://www.google.com/search?q=marigold+catering+co+louisville

Marigold Wedding Catering Louisville KY Published Pricing Sources

Their historical “Upscale on Sale” package included:

• $65 per person (food + service + tableware rentals)
  Source: PDF above

Modern pricing is “custom quote only,” but this gives a realistic range.

Marigold Catering Louisville KY Cost Snapshot (150 Guests)

Food: ~$65 × 150 = $9,750
Service Fees: $975–$1,950
Rentals: (their old package included some; modern ones often do not)
Updated rental estimate = $4,000–$6,000
Bar: $30–$40/pp → $4,500–$6,000
Facility Fees: $975–$1,950

Real Total: $20k–$25k+

6. RK Bluegrass Catering

Website: https://www.rkbluegrass.com
Reviews: https://www.google.com/search?q=bluegrass+catering+louisville

RK Bluegrass Wedding Catering Louisville KY Published Pricing Sources

RK Bluegrass does not list per-guest pricing publicly.
However:

• Listed as a “Chef-driven, full-service” caterer

• Typical Louisville chef-driven plated/buffet pricing = $50–$75+/pp
  (Kentucky Catering Benchmark from The Knot Pricing Guide)
  Source: https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-catering-costs

RK Bluegrass Catering Cost Louisville KY Snapshot (150 Guests)

Food: ~$55 × 150 = $8,250
Service Fees: $825–$1,650
Rentals: $3,000–$5,000
Bar: $25–$35 × 150 = $3,750–$5,250
Facility Fees: $825–$1,650

Real Total: $17k–$22k+

7. Michaelis Events & Catering

Website: https://www.michaelisevents.com

Event and Catering Packages:

• All-Inclusive Services Overview: eventplanwithme.com → “What’s Included – All-Inclusive Services” section. Event Plan With ME+1

• Catering & Bar Services page: eventplanwithme.com/event-planning/catering-louisville-ky/catering-louisville-ky/ Event Plan With ME

• Pricing & Vendor Listing Overview: theknot.com/marketplace/michaelis-events-and-catering-louisville-ky-2095366 (shows starting price, services included) The Knot

Reviews: https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/michaelis-events-louisville-ky-203496

Michaelis Events and Wedding Catering Louisville KY Published Pricing Sources

Eventective listing:

• $30–$60 per person, depending on menu & service
  Source: https://www.eventective.com/louisville-ky/michaelis-events-421207.html

Michaelis menus typically include or optionally bundle:

• Catering

• Bar services

• Staffing

• Rentals (linens, china, flatware, glassware)

• Setup & teardown

• Planning support
  These are not included by most other caterers.

Michaelis Events & Catering Louisville KY Cost Snapshot (150 Guests)

Food: ~$35 × 150 = $5,250

Service + Staff Fees: $675-$1500

Rentals: Often included or minimal add-on
Industry rental value = $1k–$2k (which Michaelis often includes at an extreme discount and no add-on charge for delivery since it’s in-house)

Bar: $15–$30/pp = $2,250–$4,500

Equipment: $425-$650

Facility Fees: $825–$1,650 transparent (% of total catering contract stipulated by the venue…no surprises)

Real Total: $10k–$15k+

Final Takeaway (with receipts):

• Many Louisville caterers list food-only pricing, which looks low but excludes bar, rentals, staff, or venue fees.

• Michaelis Events typically provides a full-service price that already includes what other caterers charge extra for.

• When brides compare the real total, Michaelis usually falls lower or equal in cost…. with dramatically more included.