Wedding Catering · Nashville, Tennessee Your food and your cake. One team.

Gourmet, made-from-scratch meals and handcrafted wedding cakes — from a single trusted vendor. Serving Nashville and Middle Tennessee since 1997.
  • Serving Nashville since 1997
  • 1,000+ events catered
  • 4.8 ★ WeddingWire
  • Couples' Choice 2014 & 2019

Food & cake, one vendor

No Nashville caterer does both. Sandra's handles your full menu and your wedding cake in-house — one tasting, one contract, one team.

Everything from scratch

No jars, no pre-made shortcuts. Every dish uses raw ingredients — which also makes genuine allergy accommodation possible.

You set the service level

Food prices never change. You choose how much service — simple drop-off to full tableside — and your total follows.

Prices published upfront

Every item and price is on the menu before we ever talk. No mystery quotes, no budget required to see what anything costs.

Pricing & Service Levels The food price never changes. The service level is your choice.

Every dish costs exactly what you see on the menu — no matter how you serve it. Here's what the service options look like:

Drop-Off Delivery

Starting around $800

Food delivered and set up with disposable wire chafers, fuel, trays, spoons, and tongs. Delivery fee based on location.

  • Food delivery & setup included
  • Disposable chafers & trays
  • Minimum 50 dinners
  • Delivery fee varies by location

Plastic Buffet

~$675 service for 150 guests

Full buffet with servers using quality plastic plates and glassware. Crystal-look plasticware available — guests often can't tell the difference.

  • 1 server per 50 guests
  • $180/server minimum (4 hrs)
  • Chafers & serving pieces included
  • Setup & breakdown included
  • Minimum 80 dinners

Glass & China Buffet

~$1,440 service for 150 guests

Formal buffet with real glass and china serviceware (rented via third-party vendor). Sandra coordinates everything else.

  • 1 server per 25 guests
  • Additional setup time included
  • Glassware rentals via vendor
  • Bar glass service: +$360

Full Tableside Service

~$3,660+ service for 150 guests

The most elegant option — plated, tableside service with a full server team. The same extraordinary food, presented at a higher level.

  • ~11 servers for 150 guests
  • Full tableside food service
  • Bar glass service: +$840
  • Complete setup & breakdown

The Menu Food and cake you'll still be talking about

Made entirely from raw ingredients — no jarred sauces, no shortcuts. That's also what makes real allergy accommodations possible: if a swap won't compromise the dish, Sandra will make it.
Naked lemon cake with strawberries and whipped cream
Wedding Cakes

Naked Lemon Cake with Strawberries

Custom multi-tier celebration cake
Wedding Cakes

Custom Multi-Tier Cake

Beef Bourguignon in artisan bread bowls
Entrées

Beef Bourguignon Bread Bowls

Chocolate swirl two-stack wedding cake
Groom's Cakes

Chocolate Swirl Two-Stack

Cajun bacon-wrapped shrimp hors d'oeuvres
Appetizers

Cajun Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Baked brie in pastry
Appetizers

Baked Brie in Pastry

Duck hunting groom's cake alongside wedding cake
Groom's Cakes

Themed Groom's Cake Pairing

Antipasto trays catering display
Appetizers

Antipasto Trays

Semi-naked cake with fruit and dessert shots
Wedding Cakes

Semi-Naked with Fruit & Dessert Shots

Sliders and BBQ bacon-wrapped chicken picks
Hors d'Oeuvres

Sliders & BBQ Chicken Picks

Beef entrée with artisan bread
Entrées

Beef with Artisan Bread

View the Full Menu with Pricing

How it works From first email to wedding day

How it works From first email to wedding day A clear process so you always know where things stand and are never surprised on the day.
1
Reach out
Email or call. Sandra sends you the full menu with pricing — no budget required to see any number.
2
Customize & quote
Choose your foods, service level, guest count, and timeline. Sandra builds an exact, itemized quote.
3
Free tasting
Optional but encouraged. Try your selections plus a few Sandra thinks you'll love. Adjust anything you like.
4
Deposit & contract
Approved quote becomes the contract. Half-down deposit holds your date. Final count due 1 month out.
5
Wedding day
Sandra and her team arrive, set up, serve throughout, and break down. You enjoy your reception.

Final balance due 2 weeks before the wedding. Guest count adjustments accepted up to 1 month prior.

What couples say Memories still being talked about

"Sandra catered our May wedding and completely knocked it out of the park. She worked with us throughout the whole planning stage — responsive, understanding, flexible, and helpful the entire way. The best thing about Sandra's catering is the value: she offers 5-star service for an affordable price. If I could do it over 100 times, I would choose Sandra every time."
Ashley B. — WeddingWire & The Knot
★★★★★
"Sandra was amazing — she listened to all of our ideas and made them come together wonderfully. All of our guests were so full. Thank you for giving us such great quality AND helping us stay in our budget!"
Camee
WeddingWire
★★★★★
"The cakes were the best we tasted after going to six or seven other bakeries. She offered unique flavors — lemon raspberry was my favorite — and everyone complimented how great the cake tasted!"
Joanne
WeddingWire
★★★★★
"Super affordable compared to a lot of caterers in Nashville! We asked for a galaxy-themed groom's carrot cake and everyone raves to us about how much they loved it. I definitely recommend Sandra!"
Emily L.
The Knot, 2023
★★★★★
"She had a HUGE menu and even made off-menu items — mini key lime pies. Sandra and her staff were punctual and professional. We knew we'd found our caterer before we were halfway through the tasting."
Jake
WeddingWire
★★★★★
"She made delicious food for the lowest price I could find in Nashville. She incorporated my Fall theme into the menu in a special way. I would highly recommend Sandra to cater any event."
Kristen
WeddingWire
★★★★★
"Very professional and flexible enough to do this wedding without breaking the bank. Food was delicious — many guests complimented it. Everything was on time and went off very successfully!"
Roberta
WeddingWire
4.8
★★★★★
38 reviews on WeddingWire · Recommended by 95% of couples
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award: 2014 & 2019  ·  BBB A+  ·  Restaurantji Award 2025
a wedding at the parthenon

Experience Served at venues across Middle Tennessee

Over 28 years, Sandra's has worked at barns, ballrooms, historic estates, outdoor venues, and everything in between. If you've got a venue, we've likely catered something similar.

  • Southall, Franklin
  • Firefly Barn & Chapel, Dickson
  • The Ruskin, Dickson
  • The Bedford, Nashville
  • Ravenswood Mansion, Brentwood
  • Cathedral of the Incarnation
  • Vine Street Church, Nashville
  • The Parthenon, Nashville
  • Loretta Lynn's Ranch
  • Private estates & barns

Don't see your venue? Sandra has catered in caves, at the Parthenon, in barns without running water, and at six-station setups that had never been done before. Ask us about your venue →

Frequently asked questions Answers for Nashville brides

No — you can hire Sandra's for catering only, the wedding cake only, or both. Couples who book both find it simplifies everything: one tasting, one timeline, one vendor on the day.
For drop-off delivery, the minimum is 50 dinners. For any service option (buffet or tableside), the minimum is 80 dinners and beverages. Sandra specializes in larger events — 100 to 250+ guests — where the per-person value really shows.
Yes. Because everything is made from scratch, Sandra can modify most recipes to accommodate allergies — unless the substitution would compromise the dish, in which case she'll suggest alternatives. Restrictions are discussed during planning.
Tastings are free. Sandra prepares items you've selected from the menu plus a few she thinks you'll enjoy. You can ask questions and make adjustments. Note: your date is not held until a deposit is received — another couple could book while you're deciding.
As soon as you have a date. Sandra only takes about two events per month, so popular fall and spring weekends fill quickly. A half-down deposit holds your date; the final balance is due two weeks before the wedding.
Sandra provides referrals for preferred bartenders rather than booking them directly — bartenders set their own rates based on what's requested. She'll connect you with reliable professionals who have worked her events before.
Final guest count is due one month before the wedding. Sandra adjusts the final balance accordingly. She's worked with couples through last-minute changes many times — flexibility is genuinely part of how she operates.
Sandra generally travels within one hour of Nashville, serving Middle Tennessee including Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Dickson, and surrounding areas. A delivery/travel fee applies and varies by location. Exceptions can be discussed for the right event.

Ready to get started? Let's talk about your wedding

Request a free quote — Sandra will send you the full menu with pricing so you can start planning without any commitment.

Or call Sandra directly: 615-662-1909  ·  info@sandrascatering.com

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