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Leading Caterers of America

Elite talent. Unbeatable service. Right where you need it.

Simply the Best

Event experiences have never been more important or more shareable. In a fragmented and noisy landscape, events offer the opportunity to create communities that drive loyalty and revenue. Social media has changed the landscape of wedding planning and execution and the marriage of food and décor is a must. And amidst all this disruption, food continues to be at the heart of it all.

But perfectly executed menus, tablescapes, conferences, galas and activations don’t create themselves. They require in sync teams of chefs, creators and masterminds to make everything beautiful and flawless. And we have joined together these maestros and collectively they are the Leading Caterers of America.

Planning Something Special?

Let the best of the best in all things events be your guide.

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Corporate

LCA specializes in corporate events of all types - marketing, celebratory, client related, employee morale, and others. Whether held in in the hosts' facility, or in an off-premise location, LCA members are able to deliver a high value corporate event experience.

Photo credit: Pure Joy Catering

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Weddings

At its collective portfolio of some of the most desirable wedding venues in North America, the LCA caters many thousands of weddings annually. Most LCA members have dedicated wedding specialists on staff, to ensure that this most important day is executed flawlessly, no matter the level of complexity.

Photo Credit: Bill Hansen Catering & Event Production

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Social

Bar and bat mitzvahs, first communications, quinceañera, retirements and graduations, and even funerals are all important life cycle events. Superb food and service are crucial to making these events special and memorable, and the LCA is a perfect resource for those products.

Photo Credit: LUX Catering & Events

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Nonprofits

Galas and fundraisers are key to the success of most charitable venues - including both financial and membership. The LCA is highly attuned to the needs of most charities, and is a great resource for all the necessary components to make these gala events successful.

Photo Credit: Catering by Michaels

Elite talent. Unbeatable service. Right where you need it.

The Leading Caterers of America (LCA) is comprised of the top catering and event planners throughout the United States and Canada. And if you are curious what happens when world class chefs and award-winning event producers get together for a few days of game changing strategy? Well…take a look!

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MIDWEST

Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin

bicycles on beach in Miami

SOUTH

Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

Golden Gate Bridge in California

WEST

California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington

Central Park in New York City in Autumn

EAST

Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, DC, Ontario

Are you looking to plan an event out of state?

Look no further! A planner for an out of town group looking for an authentic local event experience could do no better than reaching out to the LCA member in their destination city. Food is a key to enjoying the convention travel experience, and as the top caterers in their respective markets the LCA members are supremely well suited to create a superb locally or regionally themed event.