Simply Delicious Dishes

Catering services pricing

Food starts at $50 per person and bar services at $20 per person.

Minimum spend

$3,500 total

About Simply Delicious Dishes

Simply Delicious Dishes

Event Caterer

With over 10 years of experience, Simply Delicious Dishes Catering is a full-service catering company specializing in Southern cuisine with a modern, stylish flair. Our team is passionate about creating unforgettable dining experiences that bring people together through food, flavor, and flawless presentation. From intimate gatherings to grand wedding celebrations, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, stunning presentation, and mouthwatering cuisine that reflects each client’s unique vision. At Simply Delicious Dishes, we’re honored to bring warmth, style, and exceptional flavor to every event we serve — including yours!

Our professionalism, love, and passion for food are what truly set us apart. We take pride in connecting personally with our clients and serving their guests with warmth, care, and a genuine smile. Our greatest badge of honor is the happiness of our clients — it’s the true measure of our success.

Sample catered weddings

What an incredible atmosphere! There’s nothing quite like a charming country setting to capture the romance of the season. This wedding was an absolute joy—filled with love, laughter, and the most amazing couple. The venue staff was outstanding, and our team truly enjoyed serving everyone. A perfect celebration of love on a beautiful fall day!

Guest Count

75

Total Catering Cost

$4,000

Menu Highlights

  • Buffet
  • Stationary appetizers
  • Wedding cake service
  • Dessert service
  • Menu Stuffed Chicken Breast BBQ Shredded Beef Seasoned Green Beans Rosemary Roasted Potatoes 3 Cheese Cheddar Mac n Cheese

Services Included

  • Clean Up / Trash Removal
  • Chef(s)
  • Service Captain(s)
  • Service Staff
  • Setup / Breakdown
Wonderful Wedding Table for the Couple (Fresh Floral Presentation from the venue @ Green Hill Farms located in Sharpsburg Md.)
Fall Themed Buffet Presentation

Services

Services

  • Bartenders
  • Cleanup and breakdown
  • Consultations and tastings - complimentary
  • Consultations and tastings - for a fee
  • Delivery and setup
  • Event planner
  • Rental coordination - directly invoice couple
  • Rental coordination - does not invoice couple
  • Serving staff

Cuisines

  • American
  • BBQ
  • Cajun
  • Chinese
  • French
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Latin American
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Southwestern
  • Spanish

Dietary accommodations

  • Dairy-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut-free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Meal types

  • Breakfast/brunch
  • Buffet
  • Dessert service
  • Family-style meal
  • Food stations
  • Passed appetizers
  • Seated meal
  • Stationary appetizers
  • Wedding cake service

Beverage services

  • Bartending
  • Beverage servingware rentals
  • Mixers/non-alcoholic options

Drink types

  • Beer
  • Coffee service
  • Liquor
  • Mobile bar
  • Non-alcoholic
  • Signature cocktails
  • Wine

Extra costs

  • Ceremony Fee
  • Extra hour of service
  • Rentals - dining ware
  • Rentals - furniture
  • Rentals - linens
  • Service Fee

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 4.2

4.2 out of 5

10 reviews

  • MS

    Maryetta S.

    Rating: 1
    •Zola
    •Oct 5, 2026

    The worse catering experience ever!

    I hired this caterer for my September 2025 wedding in Glen Ridge, NJ, and I regret that decision. She told me she would rent an Airbnb in New Jersey so she wouldn’t be late. But on my wedding day, she told my planner she was running late because she was driving from Delaware and still frying chicken. She arrived about three hours late and left early, even though our contract said she would stay the whole night. She later said she had been injured the day before, but never told me or my husband beforehand. We paid for 80 guests, and only 57 attended. About 10 were taking pictures with us during cocktail hour, yet guests reported there was no cocktail-hour food. She claimed they ate it all, which doesn’t match what our guests told us or the amount of food we paid for. We also never received the food promised for the bridal suite after the ceremony or the service we were supposed to have at our sweetheart table. Tables and décor that were included were missing, menu items were changed without telling us, and guests complained about not having water at their tables. I thought the food was terrible. We asked for our wedding cake to be cut, but staff waited until the reception was almost over. Most guests never got a slice, yet staff were seen eating our cake before we offered it to them. We didn’t get our leftovers either. She said they were thrown away, but our planner and the people handling cleanup said there was no food in the trash. My husband and I took Arlethea to court and won a 1,000 judgment. The agreement was that I would delete my original review and she would pay us. I deleted it. As of October 5, 2026, she still hasn’t paid, and she hasn’t responded to the emails we’ve sent since the judgment. Even a year later, this still hurts. When I think about my wedding, I should be remembering a beautiful day. Instead, I remember guests going without things we paid for and all the problems with the catering. To me, that part of our wedding felt like a disaster, and it still overshadows my memories. I would not recommend this caterer.

  • S

    Sam

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 26, 2025

    Amazing!

    This team was incredible and easy to work with! We had a great experience from start to finish planning our menu, and they offered a ton of different meal options for us to choose from. They really paid attention to every detail we asked for, from the dessert table down to the food allergies that some of our guests had, and they made sure that on the big day, everyone left with full belly's and smiles on their faces. Our dessert table looked awesome with all of the different treats, and the late night snack was the cherry on top of the perfect day (the burger sliders and chicken sliders were incredible). Each of the team members was so kind, accommodating and professional on our wedding day. All of our guests also raved about the appetizers during cocktail hour. Could not recommend this company more. They are the real deal and are so professional, ensuring that you’ll have yummy food, great service and an all-around awesome time.

  • K

    Kenneth

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 21, 2025

    Best caterer ever hands down!!

    Simply Delicious Dishes was an excellent choice for our wedding catering. The communication with their team was excellent throughout the planning process - they were very responsive and helpful in answering all of our questions. On the day of the wedding, they worked very well together and were great with the set up and organization. The food was excellent, and all of our guests were very, very happy with the quality and selection. The staff were also incredibly friendly and helpful, making sure everything ran smoothly. They were on time and had all the proper equipment to execute the event flawlessly. Simply Delicious Dishes truly contributed to making our special day perfect.

  • TK

    The K.

    Rating: 1
    •Zola
    •Oct 16, 2025

    Deplorable Service and Disgusting Behavior

    Please check all the 1 star reviews. I wish I did. Store bought food, frozen vegetables and potatoes, didn't bring any utensils, couldn't heat the food and needed help from the host...the list is endless. The attached picture says it all! After admitting to throwing our food out 5 hours before dinner was supposed to be served, the staff showed up two hours late (15 minutes before my guest arrived) and left two hours early. My MC was very confused, when dinner was served 90 minutes earlier than scheduled. And dessert was served 2.5 hours before it was originally scheduled. I should add that dessert was also purchased from ShopRite, because the staff forgot that they were serving dessert. They left our event in the middle to go obtain ShopRite pies and cupcakes. Needless to say, I have tried discussing this with Arlethea, and she’s refusing to believe that any of this is her fault. Which is unsurprising since she herself showed up to the event an hour and a half after guests arrived, although I was hoping to handle this in small claims court, at Arlethea’s suggestion, I have since been informed by my attorney that the damages are significantly more than what is allowed in small claims court. Arlethea will claim this is false and untrue. I have 4 hours of security footage that confirms otherwise.

    Arlethea Battin•Oct 17, 2025

    Hi Sara and John, We value all client feedback and are genuinely sorry to hear that you were dissatisfied with your experience. However, the details shared in this review do not accurately reflect the services provided or the actual sequence of events. Our records, event documentation, and staffing logs—along with photos from your event—show a very different account. For transparency, we have shared a few of those photos here on Zola. Simply Delicious Dishes Catering takes great pride in delivering freshly prepared food, reliable service, and a positive client experience. We stand firmly behind the integrity and professionalism of our work. If you would like to discuss your concerns directly, we welcome the opportunity to do so, and we’ll be glad to review any verifiable issues privately and professionally. Sincerely, Arlethea Battin Simply Delicious Dishes Catering

  • CN

    Christina N.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 3, 2025

    Bride

    Arlethea was super sweet and accommodating. My schedule was hectic and it was difficult for me to lock in a tasting date and time. She boxed the food up and dropped it off right to our home! Above and beyond expectations. The food was delicious. All the wedding guests loved the food, but specifically the appetizers. We chose the mini tacos, cheeseburger egg rolls, and spinach cheese puffs. My favorite item was the salmon entree. There was one slight miscommunication about us wanting a cupcake tower. She did not bring one, but once again Arlethea went above and beyond and got us cupcakes the day of the wedding! I highly recommend their services for any and all catering events! Thank you for making our special day seamless and stress free.

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Yes, we offer tastings for you and a guest for a small fee.
Yes, we are certified in providing meals that have dietary restrictions and to accommodate any guests with specific allergy requests.
We recommend meeting at least 3 times with our clients. the 1st initial meeting will go over the wedding catering requests and logistics, and the final meeting will focus on menu and head count finalizing. You are always welcome to contact us and request any additional meetings, we are here for you:)
We are a full service catering provider, and will assist in rental help as needed.
Yes, cake cutting service is always included in our packages at no additional cost.

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