About Us
Our Story at Catering By Mark DiFeo
Bringing People Together With Food, Service, and Heart
At Catering By Mark DiFeo, we believe great catering should make people feel cared for from the very first conversation to the final plate served. Since 1976, our team has proudly served Northeast Ohio with high-quality catering, custom menus, event coordination, and dependable hospitality for weddings, corporate events, private parties, fundraisers, galas, graduations, and community celebrations. From Akron and Canton to Cleveland and surrounding communities, our goal has always been simple: help our clients enjoy their event while we handle the details with professionalism, warmth, and experience.
Built on More Than 50 Years of Catering Experience
Catering By Mark DiFeo was built on a passion for bringing people together. Food has a way of turning a gathering into a memory, and that idea has guided our company for more than 50 years.
Our roots in the catering industry go back to the late 1970s, and since then, we have had the privilege of serving thousands of events throughout Northeast Ohio. What started with local gatherings has grown into a trusted catering company serving weddings, corporate functions, school events, church events, nonprofit fundraisers, family celebrations, and large-scale banquets.
One of the things we are most proud of is that we have served generations of families. We have catered weddings for couples, then years later helped their children celebrate milestones of their own. That kind of trust is not built overnight. It comes from showing up, doing the work, and treating every event like it matters.
Our Mission
Helping You Be a Guest at Your Own Party
Our mission is to provide exceptional food, personalized service, and a planning experience that takes stress off your shoulders. We know hosting an event can feel overwhelming. There are guest counts to manage, menus to choose, timelines to coordinate, and details that can easily become stressful.
That is why our team focuses on making the process clear, organized, and enjoyable. We listen to your goals, talk through your event needs, and help create a catering plan that fits your guest count, budget, venue, and style. We often say our job is to help you “be a guest at your own party.” That means we handle the food, setup, service, coordination, and cleanup with care, so you can enjoy the people who came to celebrate with you.
Custom Catering for Every Kind of Event
Every event has its own personality. A wedding reception does not feel like a corporate luncheon. A fundraiser has different needs than a backyard graduation party. A gala requires a different level of presentation than a casual family gathering.
That is why we do not believe in one-size-fits-all catering. At Catering By Mark DiFeo, every event is customized around the client’s vision. We help with menu planning, service style, logistics, timing, and presentation so the event feels polished and personal.
Our Catering Services are Ideal For →
- Weddings and receptions
- Corporate events and business functions
- Private parties and family gatherings
- Fundraisers and nonprofit events
- School, church, and community events
- Graduations, anniversaries, and celebrations
- Galas, banquets, and large-scale events
Whether you need pickup catering, full-service catering, venue rentals, or a flexible catering package, our team is ready to guide you through the options.
Food Quality, Presentation, & Service That Stand Out
Customers choose Catering By Mark DiFeo because they know what to expect from us: consistent food quality, professional service, and careful attention to detail. We take pride in preparing food that tastes great, presents beautifully, and fits the occasion.
Over the years, our catering company has earned recognition locally, nationally, and internationally for food quality, presentation, and customer service. We have been featured in International Special Events Magazine and included in Who’s Who in Executives and Businesses. We are also BBB Accredited with an A+ rating, which reflects our commitment to professionalism, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
A Team That Knows How
to Keep Events Running Smoothly
Behind every successful catered event is a team that understands timing, preparation, and communication. Our staff brings decades of combined experience in catering, food preparation, event coordination, banquet service, and hospitality management.
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We look for team members who are dependable, hardworking, customer-focused, and passionate about hospitality. A positive attitude matters in this business. So does attention to detail.
From setup to cleanup, our team works together to create a welcoming experience for your guests while keeping the event organized behind the scenes. If challenges come up, we respond quickly and professionally so the event stays on track.
Planning That Starts
Before the Event & Continues Until the End
Our event coordination process is built around preparation. We believe the best events feel effortless because the planning behind them was thoughtful.
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When you contact us, you can expect a friendly, informative consultation. We will ask about your event type, guest count, venue, menu preferences, budget, timeline, and overall goals. From there, we help create a customized plan that makes sense for your event.
Before, during, and after the event, our team focuses on communication. We want you to feel confident, supported, and informed every step of the way.
Serving Families, Businesses, & Organizations
Across Northeast Ohio
We are proud to serve families, homeowners, corporate clients, schools, nonprofits, churches, wedding couples, and community organizations throughout Northeast Ohio. Our experience ranges from intimate private parties to major celebrations with large guest counts.
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No event is too large or too small. Whether you are planning a simple gathering or a full-scale celebration, we bring the same values to the table: integrity, hospitality, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Popular event dates fill quickly, especially during wedding and holiday seasons, so we always encourage clients to reach out early. The earlier we can begin planning, the more time we have to create a catering experience that feels right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Catering By Mark DiFeo has been in business since 1976, giving our team more than 50 years of catering and event experience.
We serve Northeast Ohio, including Akron, Canton, Cleveland, and surrounding communities.
We cater weddings, corporate events, galas, private parties, fundraisers, graduations, family gatherings, school events, church events, and community celebrations.
Yes. We customize menus based on your event style, guest count, budget, preferences, and venue needs.
Yes. We offer flexible catering options, including pickup catering and full-service catering, depending on the needs of your event.
Yes. Our team helps with catering coordination before, during, and after the event to keep the experience organized and stress-free.
Yes. Catering By Mark DiFeo is BBB Accredited with an A+ rating.
We recommend reaching out as early as possible, especially for weddings, holidays, and popular event dates that can fill quickly.
We discuss your event details, guest count, catering goals, menu ideas, venue needs, and budget so we can create a customized plan.
Yes. Our team has experience with intimate gatherings, large weddings, corporate events, galas, and major celebrations.
Let Us Help You Enjoy the Moment
At Catering By Mark DiFeo, we know your event is more than a date on the calendar. It is a memory in the making. For more than 50 years, our team has helped clients celebrate with food that brings people together, service that feels dependable, and planning that makes the day easier. Whether you are hosting a wedding, business event, fundraiser, family party, or community celebration, we are here to help you feel confident from start to finish. Our promise is simple: thoughtful planning, quality food, professional service, and an event experience you can actually enjoy.