Looking for Catering Near Farmington, in Southeast Missouri? Meet Thee Abbey Kitchen Catering

If you landed here after searching “catering near me,” “catering near Farmington, Missouri,” “wedding catering in Southeast Missouri,” or perhaps the slightly more desperate “how in the world do I feed 150 people without losing my mind?”...

Hi. 😂

We’re Thee Abbey Kitchen Catering, located at the historic Arcadia Academy in Arcadia, Missouri, and we provide catering for weddings, parties, corporate events, celebrations of life, reunions, showers, graduations, and just about any other occasion where a whole bunch of hungry people are going to show up expecting to be fed.

And around here, feeding people is kind of our thing.

Thee Abbey Kitchen is a family-owned restaurant and catering company serving

Farmington, Park Hills, Arcadia Valley, Fredericktown, Potosi, Ste. Genevieve, Cape Girardeau, Festus, and communities throughout Southeast Missouri.

Our catering isn't built around tiny portions of mysterious banquet food.

We make the kind of food people actually want to eat.

Think slow-cooked roast beef, brisket, homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, creamy macaroni and cheese, poppyseed chicken, honey and spiced glazed chicken, pasta, green beans, salads, homemade breads, and comfort-food favorites served buffet-style.

Basically, if Grandma made it for Sunday dinner, there's a decent chance Head Chef Sam in our kitchen has figured out how to make it for 200 people.

And because Thee Abbey Kitchen is operated by our family, there is also a decent chance at least three members of that family are arguing about where somebody put a serving spoon while this is happening.

Welcome to the family circus.

Catering in Farmington or Southeast Missouri for Weddings, Parties & Events, choose Thee Abbey Kitchen

One of the biggest questions people have when planning an event is surprisingly simple:

How are we going to feed everybody?

You can absolutely attempt to do it yourself.

And somewhere around the 47th pound of mashed potatoes, when somebody realizes nobody remembered serving utensils and Aunt Linda is trying to keep green beans warm in a Crock-Pot plugged into an extension cord...

you may begin reconsidering your life choices. 😂

Professional catering isn't just about somebody cooking the food.

It's about knowing how much food to prepare, how to transport it safely, how to keep hot food hot and cold food cold, how to set up an efficient buffet, how to serve a large number of guests, and how to clean everything up afterward.

That's the part people sometimes forget.

Someone still has to deal with those 47 pounds of mashed potatoes when dinner is over.

That's where we come in.

Wedding Catering Near Farmington, Missouri

Weddings are a huge part of what we do.

Thee Abbey Kitchen provides wedding catering in Southeast Missouri and Farmington for couples looking for generous portions, familiar food, professional presentation, and a meal their guests will actually remember.

And as people who work weddings constantly, we know something very important:

Your guests may not remember exactly what shade of sage your napkins were.

They WILL remember if dinner was good.

They will also remember if they waited 45 minutes for it.

Our team is experienced in serving large wedding receptions efficiently while still keeping the buffet looking beautiful and the food hot and fresh.

Depending on your event and catering package, our team can help with buffet setup, professional chafing dishes, serving, bussing, cleanup, and keeping the dining area organized throughout your reception.

Because your mother should be dancing at your wedding. She should not be in the kitchen scraping gravy out of a hotel pan!

Popular Wedding Catering Foods

Every wedding is different, but there are certain dishes that disappear from our buffet tables remarkably fast.

Popular Thee Abbey Kitchen catering choices include favorites such as:

• Roast beef

• Brisket

• Poppyseed chicken

• Honey and spiced glazed chicken

• Meatloaf

• Pork tenderloin

• Ham

• Chicken Alfredo

• Lasagna

• Mostaccioli

• Homemade mashed potatoes

• Loaded red-skinned mashed potatoes

• Potato casserole

• Four Cheese Macaroni and cheese

• Green beans

• Salads

• Homemade breads and rolls

  
  

Couples can build a menu that feels like real dinner, rather than feeling obligated to serve something fancy simply because the word “wedding” is attached to it.

Fancy is wonderful.

But so is macaroni and cheese.

We refuse to choose sides.

More Than Wedding Catering

Although weddings are a major part of our catering business, you definitely don't need to be getting married to hire us.

Thee Abbey Kitchen provides event catering throughout Southeast Missouri for all kinds of gatherings.

Corporate & Business Catering

Planning a company meeting, employee appreciation dinner, holiday party, training event, awards banquet, or business luncheon?

We can handle the food so your staff isn't trying to conduct a quarterly meeting while simultaneously figuring out why the Sterno won't light.

Catering can be customized based on the size and style of your event, from casual meals to larger professionally served buffets.

Graduation & Birthday Party Catering

Graduation parties and milestone birthdays are supposed to be celebrations.

They are significantly less celebratory when you've spent the previous 14 hours making food.

Catering lets you actually enjoy the party you're hosting while somebody else handles dinner.

And yes, we are those somebody elses.

Bridal Showers & Baby Showers

For showers and smaller celebrations, we can help create a menu that fits the style of the event without requiring the host to spend the entire morning cooking.

Because nobody wants to miss the baby shower games because they're trapped in the kitchen checking the chicken.

Family Reunions & Anniversary Parties

If your family hasn't all been in one room together since 1997, you already have enough variables to manage.

Let us handle the food. 😂

Funeral & Celebration-of-Life Catering

Food is often one of the last things a family wants to think about while grieving.

Thee Abbey Kitchen can provide catering for funerals, memorial services, and celebrations of life in Southeast Missouri, giving families one less logistical detail to manage during an already difficult time.

We can help provide a warm, comforting meal for family and friends without placing the responsibility of cooking, serving, and cleanup on loved ones.

Restaurant Food... Just for a Lot More People

One thing that makes Thee Abbey Kitchen Catering a little different is that we aren't solely a banquet catering operation.

We have an actual restaurant.

Our kitchen cooks for real people every week, and many of the dishes available through our catering menu are based on the same kind of homemade comfort food we're known for at Thee Abbey Kitchen.

Our family has built our restaurant around food that's hearty, familiar, and made to actually satisfy people.

We're not interested in putting three green beans beside a decorative drizzle of sauce and calling it dinner.

We want Grandma to approve.

That's the standard.

Can Thee Abbey Kitchen Cater Events Outside Arcadia Academy?

Yes!

Although Thee Abbey Kitchen is located on the Arcadia Academy campus in Arcadia, Missouri, our catering team can travel to other event venues and locations throughout the region.

That means you don't have to get married or host your event at Arcadia Academy to have Thee Abbey Kitchen cater it.

We cater off-site weddings, private events, business events, parties, reunions, memorials, and other gatherings throughout Southeast Missouri, subject to availability and travel requirements.

What Areas Does Thee Abbey Kitchen Catering Serve?

We are based in the Arcadia Valley of Southeast Missouri, making us conveniently located for events throughout the region.

Depending on the event and availability, our catering service may be available in and around:

Arcadia • Ironton • Pilot Knob • Farmington • Park Hills • Desloge • Bonne Terre • Fredericktown • Potosi • Ste. Genevieve •Southeast Missouri and surrounding communities

If your event is outside those areas, ask us anyway.

We can't promise Academy Dad won't complain about the drive, but we can ask him. 😂

Buffet Catering for Large Groups

Buffet catering is one of the easiest and most efficient ways to feed a large group, particularly for weddings and events with 75, 100, 150, 200, or more guests.

A professionally arranged buffet allows guests to choose what they'd like while giving hosts more flexibility than individually plated meals.

It also works particularly well with the kind of food we make.

Roast beef?

Buffet.

Mashed potatoes?

Obviously buffet.

Mac and cheese?

Put that pan down and slowly back away from it.

How Much Does Catering Cost in Southeast Missouri?

Catering prices vary depending on your guest count, menu selections, location, staffing needs, service level, and event requirements.

As a general rule, the biggest factors affecting catering cost are the number of guests and what level of service you need.

For example, catering for 50 people will naturally be different from a fully staffed wedding buffet for 250 guests.

When comparing catering quotes, make sure you're comparing more than just the price of food.

Ask what is actually included.

Does the caterer provide the serving equipment?

Who sets everything up?

Who maintains the buffet?

Who clears tables?

Who cleans everything afterward?

Are staff members included?

Are there additional service charges, travel fees, or taxes?

A catering quote that initially looks cheaper isn't necessarily cheaper once all of those pieces are added.

And please, for the love of mashed potatoes, make sure there is enough food.

Why Hire a Professional Caterer?

There are approximately 9,742 things happening during a wedding, party, or large event.

Cooking dinner for 150 people probably doesn't need to be one of yours.

Hiring an experienced caterer means someone else is responsible for planning quantities, preparing the meal, safely transporting the food, setting up the buffet, maintaining proper temperatures, serving efficiently, and handling cleanup based on the service you've selected.

Meanwhile, you get to do the radical thing:

Attend your own event.

Family-Owned Catering in Southeast Missouri

Thee Abbey Kitchen is family owned and operated.

And when we say family operated, we don't mean there's a mysterious corporation somewhere that uses the word “family” in its marketing materials.

We mean actual family.

There are siblings.

Spouses.

Parents.

Children running around occasionally.

Tony is in the kitchen.

Sam is running catering.

Ariel is probably making something beautiful in the bakery.

Somebody is looking for Jeremiah.

Garrison has been sent somewhere to retrieve something (Most likely emotional-support coffee).

Dad is probably fixing something nobody realized was broken.

And I (Chrystal) am probably walking around asking everyone whether we're ready while being repeatedly assured that we are.

We always are.

Eventually. 😂

It's chaotic sometimes, but it's also why we care so much about the events we cater.

Our name is attached to that buffet.

And if 200 people are going to eat dinner with our name attached to it, we want it to be good.

Frequently Asked Questions About Thee Abbey Kitchen Catering

Does Thee Abbey Kitchen offer wedding catering?

Yes. Thee Abbey Kitchen provides wedding catering throughout Southeast Missouri, including buffet meals and service options for both Arcadia Academy weddings and off-site wedding venues.

Do you cater outside Arcadia Academy?

Yes. Thee Abbey Kitchen can cater events at other venues and private locations throughout Southeast Missouri, depending on availability, distance, and event requirements.

How much does Thee Abbey Kitchen catering cost?

Catering pricing depends on your guest count, menu, service needs, event location, and staffing requirements. Contact Thee Abbey Kitchen for current catering pricing and a quote based on your event.

Can you cater 100 people?

Absolutely. Thee Abbey Kitchen regularly prepares catering for large events and can accommodate guest counts of 100 people or more, depending on the event, menu, and availability.

Can you cater 200 or 300 people?

Yes. We specialize in buffet-style catering for large events, including weddings and gatherings with several hundred guests. Availability and service requirements depend on your event location and selected menu.

What type of food does Thee Abbey Kitchen serve for catering?

Our catering menu focuses heavily on homemade comfort food, including beef, chicken, pork, pasta, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, vegetables, salads, breads, appetizers, and other crowd-friendly favorites.

Does Thee Abbey Kitchen offer vegetarian options?

Yes. Vegetarian menu options are available, including pasta and side dishes. Talk with our catering team about dietary needs when planning your menu.

Does Thee Abbey Kitchen offer gluten-free catering options?

Some of our catering dishes can accommodate gluten-free guests. Because ingredients and preparation methods vary by dish, please discuss allergies and dietary restrictions with our catering team before finalizing your menu.

Do you provide catering staff?

Staffing options depend on the catering package and event. Full-service catering may include team members to assist with buffet setup, service, bussing, and cleanup.

Do you provide chafing dishes and buffet equipment?

For applicable full-service catering packages, Thee Abbey Kitchen uses professional buffet equipment and chafing dishes to create an attractive and functional serving area.

Do you cater funerals and celebrations of life?

Yes. Thee Abbey Kitchen provides catering for funerals, memorial services, and celebrations of life throughout our Southeast Missouri service area, subject to availability.

Do you cater corporate events?

Yes. We can provide catering for company meetings, employee events, holiday parties, business luncheons, awards dinners, and other corporate gatherings.

How far will Thee Abbey Kitchen travel for catering?

Our catering team serves Arcadia Valley, Farmington, Park Hills, Fredericktown, Ste. Genevieve, and other communities throughout Southeast Missouri. Travel availability and fees may vary based on the location and size of the event.

Looking for Catering Near Farmington or Southeast Missouri?

Whether you're planning a wedding in Farmington, a graduation party in Park Hills, a family reunion in Fredericktown, a corporate event in Ste. Genevieve, or a big celebration somewhere in Southeast Missouri, we'd love to feed your people.

Tell us how many people you're expecting, where you're having the event, and what kind of food you're dreaming about.

We'll take it from there.

Because you have enough to worry about.

Dinner doesn't need to be one of them.

View our Catering menu and pricing HERE.