Catering Big Business In The Burg A rustic decoration at 1883 Locale, one of the many catering venues in Reynoldsburg. by Les Somogyi With the advent of food preparation technology and the evolution of personal preferences, the catering industry has gone through some tremendous changes. In Reynoldsburg, catering companies have more than doubled in the last 10 years and most of them report booming successes. What drives these catering businesses are three major factors: value, service, and food quality. Businesses that have catered to at least two of these factors have remained successful. Nearly everyone is looking for value. But what brings customers back for repeat business is how good their food is and whether they received outstanding service for their guests. It’s all about attention to detail. Companies report the importance of value as well, but in most cases, customers are willing to pay reasonable prices for good service and top food quality. Catering companies generally offer full service buffets, specialty stations, plated meals or, in some cases, boxed lunches suitable for take-outs. The attendance capacity of these venues 10 differ, from 40 to 200 or more. And the price depends on the products planned. In Reynoldsburg, there are a number of catering outfits and they offer a wide range of prices, services and venues. The following is a list of venues that have responded in some way to Reynoldsburg Magazine’s inquiries. 1883 Locale 7349 E. Main St, Reynoldsburg 614-604-6993 contactus@1883locale.com www.1883locale.com The venue is at the corner of Jackson Street and East Main Street, in the old Connell’s Hardware Building, upstairs from Vick’s Pizza. The company’s website promotes events for December through February with dates still available for holiday parties. They list a promotion of dropped hourly rates to $200 to attract customers. Venue owner is Christene Logesky. Luxe Event Center 7821 Taylor Rd., SW, Suite D, Reynoldsburg 614-522-9884 Luxe.event.center@gmail.com www.luxe-eventcenter.com Owners Chara Reeves and Jason Kimball report that they have been in business since 2022. The venue’s capacity is up to 60 people with space rental, including a VIP room and kitchen. They offer full scale decorating and food catering services, packages starting at $975. Military and senior citizens discounts available. Concourse Event Center 6119 E. Main St., Columbus (just outside Reynoldsburg city limits, west of Brice Road) 614-321-7676 concourseevents@gmail.com www.concourseevents.com Owned by Brittney Lane. The venue is described as a family oriented event spaces since 2019 that can host events up to 125 guests. The events include smaller weddings and receptions, lots of baby showers, vendor events, birthdays and graduation parties. The rental packages include venue with full décor and guests can bring in their own food and entertainment. They offer a kitchenette, televisions,internet and WiFi, tables and chairs, and free off-street parking. Platinum 13831 National Road, SW, Reynoldsburg. 740-295-8750 www.platinumeventscenter.com This spacious venue is located on National Road, East of Taylor Road. Large free parking is available. The company has seven acres of wooded land, available for outdoor events. Che Creative Collaborations 1741 Brice Road, Reynoldsburg 614-699-1222 www.checreativecollaborations.com The owner is Socheata “Che” Covington. Events start at $1,550, various design packages and on-line bookings are available. VFW 1420 Waggoner Road, (just north of East Main Street) 614-861-3891 A long-time favorite in Reynoldsburg. No website available. United Community Church 1636 Graham Rd., Reynoldsburg. 614-866-5864 www.reynoldsburgcc.com Over 30,000 square feet of space for sporting and corporate events, social events like banquets, wedding receptions, birthday parties, executive conferences and seminars. Latest audio-visual technology equipment available. Fraternal Order of Eagles 1623 Brice Road, Reynoldsburg 614-861-9073 www.foe3261.com Up to 200 person capacity, in a 40 x 80 feet back hall. Smaller groups also available. 3C-Chef Carm Catering 7508 Parksedge Ct., Reynoldsburg 614-364-2393 www.carmalizingmoments.com In addition, the Reynoldsburg Senior Center 1520 Davidson Drive, Reynoldsburg and The Livingston House 1792 Graham Road, Reynoldsburg JFK Gazebo 7232 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg. OH are available for various smaller groups, contact the Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation Department, 614-322-6806. www.reynoldsburgmagazine.com Reynoldsburg Magazine • Fall/Winter, 2024
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