Our Story
After many years in the food service industry, Paula Graves has owned and operated Graves Catering since 1994. Graves Catering has grown to become one of the premier caterers by completing hundreds of events each year. We proudly Serve the Memphis, TN and surrounding areas.
Paula and her team have the ability to cater anything from a get-together of friends to a grand gala for hundreds. Whatever you need, they are making your BIG DAY hassle free for you and your guests.
Before operating Graves Catering team, Paula always had a love for planning events. Her southern roots and big family led her to a life of celebrations of all types. Her family and friends have all gathered to celebrate family, life, marriage, tailgating, or something simple as a backyard cookout. Graves Catering has allowed her to continue to be part of planning celebrations.
In addition to weddings, rehearsal dinners, receptions and holiday parties, Paula’s experiences include planning social events for her church into planning corporate conferences. She has the ability to take away the overwhelming stresses of planning events, big or small. Her goal is to make even the planning process an enjoyable moment.
If you are planning a catered event in the near future, Graves Catering is perfect for the job! One of the most important and memorable aspects of any event is the food.
Affordable pricing, free estimates, no guessing and Guaranteed Satisfaction are included in the following:
Wedding Catering Full Service Catering
Lunch Catering Appetizer Catering
Event Catering Funeral Catering
You might find it useful to know what Graves Catering offers extra services, as the following:
Dishwashers – Depending on the nature and logistics of your event, dishwashing may be required to keep the event running smoothly. Our catering company can offer this service at a highly professional level, and often save you money.
Bartenders – Many special occasions call for bartending services, whether it is a cash bar or a crowd-pleasing “open” bar. Our catering company can provide bartending services, in addition to maintaining a strong reputation where it counts most (meal service), tend to be experienced and adept at realizing the full potential of your special event.
Waiters – Buffet service is popular with many customers. It saves money, and it is more appropriate for many events. However, there are also occasions where waitstaff may be a better bet – and for these events, it is important to find a caterer who lives up to the highest expectations. If the waitstaff are not working at a super professional level, it can impact your event in a very negative way. When it is done right, waitstaff can truly elevate any formal occasion.
Delivery – Sometimes there are events where you do not actually want or need catering staff on site. In these cases, having your food and drink delivered can be a very economical and sensible option. Our catering company includes delivery with all our buffet menus.
Entertainment – If you are organizing a children’s party, or another event where entertainment is needed, you might assume you will need to hire a different contractor for those services. Our catering company partners with entertainment providers, and can provide you with good, affordable, professional options. Examples include magicians, clowns, and disc jockeys.