Buffet Service
Buffet Catering in Orlando β Weddings, Events & Celebrations
Last spring, we set up a wedding buffet at a Windermere estate with live cooking stations, an Italian pasta bar, a carving station, and a dessert spread that stretched 20 feet. The bride wanted guests to feel like they were at a dinner party, not a formal event. By the end of the night, people were going back for thirds. Thats what buffet catering in Orlando should feel like β abundant, delicious, and designed for enjoying food together.
Orlando’s Buffet Catering Experts
When you want variety, abundance, and guests who leave truly satisfied.
Exclusive Affairs Catering has been providing buffet catering in Orlando since 2022. As a leadingΒ wedding buffet caterer in Orlando, we specialize in creating beautiful, delicious buffet spreads that let guests choose exactly what they want. Wedding catering, corporate events, family celebrations β buffet style works beautifully for all of them.
Buffet catering offers something plated dinners can’t: variety. Guests can try multiple dishes, go back for favorites, and enjoy a relaxed, social dining experience. Our buffet event coordinators handle everything from buffet menu planning to wedding buffet setup to buffet clean-up service.
Buffet Catering Pricing
Buffet catering pricing based on menu selection and service level:
Budget Buffet
Essential service
- 2-3 main courses
- 2-3 sides
- Basic setup
- Min. 50 guests
Standard Buffet
Most popular
- 3-4 main courses
- 3-4 sides & salads
- Decorated display
- Full staff
Premium Buffet
Elevated dining
- 5+ main courses
- Appetizer station
- Dessert station
- Premium ingredients
Luxury Buffet
Ultimate experience
- Live cooking stations
- Chef-attended
- Premium seafood/meats
- Full rentals included
Pricing includes setup, staff, and cleanup.Β Contact usΒ for custom quotes.
Wedding Buffet Styles
We create buffets to match any wedding style:
Traditional Wedding
Modern Wedding
Rustic Wedding
Luxury Wedding
Outdoor Wedding
Italian Wedding
Indian Wedding
Asian Wedding
Also: barbecue wedding buffet for casual celebrations and budget wedding buffet for cost-conscious couples.
Buffet Food Stations
Create a journey through different flavors with multiple stations.
Appetizer Station
Main Course
Cheese & Bread
Salad Bar
Dessert Station
Coffee & Tea
Buffet appetizer stations can start service during cocktail hour, with buffet main course options revealed for dinner.
Live Cooking Stations
Entertainment and fresh-cooked food in one.
Live cooking stations bring theater to your buffet. Chefs prepare dishes in front of guests β sizzling, aromatic, made to order. Interactive buffet stations are our most-requested upgrade for luxury wedding buffets.
What’s Included
Buffet catering packages include:
Premium packages add buffet equipment rental, tableware and linen rental, and on-site buffet service management.
Buffet for Large Weddings
Buffet for large weddings (150+ guests) requires strategic planning. Multiple buffet food stations reduce wait times. We typically set up duplicate lines for events over 200 guests. Our buffet event coordinators manage flow so guests aren’t waiting in long lines.
For smaller gatherings, buffet for small weddings (under 75) can work beautifully with a single elegant display.
Buffet Brunch Reception
Morning and afternoon weddings call for brunch buffets.
Buffet brunch reception is perfect for daytime celebrations. Eggs, bacon, French toast, fresh fruit, pastries β all the breakfast favorites plus lunch options. For evening celebrations, evening buffet reception offers dinner fare with a more relaxed timeline than plated service.
Special Services
Additional buffet services we provide:
Buffet menu tasting sessions let you sample dishes before your event β typically scheduled 4-6 weeks out.
How Many Stations Do You Need?
Station recommendations based on guest count:
50-75 Guests
buffet stations
100-150 Guests
buffet stations
200+ Guests
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Service Areas
We provide buffet catering throughout Greater Orlando:
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does buffet catering cost?
Budget: $35-45/person. Standard: $45-65/person. Premium: $65-85/person. Luxury with live stations: $85-95+/person.
What’s included in buffet catering?
Menu planning, food prep, setup, table decoration, staff, serving equipment, and cleanup.
How many stations do I need?
50-75 guests: 1-2 stations. 100-150: 2-3 stations. 200+: 3-4 stations.
What wedding buffet styles do you offer?
Traditional, modern, rustic, luxury, outdoor, Italian, Indian, Asian, and BBQ styles.
Do you offer live cooking stations?
Yes! Pasta, carving, stir-fry, omelet, taco bars β chefs prepare food in front of guests.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes β vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal, allergy-friendly options available.
Do you provide equipment rental?
Yes β chafers, serving pieces, tableware, linens for complete buffet presentation.
How far in advance should I book?
Weddings: 6-12 months. Corporate: 2-4 weeks. Parties: 1-2 weeks.
Buffet vs plated β what’s the difference?
Buffet: guests serve themselves, more variety, casual. Plated: individual service, formal, controlled.
Do you offer evening buffet receptions?
Yes! Evening and brunch receptions both available, with cake cutting service.