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Catering Information
Often ranging from $20-$50 for a lovely meal
We proudly offer an open-catering policy, giving you the freedom to choose the culinary experience that best fits your style, budget, and vision—within a few simple parameters to ensure seamless service in our space. For couples who prefer a curated and stress-free option, we also maintain a vetted list of preferred caterers who know our venue intimately and deliver exceptional results. This balance of flexibility and expertise allows you to explore wide-ranging cuisine possibilities while still benefiting from trusted professionals.
Your choices truly shape your day, and we’re here to support whichever direction feels most “you.” This level of freedom is one of the reasons couples love choosing our venue—because their celebration looks, feels, and tastes exactly the way they want it to.
Our Preferred Caterers
These catering teams were chosen for 2026 as our preferred catering partners based on amount of contracts booked, staffing recommendations and client recommendations.
Approved Catering Teams
Our full list of approved / previously used catering teams. (Annual Approval Needed- make sure your requested catering team below has signed the 2026 policy before moving forward. ) We do no allow drop and go style catering unless coupled with our approved staffing agencies. ( no exceptions). If you do not see your catering team listed, please inquire. They must agree to our catering policy, have a conversation with our team and and manage the event and all staffing needed. We will make a determination if they are approved or not. No catering team is allowed on our campus without prior approval. Do NOT book any catering that has not previously been approved or hasn't signed our 2026 contract.
Alex Kabob House- Staffing Agency Needed
Cass Catering
CC Catering
Celebrity Catering
Chelsea Catering
Chowhound
Cutting Edge
Enzos
Fritas
Garys
Knights
Layfayette Catering
Little Brown Jug- Staffing Agency Needed
Moveable Feast
Orchard Food Catering- Staffing Agency Needed
Q it up- Staffing Agency Needed
Slows BBQ- Staffing Agency Needed
TAQ
The Great Greek- Staffing Agency Needed
The Produce Station- Staffing Agency Needed
Thyme and Honey
Wesleys
Zingermans Catering
Zingermans Roadhouse
Catering FAQ
What policies do my caterers need to know?
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Power arrangements must be communicated with at least two weeks prior to event. We will do our best to accommodate but do not guarantee power levels.
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We are a warming kitchen and do not allow cooking inside our building. We do allow cooking outside if needed. Feel free to use a personal pop-up tent if desired. If cooking on site, please lay down protective drop cloths under spaces that might be damaged by food drippings.
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All materials and equipment, must be removed from premises after event. All trash from event is the responsibility of the caterer to remove to our approved trash receptacle.
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Kitchen and outdoor spaces must be returned to it's original state. Please wipe down all surfaces and sweep floors. We will provide trash bags and receptacles for your use. Please check in with Collins staff for final approval at end of night.
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If tables are needed, please inform us 2 weeks previous to event. A max of 2 (8-ft) or 2 (6ft) tables will be provided. We have ample kitchen counter prep tops in our kitchen space.
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If client is using our something borrowed chargers, they must be cleaned, dried and stacked at end of evening.
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All scraping must be done in the prep kitchen.
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Rentals are not included in your booking.
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Kitchen Fee applies to all catering contracts.
What are the rules for rentals?
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Collins at the Clocktower has a same-day in and out policy for outside rentals. Any outside kitchen equipment being rented through a 3rd party provider must be authorized by a Collins Venue Rep. Drop-off and Pick-up times must be indicated and approved. Timed deliveries are between 9am-1pm for drop off . Pick up between 11:30pm-12:30am.
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Blue Sky Event Rentals is typically requested for client’s table-side rentals, i.e dinnerware, flatware, water goblets etc to save on any delivery fees.
What if I want to bring in my own desserts?
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Sounds like a delicious time to us! We simply require that you assign your caterers/planner/friend/family member to manage the dessert table.
Licenses, insurance, where to start?
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Vendors and all vendor employees and sub-contractors must be covered by their company’s worker’ compensation insurance or by their own personal insurance. Contractor Insurance Requirements:
i. USD $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage ii. USD $1,000,000 products and completed operations
iii. USD $1,000,000 personal and advertising injury
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Certificates of Insurance must include the following listed as additional insured:
The Collins Off Main, LLC, and the respective officers, directors, partners, employees and all such additional insured parties. -
You must be Licensed to serve in our facility.
How do vendor meals work?
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We have a designated space set up for vendors to eat their meals. We do ask that DJ, Photographer and Videographer are served no later than after family in order to maintain strict timeline needs.
