Pete's In & Outdoor Catering

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Peter Rutledge here from Pete's In & Outdoor Catering. I've been catering with grilled foods for 20 + years. I really enjoy meeting people and watching them enjoy the food that I've just prepared. I have catered weddings, anniversaries, back yard BBQ's, company picnics and more. I'm proud of the work that I do and enjoy every minute of it. All the food that I prepare is homemade with a down home flavor that you can't get everywhere. I think my customers enjoy my work too. I can tell by the great reviews I've received from them and I'm very proud of that. I believe in giving people good quality food and service no matter how large or small the gathering with no cutting corners. I have a great passion for cooking and believe that every customer should get the best a caterer can give with no exceptions. A caterer should do everything in their power to help make the customer's event the best it can be by providing the best quality product and service he/she can give. I believe when a caterer start backing off on the quality of service and the quality of the product he/she is serving and giving, it is time for them to stop catering and find something else to do. Meeting people and watching them enjoy the food that I just prepared is the BOMB!! The comments I get from them, makes me want to learn even more about my profession. I look forward to working with you soon. Pete

Overview

Hired 89 times

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3 employees

37 years in business

Business hours

Sun9:00 am - 10:00 pmMon9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash and Check.

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Services offered

Event type

Wedding

Birthday or anniversary party

Dinner party

Corporate event

Meal

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Non-alcoholic drinks

Coffee or tea

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Jennifer C.

Jun 20, 2017

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Wedding Catering

Diana K.

Jul 15, 2021

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We chose Peet for our wedding this last May 2021 and could not have made a better decision. Peet was always so helpful with everything from helping with planning the menu to the excellent service during our reception. We had chicken breasts, tri-tip, southern greens, mashed potatoes, pilaf, and a side salad and everything was absolutely delicious. As Peet had told me when I first met him, the meat will be falling off the bone and it definitely did not disappoint. We had guests coming up to us asking for his information because the food was absolutely amazing. Thank you Peet for catering our wedding and being the absolute best caterer.

Details: Wedding • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • American - casual • American - formal • Barbecue • Buffet • Yes, full service • Outdoor venue • No kitchen • 125 - 149 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Plates, utensils and glasses • Standard (basic ingredients)

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Wedding and Event Catering

Janine B.

Jan 11, 2017

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Pete recently catered my parents 50th anniversary party. He did a fabulous job from start to finish. I was a bit worried at the beginning because I was making all of the arrangements via phone and email since I don't live in the area. However at some point I just trusted that Pete would come through with all of his promises...and he did. He was very prompt with communication, and he willingly accommodated my special requests. His staff were friendly and professional, and the food was fantastic. Everyone loved it and many people asked for his contact information for their future events. We had a few very picky people in our crowd and they had nothing to say but good things for the food and service. We ordered the tri tip, chicken breast, and pulled pork. The tri tip was the favorite! We also ordered the green beans (delicious), mac and cheese, pilaf, and salad. Thanks Pete for helping me put on a great event for my parents!

Pete's In & Outdoor Catering's reply

It was fun meeting you and your family and friends. I was more than glad to accommodate your needs and serve you a great dinner. I would love to do this again, it was fun.

Event Catering (Buffet)

Elizabeth H.

Nov 11, 2018

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Just booked Pete for our wedding next May (2019) and all I can say is WOW. His taste testing was delicious! He even included 2 extra sides for us to try, which made a total of 6 sides and 2 entrees. Pete is professional, pleasant, and it’s noticeable that he really cares about making his clients happy. My fiancé and I are looking forward to the wedding even more so now knowing that we have Pete’s cooking to look forward to. Needless to say, we are so happy to have found such an amazing caterer who cares about pleasing his clients, and man can he cook!!!!

Details: Bride or groom • Wedding • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • American - casual • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Barbecue • Buffet / self serve • Only drop off is necessary • Outdoor venue • 126 - 150 guests • Dinnerware, flatware, and glasses • Cloth napkins • Serving/warming trays, dishes, and utensils • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Lynn e.

Sep 15, 2016

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From the moment we contacted Pete he was on top of things. We planned a wedding rehearsal dinner for approximately 100 people at an outdoor venue. Pete stayed in contact with us over a period of weeks during the planning process. He couldn't have been more helpful with creative ideas and had a calming effect on us. The day of the event we met for the first time. He came up the driveway in a shiny SUV pulling an impressive BBQ. He prepped all afternoon and was ready to serve at the appointed hour. His appetizers were delicious especially the chicken wings. The highlight of the dinner was Pete's slow-cooked beef and succulent chicken breast. There were irresistible desert ranging from cakes and cookies to Tarts and cheesecake. Pete had promised we wouldn't be disappointed and he delivered! Thank you, Pete, for giving the bride and groom, the family and all our close friends a very special evening. Several of the guests, who attended, said he would be their "go to" caterer in the future.

Event Catering (Buffet)

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Peter Rutledge

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Not complicated at all. Price per person OR number of people plus supplies and travel. The event will make the change.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I pull a new recipes from the internet form time to time learn what's new in the cooking world.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
When I was a young boy, my mom would leave the house and come back and find the kitchen in a mess. The first person she would call was me. She knew I had a great interest in the kitchen and from time to time showed me how to make a lot of different dishes. After a while she would call me to help her cook dinner and special meals because she knew that I liked to cook and wanted to learn. I just regret that I didn't learn all of her secrets. She was a great cook.

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