Southern Catering in Shelbyville, Louisville & Southern Indiana
The same scratch-made food we serve in the dining room, brought to your event.
What Can Claudia Sanders Cater For You?
Claudia Sanders Dinner House caters weddings, corporate lunches, cocktail parties, showers, and holiday events across Kentucky and Southern Indiana with the same scratch-made food we serve in the dining room.
Weddings & Receptions
Buffets, stations, and appetizers for receptions. Ceremony space is free when we cater your reception at the Dinner House.
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Corporate & Business
Lunches, meetings, and holiday parties, delivered and set up or hosted in our banquet rooms.
Request a quote →
Family Celebrations
Showers, birthdays, reunions, and church gatherings with family-style Southern food.
Request a quote →How Does A Claudia Sanders Buffet Work?
Buffets include breads and a beverage. Children 4 and under eat free, and ages 5–12 dine at half price.
Pick your size
From 1 salad + 1 entrée + 3 vegetables up to 1 salad + 3 entrées + 4 vegetables + 2 desserts.
Choose entrées & vegetables
From the full lists below — fried chicken to prime rib, 18 scratch-made vegetables.
Add extras
Seated salads (+$1.00/person), garlic drop biscuits (+$.50/person), sundae bar (+$3.00/person).
We deliver & set up
Or host your event here in our banquet rooms. [CONFIRM delivery radius and staffing with client.]
| 1 Salad, 1 Entrée, 3 Vegetables |
| 1 Salad, 1 Entrée, 3 Vegetables, 1 Dessert |
| 1 Salad, 2 Entrées, 4 Vegetables |
| 1 Salad, 2 Entrées, 4 Vegetables, 1 Dessert |
| 1 Salad, 3 Entrées, 4 Vegetables |
| 1 Salad, 3 Entrées, 4 Vegetables, 2 Desserts |
Appetizers
- Fruit Tray with Dip
- Cheese Tray
- Vegetable Tray with Ranch Dressing
- Meatballs in Sauce
- Smoked Links in Sauce
- Chicken Tenders (fried or grilled)
- Fried Chicken Livers
- Chicken Wings
- Turkey on Mini Bun
- Baked KY Country Ham on Mini Biscuits
- Mini Biscuits (2 per Person)
- Ham Salad with Crackers
- Assorted Quiche
- Egg Roll with Sauce
- Spring Roll with Sauce
- Mini Hot Browns
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Mini Dessert
- Tuxedo Strawberries
Stations
- Beef Tenderloin
- Roast Beef with Buns & Sauce
- Smoked Salmon
- Roast Pork Loin with Buns & Sauce
- Roast Pork with Onions, Eggs, Breads
- Shrimp Display with Garnish & Sauce
- Mashed Potato Bar (with Gravy, Onions, Cheese, Bacon)
- Pasta Bar (Reg or Garlic; with Meat Additional Charges)
Buffet
Buffets include Breads & Beverage. Children 4 and under eat free; children 5 to 12 half price.
- 1 Salad, 1 Entrée, 3 Vegetables
- 1 Salad, 1 Entrée, 3 Vegetables, 1 Dessert
- 1 Salad, 2 Entrées, 4 Vegetables
- 1 Salad, 2 Entrées, 4 Vegetables, 1 Dessert
- 1 Salad, 3 Entrées, 4 Vegetables
- 1 Salad, 3 Entrées, 4 Vegetables, 2 Desserts
Entrees
Add to above Buffet — Pricing Per Person.
- Fried Chicken Livers
- Fried Chicken
- Roasted Whole Chicken (including Grilled or Baked Chicken)
- Pork Chops
- Roasted Pork Loin
- Roast Beef & Gravy
- All White Meat Chicken Marsala (with Angel Hair Pasta)
- Fried or Grilled Chicken Tenders
- Baked KY Country Ham
- Baked or Fried Cod
- Fried Catfish
- Beef Tenderloin
- Prime Rib
- Grilled Fresh Salmon
- Hand Carved Roast Beef
- Hand Carved Pork Loin
- Hot Brown
- Roasted Turkey Breast
- Homemade Lasagna
Vegetables
Add to above Buffet — Pricing Per Person.
- Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
- Baked Apples
- Baby Glazed Carrots
- Oven Roasted Potatoes
- Harvard Beets
- Steamed Broccoli
- Seasoned Rice
- Creamed Spinach
- Cabbage
- Breaded Tomatoes
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Green Beans
- Baked Beans
- Corn Pudding
- Mock Oysters
- Collard Greens
- Grilled or Steamed Vegetable Blend
- Asparagus
Salads
Seated Salads add $1.00 per person to above Buffet pricing.
- House
- Caesar
- Pasta
Breads
Garlic Drop Biscuits add $0.50 per person to above Buffet pricing.
- Biscuits
- Yeast Rolls
- Corn Muffins
Desserts
Sundae Bar add $3.00 per person to above Buffet pricing.
- Cobblers
- Bread Pudding
- Pies
What Does A Reception Include?
Receptions are based on a per-person price for food, beverage by the drink or bottle, and any other special services requested (minimum of 50 guests). A Basic Reception includes skirted service tables with serving equipment, china or glass plates, forks, napkins, and tables & chairs for your guests. All other services are at an additional charge. The minimum reception has five selections, which may include non-alcoholic beverages.
Included
- ✓Skirted service tables
- ✓Serving equipment
- ✓China or glass plates
- ✓Forks
- ✓Napkins
- ✓Tables & chairs for your guests
Additional Charge
- +All other services
- +Beverages by the drink or bottle
Basic Reception Package
Where Do You Cater?
Shelbyville, Louisville, Southern Indiana, and the surrounding area — with the same scratch-made food we serve in the dining room.
[CONFIRM travel radius and delivery fees with client before publishing specifics.]
Or Host It Here
Four banquet rooms seat 55 to 450 guests, with a full bar and space for dancing and live music.
See the venue →Need Pans For Pickup Instead?
Half and full pans of sides, cobblers, and bread pudding are available on our Carry Out Menu for pickup.
Tell Us About Your Event
We'll reply with menu options and pricing. Or call (502) 633-5600.
Quick Facts
- Service area
- Shelbyville, Louisville, Southern Indiana
- Buffet
- 1–3 entrées with vegetables, breads, and beverage included
- Children
- 4 and under eat free; ages 5–12 half price
- Add-ons
- Seated salads, garlic drop biscuits, sundae bar (per person)
- Pricing
- Per person, on request — no prices published online
Frequently Asked Questions
- ?Do you cater weddings?
- Yes. We cater wedding receptions across Kentucky and Southern Indiana with Southern buffets, carving stations, and appetizers. If your reception is at the Dinner House, your ceremony space is free of charge.
- ?Is there a minimum guest count?
- Receptions held at the Dinner House start at 50 guests. For off-site catering, contact us with your date and guest count and we will confirm the minimum.
- ?Do you provide plates, tables, and staff?
- A Basic Reception includes skirted service tables with serving equipment, china or glass plates, forks, napkins, and tables and chairs for your guests. Other services are available at an additional charge.
- ?Can you cater in Louisville?
- Yes. We cater in Shelbyville, Louisville, Southern Indiana, and the surrounding area with the same scratch-made food we serve in the dining room.
- ?How is catering priced?
- Catering is priced per person based on your menu selections. We do not publish prices online — tell us your date, guest count, and location and we will send menu options and pricing.