Premium Catering For South Bend
Events That Guests Actually Remember
We’re a family-run catering company trusted by University of Notre Dame, corporate teams, and backyard celebrations alike. Whatever the occasion, we bring it home.
Premium Catering For South Bend
We’re a family-run catering company trusted by University of Notre Dame, corporate teams, and backyard celebrations alike. Whatever the occasion, we bring it home.
What We Offer
50-200 guests
Custom catering. Hot dog carts, pizza stations, pasta bars, food trucks. Themed décor and rentals included.
50-300 guests
Premium wedding catering with custom menus, full bar service, and complete coordination. Enjoy your guests.
25-500+ guests
Corporate events, showers, reunions, fundraisers. We handle everything so you focus on your guests.
All event sizes
Professional bar coordination with experienced bartenders. Beer, wine, custom cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Under 25 guests
Quick catering for celebrations. Same-day or next-day. Birthdays, anniversaries, intimate family gatherings.
50-150 guests
Game day spreads worth the drive. Watch party catering. Tailgate menus. Energy and eats.
Under 25 guests
Quick catering for celebrations. Same-day or next-day. Birthdays, anniversaries, intimate family gatherings.
Finding Your Fit
Two ways to work with us, one family behind both.
Option 1
Small gathering or last-minute plans? Mr. Social’s Market has fresh food ready same-day or next-day.
Timeline: Same-day or next-day
Size: Under 25 people
Option 2
30
Person Minimum
Planning something bigger? Our full-service catering brings custom menus and hands-on coordination to your event.
Timeline: 4-6 weeks ideal
Size: 15-40 people (minimums apply)
Not sure which is right? We can help! Leave a message here.
Reviews
Jerry has put together an incredible catering service. From the delicious food to the friendly service, they have it all covered. Jerry catered for our wedding of 200 people flawlessly; since then, we have recommended his services to many family and friends. Every event has been fantastic. This is a no-doubt 5-star service. Highly recommend!
Bob Masi
We hired Jerry and his crew to cater a tailgate, and they went above and beyond the call of duty! The food was delicious—so much so that there were no leftovers at the end of the tailgate! Everyone raved about the food, and their service was also top-notch. Overall, everyone had a fantastic time! I would HIGHLY recommend Jerry and South Bend Social Catering!
Khoa Huynh
Best appetizers in town! And the pizza: original recipe with a crispy and chewy crust, topped with quality cheeses, veggies and meats! The homemade chicken and dumplings soup is outstanding! The original Spicy Chicken Rigatoni is out of this world! You can’t go wrong with any of the freshly prepared food! Food from the heart for your hungry soul!
Marika Anderson
Jerry has put together an incredible catering service. From the delicious food to the friendly service, they have it all covered. Jerry catered for our wedding of 200 people flawlessly; since then, we have recommended his services to many family and friends. Every event has been fantastic. This is a no-doubt 5-star service. Highly recommend!
Bob Masi
We hired Jerry and his crew to cater a tailgate, and they went above and beyond the call of duty! The food was delicious—so much so that there were no leftovers at the end of the tailgate! Everyone raved about the food, and their service was also top-notch. Overall, everyone had a fantastic time! I would HIGHLY recommend Jerry and South Bend Social Catering!
Khoa Huynh
Best appetizers in town! And the pizza: original recipe with a crispy and chewy crust, topped with quality cheeses, veggies and meats! The homemade chicken and dumplings soup is outstanding! The original Spicy Chicken Rigatoni is out of this world! You can’t go wrong with any of the freshly prepared food! Food from the heart for your hungry soul!
Marika Anderson
Our Signature Dish
Our Spicy Chicken Rigatoni started as a family recipe in 1983, and it’s still the one guests remember most. Award-winning and family-made, this is the dish that built our reputation.
How It Works
Our proven process removes the chaos and keeps everything on track.
You tell us about your event. We ask smart questions. By the end of 15 minutes, you’ll know if we’re the right fit.
Timeline: 15-30 minutes
Your coordinator designs a custom menu just for your event. Seasonal. Delicious. Tailored to your guests.
Timeline: 2-3 weeks before
Final details. Timeline creation. Staffing assignments. Everything is locked in so event day runs like clockwork.
Timeline: 1 week before
Our team arrives early. Sets up. Serves. Manages everything. You focus on your guests. That’s it.
Timeline: Event day
We want to know how it went. Your feedback matters. And we’d love to work with you again.
Timeline: 3 days later
Consultation
You tell us about your event. We ask smart questions. By the end of 15 minutes, you’ll know if we’re the right fit.
Timeline: 15-30 minutes
Your coordinator designs a custom menu just for your event. Seasonal. Delicious. Tailored to your guests.
Timeline: 2-3 weeks before
Menu Design
Planning
Final details. Timeline creation. Staffing assignments. Everything is locked in so event day runs like clockwork.
Timeline: 1 week before
Our team arrives early. Sets up. Serves. Manages everything. You focus on your guests. That’s it.
Timeline: Event day
Event Day
After
We want to know how it went. Your feedback matters. And we’d love to work with you again.
Timeline: 3 days later
Looks pretty straightforward, right? It is. Let’s get your event on the calendar.
Stress-Free Services
As a family-owned kitchen, we bring premium local ingredients, fully custom decor, and stress-free coordination to every event, from intimate celebrations to celebrity productions and corporate stages.
We’ve Got This.
You Relax.
Real Events
Browse 100+ weddings, corporate events, celebrations, and more we’ve catered. See what’s possible.
Questions?
Here’s what people always ask us:
South Bend Social: 4-6 weeks is ideal so we have time to nail your menu and coordination. Drop-Off Catering: 1-2 weeks. Mr. Social’s Market: Same-day or next-day.
South Bend Social: 20 guests minimum. Drop-Off Catering: 10 guests. Mr. Social’s Market: Any size under 25. We’ve got an option for every need.
Production catering, weddings, corporate events, bar services, small gatherings (through Mr. Social’s Market or South Bend Social), and drop-off catering with express options. Each designed for different needs and timelines.
Mr. Social’s Market if you need it fast (same-day/next-day) and want casual market items. South Bend Social if you want a custom menu, full service, and coordination. Both deliver exceptional food.
South Bend Social drop-off: Food, delivery, serving utensils. You handle serving. Express drop-off options for last-minute needs available.
Yes. We offer full bar coordination with professional bartenders. Full bar, beer & wine only, signature cocktails, or non-alcoholic. Works with any catering package or standalone.
Ready?
Make Your 
Event Exceptional Make Your Event ExceptionalStop stressing about catering. We’ve got options for every event.
Guest size: Fully customizable · any guest count
Event type: Productions, celebrity events, film sets, private parties
When we say production, we mean it. If you can dream it, we can build it, from a single hot dog cart to a full culinary spectacle with theming, decor, and rentals to match.
Need something custom? Visit our contact page for a quote. Minimums apply.
Guest size: 50 to 300+ guests
Event type: Weddings and receptions
From backyard vows to ballroom receptions, we cater it all. Full-service plated or buffet options, staffed and styled around your day, starring our award-winning Original Spicy Chicken Rigatoni.
Need something custom? Visit our contact page for a quote. Minimums apply.
Guest size: 20 to 500+ guests
Event type: Showers, graduations, birthdays, office milestones, block parties
From baby showers to Tuesday team lunches, we cater life’s best moments and the everyday ones in between. We bring the food and the ease so you can focus on your guests.
Need something custom? Visit our contact page for a quote. Minimums apply.
Guest size: All event sizes
Event type: Weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, game day
Raise a glass to great company. Flexible bar packages, hosted, consumption-based, or cash bar, built around your event style and budget.
Need something custom? Visit our contact page for a quote. Minimums apply.
Guest size: Under 25 guests
Event type: Same-day or next-day, pickup or small catering
Small gathering, last-minute plan? Meet Mr. Social, the easygoing side of our family. Fresh, ready-to-serve food with no long lead times, just good food, fast.
Need something custom? Visit our contact page for a quote. Minimums apply.
Guest size: All year round
Event type: Holidays, religious observances, tailgates, watch parties
From holiday tables to big game watch parties, our seasonal menus bring maximum variety all year long, built around the freshest ingredients of the season.
Need something custom? Visit our contact page for a quote. Minimums apply.