Catering Options for Weddings and Other Events in Brown County, Indiana
Are you planning a wedding, retreat, or other event in Nashville or Brown County, Indiana and trying to figure out how to feed everyone? Depending on your group size, budget, venue, vibe, and type of event you have planned, you have a few different options.
Some venues (particularly hotels and certain wedding venues) require you to use either their in-house caterer, or choose from a list of approved vendors. While other venues, like the Brown County Barn Burner, allow you to either bring in your own food or use the caterer of your choice.
So if you find yourself needing to choose for your event, here are some options to consider:
restaurants that Are good for large groups
These Restaurants either take reservations and/or accomodate large carry-out orders
Brown County Inn - One of our favorite restaurants in town and one of my top recommendations for guests. They often have live music in the evenings and I especially like them for dining with kids because there’s a small mini-golf course and playground off the back patio that restaurant guests can use.
Brozinni Pizzeria - They can seat larger groups at the restaurant, or provide trays of all their normal menu favorites of pasta, salads, breadsticks, and more to go.
Johnny’s Grub to Go - A delicious mix of American diner meets Filipino street food. Definitely something different than you’ll find in most Brown County restaurants. There are some tables on-site, but this is mostly a carry-out or catering option.
Nashville House - Their standard restaurant menu is great, I believe they take reservations, and they also offer several options for a more traditional catered meal.
Season’s Lodge and Rafters Food & Spirits - We love the food and service at Rafters and definitely recommend them to our guests!
Subway - No need to explain this one, you probably already know what to expect from Subway.
catering options
This includes traditional caterers and restaurants that provide food for off-site events
Bonafide Bites - Two local chefs have partnered to provide everything from full-service catering, to personal chef services, to delivering prepared meals directly to your rental in advance of your stay.
Brozinni Pizzeria - They can provide larger trays of all their normal menu favorites of pasta, salads, breadsticks, and more.
Ferguson House Bistro & Bar - The chef here is inventive and offers so many delicious options - they can definitely work with you to create a great menu for your catered event.
Jeanette Molina Catering - Specializes in building amazing grazing tables, but can also provided more traditional catered meals.
Johnny’s Grub to Go - A delicious mix of American diner meets Filipino street food. Definitely something different than you’ll find in most Brown County restaurants.
Nashville House - Their standard restaurant menu is great, I believe they take reservations, and they also offer several options for a more traditional catered meal.
Subway - No need to explain this one, you probably already know what to expect from Subway.
Sugar Creek BBQ - We love this restaurant, but if you need amounts for a larger group you really need to call and place an order in advance. This includes more traditional catering set-ups, or just larger carryout orders. I definitely recommend their food though!
The Tasty Plate - If you’re interested in 100% plant-based (vegan) food, and a fun twist on international dishes, check out The Tasty Plate.
Private Chef Services & Prepared Foods
Bonafide Bites - Two local chefs have partnered to provide everything from full-service catering, to personal chef services, to delivering prepared meals directly to your rental in advance of your stay.
The Tasty Plate - If you’re interested in 100% plant-based (vegan) food, and a fun twist on international dishes, check out The Tasty Plate.
Cakes & Desserts
Brown County IGA - They sell various styles of ready-to-buy cakes, or you can order a more custom design. It’s what you would expect from any standard grocery store bakery.
Cupcake Cart - Cute cupcakes in a variety of flavors.
Frey’s Cakes - I’ve never tried a cake from this seller but I often see them recommended in local Facebook groups, so might be worth checking them out.
Haley Dow Cake Co - I haven’t had a chance to try Haley’s cakes, but they look amazing and come highly recommended by other locals.
Icing on the Cake by Kristina - If there was a reigning queen of cakes in Brown County, I’d say Kristina is it.
Johnny’s Grub to Go - I’ve liked any food I’ve ever eaten here, including the desserts, and the owner (Ginger) is often recommended for her cakes on local Facebook pages!
Sweet Eats - I’ve never tried a cake from this seller but I often see them recommended in local Facebook groups, so might be worth checking them out.
Take the Cake - I originally met Shelley when she was vending at the Nashville Indiana Farmers Market and she makes a great variety of delicious flavors, with cakes that look beautiful too!
Bring in your own food
Some venues, like the Brown County Barn Burner, also allow you to bring in your own food. This obviously takes more advance planning and clean-up on your part, but might be your best option depending on your group size, budget, and food preferences.
Start Planning your next trip or event in Brown county Today!
Depending on your budget, food preferences, etc there are lots of options out there but hopefully this gives you a good place to start your planning! And be sure to check out our lodging and Event Space at the Brown County Barn Burner as an option for your next event or group or family trip.
And if you need more options than what I already listed above, the Brown County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau maintains a list of some catering options, or a quick Google search will give you plenty of other options based out of Columbus or Bloomington that also serve the Brown County area.
