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Planning a graduation at Haggard Park, a backyard shower in West Plano, or an all-hands near Legacy West? Great catering turns a busy day into a smooth one—fresh flavors, reliable timing, and menus that feel made for your crowd. Below are Plano-area favorites with local roots that bring restaurant-quality food and easy service to everything from casual drop-offs to full-service spreads.
Urban Taste Catering
Plano-based and known for polished presentation, Urban Taste pairs chef-driven menus with full-service staffing—great for weddings, corporate lunches, or upscale house parties. Expect modern comfort food, build-your-own action stations, and attractive grazing displays; they’re conveniently located off W. Spring Creek Pkwy, which keeps delivery runs around Plano quick and predictable.
Classic City Catering LLC
Family-owned and local, Classic City Catering leans into approachable menus (think carved meats, pasta bars, fajita spreads) with flexible service levels—from drop-off trays to staffed events. If you’re hosting in East Plano or Allen/McKinney and want budget-friendly variety without sacrificing flavor, this one’s a handy go-to.
A La Carte Catering & Cakes
A long-standing North Dallas caterer within an easy drive of Plano, A La Carte is popular for corporate events, nonprofit galas, and dessert add-ons (sheet cakes, petit fours, and more). They handle everything from boxed lunches to full buffets and keep weekday delivery hours that work nicely for office meetings around Legacy, Granite Park, and beyond.
Beyond the Box Catering
If you want creative menus with a solid track record serving large venues, Beyond the Box is a dependable pick. They cover everything from breakfast bars and box lunches to chef-attended stations and holiday spreads—perfect for a “wow” factor without fuss. Their West Dallas kitchen is typically a 25–30 minute run to Plano in normal traffic.
Salt & Pepper Catering
Located just south of Plano in Richardson, Salt & Pepper delivers customizable menus for weddings, office events, and private parties—think crowd-pleasing bites, plated dinners, or buffet service. It’s a particularly good match when you need reliable timing to tech campuses along the US-75 corridor.
Royal Catering DFW
Another nearby independent, Royal Catering offers classic buffet menus, breakfast spreads, and hot lunch packages, with plenty of options for dietary requests. The central Richardson location makes logistics easy if your event bounces between Plano, Garland, and North Dallas.
Make It a Plano Day
Grabbing chafers and flowers before pickup? If you’re already out on Spring Creek, Coit, or Preston Road, swing by Huffines Hyundai Plano for a quick test drive or to top off your service checklist before guests arrive—nothing derails party prep like last-minute car trouble. When you’re catered and road-ready, all that’s left is to enjoy the celebration!
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