Top-Rated Catering Company in Virginia
Smithfield has a quiet, small-town character that makes it ideal for intimate events. The historic downtown, waterfront along the Pagan River, and surrounding countryside offer a charming backdrop for weddings, family gatherings, and private celebrations. Venues in the area tend to be more boutique in nature, including historic homes, garden properties, and smaller event halls. For couples who want a ceremony and reception that feels personal and unhurried, Smithfield delivers that atmosphere naturally.
We cater events in Smithfield for clients who want great food and professional service in a more intimate setting. The town is about 30 minutes from our Virginia Beach office, and we bring everything we need so there’s no compromise on quality or logistics. Smithfield is also well-positioned for guests coming from Suffolk, Newport News, and Williamsburg. If you’re looking for a location that feels like a step away from the busier Hampton Roads cities while still being easy to get to, Smithfield is a great choice for your next event.
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A great bar can make or break an event. Our licensed and insured bartenders show up with everything they need and keep things running smoothly all night. Full bar, beer and wine only, signature cocktails, or a completely non-alcoholic setup. Whatever works for your event, we’ll make it happen.
We also handle the details most people forget about: glassware, garnishes, ice, mixers, and proper setup. You won’t need to run to the store for anything.
Not every event needs a full crew on-site. Our delivery catering is built for the times when you just need great food dropped off and ready to serve. We prepare everything fresh, package it properly, and deliver it to your location across Virginia Beach and the surrounding area.
It’s a popular option for office lunches, small team meetings, family gatherings, and last-minute events where you still want quality food without the full-service setup. Just tell us the headcount, pick your menu, and we’ll handle the rest.
Sometimes the best events are the ones where people eat with their hands. Our BBQ catering brings slow-smoked meats, homestyle sides, and all the fixings to your event, whether it’s a backyard wedding, a company picnic, or a neighborhood block party. We’re talking pulled pork, brisket, smoked chicken, mac and cheese, coleslaw, cornbread, and everything that goes with it.
BBQ catering works for just about any size group and budget, and it always feels like a good time. Let us bring the smoker and do what we do.
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Fourth of July, or any holiday that brings people together. We offer holiday catering for families, offices, and organizations across Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads who want to celebrate without spending the whole day in the kitchen.
Whether you want a traditional Thanksgiving spread catered to your home, a holiday party buffet for the office, or a themed seasonal menu for a private event, we’ll put together something that feels festive and takes the work off your plate.
Planning food during a difficult time shouldn’t add to the stress. We provide simple, dignified catering for funeral receptions, celebrations of life, and memorial gatherings. Our team handles everything quietly and respectfully so the family can focus on being together.
We offer a range of options from light refreshments and finger foods to full meals, and we can accommodate any dietary needs. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of it without any fuss.
Birthday parties, graduation celebrations, engagement parties, reunions, retirement send-offs. Whatever the reason people are gathering, we’ll make sure the food is the last thing you have to worry about. Our party catering is fully customizable, from casual finger foods to sit-down dinners.
We cater parties of all sizes across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Norfolk, and beyond. Tell us what kind of party you’re throwing and we’ll help you figure out the right menu, service style, and setup.
Some events don’t fit neatly into a category, and that’s fine. Our private event catering covers everything from intimate dinner parties at home to large-scale celebrations at a venue. We work with you to design a menu and service plan that matches the tone of your event, whatever it happens to be.
Every private event we cater starts with a conversation. We want to know what you’re envisioning, who’s coming, and what matters most to you. From there, we build something that feels personal, not generic.
When you’re hosting clients, rewarding your team, or putting on a company event, the food matters more than you think. We provide corporate catering for meetings, conferences, holiday parties, galas, appreciation lunches, and everything in between. Our menus are flexible, our staff is professional, and we show up on time every time.
From boxed lunches for a quick team meeting to a full plated dinner for 300 at a corporate gala, we scale to whatever you need. We work with businesses across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Hampton Roads to make corporate events feel anything but corporate.
Morning events hit different when the food is done right. We offer full breakfast and brunch catering for showers, corporate meetings, team appreciation events, and anything else that calls for a great start to the day. Think omelet stations, French toast, fresh pastries, fruit displays, and all the coffee your guests can handle.
Whether you need a simple continental setup delivered to your office or a full brunch spread with service staff, we’ll build a menu that fits the vibe and the headcount.
Your wedding day should be about you and the people you love, not stressing over food logistics. Traditions Catering handles everything from the cocktail hour hors d’oeuvres to the plated dinner to the late-night snack station. We work with you to design a custom wedding catering menu that reflects your style, whether that’s a classic seated meal, a laid-back BBQ spread, or a themed buffet that gets people talking. Our full-service team takes care of setup, service, bar, and cleanup so you can actually enjoy the night.
We’ve catered hundreds of weddings across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, and the rest of Hampton Roads. Every couple is different, and we treat it that way. No recycled packages. Just a menu and a plan built around your day.
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Larissa S.
Traditions makes it so seamless for clients!
Love working with Annie from Traditions, she makes it so seamless for clients! she’s
very knowledgeable and ensures that all the right questions are asked and answered.
She’s always an email or phone call away to assist with any last minute items and goes
above and beyond for clients! Thank you!!!!
Ashley Decoteau
On the wedding day, everything ran smoothly - and our guest couldn't stop talking about how delicious the food was!
Traditions were on our venue’s preferred vendor list, and we’re so glad we chose them! They were the only caterer that offered a tasting, which gave us the chance to meet the chef and our sales consultant, Zanny, and sample the amazing food ahead of time. The team was professional, efficient, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. On the wedding day, everything ran smoothly – and our guest couldn’t stop talking about how delicious the food was! Highly recommend!
Molly Joesten
"Thanks to Traditions, our wedding day was not only beautiful but stress-free and full of amazing memories."
Having Traditions cater our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. The food and service was absolutely phenomenal! We opted for a plated dinner service, and everything from start to finish was flawless. Our menu included Chicken Cordon Bleu, Beef Tenderloin, fingerling potatoes, asparagus, a fresh salad, and warm dinner rolls—and every single item was cooked to perfection. We received so many compliments from our guests—everyone raved about how delicious the meal was. One guest even told me it was the best wedding food they’d ever had! The bartenders were fantastic, too. The drinks were yummy and they managed the bar line with ease. From the start, the Traditions team was incredible. From the office staff – Annie and Zanny, to the team at the wedding, everyone was kind, professional, attentive, and truly went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. They made sure we were well taken care of and allowed us to just relax and enjoy the night. Thanks to Traditions, our wedding day was not only beautiful but stress-free and full of amazing memories. They truly exceeded all of our expectations—we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Traditions ROCKED IT!
Michele Coleman
"The chicken, the beef, the shrimp, the mexican cream sauce, all of it delicious!"
My Daughter and new son-in-law got married a few weeks ago and Traditions catered the event. The food was DELICIOUS!!! We chose to go with passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour, then for the reception we had the carving station, taco station, pasta station, vegetables, and then a dessert station. The Beef Tenderloin was seasoned and cooked perfectly, literally “melt in your mouth” heaven. The tacos were sooooo good! The chicken, the beef, the shrimp, the mexican cream sauce, all of it delicious! The pasta station was just as good, my favorite being the vodka blush. I received multiple compliments from so many guests on how delicious and amazing the food was. One guest even stated that it was the best food he had ever had.
Chris Twiford
"Everyone at my table raved about how hot, fresh, and tasty everything was."
I attended our annual Treasurer’s Office Christmas Party which was catered by Traditions Catering. The food was delicious! We had grilled chicken skewers with a sweet Kentucky Bourbon BBQ glaze, which was light and tasty. The chicken was moist and flavorful and grilled perfectly. We also had crustless mini quiches in a variety of chicken, ham, and veggie, which were all tasty; caprese salad skewers with a drizzle of balsamic glaze; and a nacho station with multi colored chips, and all the toppings to include white queso, nacho cheese, shredded chicken, seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives, chopped red onions, sour cream, and salsa. Everyone at my table raved about how hot, fresh, and tasty everything was. We all went up for seconds, and some of us went back for thirds!
Kristine Shifflett
"The event itself was spectacular and I got many complements from our guests about how nice it was."
I was really impressed with the service I received from Traditions. I planned a surprise 60th birthday party for my mom at Chesapeake Golf Club. Our event planner was Caitlin, and she was great! She always made herself available to meet with me and was quick to respond to my emails. All of the staff members I came into contact with were great. The event itself was spectacular and I got many complements from our guests about how nice it was. The food was very good! I would recommend Traditions!
Elizabeth O’Hargan
"I would recommend them as a both a catering company and as a company to cater and provide your wedding venue."
Traditions was easy to work with while planning our wedding and very helpful. We worked mainly with Zanny, who was honestly one of the main reasons we decided to go with Traditions. My husband and I got along very well with Zanny and she helped make the wedding planning process involved with Traditions, fun. We had our wedding at West Neck Village Hall and it was absolutely beautiful. During the reception, we noticed that the food was served on time and quickly, plus it tasted great. My husband and I were very happy with how everything turned out and if our guests felt different, well, they didn’t tell us. Their prices were reasonable and appropriate. Every aspect of working with Traditions was positive: ironing out the details, the tasting, the food, and every person we encountered at Traditions. If we did it all over again, we would go with Traditions. I would recommend them as a both a catering company and as a company to cater and provide your wedding venue.
Jennifer Segbers
"I truly felt like a princess by the way they made sure I had everything I needed"
Traditions Catering was hands down the best decision I made for my wedding!! Not only was the food absolutely delicious ( I will be dreaming about those southwest eggrolls and steak tenderloins for awhile), but the service is what put them above the rest. I had the pleasure of working with Zanny and Caroline all the way up until my wedding day. The were very professional, attentive, kind, and confident! They handled every little detail perfectly. I also wanted to shout out the staff that handled my wedding, they were incredible! I truly felt like a princess by the way they made sure I had everything I needed, and even cleaned up my mess when I accidently spilled something. The captain was especially wonderful! If you are debating on hiring Traditions Catering, DO IT, they will not disappoint!!
Amber Hamilton
"Truly, you all have outdone yourselves!"
The entire team at Traditions Catering was FANTASTIC! I cannot speak highly enough of Zanny & Annie our coordinators. They made the planning process so easy and enjoyable which can be a challenge when planning a big event! The crew with us for the evening was equally as outstanding. Kudos to Sebastion, Christopher, Gabby, and their entire team for making our event at Nauticus a huge success. Special shout out to Chef Courtney for the AMAZING food and presentation. Truly, you all have outdone yourselves and we will absolutely be using you again for any future events!
Anna Duren
"The food was delicious and the presentation was beautiful!"
I have held several events with Traditions Catering at Chesapeake Golf Club and have always been completely satisfied. The most recent event was no exception. The event coordinator, Caitlyn Murphy, was a delight to work with. She was very helpful with planning the event and quick to respond to e-mails and/or phone calls. The wait staff (Jessica and Maria) were very accommodating and a joy to work with so that the evening was carefree. The food was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. I received many compliments from the guests about the food, service and accommodations. I highly recommend Traditions Catering.
Williamsburg’s blend of historic charm and modern event spaces makes it one of the most popular destinations for weddings and special occasions in the region. We cater events at plantation estates, winery venues, hotels, and private properties throughout the area. It’s a bit of a drive from Virginia Beach, but we make the trip regularly and treat every Williamsburg event with the same care as one in our own backyard.
