As one of Tampa Bay’s oldest and largest full-service caterers, Catering By The Family has earned Catering By The Family, Inc. Thus Catering By The Family, Inc.
is a spin off of "The Family Sandwich Shoppe" opened in 1976, a 60 seat family restaurant. We won the Tampa Tribune Cuban Sandwich Contest in 1976, 1977 and 1979. Frequent road improvements on Henderson Boulevard had an adverse effect on business at the sandwich shop; therefore it was necessary for us to diversify our business. In 1982, the Gonzalez & Guggino Family saw the opportunity to pursue t
he field of off-premise catering as a creative catering experience, providing specialty foods from all cultures and walks of life and the flexibility of going to any location. was established. As the years passed we acquired more knowledge of fine foods; expanding into the areas of display cooking, elaborate food, floral design and custom party planning. In 1993, Catering By The Family moved to a new 6,000 sq. ft. facility with a 2,500 sq. kitchen, 2,500 sq. warehouse and 1,000 sq. of administrative office space. In 1994, Catering By The Family, Inc. was the winner of the Special Events Magazine 1994 Reader's Choice as "Most Creative Table Top Design" competition. In August 2002, Catering By The Family, Inc. took an enormous step and acquired a 17,500 square foot facility on Cypress Street. With a 3,500 square foot kitchen, 2000 square foot in administrative office space and 12,000 square feet in Warehouse space. This has allowed us to serves clients as intimate as 10 people to as many as 10,000. Catering By The Family provides quality, variety, artistic presentation, and #1 customer service. We treat you like family!
Operating as usual
11/28/2022
Happy Birthday to the man of our FAMILY,
Every year your continued love & dedication to this industry becomes more evident to everyone around you.
Steven Gonzalez Sr. has a drive, passion & work ethic that is comparable to few. It’s been over 40 years that this man has been servicing the Tampa Bay Area & may the impressions he has made along the way never be forgotten.
A husband, father, boss & friend to many…
On this day our family would love for all of Tampa Bay to take the time to wish this very special man a happy birthday.
From the mouths of many
“We love you Cheech”
11/16/2022
Join FASFA United and Catering by the Family for our Christmas Toy Drive.
Help us give families in need a special Holiday!
Toys drop off available until December 9th at the following location.
08/26/2022
➰Short Rib Corncake
with a house made Horseradish Aioli & Green Onion ➰
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08/25/2022
◽️Tomato Bruschetta ◽️
One of our Family Classics..
Versatile for any event.. butler passed & stationary options available for pick up & delivery as well!
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08/19/2022
Havana Nights 🎇 .c.newmancigarco
07/30/2022
Taking the time this summer to showcase some of the amazing events we have had the opportunity to be apart of this past year.
Annual Longest Table event was definitely one for the books & we were thrilled to be returning for a second time.
➰Our 2022 Menu Featured➰
•Shaved Fennel & Grilled Romaine Salad
•Italian Orecchiette Pasta, German Peas & Roasted Garlic
•Classical Sicilian Braciole stuffed with Italian Prosciutto, Grated Parmesan & Basil - Slow braised in our Family Pomodoro Sauce
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06/15/2022
🔅MENU FOR THE DAY🔅
Stir Fried Veg
Polynesian Rice
BBQ Ribs & Chicken
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Thank you to everyone at Smiths!
As always, it was our pleasure to serve you ❣️
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06/12/2022
Interested in a Specialty Carving Station for your next event?
Give us a ring to talk about our options!
813.875.2000
✨Serrano Ham✨
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05/29/2022
Summer time is all about..
Good friends, cold beer & great food.
813.875.2000 - you gather the friends & we’ll handle the rest!
Ask about our seafood boil options!
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Catering By The Family updated their phone number.
03/27/2022
Catering by the Family is honored to be a part of the 2022 Tampa Bay Air Fest. We are so pleased to feed our military personnel, their families and the VIP Tent. If you are at the Air Fest, stop on by!
03/15/2022
offers amazing venue space for all event type. One of our favorite venue! ✨
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CBTF loves
03/10/2022
Thank you for letting us be apart of your luncheon today.
Boxed lunches with a ✨
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02/23/2022
GOOD Morning - Tampa Bay Navy League
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02/21/2022
🧑🍳🧑🍳 CHEFS WANTED 👨🍳🧑🍳
to inquire, email: [email protected]
*WEEKEND AVAILABILITY IS A MUST*
02/08/2022
It's Wedding Season! Give us a call to schedule your Chef Menu Tasting.
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🧑🍳 The culinary team is ready to prepare all of your favorite reception items.
12/29/2021
GASPARILLA is near, JOIN OUR KREWE!! 🎉 January 29, 2022
We are looking for Energetic & Fast Pace Servers & Bartenders with "Model Type" personalities for the Corporate VIP Hospitality tents.
EXPERIENCE A MUST!
✨ $15 Per Hour Plus Gratuity
ALL DAY SHIFT 8am - 6pm
Enjoy the Parade & Festivities!
📌Apply with Resume & Recent Photo and Best way to Reach you!
12/08/2021
Grand Opening event 🎀 &VascularCenter
12/07/2021
Another Holiday 🌲🍽️ Luncheon ✔️
Contact us for available dates 813.875.2000
12/06/2021
Allow us to cater your next private Holiday party! 🌲🍽️🥂
11/26/2021
Our signature items
Guaranteed to win the crowd over! ♥️
11/23/2021
From us to your family, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍽️
11/22/2021
it’s all in the details…
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11/18/2021
As we approach the Holiday Season, allow us to cater your next Holiday function. 🎄☃️🍽️ (Revised Menu)
🥂 Cheers to the Holidays!
11/16/2021
Lobster Mac & Cheese Martini
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11/11/2021
Catering by the Family would like to salute and thank our Veterans! 🎖️ We appreciate your dedication.
Congratulations to Adison & Olivia!
11/10/2021
We had the pleasure to cater a wedding reception at C. 1949 Florida Beer Garden. If you're looking for a unique reception space, come check them out!
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10/29/2021
Let us cater your next event. 🍴
You can expect quality products, attentiveness, and professionalism.
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10/27/2021
Who's ready for Halloween cocktails?! 🍸🍹 Here's a few fun ideas.
10/25/2021
Holiday Wedding Season
visit us @ www.cateringbythefamily.com
813.875.2000
2322 West Cypress Street
Tampa, FL 33609
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08/17/2021
Catering By The Family (CBTF) is growing even bigger in 2020 and we’re looking for Part-Timers to join our family!
Earn $150 to $250 per day, depending on your level of experience. Event Managers, Action Station Chefs/Sous Chefs, Servers, Stewards, Bartenders, Drivers, and more!
Must fill out paper application on premise at 2322 W. Cypress Street. Must have 2 forms of ID: a valid Florida Driver’s License, Social Security Card, Passport, or Birth Certificate. All positions are part-time.
All Aboard Sorcha!!
Don’t forget about us when planning your next private dinner.
05/11/2021
Did you know-
We cater private dinner parties all the time.
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Next time you’re entertaining- give us a call at 813-875-2000 so .steven.gonzalez can create a menu that best suits your element.
-Wine pairing packages available as well-
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METRO Memories
#FlashbackFriday: Taking a walk down memory lane to the METROMixer in March…we are so proud that our very own Executive Chef Steven Gonzalez Jr. is one of the Tampa Bay METRO's Faces of Tampa Bay for 2020!
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Your Favorite Summer Salad!
The best chicken salad starts with the freshest chicken! Perfect for summer!
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Delicious Starts Here!
Our Creamy Adobo Sauce is bringing the flavor on National Herbs and Spices Day!
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Take an Inside Look at Our Award-Winning Cuban Sandwich!
Just a few layers of reasons why our Cuban sandwiches are so tasty!
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Call Us for a Cookout!
Tips from the Chef
What's Your Story?
FREE FOOD FROM 12 PM - 2 PM
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Let's Get Grilling!
Gasparilla Parade
Congrats to Angie & Leo!
Here's to 2020!
Happy Birthday Steve!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Birthday to Steven Gonzalez Sr.!
Not Your Average Buffet!
Order Your Holiday Dessert Platters!
Happy Halloween!
Happy Birthday to Chef Steven Gonzalez Jr.!
Sweet! It's almost the weekend!
We're Here to Serve You!
Steaming into the weekend like...
Qué Pasta!
Check out the new Centro Asturiano de Tampa ballroom!
As one of Tampa Bay's largest full-service caterers, Catering By The Family is known for its chef-driven menus, high quality food, and top-notch service. With more than four decades of catering experience, we have the knowledge to expertly handle events of any size and the ability to tailor our services to meet your catering unique needs.
A leader in catering trends throughout the region, we know what it takes to create an unforgettable celebration. We are the official caterer for more than 50 venues and events throughout the region. We’ve received many accolades for our work, including the “Best of the Best People’s Choice Awards” presented by the Tampa Bay Times, the “Couples Choice Award” from Wedding Wire, “Caterer of the Year Tampa Bay,” and more.
It’s about flavor.
Our culinary team creates dozens of custom, chef-driven menus each week, providing flavorful meals that your guest will savor. We will work with you to create the perfect menu for your budget, reflecting your events theme and your personal style. We believe in the power of presentation and that food should delight all of the senses.
Our kitchen is led by Chef Steven Gonzalez Jr., who is passionate about creating a modern twist on traditional regional dishes. Chef Steven received two International Business degrees from St. Thomas University and graduated with honors from Johnson & Wales University. He trained for three years in New Orleans, working under the esteemed Brennan Family Restaurant Group and two French Creole Master Chefs. He was honored to serve for one year as Lead Apprentice for Michelin Starred French Master Chef Rene Bajeux.
Now, Chef Steven has come back to his Tampa roots, and bringing the flavor of his new Chef-Driven Menus to you! When you choose Catering By The Family was your caterer, you can trust that we’ll provide the best food and best experience possible for you. After all, we’re family!
"We went with modern, romantic glam. We love candlelight, and my favorite flower is the rose. I’m a bit of a minimalist, but I love 'extra,' so a clean, classy theme was right up my alley! Our colors were white with a few hints of black plus mirror and acrylic accents. We just love the clean palette and thought it felt very black tie and elegant!" -The Bride
*Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Pros:
Photographer: Lifelong Photography Studio
Rentals: Gabro Event Services
Fire Dancer: Breezin' Entertainment and Productions
DJ: DJ Jason Tally, Grant Hemond & Associates, Inc.
Hair & Makeup: Femme Akoi Beauty Studio
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Ceremony and Reception Venue: Davis Islands Garden Club | Videographer: Webster Media | Planner: Blue Skies Weddings and Events | Caterer: Lynns Catering of Tampa | Bar: Tipsy Tampa Bartender & Events | Florist: Iza's Flowers, Inc. | Decor Rentals: ADR Decor | Photo booth: Snapshoot Photobooth | Caricature Artist: Carrot Catchers Caricature Entertainment | Saxophonist: Jay Singleton | Cake: Wright's Gourmet House | Officiant: Ceremony by Crystal | Invitations: Etsy | Transportation: Wedding Cars of Sarasota | Bridal Party Transportation: The Shoop Express | Dress Shop and Designer: Bearer of the Bling Bridal; private label | Bridesmaid Dress Shop and Designer: AZAZIE | Bride's Makeup: Rose Artistry | Rehearsal Brunch: Catering By The Family
Teachers, you are amazing!! 💛 Thank you for all you do. PGI was happy to bring in lunch from Catering By The Family to thank the teachers for their dedication to the students at West Tampa Elementary School. Always great to get thank you notes from the kids too! 😊 ™
What an honor to be a small part of this amazing event. ’s Longest Table. Vote for Catering By The Family for the favorite beautiful table scape by
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What an amazing night! Thank you to our sponsors and restaurants for supporting this event! We are so glad to be back together after a two year break. We can’t wait to see you next year!
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Sponsors:
Pinellas Community Foundation
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City of St. Petersburg, Florida
Restaurants:
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TOMORROW NIGHT is our next Wine Down Happy Hour! We are proudly offering 2-for-1 Italian Wine specials, along with a great line up of wines by the glass and bottle. This of course is in addition to our full bar and our delicious made to order chef's pasta station courtesy of our friends at Catering By The Family! Who's coming over?! 🇮🇹
Thank you Eric Hart with Tampa Sports Authority for such a wonderful presentation today at lunch.
Thank you to Dr Adrienne Garcia for her wonderful segment on the history of the Bolita game.
Lunch was provided by Catering By The Family and was as delicious as always!
We look forward to seeing you at our next lunch in April.
"We incorporated our personalities by having the rustic theme for my husband and still having the elegant flair and putting a little bit of fashion spice with it for me! We chose this particular theme because I thought it went best with the beautiful barn, and both my husband and I are Southern-raised! Our colors were burgundy, light pink, baby blue, and dark blue; they all seemed to complement each other really well." -The Bride
*Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Pros:
Venue: Covington Farm
Hair & Makeup: Adore Bridal Hair and Makeup
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Photographer: Rabecca Cruz Photography | Planner: Crown Entertainment, Crystal Brown | Florist: Flower Child Florist | Caterer: Catering By The Family | Bar: Hub Tap | Draping: On The Move Productions | Cake: Moreno Bakery | DJ: Crown Entertainment | Officiant: Charlie Thornton | Invitations: Zazzle | Dress Shop and Designer: The White Magnolia Bridal Collection Tampa | Shoe Designer: Betsey Johnson | Bridesmaid Dress Shop: David's Bridal | Groomsmen: Men's Wearhouse | Rehearsal Dinner: Green Door on 8th
The results are in, and St. Lawrence Catholic School Tampa just had its most successful Gala ever! It was an unforgettable evening at Historic Higgins Hall that celebrated the school's 60th anniversary and included a special appearance by the Sisters of St. Clare. Judging by the picture below, Joe was having fun. 😁 Qtego Fundraising Services Catering By The Family St. Lawrence Catholic School Tampa
GASPARILLA 2022
Thank you to so many for making it so special 💚 Catering By The Family Gasparilla Tampa Yacht & Country Club Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Chad Chronister Jackie Toledo DJ H Vidal
Clean. Crisp. Yet bold! Congratulations Devin and Trevor!
{Planner} Confetti Events
{Florals} Wonderland Floral Art and Gift Loft
{Catering} Catering By The Family
We’re looking forward to an outstanding 2022! We’ve got so many fantastic events planned this year that we can’t wait to share, but first, we’d like to thank all of our amazing sponsors who helped make our last event — The Ugly Sweater Party — an absolute success! Thank you to Castellano Cosmetic Surgery Center, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa, Jerry Ulm Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Charity Polo Classic, Impact Medical Group, BLAQD, Rey Azul Tequila & Soda, Cafe de Paris, and Catering By The Family!
