Inspired Catering By Kravitz

At Inspired Catering, we believe that everyone should enjoy your next event, especially you! Our experienced catering staff will ensure that every detail is in place and each guest is delighted. Let our Chef create a personalized menu from our delicious and innovative selections to suit your gathering regardless of the size. We take the stress away so you can just enjoy your day.

Our Tradition

The Inspired Catering tradition dates back to 1939 when the Kravitz family business started and has instilled in our catering services the art of infusing traditional favorites with a progressive and powerful boldness. Each dish is unique, and its deliciousness will delight the palates of all your guests from 20 to 1000. Whether your special event is a wedding, shower, special birthday, or a corporate event, Inspired Catering is there to make it memorable.

Meet Our Team

Patty Rydarowicz - Event Coordinator

When Inspired Catering was founded, the owners looked no further than Patty Rydarowicz to manage their events and menus. Patty's extensive customer-facing retail experience gave her the appropriate insight into the varied needs of a client. Her strong management and organizational skills transferred quickly to putting together all the moving event pieces. She prides herself on providing a stress-free experience for the client, with full attention to the details that makes every event special. Since the beginning of Inspired Catering in 2018, the business has grown from 10 person events to 300+ guests at a variety of indoor and outdoor venues. To round out her service to the clients, Patty is also an ordained minister and able to perform marriage ceremonies, allowing her customers one-stop shopping.

Chris Pinter - Executive Chef

Executive Chef Chris Pinter's grandmother studied under Swiss Master Chef Walter Gassler, she extended her knowledge to Chris as he entered the chef business. Chris worked for two years at a Four Diamond dining establishments in area clubs. He then worked for 13 years at the Youngstown Country Club as Executive Chef, preparing food at events for politicians and foreign dignitaries. Chris has worked with Kravitz Delicatessen and Inspired Catering for 12 years.

Our Services

We are available for an array of events in the Mahoning and Shenango Valley regions including:

• Wedding Receptions
• Rehearsal Dinners
• Cocktail Parties
• Corporate Retreats
• Corporate Lunches
• Retirement Dinners
• Office Parties
• Holiday Parties
• Birthday Parties
• Graduation Parties
• Anniversaries

Beautiful Settings

Experience, creativity, and reliability have made us the exclusive or preferred caterer at the region's most sought-after event venues including:

• Tyler History Center
• Metroplex Center
• Packard Music
• Youngstown Saxon Club
• Penguin City Brewing
• Concept Studios
• Soap Gallery

And, your location.

Vendor Partners

It takes a village to host a gorgeous wedding or event. We are fortunate to work in an industry that is community-oriented and regional. Some of our preferred vendor partners include:

• Alcohol: Chalet Premier
• Disc Jockeys/Musicians: REM/ Randy Martin, DJ Pickle, DJ Bryan, Stellare Strings Violinist
• Decorators: I Do So You Don't Have To Darlene Schaffer
• Florists: Fodor Tree Farm, Full Circle/ Rodd, Green's Florist, The Willows by WEHR
• Photographers: LA Imagines/ Lisa Acierno, Tracy Lynn, R.E. Photography
• Party Rentals: TR Tents & Events
• Wedding Cakes: Jimmy's Bakery & Deli, The Cake Cabin