Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering & Event Partner in Cleveland
Founded in 2004 by Chef Ben Bebenroth, we have redefined the catering industry by merging fine dining expertise with regional and seasonal cuisine. Our team has served tens of thousands of guests across diverse settings, from Ohio to Napa, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences. We distinguish ourselves through a commitment to top-tier ingredients, scratch-made techniques, and personalized hospitality. Beyond catering, our ventures include Spice Acres, a 13-acre farm in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and Spice Field Kitchen, a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to culinary education.Our menus celebrate seasonal inspirations, while our event curation team ensures every detail is meticulously handled. With over two decades of experience, we combine local sourcing with innovative presentation to create unforgettable events. Our leadership team brings extensive industry expertise, from farm-to-table innovation to award-winning restaurant management. We prioritize transparency, client collaboration, and sustainable practices, ensuring each event reflects our core values of quality, community, and culinary excellence.
Services
Catering Services
Event Planning
Wedding Catering
Corporate Catering
Social Gatherings
Fundraisers
Plated Landscapes
Seasonal Menus
Custom Menus
Farm-to-Table Dining
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in regional and seasonal cuisine.
- Our scratch-made techniques ensure culinary excellence in every dish.
- We own Spice Acres, a 13-acre farm for ultra-fresh ingredients.
- Our personalized hospitality handles every event detail seamlessly.
- We operate Spice Field Kitchen, a non-profit for culinary education.
What people say
Best food ever
Impeccable service
Seamless planning
Seasonal ingredients
Personalized hospitality
Services
Catering Services
We provide full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. Our menus feature seasonal, locally sourced ingredients prepared using scratch-made techniques. Our team handles everything from menu customization to on-site service, ensuring exceptional presentation and flavor for events of all sizes.
Event Planning
Our experienced curators manage every aspect of event planning, from venue selection to vendor coordination. We specialize in creating cohesive experiences that reflect client visions while handling logistics seamlessly. Services include timeline creation, budget management, and on-site execution for stress-free events.
Wedding Catering
We create customized wedding menus with seasonal dishes that impress guests. Options include buffet, plated, and family-style dining. Our team coordinates with couples to accommodate dietary restrictions and ensure perfect presentation, earning consistent praise as 'the best wedding food' in client testimonials.
Corporate Catering
We offer breakfast, lunch, and snack solutions for corporate meetings and team appreciation events. Our menus feature fresh salads, sandwiches, and grain bowls with modern twists. Services include convenient packaging options and partnerships with EZCater for streamlined ordering and payment processes.
Plated Landscapes
Our immersive earth-to-table dinner series takes place at unique locations like Spice Acres farm. These seasonal events feature multi-course meals paired with wines and cocktails, combining culinary excellence with scenic environments. The 2025 series includes themed dinners like 'Wild Roots + Shoots' and 'Beach BBQ.'
People
Ben Bebenroth
Founder + CEO
Graduated top 10 in class at Johnson & Wales, won national cooking contests, and founded Spice Catering in 2004. Created award-winning restaurants and a 13-acre farm, pioneering farm-to-table innovation in Northeast Ohio.
Neil Sanchez
Chief Operating Officer
30+ years in food and beverage industry with expertise in team building and business growth. Oversees operations with attention to detail and commitment to excellence, bringing extensive hospitality leadership experience from multiple regions.
Jess Edmonds
Catering Director + Partner
20+ years in hospitality with Cleveland State PR degree. Leads event curators in creating memorable weddings and large-scale events, combining book smarts with practical experience since joining Spice in 2008.
Anistar Griffith
Director of Culinary
Formally trained in Paris, worked with Michelin-starred chefs, and oversees seasonal menu development. Brings international experience from Chicago and New York to lead culinary operations across the Spice brand portfolio.
Tawny Criblez
Director of Sales
30 years in hospitality sales with expertise in custom event design. Has worked on major events like Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions, combining sales leadership with passion for unique location-based experiences.
Questions
What areas do you serve for catering events?
We primarily serve Cleveland, Ohio and surrounding regions, with experience handling events from Ohio to Napa Valley.
Can you accommodate special dietary requirements?
Yes, we customize menus to accommodate all dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly options.
Do you provide event planning services beyond catering?
Yes, our Event Curators handle complete event coordination including rentals, vendor management, and venue logistics.
What makes your catering different from others?
We combine scratch-made techniques with ingredients from our own 13-acre farm and emphasize personalized hospitality.
Can I book a Plated Landscape dinner experience?
Our 2025 Plated Landscape series features themed dinners at scenic locations like Spice Acres farm and Edgewater Beach.
Do you cater corporate events?
Yes, we offer breakfast, lunch, and snack solutions for corporate meetings with modern, fresh menu options.
