We are a family-run business led by Amanda — a chef with over 30 years in the culinary industry — alongside her sons, Nik and Nate, and her mother, Linda. Each member brings their own strengths to the table:
Nik brings the energy and drive, always ready to take on any task with a can-do attitude.
Nate is the steady hand in the kitchen, delivering consistency, creativity, and skill.
Linda, Amanda’s mom, is the calm center of it all — her warmth, wisdom, and efficiency set the tone for everything we do.
And Amanda oversees it all, from big-picture planning to the finishing touches, ensuring every client feels heard, seen, and celebrated.
But we’re far from doing it alone. Our front-of-house and back-of-house staff are a team of highly experienced professionals who genuinely care about providing the best experience at every event. They’ve become part of our extended family, and we couldn’t do anything without them. Their dedication, talent, and love for what they do help make each celebration smooth, joyful, and memorable.
Amanda’s culinary roots were shaped by years of hands-on experience working alongside some of the industry’s most talented chefs — from Chicago to Miami — in fast-paced professional kitchens and high-end venues. Her background in banquet management combined with that mentorship helped form the refined-yet-approachable style that defines Amanda’s Catering today.
Now proudly based in Western North Carolina, Amanda and her team are honored to help you celebrate life’s biggest moments — with pride, love, and a whole lot of hustle.
This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 118:24
Amanda’s Catering!
Office Phone (828) 633-1933
Cell Phone (828) 280-0421
“Our 1st review in Western Carolina:
”Passionate chef. Flavorful food. High energy team. Flexible.
I used Amanda for my rehearsal dinner at the Vineyards at Betty’s Creek in Sylva, NC. Amanda was easy to work with and overall flexible yet detail oriented. We met with Amanda for a tasting and she slayed it. Everything from the apps to the dinner tasted fantastic! Amanda came with a full energy crew and clearly cared about us as a couple and our guests, respected our event, and truly presented her product impressively. We received lots of compliments about her food and staff.
The staff made everything look gorgeous without us lifting a finger. I appreciated Amanda’s style of pricing. She was able to quote us everything included in a way that it didn’t feel like we were getting nickled and dimed. She also provided detailed menus in the event we wanted to provide a menu. We had been through a number of caterers before finding Amanda. She helped us turn a frustrating process into a dream.”
~ Hanna Smith
”My name is Susan Salvagio. My husband and I live in Cape Coral FL. Three years ago, our daughter got married and we chose to hire Amanda’s Catering after a few friends recommended her. What a great choice. She was so helpful and really made the planning process easy! On the big day her staff was so professional and very accommodating and actually looked like they enjoyed their job. I was blown away at how great the food was as we had 162 guests!”
~Susan & Peter Salvagio
”My name is Lee Conwell and I am the Activities Director at TiverBend Mororcoach Resort. We are a Class A Motorcoach Resort. Condominium Association where all 315 lots are privately owned. I have used Amanda’s Catering on many occasions at RiverBend. She has presented meals from Pulled Pork Sandwiches to luxurious New Year’s Ever Prime Rib Dinners. Each event with Amanda has been a pleasure and without any issues. Residents have complimented her presentation and quality. I would highly recommend Amanda’s Catering for your next event.”
~Lee Conwell
RiverBend Motorcoach Resort
”As a former CEO of Bath Fitter, I hosted a lot of company luncheons as well as formal appreciation dinners. A friend recommended Amanda’s Catering five years ago and decided to give her company a shot. So glad that we did! She was always very reasonable and a great pleasure to work with. Food was always fantastic not the typical”cookie cutter” catered taste as I call it. You could also tell that her staff was very well trained.”
~Eric Bishop
Ft Myers FL
”We have had a large 4th of July party every year for the past eight years. We were delighted to find Amanda with Amanda’s Catering. Every year she took the time to sit with us in planning menus and put up with me making last minute changes. Love her food and her staff!!”
Sherry Herman
N Ft Myers FL
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